December 2022

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

Architectural Control Committee....................pg 11 Beautification.........................................................pg 14 BINGO.......................................................................pg 44 Board Of Directors.................................................pg 4 BOD Meeting Minutes.....................................pgs 8,9 Brookridge Singles..............................................pg 40 (Centerfold) Calendar...........................................................pgs 26,27 Captain’s Report....................................................pg 11 CERT..........................................................................pg 16 Classifieds...............................................................pg 49 Clubhouse & Office News....................................pg 6 Clubs & Committees Contacts .........................pg 7 Entertainment...........pgs 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29,46 Holiday Events.............pgs 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 29 Important Numbers...............................................pg 3 Ladies of Brookridge..........................................pg 14 Mens Club................................................................pg 14 N&V Guidelines........................................................pg 3 Poem.........................................................................pg 42 President’s Report.................................................pg 10 Religion.....................................................................pg 35 RV Compound.........................................................pg 13 Sports..........................................................pgs 30,31,33 Treasurer’s Report.............................................pg N/A Water Restrictions................................................pg 13 Veterans............................................................pgs 16,20

1 Advisory Committee Meeting.................1:00 pm 1 Beautification Committee Mtg.............10:00 am (Also the 9 , 16 , 23 ) 2 Friday Night Bingo....................................5:30 pm 3 Social Dance................................................7:00 pm 5 All Stars Entertainment...........................6:00 pm 6 BCPO BOD Workshop.............................9:00 am (Also the 13 , 20 , 27 ) 6 Tuesday Night Bingo................................5:30 pm 7 Brookridge Crimewatch..........................9:00 am 7 CERT..............................................................10:00 am 8 Advisory Committee Meeting................1:00 pm 8 Brookridge Entertainment.....................7:00 pm 10 AARP Safe Driving Class.......................10:00 am 11 Brookridge Singles.....................................6:00 pm 12 ACC Meeting................................................9:00 am 12 BCCGA BOD Meeting (Pro Shop)........7:00 pm 13 Unit Reps Meeting....................................10:00 am 14 Parade of Light...........................................4:00 pm 15 Advisory Committee Meeting................1:00 pm 16 Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing............9:00 am 17 Breakfast with Santa.................................8:00 am 18 Music Aires Concert..................................3:00 pm 19 Ladies Of Brookridge Meeting...............1:00 pm 19 Gospel Jubilee.............................................6:00 pm 21 Compound Walk-Thru.............................10:00 am 22 Advisory Committee Meeting...............1:00 pm 28 Men's Club Meeting..................................3:00 pm 29 Advisory Committee Meeting...............1:00 pm 31 New Years Eve Dinner/Dance................7:00 pm th

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DEC. 6TH BCPO BOD MEETING @ 7:00 PM DEC.14TH PARADE OF LIGHT @ 4:00 PM DEC. 17TH BREAKFAST W/ SANTA @ 8:00 AM DEC. 18TH MUSIC AIRES CHRISTMAS CONCERT @3:00 PM DEC. 31ST NEW YEARS EVE DINNER & DANCE@ 7:00 PM

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

POSITION

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COMMITTEE LIASONS

President

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1 Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director

Beautification, Unit Representatives Finance, Mem. & Vet. Day

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352-596-2973 Peggy Christie 860-608-5259 Susan Fiegel-Rapp 352-667-9191 Sandy Komst Trudy Johnson, Co-Chair 864-923-6367 Mary Smith

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4 907-617-7393 Michele Adams 4 585-368-8419 Lynn Devos, Sec. 352-515-8412 4 Rita Ducharme 352-345-6440 4 Shelia Walsh 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

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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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COVID TESTING December 16, 2022 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.

REMINDERS As a reminder, groups and clubs using the clubhouse halls and meeting rooms, access to these rooms is 15 minutes before the time printed on the calendar.

This is to allow the monitors time to setup the venue as shown in the room plan you have provided.

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.

