Center Stage
2017
Up Close and Personal with
Citrus County Community Centers
and their Members
Hurricane Season Begins on June 1st
First Day of Summer is June 21st
Flag Day is June 14th
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Educational Speakers for June 2017
Nutritional Education
by Stephanie Clamer
of Citrus County Extension Office
Topic is “Add More Vegetables to Your Diet”
East Citrus Community Center on June 1st at 11:30 a.m.
West Citrus Community Center on June 5th at 11:30 a.m.
Central Citrus Community Center on June 8th at 11:15 a.m.
Inverness Community Center on June 21th at 11:30 a.m.
Mederi Caretender
Topic is “Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion”
Also Blood Pressures will be taken before and after the speaker.
West Citrus Community Center on June 7th at 11:30 a.m.
East Citrus Community Center on June 13th at 11:30 a.m.
Central Citrus Community Center on June 14th at 11:15 a.m.
Inverness Community Center on June 26th at 11:30 a.m.
Debbie Selsavage of
Coping With Dementia
Topic is “Dementia is More Than
Memory Loss”
East Citrus Community Center on June 6th at 11:30 a.m.
Central Citrus Community Center on June 12th at 11:15 a.m.
Inverness Community Center on June 19th at 11:30 a.m.
West Citrus Community Center on June 26th at 11:30 a.m.
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Older Americans Month Proclamation
At the May 9, 2017 meeting of the +Citrus County Board of County
Commissioners the month of May was proclaimed to be Older Americans
Month in Citrus County. In the above picture, Joyce Ritter, in the center, is
holding the proclamation. In the picture, from the left to right, Frank
DiChiara, Richard Ritter, Basil McGlashen, Roberta Lawrence, Sr. Program
Assistant-Senior Programs, Joanne Granger, Director of Support Services,
Commissioner Scott Carnahan. In the back row from the left, Commissioner
Jimmie Smith, Commissioner Jeff Kinnard, and Commissioner Brian
Coleman.
In the picture to the left,,
Joyce Ritter, member of the
Inverness Community Center,
had a chance to speak to the
commissioners. She thanked
Support Services for all they
do for the seniors. Joyce also
encouraged more seniors to
help out even if they are limited like she is and still can
help out other people.
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Wes St.Onge – Country and Wes is heading north for the
summer. He will be missed by
all the members at Central
Citrus and West Citrus. Wes
performs Country and
Western music, lots of classic
and some songs he has
written.
In the above picture , Wes
and his friend Trina are playing their fiddles as they entertain
at Central Citrus on May 11th, his last performance until the
fall.
We look forward to seeing him in the fall. Please join us for
some great music and the Square Dance classes will also resume then. Wes is a terrific square dance caller.
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Circle of Friends Gifts
Located in the Citrus County
Resource Center
The shop is open Monday thru Friday
Hours - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please stop by and see the unique gifts
for all occasions. All items are new.
The Circle of Friends Gift Shop is operated by
the Friends of the Community Centers
to raise money for
Citrus County Meals On Wheels.
Help is needed at the gift shop. If you can spare
four hours, one day a week and you are interested
in volunteering at the gift shop,
Please call Kriss at (352) 527-5942.
Mike Donaldson,
left, and Eddie
Roberts, right, wore
their Red Noses for
