January 2023

F.I.S.H Meeting............................................4:30 pm

BCPO BOD Workshop.............................9:00 am

Tuesday Night Bingo................................5:30 pm

Brookridge Crimewatch.........................9:00 am

CERT 10:00am

Friday Night Bingo....................................5:00 pm

Brookridge Singles...................................6:00 pm

Ladies 18 Hole Golf General MTG........9:00 am

ACC Meeting...............................................9:00 am

BCCGA BOD Meeting..............................7:00 pm

Ladies 18 Hole Golf Invitational............7:00 am

Unit Representative Meeting.................9:00 am

Men's Club Horse Races..........................5:00 pm

Beautification Committee MTG.............9:00 am

Brookridge Entertainment......................7:00 pm

Good Times Line Dance Social............6:00 pm

Ladies Of Brookridge Meeting...............1:00 pm

Veteran's Committee G I Bill T.Hall.... am 10:00

Blood Mobile..............................................10:00 am

RV Compound Annual Meeting..........10:00 am

BCPO BOD Meet the Candidates........7:00 pm

AVRC Meeting.............................................9:00 am

Men's Club Meeting..................................3:00 pm

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:

Brookridge Community Property Owners is responsible for all advertising sales and does not guarantee or endorse the businesses and/or services advertised. Residents are encouraged to make their own inquires of any company or service before hiring. Verify that a contractor is licensed at www.myfloridalicense com

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

352-596-0696 352-596-0697 352-596-1112 911 352-754-6850 352-754-6767 352-596-4000 352-754-4037 800-963-5337 800-500-1119 352-754-4033 352-796-5111 352-688-8200 352-596-6632 800-222-1222 352-639-0892 352-610-0170 800-273-8255 352-684-0004 352-754-4444 866-990-8477

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 February News & Views must be in my email by January 4, 2023.

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

We received a huge Thank You from the Salvation Army for the response for our first Angel Tree. Look for the Angel Tree to be back next year here at the clubhouse.

EXPO & BLOOD DRIVE

January 25, 2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Inside at the Clubhouse

REMINDERS

A final reminder for any groups, clubs or organizations that use the clubhouse resources, your Club Packet needs to be completed and returned to Patrona by January 2nd 2023. Failure to do this may result in your being removed from the clubhouse calendar.

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 607-745-3670

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 Debra Burns 980-613-0395

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB Loren Williams 352-442-6837

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

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 Patty Cummings 317-440-6586

SOCIAL HOUR Ike Vodry 586-557-5608

TENNIS CLUB Barbara James 352-606-9028

UNO Kay Aharrah 814-881-3133

WATER AEROBICS Becky Cornwell 269-580-7848

WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS Alice Yost 352-596-4469

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 12-5-2022

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Call to Order: Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 9:03 a.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 2, 2022. - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED

Proof of Quorum: President Anna Webster,1st Vice President Ken Duncan, 2nd Vice President Jerry Foster, Secretary Gail Metcalf & Director Leo Benoit. Treasurer Rosemary Basteri was excused. - PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED. President Webster stated that Lyle Steckelberg resigned as director, but she has not received a formal resignation letter.

Also Present: General Manager Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. 44 members names on sign in sheet.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 0

Approval of Minutes: Board of Directors Workshop of June 7, 2022 – minutes stand as submitted.

Board Correspondence: Letter from Linda Walls regarding speeding – Read by Metcalf

Letter from Brookridge Men's Club/Bill Riley – Motion by Metcalf, seconded by Duncan to use the Clubhouse facilities for "Breakfasts" on October 8, December 17, 2022, and January 14th, February 18, March 18, and April 8, 2023, from 7 am to 10 am, which includes use of the facilities for Brookridge residents. Also, to schedule staffing so no overtime costs are incurred. Vote taken, all in favor (5-0). Letter from Brookridge Men's Club/Bill Riley – Motion by Metcalf, seconded by Duncan to use the Clubhouse facilities for Horse Races/" Derby's" on January 11, February 8, March 8, April 8, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 10 pm, which includes use of the facilities for Brookridge residents and outside guests. Also, to schedule staffing so no overtime costs are incurred. Vote taken, all in favor (5-0).

