ITEMS OF INTEREST

Working out, as a group, at one of the local Health clubs. Many of the Medicare supported HMOs are part of the Silver Sneakers program, which grants full Health Club memberships, to people who want to get in shape, or stay in shape, as a "preventative" medicine.

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Cruising and Crooning

The Bayshore Cruisers are auditioning new members. Many will recall the antics of the song-and-dance group, the Bayshore

Cruisers, when they were a part of the Tampa Bay Gay Men’s Chorus. Since the demise of the Chorus, the Cruisers have been

on a hiatus, but several of the former members have recently begun rehearsing once again. The group re-debuted at the

Tampa Bay Business Guild’s Holiday Party in December.

Anyone interested in auditioning is asked to contact John Lulias at lulias@aol.com or 727.942.9172

Power Wheelchairs Available

The Three Wishes Program makes power wheelchairs available to qualifying seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient. For more info, call 800-451-0971.

Cool Old Stuff [Exhibits (History)] 10 AM – 4 PM Wed.-Fri., 1-4 PM Sat.-Sun. Admission: $2

The museum's exhibits show the history of Safety Harbor and the surrounding Tampa Bay area from prehistoric to modern times. Descriptive dioramas and displays of fossils, projectile points, shell tools, beads and pottery tell the story of Florida's first people and the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 16th century.

Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History

329 Bayshore Blvd. S

Safety Harbor, FL 34695

727-726-1668

http://www.safety-harbor-museum.org/

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary Open 9 a.m.-dusk daily.

The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is the largest non-profit wild bird hospital in the country and focuses on the rescue, repair, recuperation and release of sick or injured wild birds. There are more than 600 wild birds living at any given time in the sanctuary, including pelicans, cormorants, white egrets and birds of prey.

No admission is charged, though donations are appreciated.

18328 Gulf Blvd.

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

727-391-6211

http://www.seabirdsanctuary.org/

Fris & Sats 8:00 PM to 12:00 Free

Live Music

Tampa Pitcher Show

14416 N. Dale Mabry Highway

Tampa, FL

Phone: 813-963-0578

www.TampaPictureShow.net

King of Peace Sets Sail on the World's Largest Ship

Join King of Peace on the New Royal Caribbean Mega Ship, Freedom of the Seas, October 19-26, 2008.

This 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise departs from Miami and vists the following: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Rev. Delores Berry and Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis will be our special guests onboard. For more information, please call Travel Beyond 727-367-3737 or email travel@travelbeyond.net

Experience the largest, most innovative ship yet, Freedom of the Seas! This Royal Caribbean International masterpiece of naval engineering features the first-ever onboard surf park at sea; cantilevered whirlpools that extend 12 feet beyond the sides of the ship; the H2O Zone® waterpark, complete with interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall; our largest rock-climbing wall, with eleven routes and a central spire you can swing around; and so much more! Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones will also be available, as well as flat-screen TVs in every stateroom. You've got to see this ship to believe it.

Click here for a sneak preview!

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OLDER, CLASSIC, AND HOT ROD AUTOMOBILES

If this is your interest or would like to relive your younger days, there are several locations where you can see these type of automobiles in Pinellas County.

The weekly car events follows: (If you know of any weekly automobile events in your area, please send the info to PTTBnews@att.net with “Items of Interest” in the subject title. Your submissions will be added to this section, so that we can all enjoy the many car events in the area).

ST. PETERSBURG:

Thursdays: (6PM - ???)

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE

10400 49th Street N

Clearwater, FL 33762

Phone: (727) 572-9464

This restaurant is on 49th Street North. Take US-19 & exit on 49th Street headed north. The restaurant is on your left, about a half mile from the exit.

Fridays: (6PM - ???)

BIFF BURGER

3939 49^th Street N

St. Petersburg, FL 33709

Phone: (727) 527-5297

This place is a block North (right side) from 38^th Avenue.

Saturdays: (6PM - ???)

BURGER KING

11001 US Highway 19 N

Clearwater, FL 33764

Phone: (727) 572-1959

Enjoy the 50’s and early 60’s music as you stroll amongst the cars. Located on the corner of 110th Street and Highway 19 on the St. Petersburg side. Loads of parking, loads of Hot Rods including Volkswagons. PLEASE NO IMPORTS!

