June 2023

June 2023

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

AARP Safe Driving Class.....................................pg 37 Architectural Control Committee.....................pg 15 Beautification...........................................................pg 14 BINGO........................................................................pg 44 Board Of Directors .................................................pg 3 BOD Meeting Minutes.........................pgs 8,9,10,11,12 Brookridge Singles...............................................pg 42 (Centerfold) Calendar............................................................pgs 26,27 CERT............................................................................pg 31 Classifieds.................................................................pg 48 Clubhouse & Office News.....................................pg 4 Clubs & Committees Contacts ...........................pg 6 Code Enforcement.................................................pg 18 Crime Watch............................................................pg 37 Entertainment......................................pgs 20-25,27,41 Important Numbers & Info.....................pgs 3,15,41 Ladies of Brookridge............................................pg 14 Monthly Events........................................................pg 17 Mens Club..................................................................pg 14 N&V Guidelines.........................................................pg 3 Poem - DAD.............................................................pg 42 Religion..............................................................pgs 32,33 RV Compound.........................................................pg 18 Sports-Fitness....................................pgs 28,29, 31,46 Traffic Safety.............................................................pg 15 Treasurer’s Report...................................................pg 7 Veterans............................................................pgs 25,34

(Also 9 ,16 ) 2 Friday Nite Bingo..........................................5:00 pm 2 Finance Committee Mtg..............................1:00 am 3 Social Dance...................................................7:00 pm 5 Rules & Regulations Committee..............2:00 pm 6 BCPO BOD Workshop................................9:00 am 7 Brookridge Crimewatch.............................9:00 am 8 Beautification Committee Meeting......10:00 am 9 Traffic Safety Committee Meeting.........9:00 am 10 AARP Safe Driving Class.........................10:00 am 10 Line Dance Social........................................6:30 pm 11 Brookridge Singles.......................................6:00 pm 12 ACC Meeting..................................................9:00 am 12 Rules & Regulations Committee.............2:00 pm 12 BCCGA Board of Directors Meeting.....7:00 pm 12 Veterans Committee Meeting.................11:00 am 13 Unit Representative Meeting...................9:00 am 14 RV Compound Walk-Thru........................10:00 am 16 Finance Committee Mtg..............................1:00 am 17 Line Dance Social.........................................6:00 pm 19 Rules & Regulations Committee.............2:00 pm 21 BCPO BOD Meeting....................................7:00 pm 22 AVRC Meeting..............................................9:00 am 25 Brookridge Singles......................................6:00pm 26 ACC Meeting..................................................9:00 am 26 Rules & Regulations Committee............2:00 pm

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Brookridge Community Property Owners, Inc 7300 Brookridge Central Blvd. • Brooksville, FL 34613 Office 352-596-0696 • Fax 352-597-8174 • www.brookridge.com Club House 352-596-1112 • Guard Shack - 352-596-0697

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Important & Helpful

News & Views

NUMBERS

GUIDELINES Club articles must be 100 words or less, Committee articles must be 200 words or less.

Typed upper and lower case, dated and signed by the writer, with their phone number.

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 Bravera Hospital - Brooksville Bravera 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

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

Any questions or comments please contact BCPO Editor at 352-596-2502 or editor@brookridge.com

May 2 June 6 July 3 August 1

January 4 February 1 March 7 April 3

September 5 October 3 October 31 November 28

DISCLAIMER 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

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

BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES NAME Debbie Coble George Clair Millie Bernier Leo Benoit Jim Westbrook Anna Webster Ken Duncan

POSITION

TERM

COMMITTEE LIASONS

President

2026 2024 2024

AVRC, Election Committee, Nominating Committee

2025 2026 2025 2025

Beautification Committee, Unit Reps

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1 Vice President nd 2 Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director Director

ACC, RV Compound Memorial Day Celebration Finance Committee Veterans Committee

UNIT REPRESENTATIVES UNIT

NAME

PHONE

UNIT

1 1 2 2 3 3

Peggy Christie

352-596-2973

4 4 4 4 6/6A 6/6A

352-667-9191 Sandy Komst Trudy Johnson, Co-Chair 864-923-6367 352-345-6465 Sheila Walsh 352-597-0753 Mary Smith

NAME

PHONE

Lynn Devos, Sec. Rita Ducharme

585-368-8419 352-515-8412

Beverly Epstein Linda Toporski, Chair

772-708-0665 810-287-8015 PAGE 3

YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!

NEWS AND VIEWS DEADLINE ALL articles, ads, flyers, anything else you wish to have in the July News & Views must be in my email by June 3, 2023.

CLUBS & COMMITTEES 2023 & 2024 Yearly Packets and Set-up Drawings are now past due. I must have these in your folders to be on the calendar by June 15, 2023. Please check your folder in the mail cart outside my office door, for a blank form or call me at 352-596-2502.

If your Club or Committee is not meeting for the summer months, please contact me at 352-596-2502 or at editor@brookridge.com

WALL OF HONOR If you are a veteran or have a family member that is or was a veteran and you live in Brookridge, Please contact Mike Green at the Clubhouse. We would want a picture, dates & branch of service and rank so that the veteran can be on the Wall Of Honor.

SPEED LIMIT

25

REMINDER

SPEED LIMIT

30

Speeding is a major issue here in BROOKRIDGE!!!

The Board of Directors has instructed Code Enforcement to enforce the speed limits throughout the community.

Brookridge Blvd. speed limit is 30 mph.

All other roads unless otherwise posted are 25 mph.

These speed limits are strictly enforced for the safety and well-being of our residents and their guests.