President's Report: A. Webster – There is a problem with Spectrum channel 732, the issue is on Spectrum end. Speeding continues to remain an issue. Some people are putting a black film over their license plates so the laser/radar can't read it. The deputy who was in attendance stated that this is illegal, and drivers can be cited for this as per Florida Statutes. It has been determined that 90% of the speeders in Brookridge are residents. There will be a fall festival on November 19, look at the October and November News and Views for details.

General Managers Report: C. Webster - Michele Adolph starts on Wednesday, September 7, please welcome her to Brookridge. Public Works has contracted with Big Bears Tree Care to trim the trees in Brookridge. All residents should be receiving a letter or email from Gate Sentry. Be sure to set up your account. There will be a meeting on Gate Sentry with a 20-minute presentation.

Unfinished Business: None

MINUTES to be Continued on page 9

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

MINUTES Continued From Page 8

New Business: Presentation of 2023 Budget – Basteri – thank you to Sandy Kaliscak, Anna Webster and Tom Woolington who served on the Finance Committee. Motion to discuss budget by Metcalf, seconded by Duncan. Metcalf then rescinded her motion. Val Stratton – Unit 3 – had questions on the budget and amendment changes.

Report of Directors: Basteri – called up Gil Lanctot to speak on the upcoming Veterans Day event. He informed everyone that it will be on Friday, November 11, starting at 8:00 am. It will be good celebration, guest speakers and music. All are encouraged to attend. Tom Freyman – Unit 2 – Toys for Tots boxes are at the Admin. Office and Clubhouse. All of the items go to Hernando County families. Duncan- - thank you to all who supported him.

Report of Directors: Foster – He will have something at the September 21st meeting. Metcalf – Unit reps –there are 2 openings available. Rules and Regulations committee meetings are going well, thank you to the observers for attending. Beautification is doing a wonderful job; they now have some new members.

Member Comments: Gil Lanctot – Unit 4 – Chairman of the RV committee. Netting on the fence is down per Hernando County. Do not use weed killer around your RV spot. Please slow down in the RV Compound. Sandy Kaliscak – Unit 6 – she had the pleasure of serving on the Finance Committee. Anna Webster did a lot of work on this committee. The Board of Directors also does a lot of work. Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – There was a sign on the median that was folded down, whose responsibility are the signs? There will be a Halloween Dance on October 29. It is a free event. Vivian Blair – Unit 4 – suggested a resident only gate Linda Walls – Unit 4 – questions accounts shown on the Balance sheet and Treasurer reports. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – also had questions about the Treasurer reports. Val Stratton – Unit 3 – questions on staggered terms for Board of Directors. She also asked how a budget was put together without an audit. President Anna Webster told everyone that the office works hard. We also had to get another auditor. Director Benoit told her that he is capable of helping out with an audit. Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – with the new gate how will first responders get in? Gail Metcalf – Unit 6 – she is collecting plastic bags which will then be crocheted into mats and blankets for the homeless. Jerry Foster – Unit 2 – concerns about the books, we should have a forensic audit. He was told a forensic audit would start at between $ 16,000$18,000 and can cost as much as $50,000.

Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to adjourn, all in favor 5-0

Meeting Adjourned at 10:17 am Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on October 4, 2022 |

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022

Call to Order: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 7:05 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 October 21, 2022 - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED

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

Also Present: General Manger Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Facilities Manager Mike Green, and Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. Sign in sheet shows 128 members present.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 1

Approval of Minutes: Approval of September 21, 2022 – Board of Director's meeting - minutes stand as submitted.

