February 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

News & Views

GUIDELINES

The News & Views is a free Brookridge Community monthly publication for our residents, to help keep you advised of events and happenings in our community. The guidelines for publication of articles are as follows:

1. The Editor reserves the right to select articles and/or letters for publication and to edit for grammar, style, length and content, while making efforts to preserve the core of the article/letter.

2. All articles/letters must be 200 words or less, typed upper and lower case, dated and signed by the writer, with their telephone number. Short personal notices of Thanks, Condolences, etc… will be accepted if they are printed legibly, easily readable and signed.

3. All articles/letters MUST be submitted each month for the following month. No articles will automatically by re-run.

4. All comments/questions regarding the above will be directed to the BCPO Editor at 352-596-2502 or editor@brookridge.com

5. 2023 News & Views deadlines are at 2:00 PM on the following months:

January 4

February 1

March 7

April 3

May 2

June 6

July 3

August 1

September 5

October 3

October 31

November 28

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BCPO Board of Directors

Brookridge Main Office Brookridge Front Gate

Brookridge Clubhouse

FIRE - POLICE - EMERGENCY

Hernando Sheriffs Office

Florida Highway Patrol

Withlacoochee River Electric

Hernando County Utilities

Elder Help Line Domestic Hotline

Bayfront Hospital - Brooksville

To advertize in the Brookridge News & Views Contact BCPO Editor at 352-596-2502 or editor@brookridge.com to arrange ad size and your payments and schedule.

If you need and ad created for your company or you have camera ready art for your ad please send it to Jennie@PrintShackNC.com or call 352-799-2972.

Please include the following in your email Company Name Contact Name & Number Ad Size you are paying for.

BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES

UNIT REPRESENTATIVES

BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 MEETINGS

Tuesday Workshops begin at 9:00 am in the South Hall - Clubhouse

Board Meetings begin at 7:00 pm in the North Hall-Clubhouse Meeting is streamed and available for later viewing on Youtube com under Brookridge Calendar

BROOKRIDGE CLUBHOUSE NEWS!!

NEWS AND VIEWS DEADLINE

ALL articles, ads, flyers, anything else you wish to have in the March News & Views must be in my email by February 1, 2023.

Please see the 2023 submission DEADLINE Dates. If it is not in by the deadline date, your submission will NOT go into that months edition. If you have any questions please contact Patrona Turman at 352-596-2502

January 4

February 1

March 7

April 3

May 2

June 6

July 3

August 1

September 5

COVID TESTING

October 3

October 31

November 28

February 2, 2023 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Drive Thru Testing in Clubhouse Roundabout Please Bring Photo ID and Insurance Card. Sponsored by Physicians Stat Lab.

ELECTION COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Election Committee is looking for members for the Election Vote on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

If you would like to volunteer your time, please call Cindy, Residential Coordinator or Anna Webster, Election Committee Liaison at the Brookridge Administration Office 352-596-0696.

BROOKRIDGE OFFICE NEWS!!

DO YOU WANT “NEWS & VIEWS” MAILED TO YOU?

Brookridge residents who are leaving for several months may have copies of the “News & Views” mailed to them.

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.

To Be Sent To:

Address: ________________________________________________________________

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BROOKRIDGE CLUBS & COMMITTEES

GOLF – MEN'S 18 HOLE

Bob Dunn

352-600-8323

GOOD TIMES LINE DANCE SOCIAL

AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS

Marge Lingor

ALL STAR'S ENTERTAINMENT

Sandy Lewis

AQUA EXERCISE

Kathy Hershey

ASTRONOMY CLUB

David Bahr

BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Judy Schmalz

BINGO – FRIDAY NITE

Debbie Whitney

Donna Stordock

BINGO- TUESDAY NIGHT

Anna Webster

BOCCI CLUB

Doug Roloff

BRIDGE- LESSON/PLAY

Ron Butz

352-678-1533

607-745-3670

352-515-7233

352-610-0464

727-389-2731

248-345-9952

352-345-2958

352-592-6432

410-931-3584

920-266-5978

BROOKRIDGE CREATIVE WRITERS

Chris Lucka

BROOKRIDGE CRIME WATCH

Betty Roberts

BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT

Dick Theriault

BROOKRIDGE SINGLES

352-610-4998

352-592-5181

352-597-8816

Debra Burns 980-613-0395

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

Loren Williams

352-442-6837

BROOKS & SPRINGS CHURCH SERVICE

Pastor Phoebe Hamar

BUNCO BABES

352-701-0044

Connie Hilliard 205-728-4314

CAMPERS CLUB

Robert Dunn

CERAMIC CLUB

Sue Taylor

CARS, COFFEE, BIKES & TRIKES

Rich Stratton

616-802-4536

352-340-9622

352-616-0242

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team

William Hartman

352-293-4647

CLASSY SCARLET LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE

Joanne Rampino

CRAFTY STITCHERS

Flora Dunham

CRIBBAGE CLUB

Joe Monahan

DAYTIME BUNCO

Lois Buterfield

DEALER'S CHOICE

Tina Woods

DREAM TEAM

Jerry Goedert

EVENING BIBLE STUDY

William Hartman

EZ DOES IT EXERCISE CLUB

Linda Hartman

GOLF - ASSOCIATION

Tom Singleton

GOLF – CAN-AM TOURNAMENT

Terry Thompson

GOLF- GUYS & DOLLS

Sandy Patterson

GOLF – KINGS & QUEENS

Erv Alber

GOLF – LADIES 9 HOLE

Donna Miller

GOLF – LADIES 18 HOLE

Sue Myers

GOLF – MEN'S 9 HOLE

Ed Griffiths

352-200-6291

207-841-0262

508-280-4829

207-251-5896

413-475-4939

616-460-8026

352-293-4647

352-293-4647

352-597-1866

352-600-7122

352-606-2281

352-596-5731

352-596-7992

352-345-5380

802-793-2009

Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-8537

HAND & FOOT (MONDAY)

