February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

AARP Safe Driving Class......................................pg 41 Architectural Control Committee....................pg 20 Beautification.............................................................pg 9 BINGO.........................................................................pg 46 Board Of Directors / Resumes................pgs 4,14,15 BOD Meeting Minutes..............................pgs 8,9,10,11 Brookridge Singles................................................pg 43 (Centerfold) Calendar.............................................................pgs 28,29 Captain’s Report....................................................pg 20 CERT............................................................................pg 21 Clubhouse & Office News......................................pg 6 Clubs & Committees Contacts ...........................pg 7 Crime Watch............................................................pg 37 Entertainment..............pgs 22,23,24,25,26,27,50,53 Important Numbers.................................................pg 3 Ladies of Brookridge.......................................pgs 17,18 Monthly Events............................................pgs 17,18,20 Mens Club....................................................................pg18 N&V Guidelines..........................................................pg 3 Poem...........................................................................pg 20 President Report.....................................................pg 16 Religion..............................................................pgs 35,36 RV Compound..........................................................pg 19 Sports- Fitness....................................pgs 30,32,33,52 Treasurer’s Report...................................................pg 13 Water Restrictions..................................................pg 19 Veterans..............................................................pgs 21,38

1 Crime Watch..................................................9:00 am 1 CERT................................................................10:00 am 2 COVID Drive-Thru Testing........................9:00 am (Also 10 , 17 , 24 ) 3 Friday Nite Bingo........................................5:00 pm 4 Social Dance.................................................7:00 pm 6 All-Stars Entertainment............................6.55 pm 7 BCPO BOD Workshop..............................9:00 am (Also 14 , 21 , 28 ) 7 Tuesday Night Bingo.................................5:30 pm 8 Night at the Horse Races........................5:00 pm 9 Beautification Committee Meeting......9:00 am 9 Brookridge Entertainment......................7:00 pm 11 AARP Safe Driving Class.........................10:00 am 11 Ladies of Brookridge Tea Party..............2:30 pm 12 Helping Hands Pancake Breakfast........7:30 am (Also 26 ) 12 Brookridge Singles....................................6:00 pm (Also 27 ) 13 ACC Meeting.................................................9:00 am 13 Friday Nite Bingo Meeting......................11:00 am 13 BCCGA BOD Meeting—Pro Shop.........7:00 pm 14 Unit Representative Meeting.................9:00 am 15 RV Compound Walk-Thru......................10:00 am 16 AVRC Meeting.............................................9:00 am 18 Mens Club Community Breakfast.........7:00 am 18 Dream Team.................................................2:00 pm 20 Veterans Committee Meeting..............11:00 am 20 Ladies of Brookridge Meeting............12:00 pm 22 BCPO BOD Meeting..................................7:00 pm 26 BCCGA CAN-AM Dinner.........................6:00 pm th

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FEB. 2 FREE COVID DRIVE-THRU TESTING @9:00 AM FEB. 8 BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB HORSE RACES @ 5:00 PM FEB. 11 THE LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE ANNUAL TEA @ 2:30 PM FEB. 12 HELPING HANDS PANCAKE BREAKFAST @ 7:30 AM FEB. 18 BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST @ 7:00 AM FEB 26 BCCGA CAN-AM DINNER @ 6:00 PM

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BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES NAME

POSITION

TERM

COMMITTEE LIASONS

President

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

Anna Webster Kenneth Duncan

1 Vice President

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Gail Metcalf Rosemary Basteri Leo Benoit

Secretary Treasurer Director

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UNIT REPRESENTATIVES UNIT

NAME

PHONE

1 1 2 2 3 3

Peggy Christie Susan Fiegel-Rapp Sandy Komst Trudy Johnson, Co-Chair Shelia Walsh Mary Smith

352-596-2973 860-608-5259 352-667-9191 864-923-6367 352-345-6440 352-597-0753

NAME

UNIT

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4 907-617-7393 Michele Adams 4 585-368-8419 Lynn Devos, Sec. 352-515-8412 4 Rita Ducharme 4 6/6A 772-708-0665 Beverly Epstein 6/6A Linda Toporski, Co-Chair 810-287-8015

BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 MEETINGS JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

•Tuesday, 3rd Workshop •Wednesday, 18th Meet The Candidates

•Tuesday, 7th Workshop •Wednesday, 22nd Meeting

•Tuesday, 7th Workshop •Wednesday, 15th Annual & Organizational Meeting

•Tuesday, 4th Workshop •Wednesday, 19th Meeting

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

•Tuesday, 2nd Workshop •Wednesday, 17th Meeting

•Tuesday, 6th Workshop •Wednesday, 21st Meeting

NO WORKSHOP •Wednesday, 19th Meeting

•Tuesday, 1st Workshop •Wednesday, 16th Meeting

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

•Tuesday, 5th Workshop •Wednesday, 20th Meeting

•Tuesday, 3rd Workshop •Wednesday, 18th Meeting

•Tuesday, 7th Workshop •Wednesday, 15th Budget Outcome

•Tuesday, 5th Workshop NO MEETING

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 Meeting is streamed and available for later viewing on Youtube.com under Brookridge Calendar ALL BROOKRIDGE RESIDENTS WELCOME PAGE 4

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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 October 3 August 1 October 31 September 5 November 28

COVID TESTING 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.

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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.

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BROOKRIDGE CLUBS & COMMITTEES AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS Marge Lingor 352-678-1533 ALL STAR'S ENTERTAINMENT Sandy Lewis 607-745-3670 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 Debbie Whitney 248-345-9952 Donna Stordock 352-345-2958 BINGO- TUESDAY NIGHT Anna Webster 352-592-6432 BOCCI CLUB Doug Roloff 410-931-3584 BRIDGE- LESSON/PLAY Ron Butz 920-266-5978 BROOKRIDGE CREATIVE WRITERS Chris Lucka 352-610-4998 BROOKRIDGE CRIME WATCH Betty Roberts 352-592-5181 BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT Dick Theriault 352-597-8816 BROOKRIDGE SINGLES Debra Burns 980-613-0395 BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB Loren Williams 352-442-6837 BROOKS & SPRINGS CHURCH SERVICE Pastor Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044 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 CLASSY SCARLET LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE Joanne Rampino 352-200-6291 CRAFTY STITCHERS Flora Dunham 207-841-0262 CRIBBAGE CLUB Joe Monahan 508-280-4829 DAYTIME BUNCO Lois Buterfield 207-251-5896 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 Linda Hartman 352-293-4647 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 Sue Myers 352-345-5380 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 HAND & FOOT (MONDAY) Carole Tobey 352-596-3130 HELPING HANDS Dee Raffensberger 352-600-8956 HORSESHOE CLUB Ed Dunham 207-319-5227 JINGLES Allan Blair 352-515-1765 LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE Rosemary Basteri 352-200-5697 LET'S PAINT Sharon Baines 717-818-4728 LINE DANCE LESSONS 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 Barbara James 352-606-9028 UNO 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 PAGE 7

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

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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

BEAUTIFICATION GAMES & CARD PARTY SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

LUNCH, DESSERT & DRINKS DONATION $15.00 CHINESE AUCTION & RAFFLE

OUR EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For Tickets or More Info Call:

Barb Hardy 352-515-1050 Carole Tobey 352-596-3130 PAGE 9

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

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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

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

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BROOKRIGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC

BOARD OF DIRECTOR - RESUME Date: 10/28/2022

Date: 10/4/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: James Westbrook

Name: Deborah J. Coble (Higgins)

Brookridge Address: 8122 Dalavan Dr. UBL# 213033

Brookridge Address: 14196 Brookridge Blvd.

UBL# 629308

Member Year Round: Yes

Member Year Round: Yes

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

Date: 10/10/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: Mildred Bernier

Name: George Clair

Brookridge Address: 9198 Admiral St. UBL# 474015B & 16

Brookridge Address: 9551 Scepter Ave. UBL# 429129

Member Year Round: Yes

Member Year Round: Yes

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

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

Educational Background: Associates Degree in Business Management from Rutgers University

Educational Background: Bucksport High School, University of Maine

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.