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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 Jackie Bolt 352-247-0546 BINGO- TUESDAY NIGHT Anna Webster 352-592-6432 BOCCI CLUB Doug Roloff 410-931-3584 BRIDGE- LESSON/PLAY Ron Butz 920-266-5978 BROOKRIDGE CRIME WATCH Betty Roberts 352-592-5181 BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT Dick Theriault 352-597-8816 BROOKRIDGE SINGLES Gary Thomas 217-652-3080 BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB Dave Fagan 813-503-0164 Mike McMahon 352-549-1380 BROOKS & SPRINGS CHURCH SERVICE Ben Hamar 352-701-0044 BROOKSVILLE CREATIVE WRITERS Susan Balestrieri 352-666-0193 BUNCO BABES Connie Hilliard 205-728-4314 CAMPERS CLUB Robert Dunn 616-802-4536 CERAMIC CLUB Sue Taylor 352-340-9622 CARS, COFFEE, BIKES & TRIKES Rich Stratton 352-616-0242 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team William Hartman 352-293-4647 CLASSY SCARLET LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE Joanne Rampino 352-200-6291 CRAFTY STITCHERS Jane Cheney 207-313-98272 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 F.I.S.H Joanne Burns 352-734-6300 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 Chris Robart 352-592-5573 GOLF – MEN'S 9 HOLE Ed Griffiths 802-793-2009

GOLF – MEN'S 18 HOLE Bob Dunn 352-600-8323 GOOD TIMES LINE DANCE SOCIAL Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-8537 GOSPEL JUBILEE Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044 HAND & FOOT (MONDAY) Carole Tobey 352-596-3130 HAND & FOOT (TUESDAY) Leo Benoit 352-606-2888 HELPING HANDS 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 Viki Weaver 352-848-4153 PINOCHLE Bill Vanliew 352-293-3430 POKER TEXAS HOLD”EM Tina Woods 413-475-4939 PRAYER MEETING Pastor Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044 SEW-SO QUILTERS Millie Singleton 352-597-1866 SHUFFLEBOARD Debra Burns 980-613-0395 SOCIAL DANCE Val Stratton 352-616-0242 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 WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS Alice Yost 352-596-4469

ACC (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE) Harry Calderbank 352-596-0696 AVRC (APPEAL VIOLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE) Pat Miller 352-596-0696 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Jim Snyder 352-596-1804 RV COMPOUND COMMITTEE Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177 SOCIAL COMMITTEE Debra Burns 980-613-0395 UNIT REPRESENTATIVES 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 11-5-2022 PAGE 7

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Call to Order: Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 7:03 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 September 16, 2022 - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED Proof of Quorum: President Webster, 1st Vice President Duncan, 2nd Vice President Foster, Secretary Metcalf, Treasurer Basteri, Director Benoit were present. - PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED. Also Present: Code Enforcement Lieutenant John Lukeivic, Facilities Manager Mike Green, and Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. General Manager Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert were excused. Sign in sheet shows 65 members present.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 1 Approval of Minutes: Approval of August 17, 2022 – Board of Director's meeting - minutes stand as submitted.

Board Correspondence: Letter from Sandy Kaliscak/Music Aires – read by Secretary Metcalf. Music Aires would like to sell the set of risers that are under the stage. Sandy Kaliscak would act as an agent to sell the risers. Discussion followed. Letter from Vivian Blair – read by Secretary Metcalf. Vivian Blair would like to suggest a "Residents Only" gate at Adolph St & Scepter Ave. Discussion followed.

President's Report: A. Webster – Update on Liftmaster, and DSX system. The office has a new credit card machine, which saves time.

Treasurers Report: August – Treasurer Basteri General Managers Report: Read by Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. Thank you to Thursday Brookridge Entertainment for donation $1,500 towards the purchase of Gate Sentry. Gate Sentry will be hosting an orientation session on Thursday, September 22 at the clubhouse at 10:00 am. After the 20-minute video, the session will be open for questions. You should be receiving account set up information for Gate Sentry within the next week.

Unfinished Business: 2023 Proposed Budget & Fully Funded Reserves – Motion by Basteri, seconded by Metcalf to approve the 2023 Proposed Budget & Fully Funded Reserves to send to the membership to vote.

Lengthy discussion followed. Vote taken (5-1) Foster against. Motion carried.

