November 2021 THE POINTER

November 2021

THE POINTER

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November 2021

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THE POINTER

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Editor: Denny Leahy 813 359 0354

Contact Information:

Main Clubhouse

Box Office 387-3447

Business Office 387-3439

Security 387-3471

Transportation 387-3470

2020 Centre

Concierge 387-3458

Fitness 387-3476

Serenity Spa and Salon 387-3475

Cyber Space

Cyber Space 540-5450

South Clubhouse

Business Office 387-3449

Palm Court Café 387-3463

Lost and Found 387-3483

Security 387-3484

Gates

Front Gate 634-2063

South Gate 645-9355

Visitor Access:

[email protected]

Community Services:

COA Office 633-1710

KPW 633-0061

Federation Offices 633-2083

First Service/Pest Control 642-8990

Master Association 812-7559

The Pointer Mission: Our Mission is to publicize the

scheduled activities for the Kings Point community; and to

act as a central resource for meeting and event notices, learning opportunities, and upcoming attractions in and

about the community.

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Security Corner

Kings Point Tram services available to every

resident!

All tram riders are required to wear masks.

REMINDER!

We are now allowing guests at this time.

If using the tram from the clubhouse, transportation

office MUST be notified before quarter-past the hour

and you must be present in the foyer by 25 minutes

past the hour.

Passengers must be waiting in front of their homes

ready to board the tram upon arrival.

Drivers are prohibited from assisting passengers

when boarding and exiting the vehicle. If a resident

has difficulty boarding or exiting the vehicle, a Kings

Point resident or lessee escort must accompany and

assist the resident. Drivers are not permitted to assist

passengers with groceries, shopping bags or other

packages *Two Bag Maximum* and walkers.

Internal Tram Service:

Monday-Friday on the half-hour

Shuttles residents, and lessees to ALL locations

within Kings Point.

If you want to attend an event at the North

Clubhouse, South Clubhouse, 2020 Centre,

Community Pools or you simply want to visit a

friend, call 387-3470.

Emergency Phone Number

In order to better serve the community, the

Transportation Department has set up a special

emergency phone number, available in the event the

office phone is not functional and residents are

unable to leave messages for tram drivers: 918-0246.

Hours:

Monday—Friday 8:00am—5:00pm.

Aldi's 9:30am on Tuesdays

Publix 9:30am on Thursdays

Walmart 10:30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Saturday Lunch Bunch 11:30am—2pm

Sunday Church 8:45am—12:30pm

Transportation

Hello welcome to November,

I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. For this edition of the Security Corner, I would like to once again ask for your assistance while driving in the

community, while on a paved roadway like Kings Blvd, or on a vacant golf course. I will label these areas “shared drivable areas”.

Recently, I have had the opportunity to speak to a few residents in my office who wanted to bring to my attention the close calls they encountered while on

the drivable areas in the community. In this instance there was a couple out for their routine morning walk on the vacant golf course. During their walk, a golf

cart came up from behind them and wanted the couple to move out of his way. In this real-world situation, one of the couple walking, is almost deaf and did

not hear the golf cart approach. The other person walking with her and the driver of the golf cart exchange words and it almost escalated.

# 1 - Do pedestrians have the right of way in this scenario? Remember this is your Security Chief trying to make a difference.

Per the… Florida Law 316.130 – Pedestrian Traffic Regulations

In any situation, no matter whether you technically have the right of way, it's the law that you must slow down or stop in order to avoid collision with a

pedestrian. It's up to you as the driver to ensure you're creating a safe environment. Always be vigilant and drive with caution!

# 2 - This one was from a bicyclist who wanted to speak to me about cars who have passed by her as she rode her bike on the side of the road. People would

lay on their vehicle horns for an extended period of time wanting her to move as they pass her by. Which would potentially frighten anyone on a bike. Again,

I was not there, please read on.

Per the… Bicycle Safety Tips for Motorists: Drivers MUST give bicyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance when driving alongside or passing them. It’s

the law.

***For the record, security does not maintain or control any roadways or any of the drivable areas in Kings Point.

As I close with this month’s edition, 2020/2021 hasn’t been the easiest of years and everyone’s life story Is different. Please be kind to each other. Small acts

of kindness go a long way in affecting someone’s life.

“ Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Clubs & Organizations Nov. 2: The New York Club will be having their Thanksgiving dinner dance. Food by Banquet Masters which includes carved breast of turkey and sugar glazed ham, salad bar, dessert and coffee. Music by Southshore Cruisers Band. Members $25.00, guests $28.50. For further information please contact Frank Gatto at 633 8942.

Nov. 12: 4PM to 6 PM at the Waterside Room. KP SINGLES SOCIAL foster new friendships as members and returning snow birds play the Florida snowball game. You won’t want to miss this fun opportunity to get to know more about each other. The evening tops off with fast and slow dance music you requested. Thursday BINGO Doors open at 11:30 am. Game starts at 12pm. First come, first serve basis only. Papers will be sold in single ($9) double ($17) and triple ($25) packets. Each participant must have their own placemats and dobbers!

Saturday Night BINGO Doors open at 4:00 pm. Game starts at 6pm ends 9pm.

Sunday BINGO Doors open at 2:00 pm. Game starts at 2:30pm First come, first serve basis only. Papers will be sold in single ($9) double ($17) and triple ($25) packets. Each participant must have their own placemats and dobbers!

Bunco Every 2nd and 4th Friday KPCH Ripple Rm 1:00 p.m. Come play bunco. Tell or bring a friend.

Acrylic Painting Workshop Group meets Tuesdays in the KPCH Art Room from 1-4pm. Learn new skills and techniques, fun class for anyone who wants to explore their creative side. Bring a canvas. Paints and brushes will be available. 20 people max. For info contact Jane at 715-923-2393

Art Club Kings Point Art League welcomes you. A blending of all mediums, culminating in our annual art show. Check out our classes.

Kings Point Amateur Radio Club meets the second Monday of every month at 1 pm in the Meeting Place Room.

Apple Club Come join us in our journey of the exploration of all things Apple. Meetings are the second Wed. of each month in the Veteran’s Theater from 12pm-2pm. (no meetings in the months of June, July or August) Annual dues are $20 per household. KP residents only. Help sessions are held every Mon. and Thurs. from 9am-11am at the 2020 club in the culinary room

Kings Point Archery Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Room TBD. Archery Range is open for members from dawn until dusk every day. Call Steve at 610-216-9153

The Billiard Club is open daily 8 am-8 pm for pool-playing enjoyment. Three different tournaments are held monthly, October-May.

Bocce Ball Group: Meet at 10am every Saturday to play on the Bocce court. Call Bill at 603-520-3918.

KP Ceramic Club: Join us at the Ceramics Room any Thursday from 9am-3pm! Call Tawnya Eaker 813-508-6740 for details.

Chinese Hong Kong Style Mahjong a new group is forming to play on Wednesday night. join us if you know how to play or would like to learn. a beginners class is scheduled for September if there is enough interest. meet new people and play a fun game. For information please call Yingmay: (413) 218-1182 please leave a message.

Kings Point Cribbage Club meets Mon. and Thurs. 6-8 pm in the KPCH East Social Room. Open to all KP and SCC members. Everything supplied.

Kings Point Cloggers : dance Tuesdays 10-12pm in the KPCH Dance Studio. This class is designed for those with clogging experience. Sandy at 941357-0664 or Janet at 813-633-2238.

KP Cornhole Club: Join us today! We play next to Pickleball courts; Mon, Wed, and Fri at 3:45pm in winter and Tues and Thurs at 9:45am in summer. Call Ron at 573-355-2360 or Don at 612-220-2369. Visit kpcornhole.com for more info.

KP Dog Lovers Club: Visit dlckp.org for info. on meetings & events

Discussion Group: Meets Tuesdays at 10:30am in the KPCH Atrium: We talk about any topic you can think of: Including religion, current events, psychology, politics, etc. We want opinionated people who are willing to speak up. For info call Martin at 203-524-3033 or email [email protected]

Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association holds sanctioned bridge games every Tues & Wed. at 1pm in the KPCH Card Rm. Newcomers welcome. For more info, call Rosalie Murphy: 813-634-1498.

Eagle Audubon Society: We seek to increase interest & involvement in our local/state environment, it’s history, wildlife, preservation, & restoration. Visit eagleaudubonflorida.org.

Euchre Club: KPCH Card Room Tuesday 6:30 P.M. Experienced players please. No partners are necessary we rotate tables and players. Cost $1.00 per player Contact Gordon 813-205-9615 for more info.

Kings Point Glass Arts Club will be having Monitor (help) sessions Mon., Wed., & Fri. mornings from 9:00 till 11:00. Studio is open during open clubhouse hours but must show membership badge to security.

