August 2022

AUGUST 2022 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Architectural Control Committee..............................pg 28 Beautification...........................................................pg 21 BINGO.....................................................................pg 43 Board Of Directors.....................................................pg 4 BOD Meeting Minutes......................................pgs 8,9,10 (Centerfold) Calendar............................................................pgs 26,27 Captain’s Report......................................................pg 15 CERT.......................................................................pg 15 Classifieds...............................................................pg 49 Clubhouse & Office News..........................................pg 6 Clubs & Committees Contacts ..................................pg 7 Crime Watch............................................................pg 34 Emergency Supply Checklist............................pgs 16,17 Entertainment................................pgs 19,22,23,24,25,41 Fall Festival.............................................................pg 34 Important Numbers....................................................pg 3 Ladies of Brookridge................................................pg 19 Mens Club................................................................pg 28 N&V Advertizing ........................................................pg 9 N&V Guidelines.........................................................pg 3 President’s Report....................................................pg 11 Religion.............................................................pgs 35,36 RV Compound.........................................................pg 15 Sports...............................................................pgs 29,30 Treasurer’s Report...................................................pg 11 Water Restrictions...................................................pg 14 Veterans............................................................pgs 20,21

1 F.I.S.H. Meeting.........................................4:30 pm 2 BOD Workshop Meeting............................9:00 am (Also on the 9 , 16 , 23 ) 2 Tuesday Bingo...........................................5:30 pm 3 Crimewatch................................................9:00 am 4 Beautification Meeting..............................10:00 am 4 Finance Committee Meeting.......................2:00 pm (Also on the 12 , 19 , 26 ) 5 Friday Nite Bingo........................................5:00 pm 6 Social Dance..............................................7:00 pm 8 ACC Meeting..............................................9:00 am 9 Unit Representative Meeting....................10:00 am 11 Finance Committee Meeting.......................2:00 pm 14 Singles Mingle............................................6:00 pm 15 Veterans Committee Meeting...................11:00 am 15 Ladies of Brookridge Luncheon................12:00 pm 15 Gospel Jubilee............................................6:00 pm 15 BCCGA BOD Meeting................................7:00 pm 17 BCPO BOD Meeting...................................7:00 pm 18 AVRC Meeting............................................9:00 am 18 Finance Committee Meeting.......................2:00 pm 22 ACC Meeting..............................................9:00 am 25 COVID & Antibody Testing..........................9:00 am 25 Finance Committee Meeting.......................2:00 pm 28 Singles Mingle............................................6:00 pm 31 Brookridge Men's Club Meeting..................3:00 pm th

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AUGUST 25TH COVID TESTING AT THE ROUND ABOUT AT CLUBHOUSE 9AM - 11AM Please bring: Photo I.D. / Insurance Card / Covid Vaccine Card

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BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES NAME Anna Webster Kenneth Duncan Jerry Foster Gail Metcalf Rosemary Basteri Leo Benoit Lyle Steckelberg

POSITION President st 1 Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director Director

TERM 2025 2025 2024 2023 2023 2025 2023

COMMITTEE LIASONS AVRC, Election, Nominating, Personnel ACC RV Compound Unit Representatives Finance, Beautification, Mem. & Vet Day

UNIT REPRESENTATIVES UNIT

1 1 2 2 3 3

NAME Peggy Christie Susan Fiegel-Rapp Sandy Komst Trudy Johnson, Co-chair

PHONE 352-596-2973 860-608-5259 352-667-9191 864-923-6367

Mary Smith

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NAME 4 Michele Adams 4 Lynn Devos, Sec. 4 Rita Ducharme Dianne Steckleberg 4 6/6A Beverly Epstein 6/6A Linda Toporski, Co-Chair UNIT

PHONE 907-617-7393 585-368-8419 352-515-8412 727-366-7481 772-708-0665 810-287-8015

BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022 MEETINGS JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

•Tuesday, 4th •Wednesday, 19th Meet The Candidates

•Tuesday, 1st •Wednesday, 16th

•Tuesday, 1st •Wednesday, 16th Annual Meeting Organizational Meeting

•Tuesday, 5th •Wednesday, 20th

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

•Tuesday, 3rd •Wednesday, 18th

•Tuesday, 7th •Wednesday, 22nd

•Wednesday, 20th

•Tuesday, 2nd •Wednesday, 17th

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

•Tuesday, 6th •Wednesday, 21st

•Tuesday, 4th •Wednesday, 19th

•Tuesday, 1st •Wednesday, 16th Budget Outcome

•Tuesday, 6th

Tuesday Workshops begin at 9:00 am in the South Hall - Clubhouse Wednesday Board Meetings begin at 7:00 pm in the North Hall-Clubhouse Broadcast on Spectrum CCTV digital 732 / Rebroadcast on Brookridge.com/Youtube.com ALL BROOKRIDGE RESIDENTS WELCOME PAGE 4

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BROOKRIDGE CLUBHOUSE NEWS!!

COVID TESTING UPDATE: Sponsored by Physicians Stat Lab. August 25, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am COVID Drive Thru Testing in Clubhouse Parking Lot Please Bring Photo ID and Insurance Card.

THANK YOU!!!

I would like to thank Patrona Turman who arranged a successful July 4th Celebration at the clubhouse.

Many came with smiles and dressed for the holiday.

I would also like to thank the volunteers that helped Patrona with this.

John Turman – Chef Kathy Hersey – Kitchen help Mike McMahan – Kitchen help Anna Webster – Chinese Auction Hope & Paul Campbell – Share the Wealth Rosemary Basteri - Beach Bucket Raffle Sue & Wally – Clubhouse Monitors This would not have been a success without Patrona and our hardworking, friendly and dedicated volunteers.

Thanks again, Carol Webster ~ General Manager

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY COORDINATOR HOURS: Summer hours for the Community Activities Coordinator Office will be: June thru September Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm .

BROOKRIDGE OFFICE NEWS!!

NOTARY CHANGES BCPO Office Notary charges are $3.00 per page

HOA FEES If your monthly HOA Fee is scheduled as an automatic payment each month.PLEASE make sure the payment amount has been changed to $48.00 per month. The UBL number (6digit) that is listed on the top of your statement is your account number.Thank you, Lynnette Price, Bookkeeper

TRAFFIC REMINDER All traffic (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles and Golf Carts) STOP at Clubhouse Crosswalks if pedestrians are waiting to cross.

PEDESTRIANS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY!!!!

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If you are interested in this service, please fill out the form below and return it to : BCPO Office at 7300 Brookridge Central Blvd., Brooksville, FL 35613 The cost for this service is $4.00 per issue. $5.00 per issue outside the USA. Checks should be made payable to BCPO and accompany this form.

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BROOKRIDGE CLUBS & COMMITTEES ALL STAR'S ENTERTAINMENT Sandy Lewis 607-745-3670 AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS Murray Johnston 904-535-2999 AQUA EXERCISE. Kathy Hershey 352-515-7233 ASTRONOMY CLUB David Bahr 352-610-0464 BIBLE STUDY GROUP Judy Schmalz 727-389-2731 BINGO – FRIDAY NITE Ellie Colasanti 352-592-5249 BINGO- TUESDAY NIGHT Anna Webster 352-592-6432 BOCCI CLUB BRIDGE- LESSON/PLAY Ron Butz 920-266-5978 BROOKRIDGE CRIME WATCH Betty Roberts 352-592-5181 BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT Dick Theriault 352-597-8816 BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB Dave Fagan 813-503-0164 Mike McMahon 352-589-1380 BROOKS & SPRINGS CHURCH SERVICE Ben Hamar 352-701-0044 BROOKSVILLE CREATIVE WRITERS Susan Balestrieri 352-666-0193 BUNCO BABES Connie Hilliard 205-728-4314 CAMPERS CLUB Robert Dunn 616-802-4536 CERAMIC CLUB Sue Taylor 352-340-9622 CARS, COFFEE, BIKES & TRIKES Rich Stratton 352-616-0242 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team William Hartman 352-293-4647 CIRCLE OF LIGHT Gail King 352-596-6489 CLASSY SCARLET LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE Joanne Rampino 352-200-6291 CRAFTY STITCHERS Flora Dunham 207-841-0262 CRIBBAGE CLUB David Burr 352-596-3506 DAYTIME BUNCO Lois Buterfield 352-515-5655 DEALER'S CHOICE Tina Woods 413-475-4939 DREAM TEAM Jerry Goedert 616-460-8026 EVENING BIBLE STUDY William Hartman 352-293-4647 EZ DOES IT EXERCISE CLUB Karen Keaton 352-592-9737 F.I.S.H Joanne Burns 631-807-2682 GOLF - ASSOCIATION Tom Singleton 352-597-1866 GOLF – CAN-AM TOURNAMENT Terry Thompson 352-600-7122 GOLF- GUYS & DOLLS Sandy Patterson 352-606-2281 GOLF – KINGS & QUEENS Erv Alber 352-596-5731 GOLF – LADIES 9 HOLE Donna Miller 352-596-7992 GOLF – LADIES 18 HOLE Judy Miller 231-972-4653 GOLF – MEN'S 9 HOLE Ed Griffiths 802-793-2009

GOLF – MEN'S 18 HOLE Bob Dunn 352-600-8323 GOOD TIMES LINE DANCE SOCIAL Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-8537 GOSPEL JUBILEE Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044 HAND & FOOT (MONDAY) Carole Tobey 352-596-3130 HAND & FOOT (TUESDAY) Leo Benoit 352-606-2888 HELPING HANDS Mary Sweeney 352-597-2854 HORSESHOE CLUB Dick Turmel 352-597-2064 JINGLES Allan Blair 352-515-7165 LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE Rosemary Basteri 352-200-5697 LET'S PAINT Sharon Baines 717-818-4728 LINE DANCE LESSONS Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-2537 MEXICAN DOMINOES Allan Blair 352-515-7165 MUSIC AIRES Sandy Kaliscak 352-556-3428 NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE - FALL Nancy Lechiara 352-345-3468 PICKLEBALL Viki Weaver 352-600-9105 PINOCHLE Bill Vanliew 352-293-3430 POKER TEXAS HOLD”EM Tina Woods 413-475-4939 SEW-SO QUILTERS Millie Singleton 352-597-1866 SHUFFLEBOARD Debra Burns 980-613-0395 SINGLES MINGLE Gary Thomas 217-652-3080 SOCIAL DANCE Val Stratton 352-616-0242 SOCIAL HOUR Ike Vodry 586-557-5608 TENNIS CLUB Barbara James 352-606-9028 UNO Bea Yankowski 513-497-1912 WATER AEROBICS Becky Cornwell 269-580-7848 WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS Alice Yost 352-596-4469

ACC (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE) Harry Calderbank 352-596-0696 AVRC (APPEAL VIOLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE) Pat Miller 352-596-0696 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Jim Snyder 352-596-1804 RV COMPOUND COMMITTEE Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177 SOCIAL COMMITTEE Debra Burns 980-613-0395 UNIT REPRESENTATIVES Delaine Sapp 352-667-8397 VETERANS COMMITTEE Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177

Every organization welcomes new members!

If you are not already active, call some that interest you Updated 5-5-2022 PAGE 7

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 Call to Order: Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 9:02 a.m.