Board Correspondence: Letter from Patrona Turman/Editor/Activities Coordinator – 2023 Brookridge Expo – Motion by Duncan, seconded by Foster to allow the Annual Brookridge Expo/Senior Information Day to be held on January 25, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Clubhouse for Brookridge Residents. Additionally, allow outside vendors and Brookridge clubs to participate. All in favor (4-0). Letter from Mary Sweeney/Helping Hands – 2023 Pancake breakfast – Motion by Duncan, seconded by Basteri to allow Helping Hands to hold a pancake breakfast for Brookridge Residents and outside guests on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Clubhouse, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, set up at 6:00 am. Additionally, to arrange facilities staff schedule so that no overtime costs are incurred. All in favor (4-0).

President's Report: None

Treasurers Report: September – Treasurer Basteri - Linda Walls – Unit 4 – questions about the Treasurer's report.

General Managers Report: C. Webster- clarified some questions on voting and the wording on amendments.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Appoint of new unit rep – postponed until next meeting since new unit rep was unable to attend.

Report of Directors: Basteri – called up Gil Lanctot to speak on the upcoming Veterans Day event. He informed everyone that it will be on Friday, November 11, starting at 8:00 am. It will be good celebration, guest speakers and music. All are encouraged to attend. Tom Freyman – Unit 2 – Toys for Tots boxes are at the Admin. Office and Clubhouse. All of the items go to Hernando County families. Duncan- - thank you to all who supported him.

MINUTES to be Continued on page 11

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

OCTOBER 26, 2022

MINUTES

Continued From Page 10

Member Comments: Val Stratton – Unit 3 – concerns on the Operating Balance figures. She also had questions about the proposed By-law changes, the Reserve amounts and the 2022 Reserve Study. Sue Taylor – Unit 4 – she runs the ceramics class. She has concerns about the piano in the room, there isn't enough room for all of the tables. Jud Vecoli – Unit 4 – Ceramics needs more room; they have a full roster Sandy Lewis – Unit 1 – can you limit a club size? She was told Music Aires reserves the room for practice Nancy Whetstone – Unit 4 – there has to be a solution. Pamela McMaugh – Unit 4 – People are upset about money being spent. Were any other companies looked about besides Gate Sentry? Sandy Lewis – Unit 1 – asked how long the pool will not be able to be used. Debbie Coble – Unit 6 – a lot of people work during the day; more meetings should be held at night. Regarding the Thursday, October 6 budget meeting, Ms. Coble had questions about things that were said at the meeting, and what is the board going to do about items brought to light. Linda Walls – Unit 4 – she and Mary Astore submitted a letter that they wanted to be read at the meeting, so why wasn't it read. Linda also had concerns about the audit, why isn't it finished yet. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – concerns about the vote for the budget at the September 21 meeting, did all of the board vote? Mary also had questions about the Reserve amount, and reserve study. When can the members expect accurate reports? Also, regarding the amendments, the wording is not clear. Steve Smetko – Unit 2 – there is a lot of distrust. Brookridge should hire a CPA. Vivian Blair – Unit 4 – the outbound resident gate is very slow and not green; it could be dangerous. Patrona Turman – Unit 3 – Activities Coordinator – all clubs check your folders. The deadline to reserve your room is December 31, 2022. The deadlines to get items in the News & Views is very strict. Lynelle Weinke – Unit 4 – questions about the budget. Gil Lanctot – Unit 4 – RV compound – keep your spot maintained. Do not use weed killer. Rich Stratton – Unit 3 – Halloween Dance/Costume Party on October 29 from 7-10, there will be food and prizes. Paul Harrison – Unit 4 – questions about the line item for printing for the 2023 budget, News & Views costs, vehicle maintenance for Code Enforcement and past Treasurer's reports. Mr Harrison was also concerned about the amount that is being paid for Gate Sentry, the amount of year of the Gate Sentry contract, what happened to the proposed $100 Capital Contribution Fund and the outbound residents gate being too slow. Mr. Harrison also asked Captain Schubert how many break-ins or robberies had occurred in Brookridge. Linda Walls – Unit 4 – the previous budgets had the income source page attached, would there be one available for the 2023 budget? There is no transparency. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – did Brookridge pay 2021 Income Taxes? She also had questions about the wording on the ballot for the proposed amendment changes. Becky Cornwell – Unit 4 – questions about the budget and amendments. Ron Ross – Unit 6 – every Tuesday the food truck is in Golf Course parking lot. All Brookridge residents are welcome. Paul Harrison – Unit 4 – he feels that the residents had no say in Gate Sentry. This was forced on the residents, people are upset, the board acted improperly. Beverly Epstein – Unit 6 – is very happy with G ate Sentry. Mary Sweeney – Unit 4 – she has been listening to people complain and gripe, how many have put in their resumes to run for the board?

Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Duncan to adjourn, vote taken all in favor. (4-0)

Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 pm Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on November 16, 2022 |

TREASURER’S REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 2022

***Thisreportisonlyasummary***

AccountsforRecurringOperations

OperatingAccountEndingBalance1055-00 108,864.05 $ 1112-00 A/RAssessments 354,647.49 $ 1113-00 VRCFinesOwed 69,879.52 $ LiensonFile 27

4000-00 AssessmentIncome 136,264.45 $ 4004-00 VRCFines 2,100.00 $ OtherIncome 18,764.00 $

OPERATINGEXPENSES

Total Income: 157,128.45 $

Current Month YTD Budget Budget YTD %

Administration01 23,195.98 $ 301,458.32 $ 376,650.00 $ 86% Facilities02 19,237.77 $ 248,041.68 $ 298,900.00 $ 89% PublicWorks03 16,503.52 $ 199,958.34 $ 239,950.00 $ 90% CodeEnforcement04 31,000.44 $ 401,250.04 $ 454,100.00 $ 95%

Total Expenses: 89,937.71 $ 1,150,708.38 $ $ 1,369,600.00

AccountsusedforMajorRepairs

ReservesDeposit Interest YeartoDate Balance ReserveAccounts 455,700.00 $ 2,399,995.55 $

ReserveExpenses Month PaidOut: GateSentry $1,500.00 - $

TotalPaidOut: 1,500.00 $

DonatedFunds

CapitalCity1040-06 $26,340.91 Donations 25.00 $ ReimburseforDecorations $61.98 ReimburseforDecorations $69.17

TotalPaidOut: 131.15 $

BROOKRIGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC BOARD OF DIRECTOR - RESUME

Date: 10/28/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: James Westbrook

Brookridge Address: 8122 Dalavan Dr UBL# 213033

Member Year Round: Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Date: 10/4/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: Deborah J. Coble (Higgins)

Brookridge Address: 14196 Brookridge Blvd. UBL# 629308

Member Year Round: Yes

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

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

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

Special Interests:

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

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

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

BROOKRIGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC BOARD OF DIRECTOR - RESUME

Date: 10/22/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: Mildred Bernier

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

Member Year Round: Yes

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

Educational Background: Associates Degree in Business Management from Rutgers University

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

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

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

Date: 10/10/2022

To: Nominating Committee for Consideration

Name: George Clair

Brookridge Address: 9551 Scepter Ave. UBL# 429129

Member Year Round: Yes

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

Educational Background: Bucksport High School, University of Maine

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

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

What do you feel you can contribute to the community as a Board of Director? Working for the Board of Directors and the betterment of the community. I would like to help the Board members and the residents of Brookridge communicate and work together

Thank you to the Public Works guys for decorating the red, white, and blue tree, hanging rope lights on the palms, and hanging the lights at the administration building. We appreciate the good working relationship the committee has with them. Also, thank you to everyone who helped to make our community look so festive.

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 are the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m., at the Clubhouse.