Carole Tobey

HELPING HANDS

352-596-3130

Dee Raffensberger 352-600-8956

HORSESHOE CLUB

Ed Dunham

JINGLES

Allan Blair

LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE

Rosemary Basteri

LET'S PAINT

Sharon Baines

LINE DANCE LESSONS

207-319-5227

352-515-1765

352-200-5697

717-818-4728

Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-2537

MAHJONGG

Linda Eakley 239-398-4192

MEXICAN DOMINOES

Allan Blair 352-515-1765

MUSIC AIRES

Margie Ellison 330-819-5076

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE - FALL

Nancy Lechiara 352-345-3468

PICKLEBALL

Nancy Lecharia 352-345-3468

PINOCHLE

Bill Vanliew 352-293-3430

POKER TEXAS HOLD”EM

Chuck Harding 352-842-4740

PRAYER MEETING

Pastor Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044

SEW-SO QUILTERS

Millie Singleton 352-597-1866

SHUFFLEBOARD

Debra Burns 980-613-0395

SOCIAL DANCE

Patty Cummings 317-440-6586

SOCIAL HOUR

Ike Vodry 586-557-5608

TENNIS CLUB

UNO

Barbara James 352-606-9028

Kay Aharrah 814-881-3133

WATER AEROBICS

Becky Cornwell 269-580-7848

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAMMERS

Wayne Barcomb 352-428-0100

WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS

Alice Yost 352-596-4469

ACC (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE)

Harry Calderbank 352-596-0696

AVRC (APPEAL VIOLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE)

Dave Fagan 813-503-0164

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Carolyn Brimm 618-697-6675

RV COMPOUND COMMITTEE

Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Debra Burns 980-613-0395

UNIT REPRESENTATIVES

Linda Toporski 810-287-8015

VETERANS COMMITTEE

Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177

Every organization welcomes new members! If you are not already active, call some that interest you Updated 1-3-23

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP

MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Call to Order: Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 9:02 a.m. Out of respect, please silence all 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, October 28, 2022. - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED

Proof of Quorum: 1st Vice President Ken Duncan, 2nd Vice President Jerry Foster, Secretary Gail Metcalf & Treasurer Rosemary Basteri were present. PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED. President Anna Webster and Director Leo Benoit were excused.

Also Present: General Manager Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens, Facilities Supervisor Mike Green. 29 members names on sign in sheet.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 0

Approval of Minutes: None

Board Correspondence: None

President's Report: None

General Managers Report: C. Webster – Reminder that resumes for Board of Directors positions are due in the Administration office by Monday, November 7, 2022, at 4 pm.

Unfinished Business: Motion by Metcalf, seconded by Duncan to appoint Sheila Walsh as a Unit Representative. All in favor (4-0). Shelia Walsh sworn in by Secretary Metcalf.

New Business: Motion by Duncan, seconded by Metcalf to appoint Mary Sweeney as chairperson of the Election Committee. All in favor (4-0). Motion by Duncan, seconded by Basteri to appoint list submitted by Mary Sweeny as volunteers for the Election Committee. The volunteers are Isabell Raad, Trudy Johnson, Kay Dittmer, Beverly Epstein, Vivian Blair, Pat Cass, Michele Adams, Alice Gilliland, Shirley Sentle, Pat Sentle, Jim Westbrook, Thomas Freyman, Joan Rizzitello, and Carol Ussery. All in favor (4-0).

Report of Directors: Basteri – Veterans Day event on November 11, beginning at 9:00 am. Fall Festival is November 19 at 10:00 am – volunteers are needed. There will be music at the Golf Pro Shop as well – open to all members. Metcalf – Unit reps welcomed 12 new members to the community. Rules and Regulations – 8 items to bring to board so far, they are continuing to move forward.

Duncan – apologies from President Webster that she couldn't be in attendance. Thank you to Nancy Lechiara and her team for all of their work on the Garage Sale.

MINUTES to be Continued on page 9

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD

OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP

MINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022

MINUTES Continued From Page 8

Member Comments: Rosemary Basteri – Unit 4 – reminder about the budget vote at the clubhouse on November 15 from 8 am until 7 pm. Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – asked for clarification regarding the music during the Fall Festival, since the Men's Club already paid for entertainment. Sheila Walsh – Unit 3 – when the Unit reps visit new homeowners, a lot of times they aren't home. She suggested a group meeting for new residents, once a month or once a quarter. Gail Metcalf – suggested maybe a meeting four times a year, they will discuss it at the next Unit rep meeting. Linda Walls – Unit 4 – asked why there were no September minutes to approve, she was told they would be on the agenda for the next meeting. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – wording on the vote for the amendment is conflicting.

1st VP Duncan replied that the wording is correct. Mary Astore is also concerned about the invoices for the deputy that attends the meetings, and that the amount for miscellaneous expenses is not correct.