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. Cathy Hersery 352-515-7233 ASTRONOMY CLUB David Bahr 352-610-0464 BIBLE STUDY GROUP Judy Schmalz 727-389-2731 BINGO – FRIDAY NITE Debbie Whitney 248-345-9952 Donna Stordock 352-345-2958 BINGO- TUESDAY NIGHT Anna Webster 352-592-6432 BOCCI CLUB Doug Roloff 410-931-3584 BRIDGE- CASUAL PLAY Ron Butz 920-266-5978 BROOKRIDGE CREATIVE WRITERS Les Reimer 352-596-6840 BROOKRIDGE CRIME WATCH Maryanne Lazzell 352-597-3912 BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT Dick Theriault 352-597-8816 BROOKRIDGE SINGLES Debra Burns 980-613-0395 BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB Loren Williams 352-442-6837 BROOKS & SPRINGS CHURCH SERVICE Pastor Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044 BUNCO BABES Connie Hilliard 205-728-4314 CAMPERS CLUB Robert Dunn 616-802-4536 CERAMIC CLUB Sue Taylor 352-340-9622 CARS & COFFEE Rich Stratton 815-296-4994 Paul Simcock 352-232-7301 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team William Hartman 352-293-4647 CRAFT CLUB Beth Ann Daniel 352-403-6870 CRAFTY STITCHERS Flora Dunham 207-841-0262 CRIBBAGE CLUB Joe Monahan 508-280-4829 DAYTIME BUNCO Lois Buterfield 207-251-5896 DEALER'S CHOICE Tina Woods 413-475-4939 DREAM TEAM Jerry Goedert 616-460-8026 EVENING BIBLE STUDY William Hartman 352-293-4647 EZ DOES IT EXERCISE CLUB Linda Hartman 352-293-4647 GOLF - ASSOCIATION Tom Singleton 352-597-1866 GOLF – CAN-AM TOURNAMENT Terry Thompson 352-600-7122 GOLF- GUYS & DOLLS Sandy Patterson 352-606-2281 GOLF – KINGS & QUEENS Erv Alber 352-596-5731 GOLF – LADIES 9 HOLE Donna Miller 352-596-7992 GOLF – LADIES 18 HOLE Sue Myers 352-345-5380 GOLF – MEN'S 9 HOLE Ed Griffiths 802-793-2009 GOLF – MEN'S 18 HOLE Bob Dunn 352-600-8323 PAGE 6

GOOD TIMES LINE DANCE SOCIAL Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-8537 HAND & FOOT (MONDAY) Diane McCracken 970-729-0591 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 Sandy Kaliscak 352-556-3428 NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE - FALL&SPRING Nancy Lechiara 352-596-0696 PICKLEBALL Viki Weaver 352-848-4153 PINOCHLE Bill Vanliew 352-293-3430 POKER TEXAS HOLD”EM Chuck Harding 352-842-4740 PRAYER MEETING Pastor Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044 SEW-SO QUILTERS Millie Singleton 352-597-1866 SHUFFLEBOARD Debra Burns 980-613-0395 SOCIAL DANCE Patty Cummings (Tickets) 317-440-6586 David Gianneschi 773-419-2171 SOCIAL HOUR Ike Vodry 586-557-5608 TENNIS CLUB Barbara James 352-606-9028 UNO Kay Aharrah 814-881-3133 WATER AEROBICS Sandy Lewis 607-745-3670 WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAMMERS Wayne Barcomb 352-428-0100 WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS Alice Yost 352-596-4469

ACC (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE) Harry Calderbank 352-596-0696 AVRC (APPEAL VIOLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE) Hope Campbell 508-789-0594 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Carolyn Brimm 618-697-6675 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tracay McUmber 607-425-8448 RV COMPOUND COMMITTEE Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177 SOCIAL COMMITTEE Debra Burns 980-613-0395 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Tracay McUmber 607-425-8448 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 05-15-23

TREASURER’S REPORT AS OF APRIL 2023 ***This report is only a summary***

Accounts for Recurring Operations Operating Account Begining Balance Operating Account Ending Balance Total Operating Accounts Operating Interest 1112-00 1113-00

A/R Assessments VRC Fines Owed Liens on File

4000-00 4004-00

Assessment Income VRC Fines Other Income

Unavailable $

488,084.43 $879.71

$ $

165,361.87 67,822.44 20

$ $ $ Total Income: $

141,160.45 2,025.00 21,267.05 164,452.50

OPERATING EXPENSES Current Month Administration 01 Facilities 02 Public Works 03 Code Enforcement 04 Total Expenses:

$ $ $ $ $

20,017.72 18,344.86 18,290.09 26,273.88 82,926.55

YTD Budget Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable

Budget $ 500,200.00 $ 259,400.00 $ 258,700.00 $ 388,800.00 $ 1,407,100.00

YTD % Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable Unavailable

Reserves Deposit

Reserve Accounts MTD YTD Reserve Expenses Paid Out:

Interest $967.86 $3,096.52

$

Total Paid Out:

Donated Funds Capital City 1040-06 Donations: Beauti ication Garage Sale RV Compound Memorial Day Poker Run Beauti ication

Reserve Deposit YTD $ 211,080.00

Total Reserves Accounts $2,329,089.11

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$0

Begining Balance Ending Balance

Unavailable $28,869.90 Paid Out: $1,021.00 $883.47 $500.00 $500.00 $262.00 $19.15

$3,166.47

$19.15

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BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES OF TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 Call to Order: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 9:01 a.m Out of respect, please silence all phones & remove hats, moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted at the Administration office and Clubhouse, and on the Brookridge website, March 31, 2023. - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED Proof of Quorum: President Higgins-Coble, 1st Vice President Clair, 2nd Vice President Bernier, Treasurer Westbrook, Secretary Benoit, and Director Duncan and Webster were present.

-PROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED. Also Present: General Manager Carol Webster, Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens, Facilities Manager Mike Green. 64 members names on sign in sheet.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 0 Approval of Minutes: Board of Directors meeting of February 22, 2023, and Board of Directors Workshop of March 7, 2023 – minutes stand as submitted.

Correspondence: Letter from Beth Ann Daniel – motion by Benoit, seconded by Higgins-Coble to allow the start of a craft club on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, for Brookridge residents and outside guests, time be determined. There will be a $5 fee charged for supplies each class. Brief discussion followed. Vote taken all in favor (7-0). Letter from Nancy Lechiara – motion by Benoit, seconded by Westbrook to hold a Neighborhood Spring Garage Sale on April 22, 2023, for Brookridge residents and outside guests at the clubhouse. Also set up the night before (April 21, 2023) and use of Room E from April 1, 2023, through April 22, 2023. Also arrange the monitors’ schedules so that no overtimes costs are incurred. Vote taken all in favor (7-0). Letter from Michelle Adams – Motion by Benoit, seconded by Higgins-Coble for Brooks & Springs Church to hold a Women’s Bible Study from 11 am to 12:30 pm in Room E of the clubhouse on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for Brookridge residents and possibly outside guests.