Kings Point Social Duplicate Bridge: Just for fun. You need a partner. In West Social starting January 6th from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Please contact Miriam Brown at 634-7046.

Economic Information Club meets the 2nd and 4th Weds. of each month at 3:30pm in the KPCH Atrium. Dan Casnnistra 941-730-9093.

Feline Folks meet the first Thursday of every month in the 2020 Centre Culinary Room at 3:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information, email [email protected].

Happy Tappers meet every Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 in the KPCH Dance Studio. There is also a session before class for review/beginning tappers from 1-1:30 each Tuesday. These classes are meant for beginning to intermediate tappers. New members are always welcome. Please call Gayle Hendrich at 765-720-4911.

Healthy Lifestyles Meetup — Zoom details on HealthyMeetup.ORG

Friends of History Discussion Group. Due to Covid restrictions meetings have been postponed and hopefully will resume as soon as possible. For information regarding club activities email Naomi Hauser [email protected]

Kings Point Hula Honey’s Modern and Traditional hula for all levels. KPCH dance center every Wednesday at 11:00am.Call Kathy Hammond 813 368-9636 or Teresa Drake 970 215-1167 ALOHA

Jewish Club our first event will be Wed., Oct 13, 2021 in the banquet Rm at 5:30pm-Pot Luck– please bring a covered dish and call Simone at 813-922-4191. Dues is $15 pp

Kings Point Krafter’s Club meets Wednesdays from 9-12pm in the KPCH Fiber Arts Room. Crafts include knit, crochet, and canvas. No membership dues. For more info: Catherine Yevoli 922-4217.

Lapidary Club: Various aspects of jewelry making and gem cutting. Check the Lapidary Club workshop in KPCH east wing for class schedule. Annual dues are $15 & an additional fee of $30 if machinery use is required.

Kings Point Lawn Bowling Club will give 3 free lessons to anyone interested in learning the game. We bowl Mon., Wed.,& Fri. mornings. Tues., Thurs., & Sat. afternoons. If interested please call Don Bowers at 612-220-2369.

Monday Bunco Every Monday in East/West Social Room North Clubhouse. Arrive by 12:30 Cost is $2.00

Mahjong Mavens: Meets weekly on Friday at 12:30pm in the KPCH Bingo Room. Come Join the Fun!!

Mexican Train: Meets weekly on Wednesdays in the KPCH Fiber Arts Rooms from 12:30pm - 4 pm. No food but personal drinks are permitted. Masks can be removed once seated. Bring own game. Contact Claudette at 813-938-3182 for more info.

Kings Point Michigan Club Membership tickets sold every Tuesday 9am-12pm KPCH Lobby

Mix & Mingle Dances (formally singles mingles) will begin Sept. 15th 6-9pm in the Banquet rm. Other dance dates will be 10/20, 11/17, 12/22, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11 For info call Dottie 813-812-6972

Kings Point Mixed Bowling League Bowl at The Alley starting in September. Call John Photinos @ 813-419-4683, leave message

Kings Point Mixed Chorus has regretfully cancelled the Fall Season, which was due to begin on Monday, Sept 13th. Due to the surge of the highly contagious COVID 19 Variant the Board of Directors has determined it is not feasible to resume activities at this time. We are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to re-start on Jan 10th, 2022 as scheduled. For info, contact Stephane Casey, 813-634-4891, or email [email protected]

Kings Point Model Railroad Club: Welcomes Visitors every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. from 1pm-3pm in KPCH. Accepting New Members. Bring in the grandkids to help us run the trains!

New York Empire State Club will be back in September. We will meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month except March 2022. More information next month. Frank Gatto 813 633 8942.

KP Ohio Club: For information on membership and events please contact Lori at [email protected] or Linda at [email protected].

Kings Point Pickleball: Open Play welcome all day at both the North and South Courts. Join the club for great friendships, fun tournaments (for all levels), and wonderful social events. It's only 20 dollars a year - membership forms are available at both courts. Want to learn to play pickleball? Email us at [email protected]. Any questions, please call Suzan Hill at (606)831-2789 or Karin Coons (914)213-7592.

Kings Point Pinochle players welcome KP & SCC Residents to play single deck pinochle on Wed. & Fri. nights from 6:15 - 9:30 P.M. in the KP card room. Contact Judy 634-5364 for info. or questions.

