The Sun Coast Cruisers will miss you Joe · 2019. 9. 10. · Oct. 10 IHOP 5628 Carolina Beach Rd....

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2019 September Official Newsletter of the Sun Coast Cruisers Volume 19 Number 9

THIS EDITION OF THE SUN COAST CRUISERS’ NEWSLETTER IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF

OUR DEAR FRIEND, JOE CZEPIEL

The Sun Coast Cruisers will miss you Joe


ODE TO JOE

We lost another friend today It’s just one price we have to pay.

Joe had been a long-time member

His smile and grace I’ll long remember

For getting old is a double-edged sword, Old age itself should be a reward.

But that’s a fact not always true

‘Cause it gets hard to lose your crew.

So as we lose them one by one You know our count-downs have begun

To spend my days with whit and grace

I’ll do my best to keep the pace.

With unknown days I have to spend. I intend to share them with my friends

Doug Walker


Joe’s Special Request

It was Joe Czepiel’s request that members of the Sun Coast Cruisers bring their classics to his memorial service and several members were able to do just that. Joe’s latest purchase was also on display. We will miss Joe’s big laugh, his stories & his friendship.

Please keep Eva in your thoughts and prayers.

THURSDAY NIGHT MEET AND EATS

Come out and join us for our Thursday night “meet and eats”, 5:30 until. These get togethers give us an opportunity to socialize with each other while enjoying a good meal. We try to go to a variety of restau-rants, some on the north side of Wilmington, some on the south side, some pizza or sandwich places & some full menu. Yes, some of us are early birds but you can come at any time and join the gang. September 12th was my birthday and it was so much fun sharing a meal with my Sun Coast Cruiser family. Sandra

Sept. 19 Bill’s Front Porch 4238 Market Sept. 26 J.Michael’s 609 Piner Rd. Monkey Junction Oct. 3 Chili’s 819 S. College Rd. Oct. 10 IHOP 5628 Carolina Beach Rd. Oct. 17 McAlister’s 740 S. College Rd Oct. 24 Uncle Louie’s 3224 N. College Rd. Oct. 31 no meet and eat Happy Halloween Nov. 7 Red Robin’s Mayfaire


Sun Coast Cruisers Favorite Memories I don’t remember the date I became a member but I do know it was prior to the by-law change of February 2003. I was John Pennington’s apprentice for Back to the Beach 2004 or 5 at the then brand new Marriott in Carolina Beach. They were very accommodating, allowing us to have the show in their parking lot with an after-party in their meeting area. They were just starting out and had only a few customers. I was nervous and excited at the same time. I re-member John saying, when it comes to your turn, pick the best people you can find and just let them go. The cruises to Sonic. The cruise-ins at Pizza Hut. Cruising to Calabash to get some sea-food. The Christmas lights tours. Spooktacular and turkey raffles. My time with the no-go trophy. Accepting the fact that some of my friends drive Chevys. Probably the most rewarding thing for me was the adopt a senior for Christmas. For the last 3 years before the nursing home closed, I had the same guy. His name was Ivy. I used to see him on the city bus when I was working with the special needs folks. He was deaf and couldn’t speak and his handwriting was terrible but we communicated with gestures and “hand jive”. Members have come and gone but I’m truly grateful for the members who became friends and for those friends who became family.

Doug Walker

FAVORITE SUN COAST MEMORIES

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Lake Linda Cars 4 a Cause Car, Truck & Bike Show

On August 31 a car show was held at Lake Linda in Hampstead. It was a fund raiser for St. Jude’s. Turnout was fantastic. At last count there were close to 150 entries all lined up around the lake. Brian White was there with his 99.9 truck and a number of Sun Coast Cruisers took part. It was a beautiful day & a beautiful location. Gene Podkova, David Smith & Billy Powell received trophies.

More Sun Coast Cruisers Pictures

If you would like to see more pictures of Sun Coast Cruisers Activities go to either the Sun Coast Cruisers Facebook page or the website. If you haven’t already done so please be sure to Like our Facebook page & share our posts with your Facebook friends. Help spread the word about upcom-ing car shows & other events.