Brief discussion. Vote taken all in favor (7-0). Letter from Jude Vecoli -Motion by Benoit, seconded by Clair to approve the start of a Michigan Rummy Club for Brookridge Residents and outside guests, meeting on Tuesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm in Room E. Brief discussion followed. Vote taken, (6-1 Duncan). Letter from Debbie Burns – Motion by Benoit, seconded by Westbrook to allow the Social Events Planning Committee to host a Golf Cart Poker Run on Sunday, April 16th, beginning at 1:30 pm for Brookridge residents and their guests. Vote taken all in favor (7-0).

MINUTES to be Continued on page 9 PAGE 8

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MINUTES OF TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 MINUTES Continued From Page 8 President's Report/ Members Comments: Higgins-Coble – The President reported that there were new challenges to be addressed. There were rumors that two employees would be fired when the new board was elected. Also, the Advisory Committee was told to only report to President Webster. Past-President Webster and two (2) other board members along with the Advisory Committee met secretly to discuss a management company and personnel issues. She doesn’t hold the Advisory Committee responsible for these secret meetings but stated that Anna Webster and Ken Duncan have shown a lack of respect for the residents and other board members. The community along with the administration deserves an open, honest, and transparent board. By holding private meetings and making decisions regarding a management company take over the day-to-day operation without discussing it with the residents, shows a complete lack of respect toward the residents of Brookridge, and has lost confidence in their ability to serve on the Board.

She felt she had no other choice than to ask Ms. Webster and Mr. Duncan for their resignations. When she had asked for their resignations, they initially agreed but then rescinded their decision to resign the next day. President Higgins-Coble went on to say that Mr. Duncan was called and asked to sign checks but had not yet come into the Administration office to do so. Anna Webster responded that some of the things that the President stated were not true. Only 3 board members met with the Advisory Committee at the library, which does not signify a quorum. She also mentioned a legal meeting where the attorney was only present by email. Jim Westbrook stated that the community needs transparency and shouldn’t be dysfunctional. Lynne Southwick – Unit 4 – Ken and Anna showed blatant disrespect for the residents.

How can they be removed from the board. Lynne Southwick also asked why the clubhouse is open to non-residents? Gail Metcalf – Unit 6 – we should look into nonresidents being allowed in the clubhouse.

Ken Duncan – responded citing Florida Statute 617.0825 and 720.303.2A. He also said that he only received a phone call on his house phone and not his cell phone, he was busy that day. When he finally retrieved the message, it was 3:30 pm and felt that it was too late to call back or come into the office at that point.

Nancy Whetstone – Unit 4 – she has been a mayor and served on Boards in the past. The board members can’t talk about community items outside of the community. Beverly Epstein – Unit 6 – can we start fresh and work together? Jim Westbrook – let’s move forward, we are adults. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – did we hire a new audit company yet? Have we looked into getting a refund from the auditor that did the past audits incorrectly? Ms. Astore also asked Treasurer Westbrook if he looked at the Treasurer’s reports from January and February? The numbers are different. Sandy Lewis – Unit 2 – regarding water aerobics – they want to change the time of the class. Mike Green will speak to Sandy Lewis after the meeting. Kathy Hershey – Unit 2 – she has been doing aqua exercise at the pool for 21 years from April to October. Please consider Sandy’s request. Gil Lanctot – Unit 4 – he is the RV Committee chairman. He wants everyone to know that the RV committee is self-supporting, there is no line item in the budget for the RV Committee. Don Malin – Unit 4 - he has a complaint about the ACC – the new house on Rialto is not in compliance. President Higgins-Coble gave an explanation about this matter.

General Managers Report: C. Webster – Vote recount went well. The numbers came out the same.

Present were Mary Sweeney, Vivian Blair and Millie Bernier Unfinished Business: Brookridge 50th birthday. Motion by Higgins- Coble, seconded by Westbrook for the Board to form a committee to plan Brookridge’s 50th Birthday Celebration. Brief discussion followed. Vote taken all in favor (7-0). President Higgins-Coble announced the resumes/applications for this committee will be accepted at the Administration office until April 14, 2023.

New Business: None Report of Directors: Nothing to report since the board was newly elected.

Motion by Higgins-Coble, seconded by Clair to adjourn, all in favor 7-0.

Transcribed by: Transcribed by Arlene Ahrens. Subject to approval on 05/02/2023

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BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 Unit Rep Chairperson Linda Toporski read: In accordance with Article X, Section 3 of the BCPO by-laws the members present at an annual of special meeting shall constitute a quorum, regardless of the number present.

BCPO by-law state the president shall preside over all meetings, Anna Webster as President shall chair the meeting. Anna, please take the podium.”

Call to Order: Chairperson, Anna Webster called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm

Silence all phones & remove hats for Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance Proof of Notice: Secretary Metcalf read the notice that on February 3, 2023Mail Processing Associates of Lakeland Florida mailed the 2023 Annual members meeting notice which included resumes of directors candidates, ballots for election of directors, a calendar of schedule board meeting for the next twelve month, to each unit owner at the address on file the Hernando County Proper Appraiser office according to the requirements of Florida Statutes, Chapter 720.303 and the By-lawsof the Brookridge Community Property Owners Association. Proof of Notice Affidavit has been received.

Establish Quorum: According to Article X, Section 3 of the Bylaws approved April 18,2007, the members present at an Annual or Special meeting shall constitute a quorum, regardless of the number present.

Present were GM Webster, Lieutenant Mike Cope, Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens, 103 names on the sign in sheets.

Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the March 16, 2022, Annual Meeting were approved at the 4/20/2022 Board of Directors Meeting Board Correspondence: None Annual Report of Officers: President Webster: Verbal recap of previous years’ events.

Treasurer Basteri: Verbal recap of previous years’ expenses.

President's Report: A. Webster – thank you all for coming to the meeting. In reference to the questions asked by Mary Astore regarding the May 2022 Profit and Loss reports. More research is needed. Anna had requested Quick Books on her computer and was told in February it can be done. Unfortunately, that is too late. There are new signs being put up on Brookridge Blvd. Residents should slow down. Please adhere to the road signs. The Traffic Safety Committee will begin meeting soon, they will be doing research and at no cost to Brookridge.