Patrona Turman/Activities Coordinator – Unit 3 – 2023 Club packets are ready. Also, reminder that there is a strict due date on the articles for News & Views. Fall festival is November 19. General election is November 8, voting is at the Clubhouse from 7 am to 7 pm. George Clair – Unit 4 – he heard that non-employees are using the radar gun, is this true? He was told no.

Motion by Duncan, seconded by Metcalf to adjourn, all in favor 4-0.

Meeting adjourned at 09:30 am. Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on December 6, 2022. |

Happy New Year to all Brookridge residents! We hope you enjoyed all the Christmas decorations. If you noticed that the big Christmas tree on this side of the Guard Shack was missing, the reason is because it died. Hopefully we will be able to purchase a new one for the 2023 holiday season. Of course, that will require donations. Maybe this will be a better year for that since we are again planning our annual fundraiser.

Please mark your calendars for March 19, 2023 for the Beautification Committee's Annual Fundraiser. Due to Covid we haven't had one since 2020. For those of you who aren't aware, we have a luncheon with sub sandwiches, sides, and Strawberry Shortcake! There will be a Chinese Auction, raffles, FREE door prizes, and lots of card and game playing.

Tickets are $15. See Carole Tobey or Barb Hardy for tickets.

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 at 352-596-1804 Monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m., at the Clubhouse.

Monetary 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.

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Call to Order: Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 7:04 p.m. Out of respect, please silence all 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 November 14, 2022 - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED

Proof of Quorum: 1st Vice President Duncan, 2nd Vice President Foster, Treasurer Basteri, Secretary Metcalf and Director Benoit were present. President Anna Webster was excused. PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED.

Also Present: General Manger Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Facilities Manager Mike Green, and Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. Sign in sheet shows 142 members present.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 1

Approval of Minutes: Approval of September 6, 2022 – Board of Director's Workshop - minutes stand as submitted. Approval of October 26, 2022 – Board of Director's Meeting – minutes stand as submitted.

Board Correspondence: Request from Debbie Burns – Golf cart parade – motion by Metcalf, seconded by Duncan to allow a Golf Cart parade on December 14, starting area at the clubhouse, check in starts at 4. All in favor (5-0).

President's Report: None

Treasurers Report: Treasurer Basteri

General Managers Report: C. Webster- has received information regarding a mobile home tie down program, will keep community updated. Salvation Army had an angel tree in the clubhouse, there were 12 tags which were already spoken for. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Appointment of Nominating committee chair – Motion by Duncan, seconded by Metcalf to appoint Peggy Christie as chairperson of the Nominating Committee. All in favor (5-0). Motion by Duncan, seconded by Metcalf to appoint Tom Woolington, Beverly Epstein, and Lucille DeGuire as volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee. All in favor (5-0).

Budget Vote and amendment ballot vote outcome – Basteri read vote amounts – "For" only. Budget and all amendments passed.

MINUTES to be Continued on page 11

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022

MINUTES Continued From Page 10

Report of Directors: Metcalf – there is still an opening for a Unit rep. The Unit reps welcomed 12 new visitors to Brookridge. Beautification has been working outside the gate, beautiful job. Beautification is accepting donations as well. If you write a check, note Beautification in the memo. Basteri – Thank you to all who attended Veterans Day, she appreciates everyone that supports our veterans. Toys for Tots is looking for volunteers, the warehouse where the toys are being collected is located at the Hernando County Fairgrounds is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am until 1 pm. Saturday, November 19 is the Fall Festival, there will a lot of raffles and vendors present. Duncan – he spoke with President Webster, she thanks everyone for their kind words and prayers, she is sorry she couldn't attend the Veteran's Day event.

Member Comments: Mary Astore – Unit 6 – she asked if the actual vote counts for the Budget and Amendments could be read. 1st Vice President Duncan read the following:

2023 Budget and Reserves Votes – 616 for, 385 against Article V, Section 8 – 755 for, 281 against Article VI, Section 3 – 745 for, 290 against Article VII, Section 7 – 735 for, 278 against Article VII, Section 10 – 743 for, 283 against Article XI, Section 1 – 745 for, 283 against Article XII, Section 1 – 755 for, 217 against Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to adjourn, vote taken all in favor. (4-0)

Mary Astore – Unit 6 – who made the decision to close the office on Veterans Day – 1st VP Duncan told her this decision was made earlier in the year at a personnel meeting. She also asked when the books get closed, was it monthly, quarterly etc. Treasurer Basteri did not know. Mary Astore – also asked is the audit back and had questions about Captain Schubert's employment contract/agreement and the reimbursement he receives for health benefits. Mary Astore also asked regarding the Deputy who attends the meeting, who will be doing the 1099's. She was told either the bookkeeper or the accountant. Val Stratton – Unit 3 – The $108,000 shown on the Treasurers report, is that all the money in the operating accounts? The $1,200 that was taken in for the Garage Sale, where was the money deposited? She also asked about suspended accounts, it hasn't been on the agenda for a while. Lynne Southwick – Unit 4 – she is concerned that unlicensed people have been working on the pool. Licensed and certified are two different things. Florida Statutes are being ignored. She also asked since the pool has been closed have the monitors been laid off. 1st VP Duncan told her no since the employees do many other things besides the pool.