New Business: None Report of Directors: Metcalf – Beautification committee continues to work extremely hard in keeping Brookridge beautiful. There are new members that have joined Beautification. There will be a new unit rep sworn in next meeting. There are collection bins in the Administration office and the Clubhouse for plastic bags, they are used to crochet blankets and mats for the homeless. Basteri – Reminded everyone of the Veterans Day event on November 11. Toys for Tots will be collecting toys again. Cash is also accepted instead of a toy. A. Webster – reminded members they do have a choice when voting.

MINUTES to be Continued on page 9 PAGE 8

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 MINUTES Continued From Page 8 Member Comments: Val Stratton – Unit 3 – asked what a good email is if residents have questions about the budget. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – asked if the audit is back yet? Also, will the members be given copies of the reserve spreadsheet and income sources that apply to the budget info. Tom Armstrong – his neighbor has bright lights that shine into his window, can anything be done by the Board? He wants the board to pass a rule regarding light pollution. Can Code Enforcement do anything about the lights? Marci Bocompani – Unit 1- concerns about the budget, everyone has a right to accurate numbers. Ron Ross – Unit 6 – Music Aires needs members. Every Tuesday the food truck is at the Golf Club parking lot – 3 pm to 6 pm. Paul Harrison – Unit 4 – concerns about paving, where is it paid out of? He feels the treasurers report is inaccurate. The previous format was easier to read. Linda Hartman – Unit 1 – when is voting for the budget? She was told November 15. Will there be any Town Hall meetings to discuss the budget? Linda Walls – Unit 4 – questions regarding the amount being paid for fuel, she does not see it under the Sam's Club transactions, also had questions about Social club money. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – Expenditures vs YTD there is a difference. Starting April 2022, the treasurers report went off and numbers have not been accurate. Val Stratton – Unit 3 – Social Dance will still be held on Saturday, October 1. Men's Club is sponsoring a Halloween Dance on October 29, wear a costume if you wish. Debra Coble – Unit 6 – concerns about the budget, how can you do a budget without an audit? Anna Webster – last years budget was done without an audit as well. Jerry Foster – If the treasurers report is not right, how can the 2023 budget be right? He feels Town Hall meetings regarding the budget are pointless. Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to adjourn, vote taken all in favor. (6-0) Meeting Adjourned at 8:26 pm | Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on September 21, 2022

ELECTION COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Election Committee is looking for counters for the Election Vote on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Volunteers are needed to count the Annual election votes for the Board of Directors.

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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PRESIDENT REPORT BY: Anna Webster As many of you know, there is a proposed development outside our gate on the northeast corner of Brookridge Central Blvd and Cortez Blvd (Highway 50). This proposed development is in the beginning stages of working through the Hernando County approval process.

I have assigned our Brookridge Advisory Committee to gather information & represent our community's issues and concerns on this proposed development.

At the 10/31/22 Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, our Brookridge Advisory Committee emphasized the following points be considered: 1.Traffic Flow impact on Brookridge Central Blvd 2.A security barrier border along our Brookridge southern border to this project 3.Noise / Nighttime Lighting Buffers for our residents 4.Our “Brookridge Sign” (on Brookridge Central Blvd) considerations 5.Golf Cart path for our 1,200 resident owned golf carts to / from this development Our Committee reported the Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission was extremely receptive to Brookridge's concerns at this meeting and immediately directed the Hernando County Planning Dept to incorporate some of our concerns into documents for this development agreement, also suggesting we continue to keep our Brookridge issues at the forefront throughout the planning process.

Our Brookridge Advisory Committee presented the following concerns at this meeting: 1.Traffic Flow on Brookridge Central Blvd: 1,500,000 vehicle entrances/exits annually through our gates, to include in addition to resident and visitor passages, service company trailers, truck deliveries, semi deliveries, semi-tractor deliveries of manufactured homes up to 60' long, emergency response vehicles, etc.. Developer' Engineering firm is aware of the heavy traffic on Brookridge Central Blvd and already has 3 entrances / exits planned on Cortez Blvd to reduce traffic on Brookridge Central. A “Traffic Analysis Study” has been ordered. Brookridge Advisory Committee will work with County moving forward to ensure our traffic flow concerns are addressed / answered through this “Traffic Analysis Study” 2.Border Along Southern Border of Brookridge Homes: Committee working with developer and engineering firm on this.