Unfinished Business: None New Business: None

Minutes Continued to page 11 PAGE 10

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 Minutes Continued from page 10 Member Comments: Vivian Blair – Unit 4 – congratulations to the new board. Please do not cut the meeting short, it isn’t fair to those that wish to speak. If the speaker gets too disruptive, then they should be escorted out. Mary Ann Lazzell – Unit 3 - Crime watch president is in Connecticut so she is filling in. The member ship has dwindled. A lot of people don’t even know there is a Crime Watch.

They meet the first Wednesday of the month at 9 am. Patrona Turman – Unit 3 – to the officers and presidents of the clubs – the 2024 packets are in your folders. She needs them returned. The Blood Mobile will be at the Clubhouse on March 29. Please come out to donate.

Motion by Vince Pizzo, Unit 3, to adjourn, seconded by Gail Metcalf, Unit 6. Members had no objections.

Motion carried.

Adjournment: 7:20 p.m.

Transcribed by: Arlene M. Ahrens Minutes subject to approval at the April 19, 2023, Board of Directors Meeting

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BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. OF DIRECTORS MEETING MEETING BOARD OFBOARD DIRECTOR'S ORGANIZATIONAL MARCH15, 15,2023 2023 MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH Call to Order: Organizational Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm Roll Call: Directors Present: Leo Benoit, Mildred Bernier, George Clair, Deborah Coble, Ken Duncan, Anna Webster and James Westbrook.

Nomiation/Election of Officers: by Arlene Ahrens – Recording Secretary for Brookridge President: Motion by Jim Westbrook to nominate Deborah Coble as President. Motion by Debbie Coble to nominate George Clair as President. George Clair declined this nomination. Nominations closed. Deborah Coble was elected President.

1st Vice President: Motion by Deborah Coble to nominate George Clair as 1st Vice President. Nominations closed.

George Clair was elected 1st Vice President.

2nd Vice President: Motion by Leo Benoit to nominate Millie Bernier as 2nd Vice President. Nominations closed.

Millie Bernier was elected 2nd Vice President.

Secretary: Motion by Deborah Coble to nominate Leo Benoit as Secretary. Motion by Millie Bernier to nominate Ken Duncan.

Nominations closed. Vote taken for Leo Benoit – 4-3. Leo Benoit was elected Secretary.

Treasurer: Motion by Deborah Coble to nominate Jim Westbrook as Treasurer. Nominations closed.

Jim Westbrook was elected Treasurer.

Paul Campbell – Unit 2 – read “The new board is President Deborah Coble, 1st Vice President George Clair, 2nd Vice President Millie Bernier, Secretary Leo Benoit, Treasurer Jim Westbrook.

Ken Duncan and Anna Webster are Directors.

Motion by Millie Bernier, seconded by Leo Benoit to adjourn Organizational Meeting.

Motion carried unanimously (7-0) Meeting adjourned at 7:45p.m.

Transcribed by Arlene M Ahrens Minutes subject to approval at the April 19, 2023, BOD Meeting

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Ladies of Brookridge

By Patrona Turman Flowers are Heaven's Masterpiece The Ladies of Brookridge had a great time at Perkins, celebrating the upcoming summer vacation season.

We will not be any meetings in June, July and August.

Courtney from the Dawn Center joined us as we had many donated items for her to distribute where needed.

Everyone, have a fun filled and safe summer!

See you at our first fall meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Clubhouse.

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

k Broo ridge Mens

By Loren Williams We are in the spring and summer months and although we don't have any community activities scheduled, we are still very busy getting organized for the fall.

We will also have club events throughout the summer.

In May we went to hear Elvis: and had a potluck at the pavilion. We made contributions and volunteered at the Memorial Day celebration.

We will also be assisting during the Independence Day activities in July.

We are looking forward to the fall when we will be, in cooperation with other groups to bring back the Car Show.

We will also be starting the community breakfasts and horse races again in October.

We are a group of hard-working men that enjoy helping others and seeing our community grow while having some fun as well.

If you would like to be a part of the Men's Club or just check us out, our meetings are the last Wednesday of each month from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Clubhouse, South Hall. All men are welcome.

If you have questions, please call Loren at 352-442-6837.

From all of us on the Beautification Committee, “Thank you to Lowe's in Brooksville for donating 5-gallon buckets, gloves, and bags to us, and to my neighbor Ed (who works at Lowe's) for donating a new battery and charger for our hedge trimmer”. There are several Brookridge residents who work at that Lowe's location. We would also like to thank all of the businesses and Brookridge clubs who donated to the silent auction at our fundraiser. (See list below.) Thank you to the Ladies of Brookridge Club for their very generous donation and congratulations to those who won those donations.

As always, please watch out for us when you see us working in the medians. Slow down, and move over when possible.

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.

FUNDRAISER SPONSORS/DONORS: L.A. Salon Touche Nail Spa Fantastic Sam's Beautiful Nails Head Smart Salon Salishan Hair Cut & Nails Mr & Mrs Salon & Spa

Sherwood Florists Padula's Pizza Radiant Car Wash Tropical Grill Monday Night All Stars Cheddar's Scratch Tuesday Night Bingo Kitchen Friday Nite Bingo Greek City Diamond Nail & Spa La Bella Napoli Papa Joe's PDQ

Glory Days Bonefish Grill Up for Breakfast Breakfast Station Silver Dolphin Golden Corral Texas Road House

Perkins Culvers Luigis Gold Star Realty Jean Flynn Realty Murphy's Market Beacon Theatre

Scissors Plus Kim's Trims Great Clips Massage & Facials by Pam A&H Discount Beverages Smokin' Oak Pizza PJ Brick Oven Pizza

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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ARCHITECHTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE by harry calderbank

Last month we discussed Florida Friendly landscaping options. While stone and shells may be used in Brookridge, Hernando County does not recommend their use as a lawn substitute.

Rock yards do not add nutrients to the soil and may result in excess heat.

They suggest two to four inches of mulch around trees and plants, but caution against piling too much mulch in those areas.

If commercially available much is used, they recommend the use of sustainable material.

They suggest cypress mulch be avoided as it is not produced using sustainable practices and is harmful to our wetlands. They further frown upon the use of rubber mulch as it does not add nutrients to the soil and it attracts excess heat.

Code Enforcement personnel are available at the Administration Office during normal business hours to answer questions and assist with ACC Applications.

