November 2022

GUIDELINES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Ellie Colasanti 352-592-5249

BINGO- TUESDAY NIGHT

Anna Webster 352-592-6432

BOCCI CLUB

BRIDGE- LESSON/PLAY

Ron Butz 920-266-5978

BROOKRIDGE CRIME WATCH

Betty Roberts 352-592-5181

BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT

Dick Theriault 352-597-8816

BROOKRIDGE SINGLES

Gary Thomas 217-652-3080

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

Dave Fagan 813-503-0164

Mike McMahon 352-589-1380

BROOKS & SPRINGS CHURCH SERVICE

Ben Hamar 352-701-0044

BROOKSVILLE CREATIVE WRITERS

Susan Balestrieri 352-666-0193

BUNCO BABES

Connie Hilliard 205-728-4314

CAMPERS CLUB

Robert Dunn 616-802-4536

CERAMIC CLUB

Sue Taylor 352-340-9622

CARS, COFFEE, BIKES & TRIKES

Rich Stratton 352-616-0242

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team William Hartman 352-293-4647

CLASSY SCARLET LADIES OF BROOKRIDGE Joanne Rampino 352-200-6291

CRAFTY STITCHERS

Flora Dunham 207-841-0262

CRIBBAGE CLUB

David Burr 352-596-3506

DAYTIME BUNCO Lois Buterfield 352-515-5655

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

Karen Keaton 352-592-9737

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 Judy Miller 231-972-4653

GOLF – MEN'S 9 HOLE Ed Griffiths 802-793-2009

& COMMITTEES

GOLF – MEN'S 18 HOLE Bob Dunn 352-600-8323

GOOD TIMES LINE DANCE SOCIAL Rhonda Skaggs 937-626-8537

GOSPEL JUBILEE Phoebe Hamar 352-701-0044

HAND & FOOT (MONDAY) Carole Tobey 352-596-3130

HAND & FOOT (TUESDAY) Leo Benoit 352-606-2888

HELPING HANDS Mary Sweeney 352-597-2854

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 Nancy Lechiara 352-345-3468

PICKLEBALL Viki Weaver 352-600-9105

PINOCHLE Bill Vanliew 352-293-3430

POKER TEXAS HOLD”EM Tina Woods 413-475-4939

SEW-SO QUILTERS Millie Singleton 352-597 1866

SHUFFLEBOARD Debra Burns 980-613-0395

SOCIAL DANCE Val Stratton 352-616-0242

SOCIAL HOUR Ike Vodry 586-557-5608

TENNIS CLUB Barbara James 352-606-9028

UNO Bea Yankowski 513-497-1912

WATER AEROBICS Becky Cornwell 269-580-7848

WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS Alice Yost 352-596-4469

ACC (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE) Harry Calderbank 352-596-0696

AVRC (APPEAL VIOLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE) Pat Miller 352-596-0696

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Jim Snyder 352-596-1804

RV COMPOUND COMMITTEE Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Debra Burns 980-613-0395

UNIT REPRESENTATIVES Linda Toporski 810-287-8015

VETERANS COMMITTEE Gil Lanctot 352-835-2177

Every organization welcomes new members! If you are not already active, call some that interest you

Updated 10-15-2022

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022

Call to Order: Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 7:03 p.m. . Out of respect, please silence all phones & remove hats, moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance

Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted on the Brookridge website, at the Administration office, the Clubhouse and emailed to residents on August 12, 2022 - PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED

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

Also Present: General Manager Carol Webster, Code Enforcement Captain Greg Schubert, Facilities Manager Mike Green, and Recording Secretary Arlene Ahrens. Sign in sheet shows 56 members present.

Taping Notice: Member video/audio taping meeting: 1

Approval of Minutes: Approval of July 20, 2022 – Board of Director's meeting - minutes stand as submitted.