3.Sound and Nighttime Lighting Barriers: County already has nighttime lighting and noise regulations for retail development next to residential communities. Committee requested vehicle and truck noise, nighttime deliveries, garbage dumpster emptying, semi-truck traffic, etc. be restricted to hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM •Commissioners agreed and directed this be included in their development agreement.

•Committee will continue to have these issues at forefront in future development meetings.

4.Brookridge Sign: Requests this sign continue in its present location in any future Brookridge Central Blvd reconfiguration / expansion •Committee did not get any sense of where County stands on this.

5.Golf Cart Access: Committee informed Commissioners Brookridge has 1,200+ resident-owned golf carts and asked golf cart access (and parking at stores) be included in development plans •Commissioners agreed (also supported by County Engineer) and directed this be included in their development agreement.

To Be Determined: How to safely move golf carts to / from Brookridge to / from this development.

The Brookridge Advisory Committee is currently doing their due diligence in studying applicable regulations and networking with appropriate county department personnel, the development project engineer, and the developer to ensure Brookridge issues and concerns are thoughtfully considered and addressed.

The next meeting the Brookridge Advisory Committee will appear and provide testimony at is the Hernando County Board of Commissioners meeting on 11/8/2022.

Hoping you find these updates of the proposed development outside our gate informative!

Thank you, Ann Webster, BCPO President PAGE 10

Architechtural Control Committee

By Harry Calderbank

Many of our residents delight in decorating their property with festive holiday lights and decorations. I hope you are able to find time to tour our community and view their handiwork.

The Architectural Control Committee would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, healthy and memorable holiday season.

So from Greg Burela, Paul Campbell, Fred Haberkost, Trudy Johnson, Tracey McUmber, Jim Snyder and myself, Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Very Happy New Year!!

As always, help with your application is available from the Code Enforcement officers or you may contact me directly at harrycalderbank@tampabay.rr.com Indicate ACC Questions in the subject line.

SECURITY CAPTAIN'S REPORT

By Greg Schubert

With the holiday season fast approaching, many people will be having parties and get togethers at their homes.

I want to remind everyone about parking: There is NO parking on the grass, vacant lots or the median of Brookridge Boulevard.

Street parking IS allowed between the hours of 6:00 am and 1:00 am.

There is NO overnight street parking.

Please ensure that when parking in the street: •Vehicles are parked in the flow of traffic •Don't block driveways •Don't block mailboxes •Don't block fire hydrants.

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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

by Gil Lanctot , Chairman The walk-thru will be December 21, 2022 at 10am. Anyone that has a unit in the compound is welcome come and help.

Make sure you registration is up to date and your sticker is on the license plate.

Also make sure your paperwork is up to date in the office VERY IMPORTANT!!!

This is the only way we know that you belong on the site. The rules are explained in the Rules and Regulations-RV Compound, SEC. 2 A. The RV Compound Annual Meeting for all compound users will be January 18, 2023 at 10am at the Clubhouse, South Hall.

Please attend, we need your input!

Have a great and safe holiday season!

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

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Ladies of Brookridge

By Rosemary Basteri

Thanks to all the ladies who donned volunteers' hats and helped at the Veteran's Day Ceremony, the Fall Festival and the Christmas Tree decorating and lighting. Without you, events like these would not be possible.

Our amended By-Laws were ratified at our October meeting by a majority vote.

Thank you Patrona Turman, Tereasa Glassmyer and Gail Metcalf for all the hard work.

Tuesday Night Bingo is doing well, thanks to Anna Webster, Patrona Turman and all the crew that helps each week.

We wish all our members and all Brookridge residents a safe and happy holiday season.

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Happy Holiday Season to everyone! We hope you are enjoying the Christmas lights and decorations. Our goal is to make it better every year. Thank you to everyone who helped with the work and the donations. A special thank you to Gerri Craft who donated the Christmas Flamingo. Each year we have to replace old, non-working lights, worn-out poinsettias, etc., and that all takes money. Please consider donating to the Beautification Committee so we can continue making the decorations bigger and better.