Please feel free email me directly at harrycalderbank@tampabay.rr.com

Brookridge Traffic Safety Committee

By Tracay McUmber

75 The Traffic Safety Committee is working diligently on new signage and updating current signage.

We will keep the community updated as to our progress.

We are also working on updating the current Evacuation Route signage.

When completed, the Evacuation Route will be posted in the Administrative Office and the Clubhouse.

Just a reminder, please be mindful of the speed limits in the park. Let's make our community safer for everyone.

And remember…DISPLAY THE “B”!

SATURDAY MORNING CARS & COFFEE BRING A CHAIR !

July 8th - Aug 12th - Sept 9th - Oct 7th Mark Your Calendars, and Bring Your Classic.

Saturday Mornings 9 am - 11 am West Side of Clubhouse Parking Lot FREE Donuts and Coffee!!!

The Brookridge Men’s Club and co-sponsors invite you to the new Cars and Coffee informal Classic Car Cruise-in, held on the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning this coming July.

Here is a great chance to meet fellow classic car enthusiasts and show off your own very prized possession. Tune into some 50’s Rock and Roll and enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee with friends and a donut on us!

For more info call Rich Stratton 815-276-4994 or Paul Simcock 352-232-7301

Mosquito Control Mosquitoes can be a nuisance to humans and animals & can carry and transmit diseases. To protect yourself against mosquito bites, if possible stay indoors between the hours of dusk and dawn. If you must go outside, wear a long-sleeved shirt, pants, socks and shoes and apply mosquito repellant to exposed skin.

Mosquito repellants containing “DEET” are the most effective. It is important to read application instructions before using, especially on children.

Hernando Co. Mosquito Control comes into the community periodically to spray for mosquitoes.

We are also listing below tips for finding and stopping mosquitoes around your property: 1.Roof gutters clogged with leaves and debris are breeding sites for mosquitoes. Make sure water flows freely down the spouts.

2.Potted plants should be checked for puddled water in leaves or in saucers under pots. Also check wheel barrels, barbeque grills, bird baths, and anything that can hold water.

3.Leaky faucets should be turned off or repaired to keep from puddling.

4.Dispose or cover old tires, since these are a favorite breeding site for mosquitoes.

5.Mow grass and weeds to eliminate hiding places for mosquitoes.

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FREEDOM RIDE Join Brookridge in our celebration of July 4th with a Freedom Ride. Decorate anything, except automobiles, for a fun ride through the community.

Let your imagination run wild; please, leave your political banners and flags at home.

We will stage in the Clubhouse South Parking Lot at 4:00pm.

Debby Burns ~ Social Events Committee

BCPO SPRING POKER RUN

By Debra Burns

E G D I R K O O ES BR SENTATIV RE

UNIT REP

By Linda Toporski

Many thanks to everyone who volunteered and participated in the Poker Run. You made it a great success!!!

HELP!! HELP!! HELP!!

The weather was pretty, everyone had a good time and a few lucky ones went home winners.

The Unit Representatives group, your “Community Ambassadors”, need to recruit some new volunteers.

I think the dealers had as much fun as the runners.

Keep an eye out for the next event this fall.

Brookridge Community Residents:

We have several openings. We try to reach all new residents and make them welcome.

We are a fun group, with minimal time commitment each month. We would love to have you join us.

Anyone who would like to help our community, while having a bit of fun, please call the front office for further information.

Thanks, Linda Toporski - Co-Chairperson.

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RV COMPOUND

by Gil Lanctot , Chairman The walk-thru is June 14 at 10:00 am All compound users are invited to attend.

The walk-thru is week earlier due to several of the committee members will be leaving for the summer.

The hurricane season will be starting soon, please tie down your boats to the trailer securely and check your covers due to high winds.

Also check your vent covers on your RV's.

Make sure your tires covers are properly tied.

We find covers all over the yard.

Everyone have a safe and fun summer!

THERE WILL BE NO WALK-THRU FOR JULY & AUGUST THE COMPOUND IS SELF-SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS -NOT A BUDGET ITEM-

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

The homeowner must fill out an ACC application prior to the start of any work.

The ACC applications are available at the main office Monday through Friday 8:30am till 4:00pm.

The ACC Committee meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at 9:00am in the Administration Office.

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

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

Please everyone that uses the compound continue with your donation. Suggested donation would be $50.00 to $100.00 a year for all units. Please do your best, so we can remain SELF-SUPPORTED. For more information, please contact Gil Lanctot at 352-835-2177.

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Brookridge Entertainment Brookridge Entertainment has begun to organize our season tickets for the upcoming 2023/2024 season. A large number of these tickets have once again been renewed.

Some have had their seats for over 20 years. Our Las Vegas Style Show will continue to be the very best possible. The upcoming season is filled with great “tributes” Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Dobbie Brothers and more.

If you have any questions about season tickets please call (352) 667-2947 NOT A BAD SEAT IN THE HOUSE! We wish everyone a happy and safe summer.

The entire Brookridge Entertainment Committee want to “thank” everyone for the great support shown for every show.

Committee: Dick Theriault, Terry and Trudy Johnson, Jackie Sherman, Teresa Glassmyer, Barbara Theriault, Eileen Leasure, Ann Beardslee SEE YOU AT THE SHOW! A big thank you goes out to the clubhouse staff: Mike Green, Patrona and all of the monitors who make it happen.

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OCTOBER - PAISLEY CRAZE

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SEASON TICKETS CONSECUTIVE SHOWS ONLY

PER PERSON 7 SHOWS @ $49.00 6 SHOWS @ $42.00 5 SHOWS @ $35.00

FEBRUARY - COUNTRY

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MARCH - THE OLDIES

APRIL - ROCK-N-ROLL

–MONDAY NITE –

ALL STARSbyENTERTAINMENT Sandy Lewis 2022 – 2023 Season is over.

2023 - 2024 Season begins in October!

If you missed our final show the “DUELING PIANOS,” you missed an enjoyable time.

2023 – 2024 Season The new shows have been booked!!!

Next year's shows will include Country, Rock-n-Roll, Comedy, Celebration of the Oldies, and a special January show for our fantastic Canadian friends Scott Wilson - Champion Canadian Fiddler & his family.

$ TICKETS $ Season tickets available NOW!! Per seat charge $7 Pricing is seven shows -- $49, six shows - $42.00, five shows $35.