Out of respect, please silence all cell phones & remove hats, moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted at the Administration office and Clubhouse, and on the Brookridge website, April 29, 2022. - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED. Proof of Quorum : President Anna Webster, 1st Vice President Ken Duncan, 2nd Vice President Jerry Foster, Secretary Gail Metcalf, Treasurer Leo Benoit, and Director Rosemary Basteri were present. PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED. Also Present : General Manager Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens, Facilities Manager Vincent Pizzo. 25 members names on sign in sheet.

Taping Notice : Member video/audio taping meeting: zero Approval of Minutes: Board of Directors Workshop of April 5, 2022 – minutes stand as submitted.

Correspondence: None President's Report: A. Webster – the board has been together six weeks. They want to be a board that is sensible and fair.

They are replacing the software program Access, the front gates and having Brookridge Boulevard paved. Thank you to the Beautification committee for all of the hard work they have been doing.

General Manager Report: The year end audit report is finished; we should have it back by next week. The Reserve study is also being worked on. We are working with attorney Mezer to have the amendments written out in an easily readable format. Our bookkeeper Lynn Price has taken a position elsewhere, we wish her luck in the future.

Unfinished Business: President Anna Webster read: "at the last Board meeting, Lyle Steckelberg was appointed to fill the vacant seat on the board. Lyle was sworn in, but we neglected to have a Board vote. I would like to do that at this time.

Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Metcalf to appoint Lyle Steckelberg to fill the vacancy on the Board of directors for a one-year term. Vote taken, all in favor (6-0). Lyle Steckelberg then took a seat at the table with the rest of the board.

Update to ACC guidelines – Motion by Duncan, seconded by Metcalf to approve changes to ACC guidelines, Article 3, Section 3.13.

Brief discussion followed. Vote taken, all in favor (7-0). Replacement of front gates and system – Motion by A. Webster, seconded

by Duncan to approve proposal from Coastal Integration: Lift master for $25,444. Lengthy discussion followed.

Vote taken, all in favor (7-0).

New Business: Reassignment of Director's positions – Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Metcalf to remove Leo Benoit as Treasurer. Discussion followed. Vote taken 5 for, 2 abstained (Benoit, Foster), motion carried. Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to appoint Rosemary Basteri as Treasurer. Vote taken (6-1- Benoit). Appointment of new member to ACC – Motion by Duncan, seconded by Metcalf to appoint Tracay McUmber to ACC. Vote taken, all in favor. (7-0). Tracay McUmber sworn in by President Webster. Update to S.O.P. 8.1- assessment collection – Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to update S.O.P. 8.1, Section 3.2 for clarity. Brief discussion followed. Vote taken, all in favor. (7-0).

Report of Directors: Duncan – welcomed Tracay McUmber to ACC. The ACC has also received more applications to serve on the committee. The committee is working to further clarify the guidelines. Basteri – thank you to the Beautification Committee, they have been working extremely hard to make Brookridge look beautiful. Memorial Day ceremony is on track, it will be Monday, May 30th. The Memorial Day/Veterans Day Committee is accepting donations to cover the lunch that will be served on May 30th.

Volunteers are needed on May 29th to help decorate the hall, as well as on May 30th to help serve the food. Rosemary Basteri also needs to put together a Finance Committee for 2023 budget. If interested submit a resume to the Administration office by June 3rd. She needs at least 5 members. Metcalf – Unit Reps meet on May 10. They also have 2 resumes to fill their open spot.

Unit Reps work hard within the community. Rules and Regulations committee will start meeting within the next two weeks.

Steckelberg – he will have a report by next meeting.

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BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 MINUTES Continued From Page 8 Member Comments: Lucille DeGuire – Unit 4 – regarding speeding, not all Country Club drive is 20 miles per hour. She also wants to know why Code Enforcement needed to purchase another truck instead of a car. President Webster provided a response to Lucille's questions. Dave Fagan – Unit 1 and Vice President of the Men's Club. In May the Men's club donated $250 each to the Ladies of Brookridge, the Beautification Committee and to Memorial Day Ceremony. The horse race derby was an enormous success.

They are looking to do more projects in the future. Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – the Men's Club have 5 upcoming horse race derbies.

They are also working on Friday breakfast, a concert in the park and car shows. Dates to be announced. Gerri Craft – Unit 1 (via YouTube) – will the pool be closed for maintenance? Vince Pizzo – Facilities Manager replied yes, there is maintenance and cleaning to be done. The pool will most likely be closed for a week the third week of May and a week in June.

Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – when the car show is held the road in front of the clubhouse will be closed for safety reasons.

Jerry Foster – at the previous meeting, there was a list of 64 UBL's whose accounts were past due, how many of those were paid?

He was told that is a question for the bookkeeper. Leo Benoit – would like the violation report to show more history of violations by UBL. Thomas Bates – Unit 2 – he has been in Brookridge less than a year. He received 2 speeding violations for people visiting him, he feels that is extremely unfair, he is terribly upset. He wants a resolution. Tracay McUmber – Unit 2 – we should remind vendors who are coming to our house not to speed. Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – the Fire Department is an exception to the speeding rule.

Adjournment: Motion by Basteri, seconded by Duncan to adjourn, all in favor 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:13 am.

Transcribed by: Arlene M. Ahrens Subject to approval on June 7, 2022.

PRESIDENT REPORT BY: Anna Webster

I hope you all are enjoying your summer. We have been having some unusually hot weather this year.

The BCPO Board has been busy with the ongoing duties associated with this board. Our June Wednesday meeting was rescheduled to the last Wednesday (June 29) due to the Administration office closing. We did not have a Workshop in July.

The replacement of the outbound exit gates is scheduled to start mid-August. The board just voted on a new software/computer system. Access (the system used here for several years) no longer has the capability to enter any more of our data. After much research into other companies, it was decided the only company that can provide all the requirements needed at Brookridge is Quickbase. To replace Access and update our system the total cost is $25,395.00. This includes Software & license. These funds will be taken from the Administration portion of the Reserves. Please note, that software/computer is in the Admin reserve and this Reserve was approved with the 2022 budget. We, the residents, need to understand that Brookridge is a multimillion-dollar enterprise. We are not a “mom & pop” store. Therefore, we need to move into the 21st century and have our systems up to date to protect residents and finances.