November's News & Views article was inadvertently a repeat of October's. The intended article commented on the great job Nancy Lechiara did with the Fall decorations Thanks Nancy! The article also thanked those who donated the small American flags.

One other thing: I know everyone sees and hears plenty about speeding on the Boulevard. The Beautification Committee would also like to weigh in on that. It's very scary for us, when we're working in the median and or stopping to pick up trash, and cars fly by and don't move over. Please be aware and slow down. We would certainly appreciate it.

We always welcome new volunteers, especially those who have a love for gardening, knowledge of Florida plants and landscaping, or those who would just like something more to do. If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Jim Snyder, Chairman, at 352-596-1804. Monthly meetings have been changed to 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.

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BROOKRIDGE BROOKRIDGE CERT The December scheduled meeting is Wednesday, the 7th at 10:00 am in Clubhouse Room D. Our meeting will celebrate the closing of the hurricane season, the end of another safe year, and CERT activities in Brookridge.

Remember: Brookridge CERT needs YOU! Our number of active members has been dwindling and we need to improve the ratio of CERT members to residents of our community.

This will be the only way we can continue to provide support should there be a disaster.

We are a first responder to provide relief after a disaster to see what our community needs in the ways of first aid and safety.

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

The Veterans Committee meeting will be held on December 19, 2022 at 11:00 am in room E of the clubhouse.

Topics for discussion will be our Mission Statement and future speakers.

ALL HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE HOILDAY!!

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

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The Musicaires Annual Christmas Concert

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH AT 3:00 PM. This concert will be entertaining and bring peace and bring peace & joy to our friends and neighbors.

A blend of traditional carols, Kwanza, Hanukkah, a cello/piano duet and of course our audience sing-along.

Come join us for an afternoon of love, peace and harmony!

Get your tickets!!!

Call for your reservations | Contact Patty 317-440-6586 DEC. 31st at 7:00 pm

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MARINE CORPS RESERVES

FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS - 12 YEARS OLD

The Veterans Committee will be hosting the annual Toys for Tots boxes in Brookridge again this year.

Drop boxes will be in the Administration Office and Clubhouse.

All toys collected here will be sorted and delivered to children in Hernando County.

Last year toys were delivered to over 3,000 Hernando families.

More information to follow.

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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

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 PAGE 25

Brookridge Christmas Golf Cart Parade!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

Time to start thinking about tricking out your golf cart with holiday lights and music.

Our Brookridge Parade of Lights will be held December 14th with registration starting @ 4 pm.

This year, during staging, the large parking lot will be opened to residents who want to wander through the amazingly decorated golf carts. We have so many talented people in Brookridge. It will truly be a sight to behold!

Also, there will be designated areas to set up lawn chairs to watch the parade. Kinda like football tailgating.

After the parade there will be hot chocolate and apple cider served in the Clubhouse.

IT'S GOING TO BE A FUN EVENING!!!

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Shows are on the second Thursday November through TRIBUTE SHOW April. Doors open at 6 and the shows are from 7pm-9pm December 8, 2022 Upcoming this season we have, Simon & Garfunkel in January, Lance Lipinsky and the Lovers in February, Divas 3 in March and Super Duos in April.

What a season this will be.

We have a few Season Tickets available and also have general admission tickets.

Not a bad seat in the house. You can always pick up our tickets at any show.

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

Season tickets are still available—choose table or row seating.

Christmas Show Special on December 5th - Entertainment Revue Don't forget January 2nd we have Soul & Inspiration a tribute to the Righteous Brothers.

