Welcome to Nancy’s Bulletin Board!  This Board connects us in real time with updates on events, activities, community resources and with your feedback.

At the bottom of the page please leave a positive comment, story, joke, pun, riddle or timely community news to post on the board.  Resident art and photography has a place to be shared on this website’s “Show and Tell” board.  Please email me your contribution at general_activity@scaclw.com and confirm that you want it published here.

To make a reservation on the calendar please email me at general_activity@scaclw.com or leave me a voicemail at 727-799-2734 with the type of event that you are planning and for whom, preferred date and room.  I will review the calendar for availability.  Once we confirm a reservation, I will direct you to complete the online Facility Request form or you may stop in the Community Service Office to pick up a paper Facility Request form to complete and submit in that office where I have a mail box.

If you are a new resident and have questions, please attend our Good Neighbor’s “Get Acquainted & Coffee” on the second Thursday of each month 8:30 – 11:00 at the East Activity Center Auditorium.  I will be available after the event at 11 am to answer your questions and or take you on a tour of the Activity Centers. A meeting by appointment in my office is also an option.  Email me at general_activity@scaclw.com or give me a call at 799-2734.  

 

Get Acquainted Saturday, January 10th, 10 am – 12 pm

 

Happy New Year!

Get Acquainted & Coffee Saturday”, Jan 10, 2026, 10 am – 12 pm in the EAC Auditorium: 

Start the new year off right and join in for a relaxed, fun-filled morning with our community’s most popular club and activity representatives. 

Upon arrival, pick up your ticket for a complimentary cup of coffee, gourmet donut and a chance to win a raffle prize.  Our Good Neighbors Volunteers will be serving the donuts and coffee from the Outpost.  Tables and chairs will be set up in the Largo room for your dining pleasure. 

Next take a journey table to table visiting each club vendor.  It will be an opportunity to learn about the clubs, join clubs, buy tickets to club events and Entertainment Committee shows and dances for the upcoming season.

Summit Broadband representatives will be in attendance to answer your questions and if necessary, schedule a tech service appointment at your unit.  Summit Broadband will be sponsoring this event.

Light music will play in the background throughout the morning as we enjoy our time together as a community.  Raffle prizes will be called before the event wraps up at 12 pm. 

A few club vendors will be displaying and even selling their crafts on Get Acquainted Saturday.

Note:  This event replaces our monthly Thursday, Good Neighbor’s “Get Acquainted & Coffee” in January.

I look forward to seeing everyone!

 

Food Truck Night Wed, Jan 14th, 3 – 7 pm

 

(First of the season in the rear north lot near the Pavilion)

 

Come join the fun.  Make new acquaintances or reconnect with friends and neighbors and enjoy some delicious food that you don’t have every day: The vendors are as follows: Bria Wood Fired Pizza, Stevie D’s Philly Cheese, Happy Snapper, NY BBQ, and Divino Tacos, 

Tables will be set up under the stars to a music soundtrack for your dining pleasure.  Or, you can just pick up your meal to take home. 

We look forward to seeing everyone!

 

Area Agency on Aging S.H.I.N.E. – Free Medicare Education at the libraries during the month of January 2026

 

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.

SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.

SHINE Counselors do not sell anything.

SHINE Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.

New Port Richey Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, January 8th, 10:00 a.m.   

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10 a.m. at the New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652.  For information, call 727-853-1279

 

New River Library-Medicare Basics Thursday, January 15th, 10:30 a.m. 

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10:30 a.m. at the New River Library, 34043 FL-54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.  For information call 813-788-6375

 

Land O’ Lakes Library- Medicare Basics Saturday, January 17th, 10:00 a.m.

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at

10 a.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639.  For information, call 813-929-1214

 

Hugh Embry Library- Medicare Basics Thursday, January 22nd at  10:30 a.m. 