The Finance Committee is meeting to prepare a budget for 2023.This budget will be presented to the BCPO board at the Sept. 6th Workshop.

The BCPO is planning a Fall Festival, November 19th. The Golf association will have a “Scramble.” Please set that date aside and come out to meet and greet your neighbors. We will have more information later.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Anna Webster, BCPO President PAGE 9

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 Call to Order: Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 7:01 p.m.

Out of respect, please silence all cell phones & remove hats, moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted on the Brookridge website, at the Administration office, the Clubhouse and emailed to residents on May 16, 2022 - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED Proof of Quorum: President Webster, 1st Vice President Duncan, 2nd Vice President Foster, Secretary Metcalf, Treasurer Basteri, Directors Benoit and Steckelberg were present. PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED. Also Present: General Manager Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Code Enforcement Lieutenant Mike Cope, Facilities Manager Vince Pizzo, and Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. Sign in sheet shows 57 members present Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: zero Approval of Minutes: Approval of April 20, 2022 – Board of Director's meeting - minutes stand as submitted.

Board Correspondence: Letter from Ladies of Brookridge – Motion by Metcalf, seconded by Foster to allow Ladies of Brookridge to sponsor a spaghetti dinner for ROTC Cadets of Central High School on May 28th, 2022, from 12 pm to 5 pm at the clubhouse for Brookridge residents and outside guests. Also, to have facilities personnel work out the schedule so no overtime fees are incurred. Vote taken, all in favor (7-0).

President's Report: A. Webster – addressed speeding issues. If a vendor gets a speeding violation, the property owner will not be held responsible. Ms. Webster also addressed questions regarding changes to S.O.P.'s. There is a Fall Festival in the works.

If you have a golf cart, please register it with the Administration office.

General Managers Report: C. Webster – Vivian Demaine has accepted the position of bookkeeper. Jodi Lin Schultz will be starting on Monday, May 23 as the new residential coordinator. We wish them both success.

Treasurers Report: April – Basteri Unfinished Business: None New Business: Update to Rules & Regulations – Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Basteri to update Rules & Regulations Article VI – Section 2 – collection of delinquent annual assessments. Discussion followed. Vote taken, all in favor (7-0).

Reserve Study – Motion by Basteri, seconded by Duncan to approve invoice from Reserve Advisors for $7,250.00.

Lengthy discussion followed.

At this point the meeting deviated from Board business and was adjourned.

Report of Directors: None Member Comments: None Adjournment: Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to adjourn, vote taken all in favor. (7-0) Meeting Adjourned at 7:35 pm Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on June 22, 2022

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TREASURER’S REPORT AS OF JUNE 2022 ***This report is only a summary***

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ONLY WATER BEFORE 8:00 AM AND AFTER 6:00 PM. Hand-watering and micro-irrigation (drip irrigation) of non-lawn landscape (such as flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, etc.) may be done any day and time as necessary.

You may water new plant material, including sod for up to 60 days after the plants are installed.

For more information contact: Southwest Florida Water Management District 800-848-0499 or 800-423-1476, ext. 4498 www.WaterMatters.org Hernando County Utilities Department 352-754-4037 www.HernandoCounty.us Please follow the watering restrictions.

Water only on the days you are allowed and only within the times allowed.

Citations and fines for violating restrictions do not require notice.

For citation and fine information (or to report water violations) contact Hernando Co. Code Enforcement at 352-754-4056.

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SECURITY CAPTAIN'S REPORT

By Greg Schubert

I would like to take an opportunity to pass along some crime prevention tips everyone should be mindful of:

BROOKRIDGE BROOKRIDGE CERT There will be no scheduled meeting for August of 2022.

Many CERT members will be away for the summer.

We will be considered on standby throughout these summer months in case there is a need to recall members to support emergency needs that might arise.

Be aware that June 1st was the start of Hurricane season which lasts through November 30th.

Congratulations to new CERT members who successfully completed the new training class which began June 2 and completed July 14.

This was the first class to be held since the pandemic.

Come join our Brookridge CERT group.

Training is free to volunteers. Training will be made available to any who are able to serve with us.

Contact us to arrange for training classes.

E-mail Bill at WWHarLin@aol.com or leave a message at (352) 293-4647.

Residents, thanks for all your community support!

We welcome new residents!

Be prepared for any disastrous situation.

Have your emergency kit of first aid supplies, food, and water stocked and up to date.

Remember: always if you have an emergency call 911.

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1. Always lock the doors and windows of your home when you are leaving the house.

2. Always lock your vehicle even when it is in your driveway or carport.

3. Never leave valuables in your vehicle. Take electronic devices, GPS units etc. into your home when not in use.

4. Never leave money or spare change visible inside your vehicle.

5. Let a neighbor or friend know when you will be away on vacation so they can take in your mail..

6. If you will be away for an extended period of time, fill out a vacation card at the office with updated contact information.

7. Don't leave valuable items (i.e. lawn mower, BBQ grill) outside when you are not going to be home.

BE SAFE From Code Enforcement And Security!

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by Gil Lanctot , Chairman There will be NO RV Compound Walk-thru in August due to the fact that most of crew will not be back.

Make sure you lock your dead bolts.

WE all must consider a LOCKING FUEL CAP. Fuel is expensive!!!!

BE SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!

See you in the fall!

THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND ATTENTION. For information or questions contact: Gil Lanctot, Chairman at 352-835-2177 or gillanctot@yahoo.com

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Ladies of Brookridge

SOCIAL DANCE

by Patty Cummings

Hopefully, you all had a great July 4th!!