PER PERSON PRICE 5 shows for $35 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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6:55pm All Star Ent

5:30pm Tuesday BINGO

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9am ACC Meeting

9am Unit Rep Meeting

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

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7pm BCCGA BOD MTG

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10am B&S Church

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1pm Ladies of Brookridge Christmas Lunch

12pm Painting W/ Brenda 3pm Music Aries Christmas Concert

6pm Gospel Jubilee

5:30pm Tuesday BINGO

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Clubhouse & Pool CLOSED

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5pm FRI NITE BINGO

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

8am Breakfast with Santa

MUSIC AIRES 1PM TU MUSIC AIRES COMBO 1PM W

2pm Dream Team

MUSIC JAMMERS 6:30PM W 5pm FRI NITE BINGO

PAINT WITH BRENDA 12PM (2ND & 4TH SUNDAY)

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

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PINOCHLE 1PM TU / TH / SA

BOCCI 1PM W HORSESHOE 9AM TU PICKLE BALL 10AM M / W / F 6PM TH / SU SHUFFLEBOARD 1:30PM SU/ TU / TH TENNIS 8AM M / TU / W / TH / F / SA WATER AEROBICS 8:15AM TU / W

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!

Val @ 352-616-0242

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

Sports Night

Carnival

Sock Hop

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SOCIAL DANCE

by Patty Cummings

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

All are welcome. Come join us.

Our “Tis the Season” dance will be held Dec 3rd, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Brookridge Clubhouse.

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

Casual Dress, BYOB – Coffee and Ice provided, bring your own snacks.

Tickets will be available at the door for $7.00 each.

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

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

Call now for reservations for the New Year's Eve Dinner Dance.

“Retro Express” will be performing this New Year's Eve. Johnny Wild and the Delights will be coming back to Brookridge for a dance on Jan.21st.

Tickets for this special dance are $20 each and $25 at the door.

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 9:30am to 11:00am.

Cost is $5.00.

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

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

SAFE DRIVING CLASS

BY MARGE LINGOR

Classes will be starting back up at a NEW time!!!

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

Welcome back to our Snowbirds!

Contact Patty @ 317-440-6586 for your tickets now.

You can preview Johnny Wild at https://youtu.be/bsFzKyKSREO. Any questions please contact Val a352-616-0242 or brookridgesocialdance@gmail.com PAGE 29

Kings & Queens FUN GOLF

by Erv Alber

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

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

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

Newcomers are always welcome.

The cost to play is $1.00 per couple.

All money is returned to the winners.

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

Looking forward to seeing you Monday afternoons!

MENS 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

by Erv Alber

Our league plays "Fun Golf" year-round.

Golfers of all levels are invited.

New members are always welcome.

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

Come out & enjoy the course with us.

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

We'll continue playing "Fun Golf".

There will be no dues to join & play.

No weekly payouts or points.

We tee off at 8:00 AM every Monday.

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

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, December 12th at 7pm in the Pro Shop PAGE 30

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by Linda Rogers Our first meeting of the 2022-2023 season was held in early November. Since the weather was nice, we met on the courts rather than in the clubhouse. Coffee and doughnuts were served.

And on Thanksgiving morning, those of us who were not busy putting the turkey into the oven played at our usual 8 am time, enjoying potluck snacks and breakfast drinks. Stay tuned for news of the annual holiday party!

by Debby Burns Fall Shuffleboard was such a blast!

But with the time change comes a weather change so our schedule changed from evening hours to day hours in November.

Now, we're into December! As our seasoned winter shufflers returned to join the fall players, our courts have filled. It's wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves on the courts.

Every year we grow. There is always room for more.

The rules are simple.

1 If you don't know how to play, we will teach you.

2. If you know how to play, you can skip the lesson.

3. Bring 3 nickels.

We play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday @ 1:30 Be sure to stop by.

Thanks, Debby Burns

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

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS Volunteer Instructors Needed

Anyone who wants to learn the game is truly welcome. You will find us on the courts every day except Sunday, playing from 8 am to 10 am.

There is no charge to play, and all skill levels are welcome.

If you are looking for fun, great exercise, and new friends, come and join us!

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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.

The Bible is unlike any other book, for it’s alive.

We don’t just read the Bible. The Bible reads us.

“Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit...; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrew 4:12)

EVENING

BIBLE STUDY

BY BILL HARTMAN Come to the Clubhouse room C every Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Do you ever wonder what your future holds? Come find out as we soon study the prophecies of coming events according to God's words.

The activities of the events around us and the world remind us that the end of time is approaching. There is only one way to survive.

Believe in Jesus Christ NOW! once the dispensation of God's grace is finished the opportunity of living eternally with God will be gone forever.