Board Correspondence: Letter from Gil Lanctot/Veterans Committee – Motion by Metcalf, seconded by Foster to approve Marine Corps "Toys for Tots' to place drop off boxes at the Administration office and Clubhouse starting in October 2022. Discussion followed. Gil Lanctot – Unit 4 – the campaign actually begins in September. Metcalf then amended the motion to September 2022. Vote taken, all in favor (6-0). Letter from Richard Stratton/Brookridge Social Dance – Motion by Metcalf, seconded by Foster to approve Brookridge Social Dance to host Johnny Wild on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Clubhouse from 7 pm to 10 pm for Brookridge residents and outside guests. Also, to adjust monitor schedules to be revised to avoid overtime costs. Vote taken, all in favor (6-0)

President's Report: A. Webster – there are impending changes for the property outside of Brookridge. There will be a meeting with the developer on August 31 at 1pm at the clubhouse. Lift master should be starting the entry/exit gates in Mid-September. We will also be upgrading the bar code system. Staff training starts soon on Quickbase. The office staff is terrific. Finance committee is working hard to get the 2023 budget together.

General Managers Report: C. Webster – there will be 3 board vacancies in 2023. If you are interested in being on the Board of Directors, submit a resume to the Administration office by November 7, 2022. We are in the process of getting the new resident directory together, if you need to make updates, come in or email the Administration office. The office will be closed on Friday, August 19, from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm for an employee appreciation luncheon.

Treasurers Report: July – Basteri

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: Visitor Management System – Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Metcalf to approve the bid from Gate Sentry for $12,800. Lengthy discussion followed. Vote taken, all in favor (6-0)

MINUTES Continued From Page 8

Report of Directors: Metcalf – There are 2 Unit rep openings, if you are interested, submit your resume to the Administration office. Beautification committee is working very hard. A. Webster – all of the staff work very hard; we are fortunate to have them all. Thank you to Peter in Code Enforcement who took the time to find and return a lost dog.

Member Comments: Gil Lanctot – Unit 4 – RV compound chair – thank you to Code Enforcement who does an excellent job. Vivian Blair – Unit 4 – gave the board a letter about installing another entry/exit gate in the community. Larry Miller – Unit 2 - concerns about the school gate. Sheila Walsh – Unit 3 – had questions about who is responsible if a vendor is speeding. Linda Walls – Unit 4 – had questions about the Balance Sheet. David Fagan – Unit 1 – He is the Vice President of the Men's club; they are a service organization. He had articles submitted to News and Views that weren't printed. Mary Astore – Unit 6 – there are differences the monthly reports, the residents deserve accurate reports. Jim Westbrook – Unit 2 – questions about monthly reports and CD's.

Motion by A. Webster, seconded by Benoit to adjourn, vote taken all in favor. (6-0)

Meeting Adjourned at 8:18 pm

Transcribed by: Arlene Ahrens Subject to approval on September 21, 2022

PRESIDENT REPORT BY: Anna Webster

Gate/Sentry installation and resident input is going very well.

We have had several sessions whereby residents could come in and get help entering their information into their Gate/Sentry account.

I know many of you feel overwhelmed with the process, but we will have help-sessions for those who need help. It is not mandatory that you enroll in Gate/Sentry if you prefer not to.

Thanks to Ken Duncan, Brenda McMahon, Mike Green, Arlene Ahrens, Sandy Kaliscak, Greg Schubert, Patrona Turman and the Admin office were on hand to help the residents at these sessions.

The new exit gates have been installed. Please note that they are slower rising and descending. Do not try to go thru following another vehicle. Let the gate do its job.

We did not have a Workshop due to Ian, the hurricane. We were so fortunate to have been out of the path of this terrible hurricane. Our hearts and prayers go out to the many lives lost and destruction of homes and businesses south of us.

The Amendment/Budget voting will be on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 beginning at 8:00 am in the Clubhouse, South Hall. Please get out and vote.

November 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm is the regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting in the Clubhouse.

Don't forget to save November 19th for our Fall Festival. Lots of fun activities, food and entertainment. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. If you are traveling stay safe. Welcome back to our “snowbirds”.