Tickets are always available at the door for $12 each. Table or row seating.

FLYERS FOR OUR SHOWS & APPLICATIONS TO GET SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN OFFICE. COMPLETE & RETURN TO

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

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October 1, 2022

Harvest Festival

November 5, 2022 December 3, 2022

Thanking Our Veterans

Tis The Season

December 31, 2022 SOCIAL DANCE February 4, 2023

2022 - 2023

SEASON For Information Call

Happy New Year!

Patty Cummings 317-440-6586

Mardi Gras

March 4, 2023

April 1, 2023

May 6, 2023

Luck of the Irish

Spring Fling

Hats Off To The Ladies

June 17, 2023

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SOCIAL byDANCE David Gianneschi

by Linda Hartman

The "Night in the Tropics" dance will be held June 17th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Brookridge Clubhouse 8150 Hampton St. - Brooksville Billy Lindsey will be performing and playing all the dance music we enjoy !

Come dressed to the nines or wear your comfy dancing gear.

BYOB and your snacks, coffee and ice will be provided The “Carnival” dance will be held on August 5th with Johnny Lobo performing.

The next Line Dance Social will be on June 17 th, 2023 Our Line Dance Social is on the second Saturday from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Bring your own snack and beverage.

Casual attire. No open back sandals.

All area Dancers are invited.

Tickets are $5.00.

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

For information call Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-2537

Tickets will be available at the door for $7 each Please call to reserve your seats There is limited availability

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Any questions please contact Patty 317-440-6586 or brookridgesocialdance1@gmail.com Bring your best dance moves!!

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The Veterans Committee will meet on June 12, 2023 at 11:00 am at the clubhouse in room E For more information, contact Gil Lanctot at 352-835-2177

INTERIOR

EXTERIOR

Drywall Repairs Popcorn Ceilings Painted Wallpaper Removal Wallpaper Installation Chair Rail & Baseboards Painted Cabinets Refinish Bath Enclosures

Pressure Washing w/Mildicide Roofs Washed and Re-caulked Driveways Washing w/Mildicide Driveways Patched & Painted Screen Repaired or Replaced Outside Brush Painted Rusty Screws Covered (Kilz)

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5pm FRI NITE BINGO

CRAFTY STITCHERS 9AM W CREATIVE PAPER CRAFTS 12:00pm 1st & 3rd SA CRIBBAGE 6PM SU 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 LET’S PAINT 10AM (3RD)W LINE DANCE LESSONS 10:30AM TU / 10:00AM TH MAHJONGG 1PM M MEXICAN TRAIN 12PM F

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MUSIC AIRES 1PM TU MUSIC AIRES COMBO 1PM W PAINT WITH BRENDA 12PM (2ND & 4TH SUNDAY)

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

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BCCGA BOD Meeting is Monday, May8th at 7pm in the Pro Shop

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MENS 9 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

Kings & Queens FUN GOLF

by Erv Alber

Our league plays "Fun Golf" year-round.

Golfers of all levels are invited.

New members are always welcome.

by Erv Alber

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

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

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

Newcomers are always welcome.

The cost to play is $1.00 per couple.

All money is returned to the winners.

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

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

Come out & enjoy the course with us.

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

We'll continue playing "Fun Golf".

There will be no dues to join & play.

No weekly payouts or points.

We tee off at 8:00 AM every Monday.

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

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by Linda Rogers We enjoyed our Farewell to Snowbirds party as we dined and played shuffleboard and corn hole at the Clubhouse on April 12th. The winter sure flew by!

As the season comes to an end, we announce a change of hours for the Tennis Club. Summer hours begin May 1st and extend until September 15th.

The Tennis Club has the courts reserved on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

On September 15th we will return to our regular “winter” hours which are Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

As always, any resident can use the courts at any other time by registering and borrowing a key from the monitors in the clubhouse.

We wish you all a safe and healthy summer.

GAMES: Mon, Wed, & Fri. 8:00 am - 10:00am Sun. 6:00 pm

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS

BROOKRIDGE There will be no Brookridge CERT meetings in June, July, or August.

BROOKRIDGE CERT NEEDS YOU! We want you to join our Brookridge CERT team of volunteers. Training, materials, and supplies are free to volunteers through the Hernando County Emergency Operations Center and FEMA. Training includes lessons in preparation, survival, and rescue techniques in crisis situations.

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

Each year we have enjoyed relatively safe weather.

We need to make sure we are prepared in case of the worst.

CERT prepares us for other situations as well.

Remember that disasters come from many different sources. Get prepared, join CERT now.

Help us to keep our neighbourhood safe.

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

Thanks for all your community support!

REMEMBER: Always if you have an emergency call 911.

SHUFFLEBOARD

by Debby Burns

We're still enjoying Evening Shuffleboard. You should come out and join us!

This time of year, we play with a smaller group. It's a bit more casual. Still, lots of fun and good exercise.

We play every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening. We usually begin @ 6:30. The time may change as the days get longer.

For more info, call Debby Burns at 980-6130-0395.

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MORNING

BIBLE STUDY

BY JUDY SCHMALZ Please join us on Friday mornings at 10:00am in Room D of the Clubhouse for a non-denominational study in God's Word.

We have a pastor from a local church who leads the Bible Study.

If you are unable to meet with us in person, you can join us via Zoom.

Our contact person is Judy Schmalz at 727-389-2731.

We are a friendly group and hope you can come.

Psalm 118: 22-24 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes; The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

EVENING

BIBLE STUDY

BY BILL HARTMAN This Bible Study is open to all people seeking what God has planned for you! Join us at the Clubhouse room C Wednesday Evenings 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Learn how much God loves you.

Take the challenge to find who the Creator is and learn about your future. Is time on your side? A friend once demonstrated by using a tape measure. Try this: pull out your tape measure to a length that you believe to be the “standard age” of life expectancy (1inch for each year). Next look at the measure for your years already lived. How does that compare? More or less than you expect before your time is up. [Thanks, Wayne, for this aid.]

Words to know: Psalm 90:10-12 (KJV) “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath. So, teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”.

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Prayer Meeting Every 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." In today's world, we need to pray more than ever.

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

The Bible tells us that we should not neglect gathering together with the saints.

Ps 92:3-4 says: "Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our GOD. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing."