Words to know: Ephesians 3:9-12 (KJV) “And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.”

Prayer Meeting Come join us every Thursday evening 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!

Come join us for anevening of prayer.

For more info, contact Pastor Benno or Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

Come join us every Sunday morning at 10:00 am in room D, for a time of Praise, Worship and a message from the Word of GOD. Romans 1:16 states: "for I am not ashamed of the Gospel of CHRIST..." and in Heb. 10:25 GOD'sWord says: "we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together."

If you don't have a home church, Pastors Benno and Phoebe would love to invite you to join us each Sunday morning.

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

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FOOD TRUCK EVERY TUESDAY

ATTENTION ALL BROOKRIDGE RESIDENTS!!! food truck COMES into Brookridge Every Tuesday fROm 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

Brookridge’s #1 Choice For Pest Control Service Bye, Bye Bugs!

TERMITES • PESTS LAWNS • RODENTS WE ARE IN BROOKRIDGE DAILY. CALL OR FLAG US DOWN FOR A “Since 1990.”

Call Miss Cheryl and ask about our Monthly Brookridge Specials

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daytime

BUNCO

by Lois Butterfield

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 The Holidays are here. We've made it through Thanksgiving and now we're heading into Hanukkah and Christmas and finally our New Year's activities.

And we Singles have a few things we'll be celebrating also.

Our monthly activities get underway at the Outback Steakhouse on Wednesday, Dec. 14, when we will have our ugly sweater Christmas luncheon.

Let Bernice know if you plan to attend.

We will meet at the restaurant at 1:00 p.m.

Because our second meeting of the month falls on Christmas this year, we're taking that day off and will have only one meeting in December.

But it will be a fun one. It's our annual Pizza party, which begins at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 13.

We also encourage members to buy a $1 to $2 wrapped gift for our gift exchange.

We are meeting In the Ceramic Room this year for this annual activity.

JINGLES Jingles is the sound of coins put in a cup.

Come join us the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thurs. in the South 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. Please just clean up when you leave.

Hope to see you there!

Any questions, please call Allan @ 352-515-1765

RAGIN’

And don't forget bowling.

Members meet Tuesdays at 2:00 pm at Strike City.

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The Singles Club is open to all single residents of Brookridge.

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

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Please arrive at 11:45 to pick your seat.

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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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Palm trees wave, are you listenin'?

In the pool, water's glistenin', A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Livin' in a Florida Wonderland.

Memoirs, Pets, Adventures, Crime, Lessons learned; all make great stories.

Join us to write down your stories.

Become a better writer. Make new friends.

Learn new skills. Beginners welcomed.

We meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month From 12:00-2:00 PM in Brookridge.

All are invited.

Call Sue Balestrieri 352-666-0193

Gone away is the blizzard, Here to stay is the lizard, A warm sunny day, we like it that way, Livin' in a Florida Wonderland.

On the beach we will have a picnic, Turtles, Sand, Seagulls and sun.

Christmas dinner is an old tradition, Its Grouper and Stone Crab by the ton.

Later on, we'll perspire, As temperatures rise, even higher, A warm sunny day, we like it that way, Livin' in a BROOKRIDGE Florida Wonderland.

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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.

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

Thank you for the continued support.

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

! s y a d i l o FRIDAY NITE BINGO H y p p Ha

by Jackie Bolt Welcome to our Holiday Season! There will be NO Bingo on Friday, December 30th.

As always, we are looking for Volunteers to help lighten the load. Hoping some of you will consider helping.

It would only be for one Friday a month. If interested, please come on up to the Clubhouse some Friday and anyone can help you. We are also looking for more callers. Miss Ellie is up there on Tuesday afternoons at 3:00 pm to teach you how to call.

We have one more request to make. We are looking for someone who would be willing to come up to the Clubhouse on Friday night from 7:00 pm to about 8:30 pm to help Miss Ellie clean up the kitchen.

This would be greatly appreciated as it is too much for one person to have to do alone.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

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MusicAires

GOSPEL JUBILEE

BY Phoebe Hamar WOW! We are at the end of another year. It is hard to believe. This is the month that we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior. So much of this celebration has been taken over by the world.