Thank you, Ann Webster, BCPO President

BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022

271,312.48

179,962.51

376,650.00

298,900.00

239,950.00

454,100.00

PUBLIC WORKS

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Reserve Spreadsheet Summary

Ceilings, Accoustical Tiles & Grids, Light Fixtures Computers, Routers & Servers, Software, Floor Coverings, Carpet, Tile Furniture,

AC, Walls, Windows, Doors

Audio/Visual Equipt., Bingo, Cabinets

Ceiling, Acoustical Tiles & Grids, Light Fixtures Floor Coverings, Vinyl, Wood, Tile, Folding

Furniture, Kitchen EQ., Maintenance EQ, AC, Phosed Replacements (2x AC 7 5 ton 2020)

Restrooms, renovation 1987 (main hall) Restrooms, renovation, Original, 2 Saunas Roof, EPDM, 1995

Walls, Metal Siding, Windows, Doors Floor Covering Epoxy - 2020

Clubhouse Pool & Rec Areas 3220-12 Canopies

Rubber Deck, Inspections, Coatings, Partial Fence, Chanin Link (Vinyl Coated), Furniture Mechanical Equipt, Pool Pumps, Motors, Heating Pool Finish Replalcement & Tile Repairs Tennis Courts, Light Fixtures, Surface

Shuffleboard, Bocce, Horseshoe Courts Pavillion, Gym

Building Replacement Split System, A/C

Fence, Metal Gator Utility Vehicle

2, Phased Generator, Drainae Pumps -5

Mowers 2008 & 2012, 2015 Mower Decks, Phased Replacements - 3 (1-2020) Tractor, John Deere 3200, 2013

Entry Operators and Bar Code System, Phased

Site Elements 3260-12

10,481.10

(32,000.00)

24,558.10

30,000.00

145,438.50

40,700.00

(72,091.86)

147,822.36

35,000.00

(5,500.00)

47,131.15

5,000.00

100,324.49

12,000.00

85,275.53

(25,000.00)

1,529,282.95

(29,000.00)

82,266.06

10,000.00

CALL FOR CANDIDATES

If you are interested in running for the Brookridge Board of Directors or Unit Representatives; please visit the Brookridge Administration Office for a

The deadline for submission to the Brookridge Administration Office is Monday, November 7, 2022 no later than 4:00 pm.

All candidates must be BCPO members and Board candidates must be year-round residents of Brookridge. Unit Representative candidates are preferred to reside full time in Brookridge.

Mildred

Mildred “Millie” age 103 of Hamburg, NY and formerly of Brooksville, FL passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2022.

Married F. Eugene Foster on September 2, 1940 and together raised 6 children.

The Fosters retired in Brookridge in 1980, enjoying boating, tennis, swimming, golf and entertaining their many friends. In 2010 the Brookridge Tennis Courts were dedicated in her honor as “The Foster-Krygowski Tennis Center”. Millie also enjoyed teaching Water Aerobics to other residents (which she developed and taught over 30 years until she was 96) at the community pool. Brookridge was blessed to have known this Lady!!

BROOKRIDGE

REPRESENTATIVES

By Linda Toporski

Brookridge Community Residents: The Unit Rep group is looking for two new members, due to recent resignations.

If anyone would be interested in joining our group of Neighborhood Ambassadors, we would be happy to hear from you.

The time commitment is minimal, and it's fun meeting and helping our new residents.

Please contact the Brookridge office for a brief resume. Hope to see you soon!!

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by harry

Almost everyone is familiar with Hot Tubs and Jacuzzis, but I wonder if everyone is equally familiar with the story of how the Jacuzzi as we know it came to be. The Jacuzzi family, seven Italian brother, emigrated to California from northern Italy in the early 1900s. They established a company making laminate wood airplane propellers and agricultural pumps and enjoyed substantial success.

In the mid-1950s one of the brother sons was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and his brother, Candido, invented a submersible pump to provide hydrotherapy treatments. Subsequent improvements have resulted in the product we know today

Many Brookridge residents enjoy the fun and benefits of a Jacuzzi or Hot Tub at their residence. These units must be placed behind the rear plane of the home unless installed under the roof of an enclosed lanai, porch or carport. Suitable screening is required and materials such as lattice, folding panels or even live plants may be used for this purpose. There are additional requirements for a Jacuzzi of Hot Tub installation and approval from the ACC is mandatory.

SECURITY CAPTAIN'S REPORT

By Greg Schubert

When out shopping:

1. Always be aware of your surroundings and park your car in a well-lit area.

2. Never carry large amounts of cash. If you go to an ATM, do so in daytime hours.

3. Never secure valuables or expensive items in your car. Take them with you or leave them home.

4. When you return to your car, stay alert and have your keys in your hand ready to use

Avoid becoming a victim at home:

1. Store gifts or wrapped presents in an area that cannot be seen from outdoors.

2. Do not advertise what gifts you have received. Destroy box labels before disposing of boxes in sealed, opaque garbage bags.