A special Thank you to Teresa Glassmyer for putting together the Beach Bucket that was raffled off at the July 4th Pool Party.

Our Ice Cream Social was a success! Who doesn't enjoy a dish of cold ice-cream on a hot summer day?

Your President apologizes for a faux pas, she Inadvertently made. Our donation to the Clubhouse Wish-List is $1500.00 not $450.00.

Sandy Rice will continue to accept donations (beauty aids, personal hygiene items, diapers, pull-ups and other things) for the Dawn Center.

In lieu of the August 15th members meeting, we will be meeting at Perkins Restaurant at 12:00 pm for lunch.

If you did not sign up at the July meeting, please let Patrona know. We need an accurate count.

Carpooling will be available.

Friendship is a promise made in the heart, unbreakable by distance, unchangeable by time.

by Linda Hartman Line Dance Lessons are open to residents of Brookridge and non-residents. All are welcome.

Come join us.

Cher Mason's Improver/Intermediate class is on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Cost is $6.00.

Marilyn Richardson's Beginner/Improver class is on Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Cost is $5.00.

The first 45 minutes are Beginner Dances followed by a 5-minute break and 40 minutes of Improver dances.

Hope all enjoyed the Special Dance with Johnny Wild held in July!!!

We had such a good time. Our “Beach Party ” dance will be held August 6th from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Brookridge Clubhouse.

“New Relics” will be performing with dance music from the 50's to the 80's.

Casual Dress, BYOB – Coffee and Ice provided.

Tickets will be available at the door for $7 each.

Be sure and get your new season ticket package for 2023 on sale now with varied plans for snowbirds available.

Please call to reserve your seats in advance, limited availability.

Any questions please contact Val at 352-616-0242 or brookridgesocialdance@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

by Linda Hartman Our Line Dance Social is on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

We will Starting back in September.

There will be NO Dance for the month of July or August.

Bring your own snack and beverage.

Casual attire. No open back sandals.

All area Dancers are invited.

A Line Dance Social is planned for Sat., July 9, 2022, from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

Hope to see you all there!

Tickets are $5.00. No lessons, but instructors are on the floor if help is needed.

For more information Call: Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-2537

For information call Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-2537 PAGE 19

VETERAN INFORMATION

by Gil Lanctot - Chair We hope to assist in procuring your Veterans Benefits.

LOCAL RESOURCES: Brooksville V.A. Outpatient Clinic 14540 Cortez Blvd. STE 108 Brooksville, FL 34613 Phone: 800-716-8287 Local: 352-597-8287 Fax: 352-597-7060 LOCAL VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE: Phone: 352-799-1510 VETERAN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY

SERVICES AVAILABLE: Quick Reference Guide (Phone numbers) Applications to procure service records Applications for medical care benefits BROOKRIDGE RESIDENTS THAT ARE WORKING FOR OUR VETERANS: Gil Lanctot, Chairman 352-835-2177(Veteran) Paul Beauchense (Veteran) Gregg Ressler (Veteran) Steve Basteri Veteran) Sally and Bill Litchfield (Veteran) Thomas Freyman (Volunteer) Rosemary Basteri (Liaison)

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WALL OF HONOR The Veterans Committee will meet on August 15, 2022 at 11:00 am in Room E of the Clubhouse.

Located in the Clubhouse, the wall is for pictures of residents and family members that served or are serving in our military.

Please stop by the Clubhouse and honor those men and women.

If you or a family member served or are serving now, and you would want to have a place of honor please submit a photo, name, branch of service and rank to Clubhouse.

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Anyone who needs an American Disposition please take to the Marine League Post 708 on Sunshine Grove Road.

STAMPS FOR THE WOUNDED Stamps for the Wounded (SFTW) is an organization dedicated to providing comfort and stimulating activities for U.S. Veterans that are wounded, ill or isolated.

SFTW has been helping U.S. Veterans since 1943.

To serve our veterans, we rely on donations of postage stamps, U.S. Postage stamps, and cash donations.

If you would like to participate in this project—save the stamps from mail that you receive (Just cut the stamp off the envelope), buy stamps or donate cash.

BROOKRIDGE COLLECTIONS If you would like to help, please collect stamps from your mail, bring them to the Clubhouse where there is a container on a cart in the South Hall.

These stamps are collected by Mrs. Peggy Christie.

Each year they are sent in during the month January.

This year Peggy mailed a 6 lb. 2oz. box from the residents of Brookridge.

Many thanks to all residents who save and donate stamps to this program. For more information; contact Mrs. Peggy Christie at brucepeg1@hotmail.com , 352-596-2973 or SFTW at https://www.stampsforthewounded.org

The committee did not have a meeting in July, but the work has continued. We hope you have noticed the improvements on Brookridge Central, the Boulevard, and Midmoor.

A big thank you to Bob Sampson for all the work he has done on Midmoor. Check it out... it looks great!

It sure has been hot out there, but the committee members have been getting out early in the morning for planting and mulching. Those weeds never stop, so we invite anyone who might walk by to feel free to pull a weed or ten. Every little bit helps.

As of the writing of this article (end of June), we have spent well over $1500 on mulch, plants, weed killer, fertilizer, etc. It is expensive to keep everything looking beautiful. We depend on donations from folks like you. Thanks to everyone who has donated thus far!

We always welcome new volunteers, especially those who have a love for gardening, knowledge of Florida plants and landscaping, or those who would just like something more to do.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Jim Snyder, Chairman, at 352-596-1804.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 am at the Clubhouse.

Donations can be made by check payable to BCPO with “Beautification Committee” noted in the memo section of the check and deliver it to the Administration Office or give it to any of the members of the committee.

We hope you all have a wonderful summer. Stay cool!