Jane Jones – Unit 6 – she has been watching meeting, there are many issues that need to be addressed. The current board can't keep blaming past boards. The current board is responsible.

At this point the meeting diverged from Board business. 1st VP Duncan closed the meeting.

Meeting “closed”at 7:50 pm Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on December 14, 2022 |

TREASURER’S REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 2022

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BROOKRIGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC BOARD OF DIRECTOR - RESUME

Date: 10/28/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: James Westbrook

Brookridge Address: 8122 Dalavan Dr

UBL# 213033

Member Year Round: Yes

Average number of weeks you plan to be away from Brookridge each year: 1

Educational Background: Michigan State University with a BA in Economics and a minor in Marketing and Management, Jackson Community College AA in Business Administration

Any special training? Employed at Ford Motor Company working as Manager and on Special Projects for 30+ years, Completed a Multitude of Specialized Training, Courses and Classes

Special Interests: Golf, Bicycling, Running, Pickleball, Active Stock Trading

What do you feel you can contribute to the community as a Board of Director? I can assist the community bringing new ideas and approaches to existing challenges. Focusing on increasing revenue/income streams without negatively affecting the residents or services provided. I believe we can increase our revenue stream by tens of thousands of dollars each year, using safe, FDIC insured investment strategies.

Date: 10/4/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: Deborah J. Coble (Higgins)

Brookridge Address: 14196 Brookridge Blvd. UBL# 629308

Member Year Round: Yes

Average number of weeks you plan to be away from Brookridge each year: 2

Educational Background: Our Lady of Fatima (Bristol, Rhode Island)

Any Special Training: 28 yrs. experience in subsidized housing (HUD) to include submitting payments to owners in excess of 1 million dollars a month. Maintaining accurate records for government and private sector audits. Compliance Officer to ensure files are maintained in accordance with rules and regulations. Nan McKay & Nelrod Certification courses, HQS Inspector Cert., HCV Calculation and Occupancy Cert., HCV Voucher Specialist and Fraud Detection/Recovery, Training are yearly and I must pass a re-certification examination.

Special Interests:

In my free time I enjoy arts & crafts wreath making.

What do you feel you can contribute to the community as a Board of Director?

My 28 years of experience in the housing field and previous HOA board member. I learned how and when to listen. To bring back trust and respect decorum and ethics between the resident's and board. It is time for a change/a time for action/allow me to be your positive voice.

BROOKRIGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC BOARD OF DIRECTOR - RESUME

Date: 10/22/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: Mildred Bernier

Brookridge Address: 9198 Admiral St.

UBL# 474015B & 16

Member Year Round: Yes

Average number of weeks you plan to be away from Brookridge each year: 0

Educational Background: Associates Degree in Business Management from Rutgers University

Any special training? Annual budgets, Personnel Issues, Finances, Public Works, Buildings and Grounds

Special Interests: Sr. Vice President Marine Corps Auxiliary, Toys for Tots, Guardian Foundation for Vets

What do you feel you can contribute to the community as a Board of Director?

To be a good listener, to take into consideration the needs and concerns of our residents and community, very adverse community with different wants and to show we can all work together as a team.

Date: 10/10/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: George Clair

Brookridge Address: 9551 Scepter Ave.

UBL# 429129

Member Year Round: Yes

Average number of weeks you plan to be away from Brookridge each year: 2 weeks

Educational Background: Bucksport High School, University of Maine

Any Special Training: Union President, Heavy Equipment Operator, CDL License

Special Interests: Golf, Fishing, Hunting, Baseball, Football

What do you feel you can contribute to the community as a Board of Director?

Working for the Board of Directors and the betterment of the community. I would like to help the Board members and the residents of Brookridge communicate and work together

“A Message From BCPO President Anna Webster”

January 2023

Regarding: Update on the Proposed Development Outside the Brookridge Front Gate

I asked the Brookridge Advisory Committee (BAC) to represent myself by attending pertinent county meetings, meet with proposed development owner, gather relevant information, and gather / analyze options.

The Brookridge Advisory Committee provided the following update:

1.The BAC attended and provided testimony in meetings to both the Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission and the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners, providing background on the size and scope of Brookridge. They also testified Brookridge has approximately 1,500,000 vehicles passing through our gates annually via Brookridge Central Blvd. The BAC requested our heavy vehicle use on Brookridge Central be considered when planning traffic patterns into and out of the proposed development, as well as to consider the noise and nighttime light issues for our residents along the border of the proposed development. BAC testimony requested vehicle traffic utilize access to / from the proposed development as much as possible via Cortez Blvd to reduce traffic on Brookridge Central, as well as ensure nighttime light and sound barriers along with restricted nighttime truck deliveries, garbage dumpster pick-ups, etc. to accommodate Brookridge border residences along this proposed development. The BAC testimony produced favorable results for Brookridge, as wording was inserted into the documents restricting truck deliveries, dumpster emptying, etc. to hours between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, along with use of nighttime lighting and noise reduction be implemented. To address BAC concerns for vehicle traffic on Brookridge Central, three (3) entrances / exits off Cortez Blvd are included in this proposed development.

2.The BAC will meet with the owner of the proposed development in late-January / early-February to identify “Border” options for the Brookridge residences whose backyards border the proposed development. The BAC will further be seeking permission from the BCPO President to meet with Brookridge residences whose backyard borders the proposed development to share the border options with these residents.