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

LadiesofBrookridge

By Rosemary Basteri

Happy New Year to one and all!! Hopefully 2023 will be blessed and peaceful. Thank you to all the ladies who attended our Christmas luncheon. Your Board of Directors appreciates your continuing support.

We want to Thank Marcellas Catering for our delicious luncheon. Please keep them in mind if you are planning an event.

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our Board Secretary, Amy Donaldson, who moved from Brookridge. She will be missed. If anyone is interested in stepping in to fill the position. Please let us know.

Our next big event will our second Annual Tea Party on February 11, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. We are still in the planning stages. Our next meeting is January 16, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Clubhouse South hall.

BROOKRIDGE

By Mike MacMahon

Brookridge Mens

The Brookridge Men's Club Meeting will be January 25th at 3:00 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.

by harry calderbank

Brookridge Deed Restrictions prohibits boats, trailers and certain vehicles from being parked on a lot unless they are in a garage or a properly screened carport.

ACC Guidelines address those screening requirements and specify acceptable types of screening material and their placement.

Lattice panels are a commonly used screening material but other types such as privacy panels or live screening may be used.

Specific installation criteria are explained in the Guidelines and should be clearly indicated on a sketch accompanying an ACC application.

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

SECURITY CAPTAIN'S REPORT

By Greg Schubert

Our Entertainment season is in full swing. Many great shows are enjoyed by all residents and visitors so the amount of people in attendance creates unique traffic issues.

Before the show, the large parking Lot will only have 0ne (1) entrance. Security personnel will direct traffic into the exit of the lot to avoid the pedestrian foot traffic near the Clubhouse.

The circular driveway is reserved for vehicles dropping someone off at the building.

Please follow all temporary traffic signs and please use the crosswalks to get to and from the Clubhouse.

If everyone does their small part, all will enjoy a safe entertaining show season.

BROOKRIDGE BROOKRIDGE CERT

The January meeting is Wednesday, January 4th at ten o'clock am in clubhouse room D

Our meeting will discuss this year's preparation for hurricane season. Each year we have enjoyed relatively safe weather. We need to make sure we are prepared for the worst.

Brookridge CERT needs YOU! We want you to join our Brookridge CERT team of volunteers. Training, materials, and supplies are free to volunteers.

Training includes lessons of preparation, survival and rescue techniques in crisis situations.

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

The town hall Veteran Committee meeting will be held January 16, 2023 in the South hall from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

An invited guest speaker will be present, the topic is the “GI Bill Benefits' We know that we are older, but we have children and grandchildren that these benefits can help.

Please all attend, it will be informative. For more information, contact Gil Lanctot, Chairman at 352-835-2177 or Gillanctot@yahoo.com

Ticket Sales: Tues 1/3 Thurs 1/5 Tues 1/10 at 9:00 to 11:00 am in South Hall-Clubhouse

by Patty Cummings

I hope everyone had fun at the New Year's Eve dinner dance. It was amazing!

Our “Mardi Gras” dance will be Feb 4th, 7 to 10 pm. at the Brookridge Clubhouse.

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

Tickets will be available at the door for $7 ea. Please call to reserve your seats in advance, limited availability.

Johnny Wild and the Delights will be coming back to Brookridge for a dance on January 21st. Tickets for this special dance are $20 each and $25 at the door.

You can preview Johnny Wild at https://youtu.be/bsFzKyKSREO.

Val Stratton is stepping down as Ticketmaster for the Brookridge Social Dance Committee. She has trained me as her replacement and I only hope I can do half as good a job as she has these past years. She is still on the dance committee and will be there to help me and anyone else who needs direction with our dances.