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2022 - 2023

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Brookridge Entertainment Brookridge Entertainment: 2022-23 Season Ticket Distribution Dates Please place the following 2022-23 season ticket distribution dates on your calendars: Thursday, September 22, from 10:00 - 12:00 noon at the Clubhouse Thursday, September 29, from 10:00 - 12:00 noon at the Clubhouse Thursday, October 6, from 10:00 - 12:00 noon at the Clubhouse Full-Time Brookridge Residents & Non-Residents: To avoid waiting in longer lines at the first show, please pick up your season tickets at one of these distribution dates Snowbird Brookridge Residents and Non-Residents: To avoid waiting in longer lines at your first show, please arrange to have someone pick up your tickets on the distribution dates, or feel free to pick up your season tickets at your first show of the season.

We also have a few season tickets left for sale. Please call us if you have any questions

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by Sandy Lewis MONDAY NITE – ALLSTARS ENTERTAINMENT 2022 – 2023 Season The new shows have been booked!!!

Season tickets are on sale now.

To ensure your present seating purchase early 7 Shows for $49 a person, 6 Shows for $42 a person and 5 Shows for $35.00.

As always, tickets are available at the door for $12 each.

You may purchase your season tickets anytime throughout the summer.

We will be at the clubhouse: 11:00 to 1:00 on August 16th and 30th, and in September on the 13th and the 27th.

You may pick up your pre-purchased tickets or purchase new.

You can also send your check to the address below noting your seat selections.

Looking forward to the new year!

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5:30 pmTuesday BINGO

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12pm Painting W/ Brenda 5:30 pmTuesday BINGO

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10am B&S Church

11am Veterans Comm Meeting 1pm Ladies of Brookridge Lunch 6pm Gospel Jubilee

6pm Singles Mingle

16 11am All Stars Ticket SALES 5:30 pmTuesday BINGO

7pm BCPO BOD MTG (All Residents Welcome)

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12pm Painting W/ Brenda 5:30 pmTuesday BINGO

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CRAFTY STITCHERS 9AM TU CRIBBAGE 6PM SU

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5pm FRI NITE BINGO

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INDOOR ACTIVITIES

5pm FRI NITE BINGO

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DEALERS CHOICE 9:30AM SU EZ DOES IT EXERCISE 8:30AM M / W / F HAND & FOOT 12PM M HELPING HANDS 9AM TH JINGLES 6:15PM TH LINE DANCE LESSONS 10:30AM TU / 9:30AM TH MAHJONGG 1PM M MEXICAN TRAIN 12PM F MUSIC AIRES 1PM TU MUSIC AIRES COMBO 1PM W MUSIC JAMMERS 6:30PM W PAINT WITH BRENDA 12PM S

5pm FRI NITE BINGO

(2ND & 4TH SUNDAY)

PINOCHLE 1PM TU / TH / SA

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SOCIAL HOUR 6PM 9PM (1ST, 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS) UNO 12:30PM TH WEIGHT CONTROL 9AM M

RECYCLED/YARD WASTE PICKUP WEDNESDAY

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

5pm FRI NITE BINGO

AQUA EXERCISE 9AM M / TH BOCCI 1PM W HORSESHOE 9AM TU PICKLE BALL 8AM M / W / F SHUFFLEBOARD 2PM TU / TH / SU TENNIS 8AM TU / TH / SA WATER AEROBICS 8:15AM TU / W

ARCHITECHTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE by harry calderbank

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) has the responsibility to oversee and ensure that all new homes and additions or improvements to existing units are completed in compliance with the provisions of the BCPO governing documents.

Property owners must submit complete plans to the ACC prior to commencing any exterior construction work or landscaping. No construction of any kind is allowed until plans and specifications have been submitted and approved by the ACC.

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

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By Mikey & David Our monthly meeting will be held on the 27th at 3pm this month.

It is the ACC's duty to assure harmony of exterior design and location in accordance with the community's master documents and the ACC Guidelines.

The Committee and Code Enforcement are committed to assist property owners complete their applications and have requested projects approved in a timely fashion.

Questions regarding applications should be brought to Code Enforcement during normal business hours at the main office or you are welcome to send an email to me at harrycalderback@tampa.rr.com.

Indicate ACC Questions in the subject line.

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Kings & Queens FUN GOLF

by Erv Alber

"Kings & Queens" play on Mondays at 2:00 pm, please be at the club by 1:30 pm.

Kings & Queens are a group of couples that play 9 holes of golf Monday afternoons - alternate shot format for the twosome. If you don't have a male/female partner, you may play as two ladies or two gents. If you haven't played yet, it might be a great way to meet your fellow golfers.

This is a fun group. I'm sure you will enjoy it, but don't be too serious, as it is meant to be fun while enjoying our golf course. Newcomers are always welcome.

The cost to play is $1.00 per couple.

All money is returned to the winners.

It is not necessary to sign up any day, just come to the club ready to play golf.

Looking forward to seeing you Monday afternoons!

MENS 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

by Erv Alber

Our league plays "Fun Golf" year-round.

Golfers of all levels are invited.

New members are always welcome.

Our priority is having fun - most of our members are playing from the red or silver tees this year.

Come out & enjoy the course with us.

Due to Covid-19 we will not exchange money or score cards this year.

We'll continue playing "Fun Golf".

There will be no dues to join & play.

No weekly payouts or points.

We tee off at 8:00 AM every Monday.

Please meet in the parking lot at 7:30 am and form into groups around 7:45 am.

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SAFE DRIVING CLASS

BY MURRAY JOHNSTON

There will be NO classes the months of July and August.

The next scheduled class will be on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 9:00 am in Room D of the Clubhouse.

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CRIME WATCH

by Bey Roberts OUR MOTTO: LOCK IT OR LOSE IT Crime Watch has resumed it monthly meetings.

Meeting will be held Wednesday August 3, 2022.

We will meet in Room D at 9:00 am.