3.Since the initial proposed development included creating Brookridge resident-owned golf cart access to these businesses, the BAC will be identifying options to safely move Brookridge golf carts to and from the proposed development businesses (Note: there are currently 1,200 resident-owned golf carts in Brookridge).

The BAC will seek BCPO office leadership input on these issues and will be available to update the BCPO Board upon BCPO President request.

Once the “Border” and “Safe Golf Cart Passage” options are studied and analyzed, a BAC report and recommendations will be forwarded to the BCPO President for BCPO Board consideration and possible action.

PRESIDENT REPORT BY: Anna Webster

Jerry Foster, 2nd Vice-President resigned effective December 21st. We will not be filling his seat as there is only two months left in his term. As the President of the BCPO, I would like to apologize to Captain Schubert for the lack of professionalism and confidentiality Mr. Foster showed. As a board member, revealing confidential information to other staff members or residents is strictly prohibited.

In that same vein, there were several requests for Leo's registration. I sent him a letter asking for his resignation, he refused. Our governing documents state that in order to remove a Board Member it requires 51% of the majority al all members vote for removal.

There has been a lot of concern regarding some discrepancies that appear on the Balance Sheet. Three items in question are: Social Club Accounts, Member Activities Fund Balance and Social Club funds.

I have reviewed the Audits from 2007 to date. I have found several discrepancies that were not addressed during the audit years. There isn't any documentation that I can find to verify the entries of these accounts. Therefore, I have asked the Board to approve hiring a CPA to research these items from our Balance Sheet. At a closed legal meeting on December 11, 2022, the Board voted unanimously to hire a CPA. I have a list of 4 CPA firms to contact. Yes, it will cost Brookridge to have this done, however, if the Presidents and previous boards had read the Audits during their terms this problem might have been resolved several years ago.

Thank you,

Ann Webster, BCPO President

Hosted by the Ladies of Brookridge

we our veterans Tea Party

Saturday, February 11th 2:30 Pm - 4:30 pm

By reservation only - $15.00 per person

On going tickets sales Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am thru January 19th

Entertainment Chinese Auction Share the Wealth Door Prizes

Central High JROTC and Drill Team K-9 Partners for Veterans

Bring your favorite teacup or mug

Veteran Guest Speakers K9 Partners for Patriots Representative Show your support for our veterans.

SundayFeb.12,2023

7:30-11:30 am Brookridge Clubhouse | Non-Residense Welcome

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, COFFEE, JUICE, AND TEA

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, COFFEE, JUICE, AND TEA

DONATION $6.00 DONATION $6.00 Tickets available at door or in Room D Thursdays 9-11am

No ticket necessary to shop our crafts or auctions.

We sew for Hospice, Project Linus, Veterans, Local Nursing Homes, Fostering Hope, Youth Center, The Life Center (TLC-Housing for homeless pregnant woman), and People of Brookridge.

Ladies of Brookridge

By Rosemary Basteri

“We Love Our Veterans” Tea Party will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Our committee has been working diligently to make this as successful as our party last year, if not more so.

Our February 20th members meeting will begin at 12:00 pm.

Physician Stat Lab representative, Colleen Williams will be providing lunch and sharing information about all their services.

Live every moment, Laugh every day, Love beyond words!

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

By Loren Williams

Brookridge Mens

Here it is February and the new year is in full swing.

This month we will have A Night at The Races, and Community Breakfast.

For tickets for these events, check us out at the entrance to the South Hall on Tuesday and/or Thursday or call one of us.

In January, we participated in the EXPO, I hope you came by and looked at our information.

Our breakfast with Santa in December was a great success and smiles on the faces that were precious.

Come check us out on the last Wednesday of each month in the clubhouse at 3:00 pm-or call Loren at 352-442-6837.

WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Sponsored by MENS CLUB

Location: South Hall of Club House

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Saturday, April 8 2023

Time: 8:00 to 10:00

Donation: $6:00

Menu:

Eggs, Hashbrowns, Bacon, Links, Pancakes, OJ, Coffee

QUESTIONS CALL 352-442-6837 AND LEAVE MESSAGE.

WATERINGDAYSFORBROOKRIDGE GOBYTHELAST NUMBEROFYOURHOMEADDRESS.

4 or 5 6 or 7 8 or 9 0 or 1 2 or 3

ONLYWATER BEFORE 8:00AM ORAFTER 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.

The RV Compound walkthrough will be Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00 am.

For more information contact Gil Lanctot, Chairman 352-835-2177 gillanctot@yahoo.com

ARCHITECHTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

by harry calderbank

Retaining walls are used to support soil laterally to restrain soil on a slope between two different elevations.

ACC Guidelines require retaining walls to be constructed of brick, block masonry, cast-in place concrete or stucco with a solid cap. Hernando Building Dept. requirement may necessitate the use of other materials so a County Building Permit should always be obtained.

Walls may not extend into the street right of way and must not be more than 3 feet high unless site conditions require a higher wall and must be a minimum of 7 inches wide. Walls should be of a “good neighbor” type, finished on both sides and matching or blending with walls on adjoining lots.

Code Enforcement personnel are available to assist in completing ACC applications or you may contact me at harrycalderbank@tampabay.rr.com for information regarding your applications. Please indicate ACC Questions in the subject line

And remember…DISPLAY THE “B”!