It is good to give GOD time out of our busy schedule. Join Pastors Ben & Phoebe each Sunday morning at 10:00 am in Room D at the clubhouse. This is a time of praise, worship and an anointed message from the WORD of GOD. For more information, contact Pastors Ben or Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

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For Over 35 Years, We Have Had The Privilege Of Serving The Residents Of Brookridge.

Brooks & Springs Church is presenting an 8-week video course by Charis Bible titled A SURE FOUNDATION. This begins Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in Room D of the Clubhouse.

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Come and join us for a time of Praise, worship and anointed message from GOD’s Word.

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For more information, contact Michele Adams at 907-617-7393.

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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 with name, rank, branch of service and dates of service to Mike Green at 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)

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

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Happy Fathers Day!!!

We are working to increase our volunteer membership.

We are asking for a person willing to be the President and someone wanting to be Secretary.

Neither position is overly time intensive.

SAFE DRIVING CLASS

The AARP Safe Driving Class is the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10:00am – 4:00pm in Room D at Clubhouse For more info: Call Marge Lingor at 352-678-1533

We are fortunate to live in a very safe community and it would be nice that to continue. Safe communities rely on their residents being alert to their surroundings and be willing to report any suspicious activity.

If interested, please go to www.Hernandosherrif.org Click on Join Our Family, then click on Level 1 Application.

Fill out the form. Within a few days you will receive an e-mail which will give you further instructions.

There is NO cost to you!

Our meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am in Room D of the Clubhouse.

Come out and meet our Deputy James Dean.

For more information, call Mary Anne Lazzell at 352-597-3912.

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immo’s

Indoor & Outdoor Services LLC

Landscaping / Lawn Mowing Tree Trimming / Hedging / Bush Removal Power Washing

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1.2 Lots 1 Lot or Corner 2 Lots Lot $275 $305 $290

Exp.12/31/2023

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANNUALLY AND /OR DO TO FUTURE INCREASES IN GAS PRICES

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JINGLES HAND & FOOT - MONDAY

by Carol Tobey

We will play each Monday afternoon. in Room E at 12:00 pm

Come join us!!

Jingles is the sound of coins put in a cup.

Come join us the lst, 3rd, and 4th Thursday 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, just clean up when you leave.

Hope to see you there.

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

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Pressure Washing Siding - Driveways - Porch Screens MICHAEL SCOTT

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Michigan Rummy

By Jude Vecoli

The Michigan Rummy group has started, we play on Tuesday at 1:00 pm in Room E of the Clubhouse.

The game will be penny ante, with each round requiring 9 cents per player.

How many rounds we will play will depend on the number of players and how long each round takes.

It may vary from week to week in the beginning.

This game is easy to learn and easy to play.

The perfect combination for getting some socializing in as well. Save your pennies and come join us!

THE TRAIN IS STILL RUNNING!!!

So come join us every Friday in Rm. D at 12 noon.

Please arrive at 11:45 to pick your seat.

A ticket costs just $1.60 (one quarter, one nickle, and 13 dimes).

Any questions please call Allan @ 352-515-1765

daytime

BUNCO

by Lois Butterfield

Daytime Bunco will not meet July - October.

Next Bunco will start on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

Want to sign up or have any questions please free to contact me at 207-251-5896.

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HERNANDO COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

CREATIVE PAPER CRAFT

By Beth Ann

Leave early, Use an emergency shelter as a last resort.

Make plans now and decide where you will go if an emergency situation arises which requires evacuation.

Have at least a half tank of gas in your car at all times.

Have adequate CASH on hand when you evacuate, ATM and automatic credit card payment at gas pumps may not work. Keep a small bag with your necessities and any medications you need packed and ready to go if needed.

Never drive west from Brookridge in the event of an evacuation order. Do NOT go to Route 19 to evacuate nor the Suncoast Parkway North because it merges back onto Route 19. Also, both of these roads may be impassable in the early stages of a hurricane.

Do Go East on Route 50 to I-75 or farther East before going North or South. Make arrangements for a place to stay before you leave Brookridge.

Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month in the Clubhouse, Room E from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. (sometimes we finish early)

All supplies are furnished unless we need something special Cost is $5.00 each class to cover cost of supplies.

We make useful items out of paper and other items.

Let's have some crafting fun!! For more information contact Beth Ann at 352-403-6870.

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*BROOKRIDGE RESIDENT*

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

All are welcome. Come join us.

Cher Mason's Improver/Intermediate class is on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Cost is $6.00.

Lynn Ingram's Beginner/Improver class is on Thursdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cost is $5.00.

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

The Line Dance Social is on June 17th from 6.30pm to 9:00pm.

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by Gary Thomas We're starting our June activities on the first day of the month. We will be having our monthly luncheon at Rookies Sports Bar. Located on Anderson-Snow Rd. just south of Spring Hill Dr. Plan to join us June 1 for great food at 1:00 pm.

After celebrating with the moms last month, this month is for the dads. And like last year, our Father's Day celebration will be a picnic under the pavilion on June 11 (a week early).

Plan to join us for fun and food at 6:00 pm.

We will be playing Jingles for our second meeting.

This fun game will start at 6:00 pm. on the 25th.

Don't forget to bring your dimes.

Our bowling may have ended for the summer, but we are having a Taco Tuesday celebration on June 27.

Join us at Pueblo Viejo at 1:00 pm.

Brookridge Singles is open to all single residents of Brookridge. If you have any questions or comments, call Debby Burns at 980-613-0395.

FINAL TOUCH Painting & Pressure Washing Raymond Welz

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Brkridge Writers Brookridge Creative Writers meet the 2nd & 4th

s r e n n i g e B

BY Sharon Baines

Painting Cla

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint?

No experience necessary to attend the beginner acrylic painting classes being offered.

We meet in the club house in Room C, the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm from May to December.

A fee of $15.00 will cover the cost of paint and surface. Loaner brushes will be available for the first two classes.

Please contact Sharon Baines at 717-818-4728 to reserve your seat.

PLEASE DO NOT wear perfume to class due to respiratory problems with attendees.

CASH ONLY, NO CHECKS.

ONLY A

DAD

Only a dad with a tired face, Coming home from the daily race, Bringing little of gold or fame To show how well he has played the game; But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come and to hear his voice.

