December 2022

News & Views

GUIDELINES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BCPO Board of Directors

Important & Helpful NUMBERS

Brookridge Main Office Brookridge Front Gate Brookridge Clubhouse

FIRE - POLICE - EMERGENCY

Hernando Sheriffs Office Florida Highway Patrol Withlacoochee River Electric Hernando County Utilities Elder Help Line Domestic Hotline Veterans Affairs Bayfront Hospital - Brooksville Bayfront Hospital - Spring Hill HCA Oak Hill Hospital Poison Control Hotline Dawn Center Alzheimer's Family Organization Suicide Hotline National Alliance Mental Illness The Bus Crime Stoppers

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

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

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

NEWS AND VIEWS DEADLINE

ALL articles, ads, flyers, anything else you wish to have in the January News & Views must be in my email by December 1, 2022.

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

Thank you for your assistance in making the News & Views the best it can be!!! If you or anyone you know is looking to advertize in our News and Views Please give them Patrona’s Number 352-596-2502 or email directly to editor@brookridge.com

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.

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.

BROOKRIDGE CLUBS & COMMITTEES

GOLF – MEN'S 18 HOLE

Bob Dunn 352-600-8323

AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS

Marge Lingor 352-678-1533

ALL STAR'S ENTERTAINMENT

Sandy Lewis 607 745-367

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Architechtural Control Committee

By Harry Calderbank

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.

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.

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. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Years!

FOR BROOKRIDGE

MONDAY TUESDAY

ONLYWATER BEFORE 8:00AM ORAFTER 6:00 PM.

Hand-watering and micro-irrigation (drip irrigation) of non-lawn landscape (such as flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, etc.) may be done any day and time as necessary.

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

For more information contact: Southwest Florida Water Management District 800-848-0499 or 800-423-1476, ext. 4498 www.WaterMatters.org

Hernando County Utilities Department 352-754-4037 www.HernandoCounty.us

Please follow the watering restrictions. Water only on the days you are allowed and only within the times allowed. Citations and fines for violating restrictions do not require notice.

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

The 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! Thank you all, Gil Lanctot, Chairman 352-835-2177 gillanctot@yahoo.com

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.

“How we spend Christmas is of greater significance than how much we spend on it”

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

By Mike MacMahon

Brookridge Mens

The Brookridge Men's Club will be meeting, December 28th at 3:00 pm

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

in the memo section of the check and deliver it to the Administration

of the committee.

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

MARINE CORPS RESERVES

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.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS - 12 YEARS OLD

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) .

Located in the Clubhouse, the wall is for pictures of residents and family members that served or are serving in our military. Please stop by the Clubhouse and honor those men and women.

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

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

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

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

BrookridgeEntertainment

December 8th we bring to the stage a “Tribute” to Franki Valli and the Four Seasons!

·Call now for these two great “Tributes” 352-667-2947

Shows are on the second Thursday November through April. Doors open at 6 and the shows are from 7pm-9pm 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. Call 352-667-2947

SOCIAL DANCE SOCIAL DANCE

by Patty Cummings

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.

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

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 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!

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!

MENS9HOLEGOLFLEAGUE

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.

GOLF PROSHOP IS

A busy season is coming up and the Proshop is looking to hire extra staff for the months of Jan, Feb & Mar 2023.

We hire based on enthusiasm and personality & experience is a benefit. There are special events throughout the year and there might be the opportunity for extra hours.

If you enjoy working with people and would like a couple of shifts a week, this would be a great job for you. Pick up applications at the proshop.

FINAL TOUCH FINAL TOUCH Painting &Pressure Washing

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!

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!

byDebbyBurns

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

MORNING

EVENING

STUDY

BY JUDY SCHMALZ BIBLE

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)

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.

F R E E

HAND & FOOT - MONDAY

by Carol Tobey

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

We will play each Monday afternoon.

Come join us!!

CERAMICS

BY Sue Taylor

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

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

We now are starting to do painting that has to be fired. Wait until you see the beautiful pieces when they are finished. You can contact me and please leave a message if I don't answer at 352-340-9622.

daytime BUNC

by Lois Butterfield

I know there are a lot of new neighbors in Brookridge looking to meet new friends. We have fun and lots of laughs! Please join us on the second Wednesday of the month. We meet at 1:00 pm in room E.

Bunco is a dice game. Bring $3.50 to play. Hope to see you soon!

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

by Gary Thomas

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.

And don't forget bowling. Members meet Tuesdays at 2:00 pm at Strike City.

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

call Debby Burns at 980-613-0395.

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

Brkridge ’ Creative Writers

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

Palm trees wave, are you listenin'? In the pool, water's glistenin', A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Livin' in a Florida Wonderland.

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.

TUESDAYNIGHT BINGO

by Anna Webster & Patrona Turman

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

Product sales start at 4;30 pm, early Bird at 5:00 pm and regular bingo at 5:30 pm.

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.

FRIDAYNITE BINGO

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.

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

MusicAires MusicAires

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.

by Jerry Goedert

December 17th 2-4 PM BROOKRIDGE BALLROOM

December 18TH 6:00 pm – 8:00 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

EXERCISE GROUP 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!!!

Comfort CoverSystems

by Marge Roloff

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.