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at 10:30 a.m. at the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th St, Dade City, FL 33523.  For information, call 352-567-3576

 

Largo Public Library- Medicare 101 Wednesday, January 7th, 12:00 Noon

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771.  For more information, call 727-587-6715 ext. 2508

 

Pinellas Park Library-Medicare 101 Wednesday, January 21st , 11:00 a.m.

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781.  For more information, call 727-369-0669

 

Gulfport Public Library-Medicare 101 Wednesday, January 21th, 1:00 p.m.

A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at the Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave. S. Gulfport, FL 33707.  For more information, call 727-893-1073

 

Safety Harbor Public Library- Medicare Fraud & Prevention Presentation  Friday, January 23rd ,  1:00 p.m. A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare Fraud questions at the Safety Harbor Public Library, 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor, FL 34695.  For more information call 727-724-15

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. 

SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.

SHINE Counselors do not sell anything.

SHINE Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.

 

PSTA Travel Training Seminar – Tues, Feb 17, 1 pm EAC Auditorium

Registration not Required

 

PSTA Bus Stops in our Community have been removed and replaced with a new rider option:   Snapper on Demand in Clearwater and Safety Harbor. 

Snapper is the New On-Demand Service by PSTA!

Join PSTA staff on February 17, 2026, at 1 pm in the East Activity Center Auditorium to learn how the Snapper can work for your trips.

There will be a 30-minute presentation followed by Q and A.

You’ll learn about:

  • Snapper service area
  • Service hours
  • How to download the app
  • How to register
  • How to book a trip

 

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For more information about the Snapper service, visit us at PSTA.net or give us a call at 727 540-1900

Hours of Operation: Monday–Saturday, 7am–6pm – Book Your Ride

What is Snapper on Demand:

Snapper is an on-demand transportation option serving Safety Harbor and parts of Clearwater. The service is designed to help you connect to PSTA bus service, either as the first leg of your trip or the final leg of your trip between PSTA transfer centers at Park Street Terminal and Countryside Mall.

Will I be sharing a ride?

Possibly, yes. Snapper operates in smaller buses that seat multiple riders, so your ride may be grouped with other passengers headed to the same destination or somewhere nearby.

How much does it cost? 

Snapper follows the same fare structure as PSTA buses. Most riders will pay $2.25; seniors, disabled passengers, and students pay $1.10 with proper ID. 

How do I book Snapper.  What info do I need to provide?

The easiest way to book a Snapper is visiting grouper.psta.net or downloading the Grouper app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. You will only need to provide a mobile phone number, first name, and last name to sign up. You will need to provide your pick-up and drop off location addresses to request a ride. Credit card information is not required, but you may optionally enter a credit card if you want to pre-pay for your ride. Alternatively, you may call 727-540-1900 to request a ride over the phone with one of the customer service agents. 

Can I use my UPASS ID, Veteran’s Pass, TD Pass or Flamingo Care Card/App to Ride Snapper?

Yes! All Snapper vehicles are equipped with the same Flamingo fare card readers as PSTA buses. When booking a Snapper, select “Cash” and present the driver with your UPASS ID or tap your Flamingo card when boarding. 

Can I travel between two locations in the Clearwater and Safety Harbor Zones?

No, travel is only permitted between a zone and a transfer location. When riding from Safety Harbor, you can request a ride to Countryside Mall. When riding from Clearwater, you can request a ride either to Park Street terminal or Countryside Mall.

Where is the Pick-up/Drop off Location at Countryside Mall

You can request a Snapper pick up/drop off to any location within the mall.

Give the Gift of a Lift! 