Only a dad with a brood of four, One of ten million men or more Plodding along in the daily strife, Bearing the whips and the scorns of life, With never a whimper of pain or hate, For the sake of those who at home await.

Only a dad, neither rich nor proud, Merely one of the surging crowd Toiling, striving from day to day, Facing whatever may come his way, Silent whenever the harsh condemn, And bearing it all for the love of them.

Wednesdays of the month, noon to 2pm.

Meetings are held in the south end of the main hall of the clubhouse. All ability levels welcome.

All styles and genres welcome.

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Only a dad but he gives his all To smooth the way for his children small, Doing with courage stern and grim, The deeds that his father did for him.

This is the line that for him I pen: Only a dad, but the best of men.

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TUESDAY NIGHT BINGO

by Patrona Turman

Tuesday Night Bingo is taking a vacation!! Will return on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Sales will begin at 4:30pm, Early Bird Game at 5:00pm and Regular Play at 5:30pm.

Look for some new and exciting changes!!

The Ladies of Brookridge wishes to THANK all the volunteer workers and players for a fun filled season!!!

FRIDAY NITE BINGO

by Jackie Bolt

THERE WILL BE NO BINGO ON JUNE 23 & 30 Welcome to the Month of June. Hope all our mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day. Bingo is going along very well. We have a good crowd each week.

So come on up and join us for a night of fun and possibly meeting some of your neighbors.

As always, though, we are always looking for extra Volunteers.

We especially need a few people who would be willing to work on the Floor, calling back the bingos. It is something you would only have to do once a month.

We are also in need of Callers. Debbie Whitney is the go-to person on this.

She will gladly teach you how to work the machine.

I want to wish all of the dads a wonderful Father's Day

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EXERCISE GROUP

by Linda Hartman

Exercise is important for older adults. Being physically active makes it easier to perform activities of daily living. Physically active older adults are also less likely to fall, which can lead to serious injuries. Exercise improves muscle strength and bone density as well, which is especially important for women since they lose bone density at a faster rate after menopause than men. Meanwhile, the benefits of exercise for the heart and lungs help promote overall health and offset some risks for chronic illnesses and disease. Older adults should do at least 2.5 to 5 hours of aerobic activity a week, ideally spread out over several days. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity includes brisk walking, cycling, swimming, dancing and nature walks.

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 Linda Hartman at 352-293-4647

Aqua Exercise

By Kathy Hershey Water-based exercise is a very popular activity that is not limited to any age group.

Research has shown that water exercises can be a safe and effective workout for those with arthritic conditions.

One of the ladies once said to me,

“IN THE WATER, NO PAIN!”.

by Alice Yost Picnic time is upon us and we will have to plan ahead.

We encourage you to eat three healthy meals a day and that's where the planning come in.

You can have the grilled meat (proper amount), a lite bun, veggies and sugar free drinks—water is the best!

Planning ahead is also important. When you grocery shop - NEVER go shopping when you are hungry.

When planning ahead, you can add a variety of healthy, legal foods.

We meet every Monday at 9:00 am in Room D of the Clubhouse. Men & women are Welcome!

Have a Happy & Healthy Summer!!!

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Serving Florida’s Nature Coast Please join us at the pool on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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Pinellas/Pasco 727-571-4299 Hillsborough Co 813-854-3449 Zephyrhills 813-783-7509 Polk Co. 863-688-7823

CERAMICS

BY Sue Taylor

by Sandy Kaliscak The Music Aires is in need of a

PIANO ACCOMPANIST. Do you play?

Are you free on Tuesday afternoons?

We are a fun group who loves to sing.

We rehearse every Tuesday, October thru March from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: and have a Christmas and a Spring concert.

Please contact Sandy at 352-556-3428 for more information.

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The ceramic class in Brookridge is open to all residents and neighbors. We have men and women joining and it is a great class 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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Helping Hands

by Marge Roloff

WOW it's that time again when our snowbirds are heading north.

Safe travels and stay healthy till we meet again.

We are a non-profit sewing group that sew and donate to local charities. If there is something that we make, items are free to Brookridge residents.

We meet every Thursday at the clubhouse in room D from 9:00 am-11:30 am. Donations of clean sheets and pillowcases, fabric (cotton, broadcloth, fleece, flannel) batting, yarn, elastic, and thread are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

APRIL DELIVERIES: Hospice - 9 gowns and 4 prayer shawls Florida Cancer Center – 23 chemo hats Gifts From Home (Troops) – 50 neck coolers Noble Senior Living – 8 neck pillows TLC – 10 sleepers, 6 crib sheets Humane Society – 4 blankets Oak Hill Hospital – 3 cancer pillows and aprons Crescent Community Ctr. – Walker and unused meds Airman's Attic (MacDill) – 3 stuffed animals, 3 bunting sets, 7 blankets, 5 hats, one blanket set

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

We meet on Wednesday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in room D at the clubhouse. The only exception to our meetings is...the 1st Wednesday of each month when there will be no meeting.

Throughout the summer we plan to still meet.

Each month we are doing a group project for those that are interested in joining in.

Bring a sack lunch if you wish. We provide coffee for those who may desire refreshment.

Several men and women are bringing their sewing machines to work on projects. Others are either laying out quilts for quilting or some are knitting and/or crocheting enjoying the comradery.

Any craft is welcome here. We have a supply room and many individuals willing to help teach and/or help with any of your projects if you are in need.

We accept donations of any kind. Please drop off on Wednesday at our meeting time. If you would like to join our group, we would love to have u join.

There is no membership fee. Please come join the fun!

Flora Dunham is our President, and she would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

She can be reached at 207-841-0262.

We’re looking for a few experienced adults who desire part-time to full-time seasonal work.

We are Cat 5 Hurricane Screens, LLC. We manufacture fabric-style hurricane screens that meet and exceed Florida code.

Our goal is to build the world’s best hurricane screens here in Brooksville, Florida with your help!

Requirements for the jobs available are to be able to sew using our commercial sewing machines, read a tape measure and accurately cut fabric. We’ll train you on all the finer points of making our products.

We’re looking for adults who have work experience and want to work. We offer great pay, a flexible schedule, and an air-conditioned shop, and all the tools you’ll need for the job.

CALL NOW FOR AN INTERVIEW: 352-597-7207 Our purpose is to save property and life. With your help we can complete our mission.

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