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.

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“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 PAGE 16

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 Veteran Guest Speakers K9 Partners for Patriots Representative Central High JROTC and Drill Team K-9 Partners for Veterans

Bring your favorite teacup or mug Show your support for our veterans.

Sunday Feb. 12, 2023 7:30-11:30 am Brookridge Clubhouse | Non-Residense Welcome

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, COFFEE, JUICE, AND TEA DONATION $6.00 We sew for Hospice, Project Linus,

Tickets available at door or in Room D Thursdays 9-11am No ticket necessary to shop our crafts or auctions.

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

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Ladies of Brookridge

By Rosemary Basteri

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

k Broo ridge Mens

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

February 8, 2023 WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm

$10 DONATION BROOKRIDGE MENS CLUB

Night At The

Horse Races

Snacks will be provided starting at 6:00 pm BYOB

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.

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RV

COMPOUND

by Gil Lanctot , Chairman

FOR BROOKRIDGE WATERING DAYS FOR BROOKRIDGE GO BY THE LAST NUMBER OF YOUR HOME ADDRESS. MONDAY

TUESDAY

0 or 1

2 or 3

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

4 or 5

6 or 7

FRIDAY

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

8 or 9

RAGIN’

CAJUNS

ONLY WATER BEFORE 8:00 AM OR 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

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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.

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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”!

I Lo You O lder

We met, I was younger than wiser Quite some time ago I loved you then with all my heart There was mu I did not know In youth, your love is hard and fast Your dreams rea far and wide With age a love grows soft and deep As we face life side by side The dreams have anged from year to year As does the wind and tide My love for you goes on and on Thru time it will abide The years bring wisdom this is true There is so mu I've learned Like fire you consumed my heart and soul An eternal flame has burned My love is neither stronger nor bolder It's grown a different way I've tossed aside youth's re less ride For now...I love you older PAGE 20

Submitted by: Les Reimer

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?

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BROOKRIDGE

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

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.

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

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.

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Thanks for all your community support!

REMEMBER: Always if you have an emergency call 911.

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LAS VEGAS NEVADA

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Brookridge Entertainment Brookridge Entertainment brings to the stage on February 9th Shake Baby Shake with Lance Lipinsky of the award winning Million Dollar Quartet.

Lance Lipinsky and the

Lovers

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

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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DOUG GABRIEL PAGE 24

MIKE MARINO

DUELING PIANOS

ALL STARS ENTERTAINMENT

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.

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October 1, 2022 November 5, 2022 December 3, 2022

Harvest Festival

Thanking Our Veterans

Tis The Season

December 31, 2022 SOCIAL DANCE February 4, 2023

2022 - 2023

SEASON For Information Call

Happy New Year!

Patty Cummings 317-440-6586

Mardi Gras

March 4, 2023

April 1, 2023

May 6, 2023

Luck of the Irish

Spring Fling

Hats Off To The Ladies

June 3, 2023

August 5, 2023

September 2, 2023

Night in the Tropics

Carnival

Sock Hop

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SOCIAL DANCE

by Patty Cummings

by Linda Hartman

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.

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

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. Friends In Service Here 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

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FEBRUARY 2023 T

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9am Crimewatch 10am CERT Meeting

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10am B&S Church 12pm Painting W/ Brenda

6:55pm All Star Ent

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5:30pm Tuesday BINGO 6pm Brookridge Classy Scarlet Ladies

5pm Horse Races

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9am BOD Workshop (All Residents Welcome)

7:30am Helping Hands 9am ACC Meeting PANCAKE BREAKFAST 11am Friday Nite Bingo 10am B&S Church Meeting