Red Nose Day, at
Central Citrus
Community Center.
Red Nose Day is back for its third year in America, encouraging everyone to come together to end
child poverty, one nose at a time. www.rednoseday.org Money raised supports projects that keep
kids in need safe, healthy and educated, including programs at Feeding America member food banks
in all 50 states. With the support of millions of generous Americans, hundreds of celebrities and many
outstanding partners, Red Nose Day has raised more than $60 million since its launch in the U.S.
in 2015. Since 2015, money from Red Nose Day has supported programs in all 50 states and 25
countries internationally. In addition to Feeding America, the charity partners for Red Nose Day 2017
include Boys & Girls Clubs of America; charity: water; Children’s Health Fund; Gavi, The Vaccine
Alliance; the Global Fund; National Council of La Raza; and Save the Children. Major partners of
Red Nose Day include Walgreens, NBC, M&M’s and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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West Citrus Community Center
Is hosting a Dance and Concert Featuring
The Citrus Community Swing Band
June 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. , till they can’t swing any more
Light Refreshments will be provided.
The event is free, donations are encouraged.
The Citrus Community Swing Band is a
group of musicians who volunteer their
time to help bring back the music of the
era of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey big
bands, to the citizens of Citrus County. Andrew Janicki leads
the 14 member band.
Please join us at West Citrus Community Center to enjoy the
swinging music and dancing of the big band era.
For information about the band please call Andrew at (352)464-2870.
West Citrus Community Center is located at 8940 W. Veterans Drive,
Homosassa, for more information about this event or programs at the
center please call (352) 795-3831.
The Citrus Community Swing Band will be performing
at East Citrus Community Center
on Thursday, June 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m .
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West Citrus Community Center
J UNE , 2017
We d n e s d a ys a t 12 : 3 0
Mah-jongg
p la ye rs ge t
together here.
Th e y’ re a fu n g ro up
and all are welcome
to c ome p la y. P le as e
stop by and see all we
ha ve to o ffe r he re at
our community center.
Special points of interest:
 Table Tennis
 Shuffleboard
 Mexican Train
 Chair Exercise
 Dance with Rita
Thursday at 1:30pm
and 3 pm.
 Wii games daily!
Come play Wii Sports
or bring a game from
home!
 Karaoke with Al &
Sandy Mondays
10:30am.
Mah Jongg Players
at West Citrus Community Center
Pool Players At West Citrus
West Citrus has two great pool tables. The players pictured below, have
fun shooting pool while sharpening their skills.
The tables are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Come join us to see just how much fun it can be.
 Yoga Classes Fridays
at 10:00 am.
 Tai-Chi Mondays at
10:30 am.
 Bingo Wednesdays
and Fridays at Noon.
 Texas Hold’em
 Entertainment:
 Jaime Roldan
 Bill Rea
 A.J. the DJ
 Don S.
Pool Tables Open
Daily 8—4:30
Entertainment Spotlight: Jaime Roldan
Jaime Roldan, in the back and center, sings at
three of the community centers. He is a talented
singer. His choice of music is very entertaining to
the members. Jaime will return in September,
come by and see him the first Wednesday of
every month at West Citrus.
Central Citrus Community Center News
Weekly Events