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SECURITY CAPTAIN'S REPORT

By Greg Schubert

Brookridge is a deed restricted community and as such we have many governing documents. One of these documents is the Architectural Control Guidelines. These Guidelines let homeowners know what can and cannot be done to the exterior of a home.

The homeowner must fill out an ACC application prior to the start of any work. The ACC applications are available at the main office Monday through Friday 8:30am till 4:00pm. The ACC Committee meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at 9:00am.

Many projects may also require a Hernando County Building permit. An ACC approval by Brookridge does not override the county permit, both may be required and it is the homeowner's responsibility to obtain the county permit.

Please contact Code Enforcement at 352-596-0696 prior to the start of ANY project on the exterior of the home or surrounding property.

This year's Parade of Lights was awesome!

Many thanks to all who participated.

All the carts were so creative and colorful! Even the riders were dressed in the holiday spirit.

There were so many people watching and cheering us as we drove by. Lots of photos and videos were taken.

What a wonderful way to draw the community together!!

Our awards went to Mark and Suzanne Whitney for the People's Choice award and Tom Wilson took the Driver's Choice award.

Tom Wilson took first place last year. 2 years in a row! Wow!

Will he make it 3 times in a row in 2023?

Submitted by: Les Reimer

BROOKRIDGE BROOKRIDGE CERT

The February meeting is Wednesday the first at ten o'clock a.m. in clubhouse room D. Our meeting will discuss this year's plans for recruitment.

Brookridge CERT needs YOU!

We want you to join our Brookridge CERT team of volunteers. Training, materials, and supplies are free to volunteers. Training includes lessons in preparation, survival, and rescue techniques in crisis situations.

We learn to take care of ourselves first, family next, and then our neighbors and community

Each year we have enjoyed relatively safe weather. We need to make sure we are prepared in case of the worst.

CERT prepares us for other situations as well. Remember that disasters come from many different sources. Get prepared, join CERT now

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

Thanks for all your community support!

REMEMBER:

Always if you have an emergency call 911.

The Veteran's Committee meeting will be on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11:00 am in Room E.

Thanks to all committee members.

The Veteran's Committee wants to Thank all that supported the Hernando County Toys for Tots program this year

Disbursement went off without a hitch. Over 2300 families received 2 to 4 toys per child, family game, stocking stuffers, plush animal, puzzle book and craft item. Again, Thank you to all Brookridge residents that gave

For more information, contact Gil Lanctot, Chairman at 352-835-2177 or Gillanctot@yahoo.com

We add color to your life

Brookridge Entertainment brings to the stage on February 9th

Shake Baby Shake with Lance Lipinsky of the award winning Million Dollar Quartet.

For tickets please Call 352-667-2947

You don't want to miss this one! This is a one of kind show that you will remember for a long time. You will rock all night long!

Our Upcoming Shows are March Divas 3 and April the Super Duo's Call NOW 352-667-2947

All of our shows are Las Vegas and Cruise Ship Style Shows with great seating for everyone. Fantastic Shows with a Fantastic Price! All of our shows are on the second Thursday of each month October thru April. Doors open at 6:15 and shows are from 7 to 9PM

Lance Lipinsky and the Lovers

February 9, 2023

We will be starting our renewals for the next season in February & March. You will receive an email with the renewal form around the first of the month. What a great line up we have for the 2023/2024 season.

Tributes to Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John and more!

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ALLSTARSENTERTAINMENT

by Sandy Lewis

MONDAY NITE – ALLSTARS ENTERTAINMENT

2022 – 2023 Season The new shows have been booked!!!

February 6th we have Doug Gabriel preforming and Don't forget on March 6th we have Comedy Night!

$ TICKETS $

As always, tickets are available at the door for $12 each. You may pick up your pre-purchased tickets or purchase new ones.

DOUG GABRIEL

COMEDY NIGHT - DUELING PIANOS

Sandy Lewis – Ticketmaster - 607-745-3670 14404 Midfield Street - Brooksville FL 34613

SOCIAL DANCE SOCIAL DANCE

by Patty Cummings

Brookridge Social Dance

February 4th will be our “Mardi Gras” dance. Bruce Cole will be performing from 7-10 pm. Our “Luck of the Irish” dance will be March 4th, 7 to 10 pm. at the Brookridge Clubhouse.

“Mark Raisch” will be performing with dance music from the 50's to the 80's. Casual Dress, BYOB – Coffee provided, bring your own snacks. If you bring your own ice bucket a Committee member will fill it with ice for you, we can no longer provide ice buckets at each table.

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

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

Season Dance tickets for the 2023-2024 Dance Season will go on sale in March. Dances are held on the 1st Saturday of each month. There are special packages available for our snow birds who don't need summer dance tickets. The advantage of purchasing a season ticket is #1 you save money, and #2 you are always sitting at the same table at each dance, so you can sit with your friends.

Our dance on April 1st will feature “Happy Days” performing with a surprise special guest. Any questions please contact Patty at 317-440-6586 or brookridgesocialdance@gmail.com

F.I.S.H. FriendsInServiceHere

Residents, The demand for the F.I.S.H. Group has dwindled.

Currently, we are NOT collecting any food products.

Thanks, you to all that gave so generously.

Ken Duncan

by Linda Hartman

The next Line Dance Social will be on February 11th, 2023. Our Line Dance Social is on the second Saturday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Bring your own snack and beverage. Casual attire. No open back sandals. All area Dancers are invited. Tickets are $5.00.