9am Unit Rep Meeting

6pm Brookridge Singles

7pm BCCGA BOD MTG

5:30pm Tuesday BINGO

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10am B&S Church

11am Veterans Committee

12pm Painting W/ Brenda

12pm Ladies of Brookridge MTG

Be My Valentine

5:30pm Tuesday BINGO

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10am B&S Church

9am ACC Meeting

6pm Brookridge Singles 6pm BCCGA CAN-AM DINNER

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5:30pm Tuesday BINGO

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10am RV Compound Walk-Thru

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7pm BCPO BOD Meeting (All Residents Welcome)

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BIBLE STUDY - 10AM F / 6PM W

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BRIDGE LESSONS / PLAY - 6PM M BUNCO BABES - 6:00PM (3RD FRIDAY) BROOKRIDGE CREATIVE WRITERS 12PM (2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS) BROOKS & SPRING PRAYER MTG 6PM TH CERAMICS 9AM F / SA

4

CRAFTY STITCHERS 9AM W

10

7pm Social Dance

CRIBBAGE 6PM SU

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DEALERS CHOICE 9:30AM SU EZ DOES IT EXERCISE 8:30AM M / W / F

10am AARP Safe Driving Class

5pm FRI NITE BINGO

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2:30pm Ladies of Brookridge ANNUAL TEA PARTY

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

5pm FRI NITE BINGO

HAND & FOOT 12PM M HELPING HANDS 9AM TH JINGLES 6:15PM TH LET’S PAINT 10AM (1ST)W LINE DANCE LESSONS 10:30AM TU / 10:00AM TH

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MAHJONGG 1PM M

7am Men’s Club COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

MEXICAN TRAIN 12PM F

2pm Dream Team

MUSIC AIRES COMBO 1PM W

MUSIC AIRES 1PM TU PAINT WITH BRENDA 12PM

5pm FRI NITE BINGO

(2ND & 4TH SUNDAY)

PINOCHLE 1PM TU / TH / SA

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POKER 5PM M/TU / 12PM TH SOCIAL HOUR 6PM-9PM (1ST, 3RD & 4TH WEDNESDAYS)

WED. NIGHT JAMMERS 6:30PM W UNO 12:30PM TH 5pm FRI NITE BINGO

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

WEIGHT CONTROL 9AM M BOCCI 1PM W HORSESHOE 9AM TU PICKLE BALL 10AM M / W / F 6PM TH / SU SHUFFLEBOARD 2:00PM SU/ TU / TH TENNIS 8AM M / TU / W / TH / F / SA WATER AEROBICS 8:15AM TU / W

Brookridge Country Club Golf Association

The Brookridge Country Club Golf Associa on, Inc. also maintains a full driving range; prac ce facili es, snack shop with full liquor bar, and offers a computerized handicap program.

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

FOOD TRUCK EVERY TUESDAY

ATTENTION!!! food truck COMES into Brookridge.

Every Tuesday form 3pm until 6pm at the golf association parking lot

BOXED MEAL $13.95

SIDES:

Burgers $10.00

Comes w/ TWO (2) SIDES Brisket (6oz.)

(1/4) Chicken Pulled Pork (6oz) Ribs (8oz)

Baked Beans Collard Greens Coleslaw French Fries Mac & Cheese

served with Lettuce, Tomatoes Pickles, Onions ADD Cheese $.95 Add Bacon for $1.95

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MENS 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

Kings & Queens FUN GOLF

by Erv Alber

Our league plays "Fun Golf" year-round.

Golfers of all levels are invited.

New members are always welcome.

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!

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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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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.

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by Debby Burns 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.

See you on the courts!!!

GAMES: Mon. Wed. Fri. 10 am - noon Thurs & Sun. 6:00 pm

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS Volunteer Instructors Needed

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MORNING

BIBLE STUDY

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.”.

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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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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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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

WALL OF HONOR

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.

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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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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.

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HAND & FOOT - MONDAY

by Carol Tobey Hand & Foot Monday 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.

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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

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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.

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.

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TUESDAY NIGHT 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.

FRIDAY NITE 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.

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DREAM TEAM

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COUNTRY MUSIC π 50'S AND 60'S 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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