Any questions please contact Patty at 317-440-6586 or brookridgesocialdance@gmail.com

by Linda Hartman

The next Line Dance Social will be on January 14th, 2023. Our Line Dance Social is on the second Saturday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Bring your own snack and beverage. Casual attire. No open back sandals. All area Dancers are invited. Tickets are $5.00. For information call

Brookridge Country ClubGolf Association Brookridge Country Club

Nancy Cundall

Born November 10, 1952 Passed October 3, 2022 ~

Nancy was a very social person, so a lot of people knew her in many ways. One of her favorite things to do was play both Tuesday Night Bingo and Friday Nite Bingo. She loved it so much that she had to be there hours before it started. This gave her social time with her friends, she always said it was to save seats, but we know she wanted to get out of the house and gab with her friends. One of the things that bummed Nancy out in the end was that she couldn't get to the clubhouse to play and gab. She did love the poster that Tuesday Night Bingo made for her-so many good friends.

Another one of her favorite things was her gambling trips to the casinos which she organized. She loved the busy work that was needed-the phone calls, the bus and food stops. She loved the gambling, winning or losing, and we can't forget her two other games she liked to play, Nancy worked with Left, Right and Center and Dime Jingles. She met and became friends with a lot of people while being a in her glory.

We want to thank everyone that was involved in her life. We don't think it mattered where she went, just that she was with people and having fun!!

Brookridge thanks Nancy and her family for all that she did for our community, for her warm friendly smiles and her willingness to be involved and helping where ever she could.

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

BCCGABOD Meeting is Monday, January 9th at 7pm in the Pro Shop

by Erv Alber

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

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

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

The cost to play is $1.00 per couple. All money is returned to the winners. It is not necessary to sign up any day, just come to the club ready to play golf.

Looking forward to seeing you Monday afternoons!

by Erv Alber

Our league plays "Fun Golf" year-round. Golfers of all levels are invited. New members are always welcome.

Our priority is having fun - most of our members are playing from the red or silver tees this year. Come out & enjoy the course with us.

Due to Covid-19 we will not exchange money or score cards this year We'll continue playing "Fun Golf".

There will be no dues to join & play. No weekly payouts or points.

We tee off at 8:00 AM every Monday. Please meet in the parking lot at 7:30 am and form into groups around 7:45 am.

by Linda Rogers

SHUFFLEBOARD

byDebbyBurns

Our winter season is off and running full throttle. Our northern friends joined the full time residents to fill up the courts but we still have room for more.

We're all friends. You are invited into our circle of shufflers. No experience needed. We'll teach you if you don't know how to play Every seasoned player is willing to help and guide you.

In the winter we play @ 2pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons as long as it's over 55°. No reservations just bring 3 nickels. Meet you on the courts!

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

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.

Numbers 6:24-26. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

BIBLE STUDY

BY BILL HARTMAN

Happy New Year! Join us at the Clubhouse room C Wednesday Evenings 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Do you ever wonder what your future holds? As we begin a new year come find out what will be made new according to God's words.

Special Note: Believe in Jesus Christ NOW! (2Cor. 6:2). Once the dispensation of God's grace is finished the opportunity of living eternally with God will be gone forever.

Words to know: Isaiah 42:8-9 13-14 (KJV) “I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.” … “The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. I have long time holden my peace; I have been still and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.”

Prayer Meeting

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

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

As we start this New Year, let us gather and let our request be made known.

Come join us for an evening of prayer. For more information, contact Pastor Ben of Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

If there has ever been a time when we need peace in our lives, it is now.

God's Word says that 'Perfect Peace cast out ALL fear. The only perfect love is God's love.

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

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

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

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

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

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

It's a new year and the Brookridge Singles have lots of new activities planned for 2023.

Sounds like we will be eating good. On January 8th, at our first meeting of the year, we're having a chili and soup pot luck.

On Jan. 22, our second meeting, you'll need to bring some money. Bring $3 worth of dimes and join in the playing of Jingles. Sounds fun.

Our monthly luncheon will be at Red Lobster on January 14th. We'll meet there at 1 o'clock. Be sure to sign up at a meeting or call Bernice and let her know you'll attend.