We have a great community here and we need to keep it that way. Please be aware of your surroundings.

If you SEE something SAY SOMETHING. Keep your golf carts locked when not in use especially at night.

When anything on your property is stolen, please report it to the Sheriff's Department.

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BY Rosemary Basteri

The BCPO Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, open to ALL Brookridge Residents and their guests.

There are lots of different activities being planned…

Baking Contest, Raffles, Chinese Auction, Food, Golf Scramble just to name a few.

Mark your calendars!!

The BCPO/BCCGA Committee is working hard to make this a great fun filled day for all who attend.

MORNING

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BIBLE STUDY

Please join us on Friday mornings at 10:00 am in Room D of the Clubhouse for a non-denominational study in God's Word.

We have a pastor from a local church who leads the Bible Study.

If you are unable to meet with us in person, you can join us via Zoom. Our contact person is Judy Schmalz at 727-389-2731.

We are a friendly group and hope you can come.

Join us on August 16, 6:00 pm, for a delightful discussion of how to practice the daily reflections.

We meet at 14421 Miranna Street, in Brookridge.

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The fellowship is for everyone interested in learning their Bible in a simple Read / Q&A method.

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Believe in Jesus Christ NOW, once the dispensation of grace is completed you cannot receive the gift of salvation. Questions? Come and find answers.

Questions? Come and find answers.

Words of life: Revelation 22:6-10 (KJV) “And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.”

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Prayer Meeting "For GOD so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whoever believes in HIM should not perish but have ever-lasting life." John 3:16

The Bible tells us in Timothy 3:1 that: "but know this, that in the last days perilous times will come." If we look at the world, we can see that perilous times are here.

This promise has not changed!

But we do have a part to play.

We must believe, and when we really believe, we will want to follow GOD's instructions.

HE has a plan for our lives, and the Bible says... "they are good plans..."

Brooks & Springs Church has a Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening at 6:00pm.

Everyone is welcome to join us in praying for our country, our state, our County, and our community.

I know the LORD is speaking to each of us to do our part.

Join us each and every Sunday morning at 10 am for a time of praise, worship, and a message GOD has given Pastor Benno to share with us.

Join us each Thursday evening in Room D. For more information contact Ben or Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

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HAND & FOOT - MONDAY

by Carol Tobey Hand & Foot Monday at 12:00 pm in Room E.

I know there are a lot of new neighbors in Brookridge looking to meet new friends.

We have fun and lots of laughs!

Please join us on the second Wednesday of the month.

We meet at 1:00 pm in room E. Bunco is a dice game.

Bring $3.50 to play.

Hope to see you soon!

We will play each Monday afternoon.

Come join us!!

CERAMICS

BY Sue Taylor The ceramic class in Brookridge is open to all residents and neighbors. We have men and woman joining and they are very good for beginners. The beginners are doing some great pieces. I really don't call them beginner's after they finish their first piece.

Everyone enjoys what they are doing, and we all have a great time.

Classes are Fridays & Saturdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm you can come & go any time within those hours. There is a fee to join, but that includes all paints, brushes, glazes, sealers, coffee, water, snacks.

We now are starting to do painting that has to be fired.

Wait until you see the beautiful pieces when they are finished. You can contact me and please leave a message if I don't answer at 352-340-9622.

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For more questions and to sign up, please give me a call at 207-251-5896

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BRIDGE PLAYERS by Ron Butz All Experience Levels...including beginners!

Monday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.

Room E of the Clubhouse.

If you are new to Bridge, or maybe just want to brush up a bit, we will be providing lessons.

Or, if you already know the game and are looking to get together with others to play, please come join us.

For more information call: Ron Butz (920) 266-5978

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GOSPEL JUBILEE

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Just a reminder, Musiaires will begin rehearsals for our Annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, September 27th at 1:30 pm in the Clubhouse.

We are in need of singers – ranges.

If you like to sing, join us.

We are a friendly group.

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352-593-4586 | 352-593-5158 7360 Broad Street • Brooksville, FL 34601

Not your average real estate company!

VETERAN MILITARY OWNED AND OPERATED

WE HAVE ON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jacqueline Smith-Beard Broker-Owner 812-568-3765 jackiesmithbeard@gmail.com

William Beard Realtor Associate - Owner 812-470-9757 billbeard1966@gmail.com

SELLING BROOKRIDGE ONE OF FLORIDA'S BEST-KEPT SECRETS SINCE 2003 We Live And Play Where You Do

AS ALWAYS A FREE HOME MARKET ANALYSIS FOR YOU WE ARE AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

* NO TRANSACTION FEES ARE CHARGED TO BUYERS OR SELLERS.*

Bonnie Lacy Realtor Associate 727-645-2137 ladybonnie511@msn.com

Donna Blackwell Office Manger missdonnab2016@gmail.com

Yvonne Shiell Broker-Associate Realtor 303-669-6939 ymay44@yahoo.com

Stan Perry Photographer / Video

Carolann Perry Realtor Associate 904-347-9527 carolannperry7@gmail.com

Destiney Smith Receptonist destiney19980301@gmail.com

Florida's Best Choice Realty Offers THE BEST RATES • THE BEST SERVICES • THE BEST AGENTS (OVER 50 YEARS COMBINED EXPERTISE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET) PAGE 42

TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO

by Anna & Patrona

We hope you all had a restful July. We will restart Bingo August, playing 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.

Thanks to all our players for your loyal support. We have a great group of players.

They are friendly and helpful to newcomers.

Come join us, we have a lot of fun. It is a pleasure working with our players, callers and volunteers.

All sales begin at 4:30 pm. Early Bird called at 5:00 pm.

Regular bingo starts at 5:30 pm in the Clubhouse North Hall.

Bring your snacks, smiles and daubers for a great evening of fun!!