Plant Based Eating Group: Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 11am in the 2020 Culinary Room. Join us to learn or share your experiences about vegetarian, vegan, and plant based eating. Call Judy at 813-629-1703.

Kings Point Pottery Club: Learn how to turn clay into your own piece of art. Come meet wonderful people. Accepting new members. Sign up for classes in the Pottery Room. Questions? See the attendant of the Pottery Room.

Kings Point Poker Group is looking for new members. They play every Mon. and Wed. from 6:30-9:30pm. Please call 813-633-7568 if interested.

Kings Point Quilters meet Mon., Thurs., & Fri. from 9am - 4pm in KPCH Fiber Arts Rooms 1 & 2. For information call Deb 320-216-5438

The Shuffleboard Club meets Tuesdays and Fridays 9-11 am. Contact Jim Forgione, 813-633-0975, or Sherwood Rubin, 813-451-1874.

Kings Point Shriners Group accepts medical items to donate to Shriner’s Hospital. Call Dale at 642-0807 to coordinate pick up.

The Sportsman's Club Meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the Main Club in the Theater at 3:00 p.m. We have guest speakers, refreshments and door prizes at every meeting. The Club is dedicated to promoting shooting sports, including: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Hunting and Wildlife Conservation. For information about becoming a member, check out our website at: kingspointsportsmansclub.com

Silver Shakers Thurs 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM KPCH Studio, FUN, low-impact, low-cardio Middle Eastern Dance ("Belly Dance"). This dance form is perfect for those who want to improve their flexibility, movement, mental acuity, and overall well-being through exercises and choreographed routines. Local performance opportunities will be offered when possible, but not required. "Jafali" 303-638-2784

Silver Tappers meet every Thurs from 1-3 pm in the KPCH Dance Studio. Classes are designed for intermediate & advanced tappers. New members welcome. Integrate into an ongoing class by learning new and previous routines from the group. This group regularly performs for the Queen’s Luncheon and the Follies. Dues: $15 per year. Call Jo at 410-241-1435.

KP SINGLES SOCIAL “MEET AND GREET” fosters new friendships as members and returning snow birds play the Florida snowball game. You won’t want to miss this fun opportunity to get to know more about each

other. The evening tops off with fast and slow dance music you requested. Friday, November 12, 4PM to 6 PM at the Waterside Room. For more information call Jean Becker 813-633-2615.

Kings Point Stabilizers Machine Embroidery Group meets the 3rd Friday of the month from 9am - 3pm in the KPCH Fiber Arts Room 1. Personal embroidery machine required along with knowledge of how to use the machine. Contact Sandy Nunn at 813-642-8961.

Kings Photography Club is currently on hiatus until Fall 2021. You can contact us for more information by email [email protected]

Kings Point Quilters Hand Quilters meet Fridays 9am - noon KPCH Fiber Arts Room 2. For Information call Deb Burgeson at 320-216-5438

Table Tennis Club Interested in playing table tennis? We play on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the 2020 building Energy Studio. No experience necessary. For safety sake appropriate footwear must be worn. No sandals or flipflops.

TOPS Chapter #788 meets every Tuesday KPCH West Social Rm, meeting starts at 8:30. Contact or text 813-215-7127

Kings Point Woodchoppers Club: See us if you need something repaired or made to your specifications. Open daily in KPCH 8:30-11:30 am; some days 1:30-3 pm.

Kings Point Volleyball Club: Plays Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am—11 am at the South Club, November-April. For details email [email protected].

Monday Night Social Pinochle Club beginning Apr. 12 meets in the KPCH Card Room every Monday Night from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Call Carole Scott for details at 634-1212.

Ukulele group of Kings Point Meets every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am KPCH meeting room. Come and play your ukulele, and sing your woes away. Don't own a ukulele, let us know, we have a few extras to loan or try out. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you. See you soon. [email protected] write ukulele group in subject line.

Sat. Night Pot Luck Bunco Group: Meets 1st Sat. of month at 5pm in 2020 building upstairs October Through June. Call Mary Ann at 401-9984.

Editor’s note: We reserve the right to edit for space and grammar/style. Please keep announcements brief. Due to the high amount of submissions we will be strictly enforcing this. We will shorten submissions as deemed necessary for space.

If you would like any club or organization news featured please email [email protected]

Due to COVID-19 some clubs may have postponed or cancelled meetings. Clubs highlighted in grey have not scheduled to meet yet. Please reach out to

the designated club contact prior to attending.