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

For information call

Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-2537

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INDOOR A CTIVITIES

Brookridge Country ClubGolf Association Brookridge Country Club

The Brookridge Country Club Golf Associaon, Inc. also maintains a full driving range; pracce facilies, snack shop with full liquor bar, and offers a computerized handicap program.

BCCGABOD Meeting is Monday, February 13th at 7pm in the Pro Shop

FOODTRUCKEVERYTUESDAY

ATTENTION!!!foodtruckCOMESintoBrookridge. EveryTuesdayform3pmuntil6pmat thegolfassociationparkinglot

BOXED MEAL $13.95

Comesw/TWO(2)SIDES

Brisket(6oz.)

(1/4)Chicken

PulledPork(6oz)

Ribs(8oz)

SIDES:

BakedBeans

CollardGreens

Coleslaw

FrenchFries

Mac&Cheese

Burgers $10.00 servedwith Lettuce,Tomatoes

Pickles,Onions

ADDCheese$.95

AddBaconfor$1.95

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!

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.

by Linda Rogers

We are looking forward to our Valentine's Day party on a day yet to be determined, depending on the weather. This year as always we will play at 8:00 in the morning. Then around noon we'll treat ourselves and our sweethearts and guests to lunch.

Don't forget that dues are payable for 2023, $10 per year!

We are out there taking advantage of the great weather every morning from 8 till 10, except for Sundays. We are glad that the cold snap was short lived.

It would be great to see some new faces! All skill levels are welcome.

byDebbyBurns

February is starting off to be another great month for shuffleboarding.

Everyone is welcome to come out and play. It's a fun game with the extra benefit of getting easy exercise in the fresh air.

Play begins @ 2pm on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

We will play if the temp is between 55 and 87 degrees.

Many thanks to Sue Bloom and Mark Whitney for stepping in to keep things running smoothly.

Mon. Wed. Fri. 10 am - noon

Thurs & Sun. 6:00 pm

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS

Volunteer Instructors Needed

BIBLE STUDY

MORNING BY JUDY SCHMALZ

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.

Psalm 138:3

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praise to his name, for that is pleasant.

EVENING

BIBLE STUDY

BY BILL HARTMAN

Happy Valentines! Do you know who loves you sacrificially?

Join us at the Clubhouse room C Wednesday Evenings 6:00 to 7:00pm to learn who wants to give you all you need (and more). Come and change your future.

Understand that once the dispensation of God's grace is finished the opportunity of living eternally with God will be gone forever. What is that you ask? Come and learn about the best love ever

Words to know: John 3:15-18 (KJV)

“That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”.

Prayer Meeting

Each Thursday evening at 6:00 pm we meet in Room D for a time of prayer. Everyone is welcome to join us in praying for our Country, our State, our County, and our Community.

Prayer changes things! Phil. 4:6: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God."

As we start this New Year, let us gather and let our request be made known. Come join us for an evening of prayer. For more information, contact Pastor Ben of Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

If there has ever been a time when we need peace in our lives, it is now. God's Word says that 'Perfect Peace cast out ALL fear. The only perfect love is God's love.

Come join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 am for a time of praise, worship, and a study of God's Word.

In Hebrews the 10th chapter, the Bible tells us: not to forsake assembling.

The messages Pastor Benno is bringing every Sunday are anointed messages. He explains each verse and how it applies to us today.

For more information contact Pastors Benno or Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

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Meeting will be held

Wednesday February 1, 2023

We will meet in Room C 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. 352-754-6850

EMERGENCY Dial 911

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: 352-754-4033

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) .

WALL OF HONOR STAMPS FOR THE WOUNDED

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 the Clubhouse.

Stamps for the Wounded is dedicated to providing comfort and stimulating activities for U.S. Veterans that are wounded, ill or isolated. To serve our veterans, we rely on donations of U.S. Postage stamps, and cash donations.

If you would like to help in this project, You can buy stamps or donate cash, save the stamps from mail that you receive (Just cut the stamp off the envelope), and bring them to the Clubhouse where there is a container on a cart in the South Hall.

They are sent in during the month January. For more information; contact Mrs. Peggy Christie at brucepeg1@hotmail.com , 352-596-2973 or SFTW at www.stampsforthewounded.org

F R E E

HAND & FOOT - MONDAY

by Carol Tobey

Hand & FootMonday at 12:00 pm in Room E.

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.

daytime BUNC

by Lois Butterfield

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!

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

by Gary Thomas

February is the shortest month but Brookridge Singles will be putting a lot of activity into it.

February is our founding month, so for our first meeting on Feb. 12 we will celebrate our sixth anniversary with cake and ice cream.

Our second meeting, on Feb. 26 will be interesting. Kay Rappa, who has been in the antique business for more than 50 years, will be our special guest, and we'll have a Brookridge Style Antique Roadshow. Members are asked to bring in up to two small antique items and Kay will give you an appraisal of their worth.

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, we'll meet at Buffet City at 1 p.m. for our monthly luncheon. You will need to sign up at our meeting or call Bernice at 352-942-9303 if you plan to attend.

We also plan to gather at Pueblo Viejo for Taco Tuesday on Feb. 28 at 4 p.m.

We bowl every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Strike City. You don't have to be good to bowl with us. Just plan to have fun.