Imagine you no longer had transportation…how would you go to the pharmacy or get to the doctor? Last year Neighborly helped seniors get to over 10,000 appointments and we need your help to handle overflow requests. If you love to drive, have a safe driver record, a 2006 (or newer) vehicle, and enjoy helping seniors, this is for you! Neighborly has safety protocols to keep volunteers, and our clients, safe. Volunteers do not transport individuals in wheelchairs and do not lift clients. Choose one weekday or more in any region of Pinellas County. Volunteers use their own vehicle and generally serve between two and four hours a week (but can do more).To learn more or to apply, please visit https://link.zixcentral.com/u/c3dc50ca/dq6Yoyuz6xGde-MTgdRvyg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fneighborly.org%2Fvolunteer-opportunities%2F and complete the online application and choose your orientation date (be sure to choose an orientation for Transportation Drivers!). 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority – Link to Current Schedule and Fares

Traveling in Pinellas County has gotten easier with PSTA’s (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) bus and mobility programs. As always, we recommend that you plan your trip before you go out. You can do so by calling our information line  (727 540-1900) or by planning your trip through google maps.

Use bus route 62 or 76 to go to Countryside Mall, Tyrone Mall, Shoppes at Boot Ranch, Downtown Clearwater, and one transfer away from the Beach Trolley. Currently we ask that all riders board through the back of the bus and wear their mask properly throughout the entire trip. The bus service is currently free, but we will resume charging bus fares July 5th.

Current bus fares:

Route19: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/7a3b631b/pGzOwOW06xGtEGLdYFsSiw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpsta.net%2Fmedia%2F5112%2Froute-19-020721.pdf

Route 62: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/ed5ba217/XtrOwOW06xGtEGLdYFsSiw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpsta.net%2Fmedia%2F5143%2Froute-62-020721.pdf

Route 76: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/7cd40a78/ZDPPwOW06xGtEGLdYFsSiw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpsta.net%2Fmedia%2F5149%2Froute-76-020721.pdf

If the bus stop is not near your home, you can use our Direct Connect program that offers you a $5 discount to travel to or from a Direct Connect location (see picture for nearest Direct Connect location).  Use UBER, Lyft, or United Taxi to get to a Direct Connect location and then transfer to a bus to get to your destination.

Program Service Hours: 5:00a.m. until midnight – 7 days a week from

Link to program: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/1adca276/KA-QwOW06xGtEGLdYFsSiw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpsta.net%2Friding-psta%2Fdirect-connect%2F

FLORIDA VETERANS SUPPORT LINE

Talk with someone who’s been there.
If you or your loved one needs support or connections to community resources, call the Florida Veterans Support Line at 1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838) and talk to a trained specialist. Many of them are fellow veterans. Available 24/7 every day, all conversations are confidential and judgement-free.
All calls are:
Confidential
Available 24/7 every day

https://www.myflvet.com/

HURRICANE TIPS

  1. Purchase a battery-operated radio and a supply of batteries.
  2. Purchase flashlights with batteries. Use caution when using candles.
  3. Get an ice chest. Stock up on a week’s worth of water, food that won’t spoil, pet supplies, toilet paper, purchase a battery-operated fan.
  4. Refill medical prescriptions.
  5. Go to an ATM or bank and get cash.
  6. Fill your vehicle with gas. Fill a lawn mower container with gas.
  7. Do you need a generator? Never operate a generator indoors.
  8. Recharge cell phone batteries and use only when necessary.
  9. If you are evacuating, tell people where you are evacuating to and leave you contact information.
  10. Bring lawn furniture and outdoor decorations indoors.
  11. Sign up for the RAVE alert system from OTOW.
  12. Community updates will be posted on otowclearwaterinfo.com,

OTOW-TV Channel 732 and the Box Office (otowboxoffice.com).

  1. Make sure you have a first-aid kit, including bandages, ointments.
  2. Make sure important documents are safely stored.
  3. Don’t forget rain gear, blankets and home entertainment.

Don’t panic, but you may not have internet service for days.

WHEN A STORM HAS PASSED

  1. Do not go outside and begin cleanup on your own. Let OTOW

employees remove limbs and all damage. There could be wires down.

  1. Traffic lights may be out. Stop at all intersections.