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09/11/08 - 11/02/08

Social Security

The domestic tranquility of a married couple who are art dealers is shattered upon the arrival of the wife's goody goody nerd of a sister, the sister's uptight CPA husband, and her Archetypal Jewish Mother. They are there to try to save their college student daughter from the horrors of living only for sex. The comic sparks really begin to fly when the mother hits it off with the elderly minimalist artist who is the art dealer's best client!

Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings of each week, plus matinees on Thursday and Saturday.

Seating at 11am for Matinees - - Seating at 4pm for Evening Shows

Early Bird Dinner Theatre

200 South McMullen-Booth Road

Clearwater, FL 33759

Phone: (727) 446-5898

http://www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com/

11/06/08 - 12/28/08

Over the River and Through The Woods

Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job. The job he's been waiting for -- marketing executive -- would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn't sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around that includes bringing to dinner the lovely--and single--Caitlin O'Hare as bait....

Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings of each week, plus matinees on Thursday and Saturday.

Seating at 11am for Matinees - - Seating at 4pm for Evening Shows

Early Bird Dinner Theatre

200 South McMullen-Booth Road

Clearwater, FL 33759

Phone: (727) 446-5898

http://www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com/

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08/01/08 - 09/21/08

SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ

The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Words and Music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

Leiber and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying production that illustrates a golden age of American culture. In the summer of 2002, Smokey Joe’s café took the Show Palace by storm with its idealized 50’s setting and top-notch singing and dancing. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, Smokey Joe’s Café is a toe-tapping feel-good show for all audiences. Songs include: Hound Dog, On Broadway, Jailhouse Rock, Poison Ivy, Saved andthe rousing Stand by Me.

The Showplace Dinner Theater

16128 US Highway 19 N

Hudson, FL 34667

Phone: 1-888-655-7465 or 727-863-7949

http://showpalace.net/

Sept. 4, 5, 6, 7 12, 13, 14 19, 20, 21

SWEET CHARITY (Musical)

Sweet Charity follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a hostess at a dance hall euphemistically called the "Fandango Ballroom" in New York City.

Richey Suncoast Theater

6237 Grand Boulevard

New Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone: (727) 842-6777

http://www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com/introframe.htm

Oct. 16, 17, 18, 19 24, 25, 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 1, 2

LOST IN YONKERS (Comedy)

One of Neil Simon's best, Lost in Yonkers is a bittersweet comedy about two teenage brothers who are forced by their father's dire financial circumstances to live for ten months with their stern and uncompromising grandmother in her Yonkers home above the family's candy store. Their plight is eased by their loving but childlike Aunt Bella and their Uncle Louie, a small-time gangster and tough-talking petty thief.

Richey Suncoast Theater

6237 Grand Boulevard

New Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone: (727) 842-6777

http://www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com/introframe.htm

10/03/08 - 11/22/08

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN

Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Book by Richard Morris

This spirited tale of a legendary, real-life American original follows the exploits of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal, Missouri, to the palaces of Europe. Along the way, she marries a lucky prospector, enters the highest echelons of Monte Carlo society, survives the sinking of the Titanic and, most importantly, earns the approval she so desperately seeks of those “Beautiful People of Denver.” Funny, light, uplifting and uniquely American, The Unsinkable Molly Brown is a classic show for the whole family to enjoy!

The Showplace Dinner Theater

16128 US Highway 19 N

Hudson, FL 34667

Phone: 1-888-655-7465 or 727-863-7949

http://showpalace.net/

11/27/08 - 12/25/08

A SHOW PALACE CHRISTMAS

An Original Show

Help spread some holiday cheer with our annual Christmas revue. Each year the Show Palace celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah with an exhilarating production for all ages. Past productions have featured classic carols, high-energy dancing and special appearances by many of your favorite holiday characters. A Show Palace Christmas is a beautifully wrapped gift for our audiences. Come join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

The Showplace Dinner Theater

16128 US Highway 19 N

Hudson, FL 34667

Phone: 1-888-655-7465 or 727-863-7949

http://showpalace.net/

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