Let us always remember without the birth of our Savior, we would have no hope for this life or eternity. Take time to read Isaiah 9: 6-7. In the New Testament read Luke 2:1-7. This shows you the prophecy and the fulfillment of Jesus' birth.

I give you the blessing found in Numbers 6:24-26: "the Lord bless you and keep you; the lord makes His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace."

Come join us for the Gospel Jubilee on Mon., Dec. 19th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, for an evening of Gospel music & great fellowship.

This is a FREE event, open to the public.

For more information contact Ben or Phoebe at 352-701-0044

by Rosemary Basteri

The Musicaires Annual Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 pm.

This concert will be entertaining and bring peace and bring peace & joy to our friends and neighbors.

Our program blends traditional carols, Kwanza, Hanukkah, a cello/piano duet and of course our audience sing-along.

Come join us for an afternoon of love, peace and harmony.

The Music Aires will need a piano accompanist beginning in January, 2023.

We rehearse Tuesdays from 1-3 pm.

This is a fun group of friendly folks.

If you play piano or know anyone who might be interested, please call Sandy at 352-556-3428.

DREAM TEAM

by Jerry Goedert

COUNTRY MUSIC π 50'S AND 60'S VARIETY MUSIC December 17th 2-4 PM BROOKRIDGE BALLROOM December 18TH 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Clubhouse, North Hall

Exp.12/31/2022

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

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EXERCISE GROUP

by Linda Hartman

When you sleep in an awkward position, you can wake up with a stiff neck. To loosen it up, take a stroll. When you walk at a decent pace, your arms naturally swing, creating motion in your muscles and relieving tension in the neck. Don't carry a bag or talk on the phone. This creates more tension in your neck. Exercising three days a week can also relieve tension.

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!

If you have any questions, please call our leader, Karen Keaton, at 592-9737.

by Alice Yost Hasn't this year gone by fast??

It's Christmas time already and the shopping has started.

Are you shopping for a smaller size party dress this year?

If not, come join the Weight Control program so that next year at this time you will be smaller, eating healthy and proud of yourself.

The holidays are very hard on all of us, but meeting people with the same weight problem encourages each of us. We need each other.

We meet every Monday at 9:00 am for weigh in and meeting in Room D of the Clubhouse.

See you there!!!

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Helping Hands

by Marge Roloff

We are a “Sewing for Charity” group that meet every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 am in Room D at the clubhouse.

We supply all supplies to make our projects, including sewing machines. If you don't sew you can do various other things to help local charities and veterans and people in Brookridge, like tying Project Linus quilts or cutting out simple patterns.

All we need is your hands and your time.

We take donations of kid friendly, Christmas, cotton and broadcloth, flannel and fleece material. Gently used clean sheets and pillow cases, sewing items, thread, ¼” to ½” ribbons for little girl dresses for MacDill Air Force Base enlisted families, ¼”, ½” and 1” elastic for toddler sheets for TLC homeless shelter.

Your donations are greatly appreciated and put to good use.

Oct. donations: 135 blankets Project Linus, 9 Hospice gowns, 15 blankets County line Cancer Center, 8 blankets Advance Cancer Ctr., 8 lap robes, 5 pkg. Depends, 40 bed pads Noble Senior Ctr., 33 blankets to hurricane Ian victims, 6 bassinet sheets, 19 sets sheets, and one pair curtains TLC. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL – FROM THE HELPING HANDS GROUP!!!

CRAFTY STITCHERS A CHANGE IN DAY AND TIMES: We meet every Wednesday from 9am to 3pm in meeting room D. Come and join the fun and share your ideas with your neighbors.

We are looking for new quilters, sewers or crafters to join our group.

Lots of tables to spread out and work on a project or even bring your sewing machine.

Great if you have limited space at home.

Share with likeminded friends and no dues.

PS: Bring a sack lunch to enjoy with friends.

If you have any fabric, quilting or craft related materials you would like to donate, drop them by any Wednesday (please only if we are there).

For information, please contact our President Flo Dunham at 207-841-0262; she will be glad to answer any questions.

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