Pinochle—Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

Aerobics 8:00 a.m. & Yoga 9:00 a.m.
 Chair Exercises Monday to Friday 10:15
a.m. and Mondays at 2:00 p.m.
 Basic Beginners Line Dance Class with
Cher Mason, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays $3.00
 Line Dance Class with CarlTuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3.00
There will be no classes in July and August.
 Bingo -Tuesdays & Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
 Ballroom Dance Class—with June $5.00
Wednesdays—Beginners class—1:30 p.m.


Mah-Jongg Players—Tuesdays 12;30 p.m.
Hand & Foot—Wednesdays & Fridays –
12:30 p.m.

Euchre– Wednesdays—12:00 p.m.

Free Craft Class with Irene
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.


Tai Chi Tuesdays—9:00-10:00– Long Form
Phase 10 Players and
Pitch Players
to start these games
at Central Citrus
Please let Kriss know if you
are interested.
SUMMER MOVIES
Join us at Central Citrus for
Afternoon Movies A Cool Way
to spend a hot summer day.
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
And
Fridays at 1:15 p.m.
Movies will be posted weekly.
Looking for suggestions of movies.
Popcorn and Soda provided.
10:00-11:00– Beginners

Wednesdays—9:00-10:00-Short Form
10:00-11:00-Beginners / Workshop

Tap Dance Lessons, Bridge Lessons,
and Mah Jongg Lessons with Sandy
Brown will resume in September.
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Inverness Community Center Happenings
A Community center with a “small town feeling”,
filled with warm and friendly people.
Upcoming Events
 KARAOKE EVERY
THURSDAY FROM
10:00 a.m.– 12:45pm
BINGO - WEDNESDAY s
at 11:45 a.m.
Daily Activities
Puzzles
Skip Bo
Euchre
Bingo
Hand and Foot
Crosswords
Billiards
Breakfast Pastries and
coffee daily
Birthday Parties Celebrated
every 3rd Thursday of each
month.
Celebrating our Loved Ellen
Williamson’s Birthday. Ellen has
been helping serve our diners with
her sister, Judy Harmon, for over a
year. She has been blessed with a
wonderful husband of 61 years and
her son. She worked at Life Care
Nursing Home for 17 years and is
now one of our wonderful
volunteers. She is very devoted
and a joy to be with.
THANK YOU ELLEN
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EAST CITRUS NEWS
June, 2017
Inviting All Pool Players to Play at
East Citrus Community Center
*
No membership
required
* All ages invited
* Great atmosphere &
excellent pool tables
9907 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Inverness
For information, call Crystal
at 352-344-9666
Weekly Events
 Mondays & Wednesdays
Line Dancing with
Ben VanderGeld at 1:00 p.m.
 Tuesdays Woodcarving at 12:00pm
 Tuesdays Line Dancing with Kathy
Reynolds at 1:00 p.m.
 Wednesdays Mah-Jongg at 1:00 p.m.
 Thursdays Bingo at 12:30 p.m.
 Fridays Country Sunshine Band at
11:30 a.m.