Don't forget our bowling. We meet at Strike City every Tuesday at 2 o'clock. You don't have to be a good bowler to join in. We put having fun ahead of a high bowling average.

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

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

JINGLES

Jingles is the sound of coins put in a cup Come join us the 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

TUESDAYNIGHT BINGO

by Anna Webster & Patrona Turman

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

Product sales start at 4;30 pm, early Bird at 5:00 pm and regular bingo at 5:30 pm. The daubers are $1.25 each as our prices have increased.

Bring your snacks, smiles and daubers for a great evening of fun!! Thank you for the continued support.

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

FRIDAYNITE BINGO

by Jackie Bolt

I apologize that I did not put an article in the December News and Views, so I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas Season. Hopefully you all got what you wanted from Santa. But mostly, I hope you found peace.

Bingo is going along very well. More people are attending which makes it very nice. There is a change at Bingo now. We are no longer selling food. We will have soda and snacks however you will have to bring your own dinner. We will not be selling sandwiches, salads or pizza anymore.

If anyone would like to take over the kitchen, then these things can continue. However, Ellie Colasanti is no longer working the kitchen. She has officially stepped down.

On behalf of the Bingo Commitee, I would like to wish all of you a very wonderful and Blessed New Year. Stay Healthy.

by Jerry Goedert

by Rosemary Basteri

Our sincere Thank you to all our friends, neighbors and guests for your attendance at our Christmas Concert. We appreciate your support as always. Many Thanks also for your generous donations.

We are looking for new members, especially men. We start rehearsals for our Spring Concert on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

We meet from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in Room C at the Clubhouse, only 2 hours one day each week.

Come on guys – football season is over and baseball season hasn't yet started. You have nothing to fear. We're a group of mature women and men who enjoy singing.

EXERCISE GROUP EXERCISE GROUP

by Linda Hartman

You have over 600 muscles that move your skeleton. Big muscles produce the most power when they tighten. They're good for things like running or walking. Small muscles are better for tasks like threading a needle. Moving your muscles not only helps you feel stronger but improves your overall health in the long run. For example, exercise can keep your bones sturdy. When we exercise, we tighten our muscles to get our bones to do what we want them to do. This makes our bones denser and can prevent osteoporosis.

Our class is for Brookridge residents and their houseguests (Sorry, no children). The cost is fifty cents per class and the first class is free!

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

by Alice Yost

It's a new year, time to start a “New Way of Life”. Our weight control program is “Our Way of Life”. If you have a weight problem, come join us. Our program works if you work the program.

We encourage everyone to attend our meetings and eat healthy meals. By attending the class, you will receive support from all members.

We meet every Monday at 9:00 am. It only cost $5.00 for ten weeks and after that its .50 per week. Come give us a try.

Comfort CoverSystems

by Marge Roloff

Come and join us for our annual fundraiser. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, 7:30 – 11:30am. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and tea. Donation $6.00. Tickets available Thursdays 9-11 am Room D. No ticket necessary to shop our crafts or auctions.

We are a “Sewing for Charity” group that meet every Thursday from 9-11 am in Room D at the clubhouse. We supply all supplies to make our projects, including sewing machines.

We take donations of kid friendly, Christmas, cotton and broadcloth, flannel and fleece material. Gently used clean sheets and pillow cases, sewing items, thread,1/4” to 1/2” ribbons for little girl dresses for MacDill Air force base enlisted families, 1/4” to 1/2” and 1” elastic for toddler sheets for TLC homeless shelter. Your donations are greatly appreciated and put to good use.

Deliveries Nov: Hospice 20 gowns and 30 carrots, 142 blankets Project Linus, 34 bibs Noble Senior Living, 11 blankets for Autistic children, 6 blankets and 7 hats Advance Cancer Ctr., 11 cancer pillows Oak Hill Hospital, 10 blankets 3 pillows County Line Cancer

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.

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.

The Line Dance Social is on Jan. 14th - 6.30pm to 10:30pm.

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