BE SAFE

From Code Enforcement And Security!

Ladiesof Brookridge

By Rosemary Basteri

The Brookridge Fall Festival will be held on November 19th.

We are asking for volunteers to help with the Ladies of Brookridge activities: Share the Wealth, Liquor Basket Raffle, Thanksgiving Dinner Basket and the Chinese Auction.

It sounds like a lot but any help will be welcome.

The next members meeting will be on Monday, at 1:00 pmNovember 21st in the South Hall of the Clubhouse.

The world needs more smiles, laughter and chillaxing!!

BROOKRIDGE MEN'S CLUB

By Mike MacMahon

Brookridge Mens

The Brookridge Men's Club will be helping with the Fall Festival on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the BCPO Clubhouse.

The Men's Club is planning some fun and exciting events for the end of the year and going into 2023, read the News & Views.

All men of Brookridge are invited to attend the meeting on the last Wednesday of the month on the 26th at 3:00 pm at the Pavilion.

Hope to see you there!!

The committee meets on November 3rd at 10:00 am in the Clubhouse

By the time you read this article, we hope the extreme heat is behind us. It's been tough getting out there in the heat to weed, pick up cigarette butts and other trash, bur we have a great group of volunteers working hard to get it done. Please help us keep Brookridge beautiful by not littering.

Thank you to the residents who have donated the small American Flags. We always welcome more of those. They will be used for appropriate holidays. If anyone is interested in donating flags, please contact Jim Snyder or any other Beautification Committee member. Also, we always depend on monetary donations for mulch, fertilizer, weed killer, etc.

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 contact Jim Snyder, Chairman at 352-596-1804. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 am in the Clubhouse.

Donations can be made by check payable to BCPO with “Beautification Committee” noted in the memo section and delivered to the Administration Office, or give to any member of the Committee.

BY Rosemary Basteri

MARINE CORPS RESERVES

The Veterans Committee will be hosting the annual Toys for Tots boxes in Brookridge again this year. Drop boxes will be in the Administration Office and Clubhouse.

All toys collected here will be sorted and delivered to children in Hernando County. Last year toys were delivered to over 3,000 Hernando families. More information to follow.

The Veterans Committee will meet on November 7, 2022 at 11:00 am in Room E of the Clubhouse. The agenda will update on Toys for Tots.

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

by Gil Lanctot - Chair

LOCAL

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: 352-799-1510

VETERAN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY

BROOKRIDGE RESIDENTS THAT ARE WORKING FOR OUR VETERANS: Gil Lanctot, Chairman 352-835-2177(Veteran) Paul Beauchense (Veteran) Gregg Ressler (Veteran) Steve Basteri Veteran)

Sally and Bill Litchfield (Veteran) Thomas Freyman (Volunteer) Rosemary Basteri (Liaison)

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WALL OF HONOR

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

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

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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Shows are on the second Thursday November through April. Doors open at 6 and the shows are from 7PM till 9PM Upcoming this season we have Frankie Valli in December, Simon & Garfunkel in January, and Super Duos in April. What a season this will be. We have a few Season Tickets available and also have general admission tickets. (352) 667-2947 Not a bad seat in the house. You can always pick up our tickets at any show. Call: (352) 667-2947

MONDAY NITE

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ALLSTARS

SOCIAL DANCESOCIAL DANCE

by Patty Cummings

Our “Thanking Our Veterans” dance will be held Nov. 5th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Brookridge Clubhouse. “At Large” will be performing with dance music from the 50's to the 80's. Casual Dress, BYOB – Coffee and Ice provided, bring your own snacks. Tickets will be available at the door for $7 each.

Be sure and get your new season ticket package for 2023 on sale now with varied plans for snowbirds available. Please call to reserve your seats in advance, limited availability.

Our December “Tis the Season” dance will be on Dec. 3rd featuring “Angelo”. Any questions please contact Val at 352-616-0242 or brookridgesocialdance@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

Call now for reservations for the New Year's Eve Dinner Dance. This is a fantastic 6 course catered meal by John Mason, with wine at each table and champagne provided at midnight for toasting the New Year. Retro Express will be performing this New Year's Eve.