Citrus Community Swing Band
Thursday, June 29th at 10:00 to
11:30 a.m.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
John was born and raised in New York
State. Prior to moving to Florida, John
was a General Contractor and was involved in estate maintenance in upstate
New York. He had ample opportunities
to hunt and fish which he enjoyed very
much. In 2006, John moved to Florida.
He started coming to the community
Center in 2009. John loves to shoot
pool during which he has made friends.
He says this is a great place to meet
people and socialize instead of staying
home and being lonely. John is not
afraid to state his opinions and tells it
like it is. In addition he makes
contributions to the center and offers
help where he can. It is refreshing to
have John here during the week.
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Eddie’s Pride and Joy
Eddie Roberts, a member and volunteer at Central Citrus Community Center
drove his 1940 Ford Sedan to the center for his friends to see. He has won two
trophies “Best Street Rod” and “Top 20”. The car has a 350 small block Chevy
motor with 400 plus horsepower. It is a fun car with a tilt wheel, heat, air
conditioning, cup holders, mag wheels and a bright red interior.
Eddie has owned the car for two years and has less than 5,000.00 miles on it.
See You In September
“See You In September” is what the
members at Central Citrus sang to
Jaime Roldan, on May 25th, his last day
entertaining at the community centers
until he returns in September. We all
look forward to his return and his
Jaime Roldan
wonderful singing.
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Hurricane Season begins
June 1st and
ends October 31st
Are you prepared? Now is the time to check for your emergency supplies
and be prepared. Do you know where your emergency shelters are
located? Do you need help in case of
evacuation? These are the questions
you need to ask yourself. If you need
help with preparing for this season,
check with Community Center staff for
more information.
Leave a Legacy of Love
Planned Giving Providing a
Lifeline, Forever
By leaving a legacy you can make a significant difference in the lives of the younger seniors of our community as they
age, as well as those of more advanced years. Your gift of any size will impact the lives of many in ways for which they
will ever be grateful. You do not have to be wealthy to make a difference and to help your community. You will leave a
legacy of goodwill that provides help, hope and happiness to the less fortunate.
To plan for the future you can arrange to make a planned gift either during or after your lifetime. The most common
form of planned giving is a simple bequest, which an individual’s will provides for a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real
estate, or personal property. Your charitable gift will help us to continue helping seniors, the homebound, and the
hungry. Please review Planned Giving with your financial or tax advisor to see what might best suit you. When you are
ready to proceed, we will gladly assist you in completing your gift.
Aside from feeling good about making a difference, your charitable gift can reduce estate taxes and
provide other financial benefits.
You may also designate your bequest to be used for a particular center or program such as:
 Your local Senior Center/Senior Dining - Meals on Wheels/Pet Meals
 In Home Services/ Homemaking, Personal Care, Respite and Emergency Alert System
For more information, please call Citrus County Support Services at (352) 527-5975
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Sales Tax Holiday for
Hurricane Preparedness
Supplies
The 2017 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax
Holiday has been passed by the Florida
Legislature and signed into law by our
Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax
holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June
2, 2017 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday,
June 4, 2017.
During the sales tax holiday, qualifying
items related to disaster preparedness are
exempt from sales tax. However, the
sales tax holiday does not apply to the
rental or repair of any of the qualifying
items. Additional, the sales tax holiday
does not apply to sales in a theme park,
entertainment complex, public lodging
establishment or airport.
For a list of qualifying items please see the
staff at your community center.
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Craft Class at Central Citrus
Irene Sharp has a craft class on
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Her
students are making items for the
Annual Friends of the Community
Centers Craft Sale. The classes are
free and lots of fun. In the pictures
below, they are making wreaths with
silk flowers and ribbons.
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Windows 10 Classes
at Central Citrus
The class is once a week for six weeks
on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The cost of the class is $25.00.
Call Central Citrus to sign up for the
next class starting on June 7, 2017
Please call to register for the class as size
of class is limited
For more information at (352) 527-5993.
Debra Myland is the instructor
of the class.
Blast from the Past
Name That Person
Please try to name the member from Central Citrus. Our
member is the twin and on
the left. Please submit your
guess to your community
center staff. We would like
members to send in pictures
and we will publish them
and give the readers a
chance to guess who they
are. Thank you for participating. We need more
pictures, please help to keep
this feature going every
month.
April picture was
Richard Ritter
From Inverness
Community Center
The picture of the boy on the left is a member at
Central Citrus, and he is a twin.
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Central Citrus Community Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Room 114, Lecanto
Phone Number: 527-5993
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kriss Hornaday, Center Coordinator
Debbie Heydecker, Center Aide
East Citrus Community Center, 9907 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Inverness
Phone Number: 344-9666
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crystal Ackerman, Site Manager
Nick DiCostanzo, Center Aide
West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W. Veterans Drive, Homosassa
Phone Number: 795-3831
Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
John Viggiano, Center Coordinator
Ashley Tiseth, Center Aide
Inverness Community Center, 1082 N. Paul Drive, Inverness
Phone Number: 726-1009
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Joanna DiChiara, Site Manager
To Volunteer to be a Home Delivered Meals Driver: 527-5975
To Determine Eligibility for Home Delivered Meals or Pet Meals: 527-5975
RENT A COMMUNITY CENTER
For more information, please call Parks & Recreation at (352) 527-7549 ask for Marti Ball
Published Monthly by
Dept. of Community Services
Division of Support Services
Distributed free to the Citrus County
Community Centers
Editor – Janice Hale,
Senior Programs Supervisor
Publisher—Kriss Hornaday,
Center Coordinator
Asst. Publisher– Roberta
Lawrence, Sr. Pgm. Asst.
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Friends of the Community Centers, Inc.
“ Caring for our Community Centers since 2004”
The “Friends of the Community Centers” is an advisory
group of caring volunteers aimed at improving and
advancing the conditions of our county community
centers. Please join the “Friends” and make a difference.
For more information stop by any of the community centers.
Officers
President – Eileen Doman
Vice President—Pat Coles
Treasurers – Kathy Kovanda and Marie Jakobsen
Secretary—Mary Laughlin
The next meeting will be September 20, 2017
At the Citrus County Resource Center
Check out the County BOCC Website
You can now view a copy of the newsletter (in color!) on-line plus get information
about many county senior services at:
http://www.citrusbocc.com/commserv/suppserv/senprog/centers/senior-centers.htm
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