About the Town

About the Town

Vern & Elysa Hendricks

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
85%
Hosting
media.rss.com

About This Podcast

A podcast for and about the residents and friends of Sun City Center, Florida, designed to spotlight the many services and events of our vibrant, 55+ retirement community.

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S2E34 Lyn Reitz. SCC Community Association Operations Manager

Jun 10, 2026 25m

For the past 20 years, Lyn Reitz has served Sun City Center as the Community Association Operations Manager, supervising 50 employees whose jobs are to attend to our facilities and keep things…

S2E22 Cindi Malin and Len Lewinski. The Sun City Center July 4 Pancake Breakfast.

Jun 03, 2026 24m

Cindi and Len stopped by to talk about the community July 4 pancake breakfast. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, OJ and more good food for only $8. Need we say more?

S2E21 Vincente Lopez, Jr, President, SCC Multicultural Heritage Club. Juneteenth Celebration

May 26, 2026 26m

Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday celebrated on June 19th every year, honors the end of slavery in 1865. This year's celebration, sponsored by the Multicultural Heritage Club, is at Sun City…

S2E20 Larry Hirchak, Concert Series Coordinator, United Methodist Church of Sun City Center.

May 20, 2026 23m

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center hosts a series of about 40 shows per season. From bands to orchestras to tribute shows and more, there's something here for everyone.

S2E19 Sarah Baez, Senior Living Placement Specialist, Care Patrol

May 13, 2026 25m

Sarah introduces us to Care Patrol, a nationwide organization that provides senior care options based upon individual needs and preferences to ensure the quality of life for you or your loved one.

S2E18 Master Deputy Jeff Merry, HCSO. First quarter 2026 Law Enforcement Wrap-Up

May 06, 2026 44m

Jeff joins us once again to talk about law enforcement activities in our community during the first quarter of 2026. We talk about the success of Operation Medicine Cabinet, water restrictions, golf…

S2E17 Pat Masterson, Member of the Executive Board of the Roamin' Oldies Car Club

Apr 29, 2026 29m

Pat is back to talk with us once again about his other passion, classic automobiles. We talk about Pat's 1969 Camaro as well as many of the other members' classics. We also discuss the charitable…

S2E16 Pat Masterson, President of the Florida Railroad Museum

Apr 22, 2026 35m

Just a few miles down highway 301, you'll find the Florida Railroad Museum, where you can ride the exhibits. Those of you who have not yet gone to Parrish, treat yourself to a fun afternoon and go…

S2E15 LouAnne Rossdeutscher and Barry Tollenger from the Campaign Against Human Trafficking

Apr 15, 2026 38m

Florida is the 3rd leading state in the nation for human trafficking activities because of our agricultural and recreational industries. We'll be talking about awareness and prevention.

S2E14 Tribute to the memory of Sun City Center legend, John Bowker (Part 4)

Apr 08, 2026 27m

The final part of this John Bowker tribute brings together John and Sun City Center resident Dr. Bob Lochte who co-wrote the 60th anniversary book celebrating that milestone anniversary for Sun City…

S2E13 Tribute to the memory of Sun City Center legend, John Bowker (Part 3)

Apr 01, 2026 21m

For part 3, we hear about John's participation in the early days of the Security Patrol and Meals on Wheels. He also discusses his days with the Men's Club and tells us about CAMIL, the Community…

S2E12 Tribute to the memory of Sun City Center legend, John Bowker (Part 2)

Mar 25, 2026 22m

In part 2, John tells us about his involvement with the Information Center, Hi Neighbor and the resident's orientation program. He talks more about the History Society and the prior information…

S2E11 Tribute to the memory of Sun City Center legend, John Bowker (Part 1)

Mar 19, 2026 22m

Today's podcast, along with the next 3, will be devoted to the memory of our friend and Sun City Center legend, John Bowker. For those who may have missed the news, John passed away on February 15 at…

S2E10 Judy Cesarski, Sun City Center Community Association Activities Director

Mar 04, 2026 21m

After the recent sellout at the Eagles Tribute Concert, we thought that it might be a good idea to introduce you to the Sun City Center Community Association's activities director, Judy Cesarski.…

S2E9 It's almost March and almost time for Fun Fest

Feb 25, 2026 32m

Good friends, good food, and good times. Carrie Blaylock, chairman of the 2026 Fun Fest, stops by to showcase the annual event and talk about the changes this year necessitated by the construction of…

S2E8 Ron Clark, president of the Sun City Center Community Association

Feb 18, 2026 31m

Ron joins us this week to talk about some of the things that Community Association can do for its members ... and some things it cannot. He also brings us timely news on the progress of the new…

S2E7 Dee Kelly introduces you to the Nearly New Thrift Store

Feb 11, 2026 29m

(Taken from the Nearly New Shop's Facebook page:) The Nearly New Shop is staffed with two part time employees, as well as numerous volunteers from the community. It is truly a “mini department store”…

S2E6 Joanne Gilray presents the Sun City Center Community Library

Feb 04, 2026 24m

Sun City Center has a full library available to members of the Community Association. The library's collection boasts the newest best sellers, the latest movie releases, periodicals, newspapers and…

S2E5 St. John the Divine Thrift Store with Barbara Gentry

Jan 28, 2026 21m

One of the best kept secrets in Sun City Center is the Thrift Store at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. This wonderful boutique consisting of costume and fine jewelry, designer purses and…

S2E4 2025 Law Enforcement Wrap-Up with Master Deputy Jeff Merry, HCSO

Jan 21, 2026 40m

Jeff comes in to talk about how we did last year from a law enforcement stand point. We answer a couple of questions asked on our Facebook page and look ahead to what's coming up this year,

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About the Town has published 34 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.

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About the Town is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.

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