South Club News and Information Beginning November 1st, the South Club will have revised hours of operation. They will be as follows: Clubhouse: Daily 7am until 10pm Palm Court Café: M-T-W 11am until 8pm Thur-Sun 8am until 8pm Palm Bar: Daily 11am until 10pm Fitness Center: Daily 7am until 9:30pm Pool Daily 7am until 9:30pm Breakfast will begin on Thursday, November 4th and will be offered on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week until 11am. After 11am and until 3pm you may still be able to order from the Brunch Menu. The regular menu will be offered daily from 11am until 8pm. (Palm Bar until 9:30pm) Music Trivia will move to Monday’s beginning November 1st. Karaoke will remain on Tuesday’s but will be extended until 9pm. General Trivia will still remain Wednesday evening’s event. Rockin’ Rendezvous will be on Thursday, but will again extend until 9pm. As an old friend of mine used to say: “See ya on the flip side.”

*Ticket prices are subject to change on an event to event basis, due to cost of entertainment and catering.

Sun Mon Tue Wed

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KPSC NAME THAT TUNE! Trivia, Jubilee , 6pm-8pm

Karaoke Night, 5-9pm, KPSC Jubilee Hall

Jen’s Market

Queen’s Luncheon, Veteran’s Theater, 12 pm, p.8

KPSC Trivia, Jubilee Hall, 6-8pm


KPSC Thanksgiving Buffet, Jubilee Hall, 5pm-8pm, p.9

RFEC, KPCH Card Rm, 9:30am





Newcomers Orientation, 9am, KPCH Ripple Room

KPSC NAME THAT TUNE! Trivia, Jubilee Hall, 6pm-8pm


KPSC NAME THAT TUNE! Trivia, Jubilee, 6pm-8pm

Monthly Movie, 1:30pm & 6pm, p.8

Monthly Dinner, 4:45pm, KPCH Banquet Room, p.8

For a calendar with live updates, check out: Kingspointsuncitycenter.com/special-events/

KPSC Poolside Entertainment, 1pm-4pm, KPSC Outdoor Pool, Sunset Social Club

KPSC Poolside Entertainment, 1:00pm-4:00pm, KPSC Outdoor Pool, Markus Lee




November 2021

Thu Fri Sat

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25 26 27

Federation Board Meeting, KPCH Card Rm, 9:30am

Rock’n Rendezvous, 5-9pm, KPSC Jubilee Hall



Federation Membership Meeting, Veterans Theater, 9:30am


KPSC Singles Event, KPSC Loft, 4pm-6pm, p.9

Thursday, November 25-Thanksgiving Open

Main Clubhouse & Pools: Normal Business Hours South Club Pools and Fitness: Normal Business Hours 2020 Centre: 7am – 12pm – No Group Exercise Classes. Nantucket Pool: Normal Business Hours

Closed South Club Palm Court Bar & Restaurant Business Offices, Box Office & Tram Office Serenity Spa Cyber Space

Friday, November 26-Friday after Thanksgiving Open

Main Clubhouse & Pools: Normal Business Hours Tram Office: 8am - 2pm South Club Palm Court Bar & Restaurant: Normal Business Hours South Club Pool & Fitness Centers: Normal Business Hours Cyber Space: 8am - 12pm 2020 Centre: Normal Business Hours- See posted signs for changes to the Group Exercise Class schedule. Nantucket Pool: Normal Business Hours

Closed Business Offices & Box Office Serenity Spa

Thursday, November 25-Thanksgiving Open

Main Clubhouse & Pools: Normal Business Hours South Club Pools and Fitness: Normal Business Hours 2020 Centre: 7am – 12pm – No Group Exercise Classes. Nantucket Pool: Normal Business Hours

Closed South Club Palm Court Bar & Restaurant Business Offices, Box Office & Tram Office Serenity Spa Cyber Space

Friday, November 26-Friday after Thanksgiving Open

Main Clubhouse & Pools: Normal Business Hours Tram Office: 8am - 2pm South Club Palm Court Bar & Restaurant: Normal Business Hours South Club Pool & Fitness Centers: Normal Business Hours Cyber Space: 8am - 12pm 2020 Centre: Normal Business Hours- See posted signs for changes to the Group Exercise Class schedule. Nantucket Pool: Normal Business Hours

Closed Business Offices & Box Office Serenity Spa

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