Also, next year we will be holding a Special Dance on Jan 21st from 7:00 pm -10:00 pm, featuring “Johnny Wild and the Delights”. Tickets for this special dance will go on sale Oct 1st. The tickets will be $20.00 each in advance and $25.00 at the door. This is a high energy show and dance featuring all the old classic rock and roll. This is a must-see show, a fantastic 6-piece band. You can preview Johnny Wild at https://youtu.be/bsFzKyKSREO

by Linda Hartman

RESIDNETS & GUESTS Are you NEW to Line Dance Class??? During November, FREE beginner Start-Up Class 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Line Dance Lessons are open to residents of Brookridge and non-residents. All are welcome, Come join us!!!

Lynn Ingram's Beginner/Improver class is on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Cost $5.00.

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

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

SAFE DRIVING CLASS

BY MARGE LINGOR

Classes will be starting back up at a NEW time!!! The next scheduled class will be on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 10:00 am in Room D of the Clubhouse. Welcome back to our Snowbirds!

Kings & Queens FUN GOLF

by Erv Alber

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

Kings & Queens are a group of couples that play 9 holes of golf Monday afternoons - alternate shot format for the twosome. If you don't have a male/female partner, you may play as two ladies or two gents. If you haven't played yet, it might be a great way to meet your fellow golfers. This is a fun group. I'm sure you will enjoy it, but don't be too serious, as it is meant to be fun while enjoying our golf course. Newcomers are always welcome.

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

Looking forward to seeing you Monday afternoons!

MENS9HOLEGOLFLEAGUE

by Erv Alber

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

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

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

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

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

GOLF PROSHOP IS HIRING

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

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

If you enjoy working with people and would like a couple of shifts a week, this would be a great job for you.

Pick up applications at the proshop.

FINAL

by Linda Rogers

Many of the snowbirds are back. There was a lot of fun on the tennis courts for Halloween, and we're looking forward to fall treats as Thanksgiving is getting closer. We will enjoy our regular game of tennis on Turkey Day, then snack on pre-dinner appetizers and Bloody Mary's as we wait for our meals to magically appear. Maybe even watch a little football! And some parades…

Anyone who wants to learn the game is truly welcome. You will find us on the courts every day except Sunday, playing from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. There is no charge to play, and all skill levels are welcome.

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

byDebbyBurns

As our winter friends return, the shuffleboard courts are coming alive!

Beginning November 1, we will begin play at 1:30 pm. When we start days, remember to bring a nickel a game. We play 3 games on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Anyone can play. We'll teach you if you aren't familiar with the game. Everyone is willing to offer pointers. We had so many new players last year who have become very good with a stick. We'll even let you play if you're really good!

No excuses! See you on the courts!

GAMES: Mon. Wed. Fri. 10 am - noon Thurs & Sun. 7:00 pm

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS

Instructors Needed

BIBLE STUDY

JUDY SCHMALZ

Please join us on Friday mornings at 10:00 am in Room D of the Clubhouse for a non-denominational study in God's Word. We have a pastor from a local church who leads the Bible Study.

If you are unable to meet with us in person, you can join us via Zoom. Our contact person is Judy Schmalz at 727-389-2731. We are a friendly group and hope you can come.

In the midst of life's uncertainties, we can trust His unfailing love. No matter what life throws at us, “we make it our goal to please him” (2 Corinthians 5:9)

Prayer Meeting

Each Thursday evening at 6:00 pm, we meet in Room D at the Clubhouse for 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 says: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to GOD."

Come join us each Thursday evening. Note: There will be NO Prayer Meeting on the 24th

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

EVENING

BY BILL HARTMAN BIBLE STUDY

We want YOU! Come to the Clubhouse Room C every Wednesday Evening 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. God blessed us during the movement of Hurricane Ian. Yes, it wreaked havoc at another location but God knew how much worse it could have been had it come to us.

The weather changes remind us that the end of time is approaching. There is only one way to survive. Believe in Jesus Christ NOW! Once the dispensation of grace is finished the opportunity of living eternally with God will be gone.

Words to know: Romans 1:19-20 (KJV) “Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”

November is the month that we celebrate Thanksgiving. But as Christians, we should thankful at all times. The Bible also says: "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together and so much more as you see the day approaching." (Heb 10:25)

Pastor Benno and I count it a privilege to minister the WORD of GOD here in Brookridge. You will be encouraged and inspired by the messages GOD has given Pastor Benno. GOD told us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Brookridge is our world!