The Singles Club is open to all single residents of Brookridge

If you have any questions or comments, call Debby Burns at 980-613-0395

JINGLES

Jingles is the sound of coins put in a cup Come join us the lst, 3rd, and 4th Thurs. in the So. Hall. Bring a deck of cards. The first card will be drawn at 6:15 pm. We play 16 games for 25 cents each.

Snacks and drinks are OK, just clean up when you leave.

Hope to see you there. Any questions, please call Allan @ 352-515-1765

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TUESDAYNIGHT BINGO

by Anna Webster & Patrona Turman

Tuesday Evening Bingo is going strong—we welcome all Brookridge residents and their houseguests.

Product sales start at 4;30 pm, early Bird at 5:00 pm and regular bingo at 5:30 pm. The daubers are $1.25 each as our prices have increased. Bring your snacks, smiles and daubers for a great evening of fun!! Thank you for the continued support.

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

FRIDAYNITE BINGO

by Jackie Bolt

HAPPY NEW YEAR Brookridge. I hope your holidays were wonderful. Friday Night bingo is going along nicely. We were able to give our Supporters a little love gift for Christmas.

We are no longer selling sandwiches, salads and such at bingo, so you must bring your own dinner. We are selling soda, chips, candy and donuts. If at some time we can get someone to run the kitchen, then we will begin selling more items. As always, we can always use more volunteers whether it be for the floor or as a caller, or the tables. The more the better, then your work time is maybe only 1 time every 4 to 5 weeks. So, hopefully you will consider it. You can speak to anyone on a Friday night about any position. Have a Happy Valentines' Day.

DREAM TEAM DREAM TEAM

by Jerry Goedert

COUNTRY MUSIC 50'S AND 60'S π VARIETY MUSIC

This months meeting will be February 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Clubhouse, North Hall

Bring a friend, snacks and drinks. If you play an Instrument or sing, feel free to do so. You also might want to dance. Looking forward to seeing you.

NO CHARGE!

Just come and have some fun! For more info call Jerry Goedert 616-457-1075

by Rosemary Basteri

Once again, singing is being heard in the Clubhouse.

The Musicaires are in rehearsal mode for our annual Spring Concert, tentatively scheduled for March 19, 2023. The music chosen has both soul and inspiration.

Our rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Clubhouse.

We still welcome anyone who wishes to join us.

EXERCISE GROUP EXERCISE GROUP

by Linda Hartman

As we get older many of us find ourselves caring for a parent, a spouse or an adult child with health issues. The kindness and care you show for your loved ones is important; but you also need to practice self-care.

We need to find time for ourselves by taking a break or a nap, scheduling vacation days, taking a walk, exercising, or finding a hobby.

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 8:30am and runs to 9:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Classes start with low impact aerobics followed by stretch and tone; weights; and either mats or chairs. Weights and mats are available if you don't have your own. Come have fun with us!

by Alice Yost

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Please don't give us candy-we have a “condition”.

We are trying to take control of our “condition” by eating healthy.

Give us flowers or take us to a movie; or a fruit basket would be nice.

If you are new in Brookridge and have a weight problem, give us a try. Everyone is welcome.

Helping Hands by Marge Roloff

Come and join us for our annual Fundraiser. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, 7:30-11:30 am at the clubhouse.

All you can eat pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Donation $6.00. Tickets available Thursdays 9-11 am, Room D, and at the door.

No ticket needed to shop our crafts and auctions.

We are a sew for charity group that meets every Thursday 9-12, Room D. We supply everything to make projects including sewing machines. If you don't sew, we can use your hands to cut out hospital gowns for Hospice, tie Project Linus blankets, cut out bibs for local nursing homes and Hospice, make fidget aprons for dementia patients, cut our squares for lap robes for the veterans. We will gladly donate any items we make to Brookridge residents. We take donations of cotton material, kid friendly needed for Linus blankets, Christmas, Broadcloth, Flannel and Fleece. Gently used sheets and pillow cases, batting, thread, elastic, and ribbon are also needed. Thank you for your donations. A special thank you goes out to Florence Malin-Louvar for making over 100 Christmas stockings for the kids.

Donations: 55 Christmas stockings to Trinity LutheranChurch, 85 stockings to Fostering Hope, 13 gowns to Hospice, 30 bibs to Noble Senior Center, 5 cancer pillows to Advance.

CRAFTY STITCHERS

Same name but we have changed the day and time of our weekly meeting.

We meet on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room D at the clubhouse. We have had some new interests of individuals dropping by to see what we are up too.

Several men and women are bringing their sewing machines to work on projects. Others are either laying out quilts for quilting or some are knitting and/or crocheting enjoying the comradery. Any craft is welcome here. We have a supply room and many individuals willing to help teach and/or help out with any of your projects if you are in need. Bring a sack lunch if you wish. We provide coffee for those who may desire a refreshment. We accept donations of any kind. Please drop off on Wednesday at our meeting time.

If you would like to join our group we would love to have you and there is no membership fees.

Flora Dunham is our President and she would be happy to answer any questions you may have. She can be reached at 207 841 0262. Please come join the fun! See you soon.

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 10:30am to 12:30pm. Cost is $6.00

Lynn Ingram's Beginner/Improver class is on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cost is $5.00. The first 45 minutes are Beginner Dances followed by a 5 minute break and 40 minutes of Improver dances.

The Line Dance Social is on Feb. 11th, 2023 from 6.30pm to 10:30pm.

If you have any questions contact Rhonda Skaggs at 937-626-2527.