COME OUT and have A GREAT TIME at FRIENDS DAY

I would like to take this time and invite you to our “Friend’s Day.” This day originated one night while sitting in the living room of Clem & Linda Eubank. Clem was going through a battle with cancer. He said that “we should be able to use our old cars to get people to stop by the church.” So Visitors Day began. Originally it was called “Visitors Day” but to us you are more than a visitor you are a “Friend.” We invite you to come and enjoy some great singing, food and fellowship. Singing by Jeri & Larry Mercer. We will have a covered dish dinner afterwards, so if you would like to bring a covered dish please do so. You can join us inside for the service or you may sit outside with your car. If you have a home church join us after you get out.

Pastor Tom Male

Where: Oak Grove Baptist Church 7990 Market Street When September 29, 11:00

Help For Heroes Car Show

James Meredith won Best of Show.


Sept. 18 Southport Wheels by the Sea Cruise In Check Six 5130 Southport Supply Road SE (211) 5-7 all yrs cars, trucks, motorcycles

Sept. 19 Wilmington Meet and Eat Bill’s Front Porch Market St. 5:30 until

Sept. 21 Wilmington NO CRUISE INS AT SMITHFIELD’S CHECK YOUR EMAILS ON UPDATES/LOCATIONS

Sept. 21 Wilmington Ashley NJROTC Scream’n Eagles Car Show Veterans Park 8—3 Day of show registration is $35!! Please check their website for info

Sept 26 Wilmington Meet and Eat J. Michaels’s 609 Piner Rd. Monkey Junction 5:30 until

Sept. 29 Wilmington Friends Day at Oak Grove Baptist Church 11:00 service/special singing covered dish afterwards bring your old cars see pg. 6

Sept. 29 Wilmington Classic Car Cruise-In Mac’s Speed Shop 4126 Oleander Dr. 1—6pm 40 spots $5 registration live music, raffle, bbq, beer all raffle proceeds go to Communities in Schools

Oct. 3 Wilmington Meet and Eat Chili’s 819 S College Rd 5:30 until

Oct. 5 Wilmington Cars and Coffee The Pointe Shopping Center 9 to 12

Oct. 5 Wilmington SCC display for Riverfest Meet at K&W parking lot ready to leave at 8:45. We will be parking on Front St. between Market & Dock Doug needs 2 volunteers to be downtown before the group to help direct park- Ing. Please contact Doug ASAP if you are planning to attend..

Oct.5 Shallotte Charity Run Cruising For the Kids Motorcycles and classic cars $20 per vehicle $5 per passenger lunch included raffles Shallotte Mason Lodge 5072 Main St. Reg. 9 am, cruise 10:30

Oct. 10 Wilmington Meet and Eat IHOP 5628 Carolina Beach Rd. 5:30 until

Oct. 12 Wilmington Port City Rumble sponsored by the Maulers Car Club Waterline Brewing Co. 721 Surry St. Pre ‘69 hot rods, kusoms, classics & motorcycles Reg. 9:30-11:30 show 12-7pm $15 live music

Oct. 12 Wilmington SCC Club Meeting Silver Lake Baptist Church 7pm

Oct. 16 Southport Wheels by the Sea Cruise In Check Six 5130 Southport Supply Road SE (211) 5-7 all yrs cars, trucks, motorcycles

Oct. 17 Wilmington Meet and Eat McAllister’s 740 S. College Rd. 5:30 until

Oct. 24 Wilmington Uncle Louie’s 3224 N College Rd. 5:30 until

Oct. 26 Wilmington Fillup the Outfield Car, Truck & Bike Show Cape Fear Optimist Club 3222 N. Kerr Ave. 10—2 Reg: 8-11 $20

Oct. 26 Wilmington Spooktacular Trunk or Treat LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Trophies for kid, adult & vehicle costumes

Oct. 26 Southport Classic Cars and Rock & Roll car show/street dance Halloween contest

Oct. 31 Wilmington No Meet & Eat Happy Halloween

Nov. 2 Wilmington Cars and Coffee 9 to 12 The Pointe Shopping Center

Nov. 7 Wilmington Meet and Eat Red Robin’s Mayfaire

Nov. 9 Wilmington SCC Club Meeting Silver Lake Baptist Church 7pm

Nov. 14 Wilmington Meet and Eat


P.O. Box 3822

Wilmington,

N.C. 28406

Monthly Meetings Second Saturday

Silver Lake Baptist Church 4715 Carolina Beach Rd.

7:00 pm Visitors Welcome

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