For more information, call Anna Webster at 352-592-6432 or Patrona Turman at 352-610-4292.

FRIDAY NITE BINGO

by Jackie Bolt

Here is hoping all of you had a wonderful 4th of July. Mine was great.

Friday Night Bingo is in full swing. It is going along quite nicely due to the help we receive from all of our Volunteers. These people give of their time from the Floor Workers to the Table Workers and or Callers, of which we only have two. And there is a BIG SHOUTOUT to Eleanor Colosanti, who heads up the Kitchen.

She not only serves as our President but runs the kitchen as well. She is a Lady who often must wear many hats.

So, a big thank you to all of you.

Our next Bingo meeting will be September 12th at which time a nominating committee will be selected to bring a slate of officers to the Board. We will be looking for a President as President Colosanti is stepping down.

So be sure to attend.

If anyone knows of anyone who would like to serve on the board, please come forward.

It is time for some new blood.

May your August be a good one and hopefully not as HOT.

FIBERS “PLUS” FIBERS “PLUS”

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

352.684.3877 Licensed & Insured

Tile & Grout Cleaning Available Car Interior Cleaning Upholstery, Floors & Mats CARPET WHOLE HOUSE UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SPECIAL CLEANING $35.00 $90.00

$18.00 (2 ROOM MINIMUM)

(5 ROOMS + 1 HALL)

(SOFA or LOVESEAT or 2 CHAIRS)

D D D

an’s riveway esigns

Since 1980

Serving West Pasco & Hernando P.O. Box 3332 • Spring Hill, FL 34611

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Dan Farnsworth *BROOKRIDGE RESIDENT*

Driveway & Pool Deck Resurfacing Acrylic Concrete Coatings

• Driveways • Pool Decks • Garages • Patios Carports • • Walks Custom Colors & Designs Paint & River Rock Removal

352-683-7492 800-741-DANS PAGE 43

Quality Workmanship Honest Pricing • Vapor / Moisture Barrier • Underhome Encapsulated Insulation • Hurricane Tie-Down Anchors 8 Yrs Exp. BEFORE

We Keep rodents, snakes, spiders, bugs, mold, mildew, and damaging moisture out of your home!

AFTER

LIC. # IH-1110636 INSURED FAMILY OPERATED ESTIMATES & SMILES ALWAYS FREE

(800) 377-7885 or (352) 474-5644 PAGE 44

Helping Hands

by Dee Raffenberger

Helping Hands is a sewing group making items for various charities. We sew for Project Linus Quilts that go hospitals, shelters and social service agencies to benefit sick or traumatized children.

There is a working meeting each Thursday morning from 9 am to 11 am in Room D. New members are always welcome and sewing skills are not required. Donations are accepted of fabrics especially children's prints in cotton or broadcloth and flannel, or monetary contributions.

Yarns are also needed for baby blankets, mittens and hats; soft yarns for chemo hats; and Project Linus also takes crocheted or knitted blankets. If you would like to crochet or knit at home or sew to help with our projects stop by a meeting day for information.

CRAFTY STITCHERS Crafty Stitchers will be on vacation until October 17, 2022.

Please join us then.

Info, call Flo Dunham at 207-841-0262.

Enjoy your summer and stay safe!!!

Thank you so much to the members of St. Andrews Ukrainian Catholic Church for the fabric and supplies donations and to the estate of Joyce Bouchard, from daughter Kara McDade for the quilt tops and fabrics.

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Aqua Exercise

By Kathy Hershey Join us Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at the pool.

Aqua exercise is a gentle total body workout that is gentle on your joints and muscles.

The exercises offer benefits for balance and coordination without the fear of falling.

Put on that bathing suit and introduce some water-based activity into your life.

RC Pressure Washing Services

813-317-0293 •Aaron Coogle •Owner - Operator

•Anytime •Anywhere •Everything

EXERCISE GROUP

by Linda Hartman

If you exercise outside whether walking, biking or swimming be sure to wear sunscreen and be sure to hydrate. It's hot outside. We have the option of exercising inside in the air conditioning.

Our class is for Brookridge residents and their houseguests (Sorry, no children).

The cost is fifty cents per class and the first class is free! Class starts at 8:30 am and runs to 9:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes start with low impact aerobics followed by stretch and tone; weights; and either mats or chairs. The class ends with a balance circle.

Weights and mats are available if you don't have your own.

Come have fun with us!

by Alice Yost Did you think the weight Control Program was off for the summer?

Well, I'm here to tell you that we have been going strong with only “Weigh Ins” on Monday mornings!

See we need each other for support the year round.

Controlling our weight is a year-round process.

VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED

Stay healthy by eating good healthy foods.

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M NGLE

by Debby Burns

Surprisingly great rates that fit any budget

Brookridge Singles welcomes all single, Brookridge residents.

If you are new to our community or haven't been to a Single's function, we invite you to bring your own drink and enjoy our planned activities.

All future events are posted on the community bulletin boards on Facebook and Nextdoor.

Get a quote today

Let me help you insure the things that matter most.

Our rates are competitive and designed to fit any budget. Big or small, don’t hesitate to call!

Scott Barnwell Ins Agcy Inc Scott Barnwell, Agent 5226 Mariner Blvd Spring Hill, FL 34609 Bus: 352-684-4545

A snack potluck, Jingles, lunch with Bernice and a guest speaker are on the agenda for August.

Hope to see you there!

Individual premiums and budgets will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm® underwriting requirements.

CAMPERS CLUB

by Linda Bodle Camping is planned for every month this summer.

Just give me a call to let me know if you are interested.

Staying close to home, but still a lot of places to go.

Call me at 352 250 3984

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Serving Brookridge

352-610-4245

*BROOKRIDGE RESIDENT* PAGE 48

(Or leave message with my assistant)

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I’ll bet your computer has a virus.

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