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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CO-SPONSORS CENTENARIAN BIRTHDAY PARTY

For a second year as co-sponsors, the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center recently participated in honoring south Hillsborough County centenarians.  This year's party, which honors individuals 100 years of age or more, was held at SunTrust Bank on March 27th.  Sixteen centenarians attended the event, with most crediting their longevity to clean living, healthy lifestyles and a good attitude.

  Dave Fischer, President
  and CEO of the Community 
  Foundation of Tampa Bay,
  and John Donnelly, National
  Senior Games and gold
  medal winner in Florida
  Senior Games State
  Championships in table tennis.
 





Other guests of honor....
    

IN MEMORY OF A GOOD FRIEND...

  Merrill Pratt Thomas died peacefully in her Sun City Center home on
  Thursday, March 6, 2008.

  Merrill was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 9, 1908 and spent
  many years of her adult life as a world traveler. She resided in Shanghai,
  China and Indonesia in the 1930’s and 1940’s before settling in New York
  City. She moved to Florida with her husband, Tommy in 1970.  Merrill was a
  graduate of Randolph-Macon Women’s College in Lynchburg, Virginia.  She
  was a committed philanthropist for many years, providing funds for women
  and children, the arts and charities for the poor. Merrill often remarked how
  God had blessed her with a good life and many dear friends. 

Her dear friend and companion of several years, Sister Rosalie Hennessey remembers Merrill as loving, caring and happy…one who never lost her roots as a gracious southern lady. Her generous heart, concern for others, zest for life and beautiful smile will be remembered by numerous friends who will miss her friendship, her vibrant spirit and keen intellect.
 

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