Come and join us each Sunday morning at 10:00 am in Room D and experience the Love and Grace of our LORD.

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

HAND & FOOT - MONDAY

by Carol Tobey

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

We will play each Monday afternoon.

Come join us!!

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.

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

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Writers

Memoirs, Pets, Adventures, Crime, Lessons learned; all make great stories. Join us to write down your stories. Become a better writer. Make new friends. Learn new skills. Beginners welcomed. We meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month From 12:00-2:00 PM in Brookridge. All are invited. Call Sue Balestrieri 352-666-0193

Angels

I know in my heart there are angels I've seen quite a few today They come in all shapes and sizes With love to give away

Taking care of our Mothers and Fathers Brothers and Sisters too Watching over our loved ones When it's more than we can do.

Not the kind that fly with velvety wings Or blow thru trumpets of gold They have needles and pills and other things To help those who have grown old

You can't see their wings or halos But believe me, I know they are there Hidden in part by an oversized heart Filled with loving care

In place of a harp, one is pushing a cart Another's chariot was a wheelchair Some scurry about with pen and chart Tending to your every care

Always smiling and cheerful In a world full of bed pans and pain They are the ray of sunshine To help chase away your rain

There is a special place in heaven For those angels without wings God will always be with them Their praises HE will sing.

Our deepest gratitude for taking care of the warriors who took care of us.

thank you can never fulfill the depth of their sacrifice.

A wise woman Claudia Pemberton once said, “America

soldiers would be

angels.”

TUESDAYNIGHT BINGO

by Anna Webster & Patrona Turman

Tuesday Evening Bingo is going strong—we welcome all Brookridge residents and their houseguests. There will be NO Bingo on Tuesday, November 8th an 22nd, Product sales start at 4;30 pm, early Bird at 5:00 pm and regular bingo at 5:30 pm.

The daubers will go to $1.25 each beginning in October as our prices have raised.

Bring your snacks, smiles and daubers for a great evening of fun!! Thank you for the continued support. For more info, call Anna Webster at 352-592-6432 or Patrona Turman at 352-610-4292.

FRIDAYNITE BINGO

by Jackie Bolt

Welcome to the Fall season. Here we go into the big Holiday Season, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Can you believe it, the year just whizzed by. There will be NO Bingo on Friday, November 11th.

Bingo is going along fine. Our Snowbirds are starting to come home so things should pick up even more. We are seeing a lot of new faces.

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

We have one more request to make. We are looking for someone who would be willing to come up to the Clubhouse on Friday night from 7:00 pm to about 8:30 pm to help Miss Ellie clean up the kitchen. This would be greatly appreciated as it is too much for one person to have to do alone. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving everyone.

GOSPEL JUBILEE

BY Phoebe Hamar

It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another year. We are closer than we have ever been to JESUS coming again. I hope you are ready for that day. Matthew 24:42 says: "watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your LORD is coming."

While we watch and wait, we should be full of thanksgiving for the LORD has done for us. We should sing GOD's praises every day. Come and join us at the Gospel Jubilee Monday, November 21st from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for an evening of singing praises and giving thanks to our LORD and SAVIOR.

This is a FREE event, open to the public. So come and join us. For more information contact Ben or Phoebe at 352-701-0044.

MusicAires MusicAires

by Rosemary Basteri

By now you are hearing music wafting through the Clubhouse on Tuesday afternoons. The Musicaires are rehearsing for the Annual Christmas Concert, scheduled for Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 pm. We are hoping this concert will be entertaining and bring peace and bring peace & joy to our friends and neighbors.

We are always looking for more singers, especially men, so come guys!! If you can raise your voices to shout at your TV on football Sundays, surely you can raise them in song. We meet on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm in Room C.

The Musicaires would like to thank the Ladies of Brookridge and many others for donations. Your generosity keeps us viable. Our funds pay our accompanist, purchase copywrite material, printing , etc. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Please note—The Musiaires will present a musical program at the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th. See you there!!

Aqua Exercise

ByKathyHershey

Join us Monday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at the pool.

Aqua exercise is a gentle total body workout that is gentle on your joints and muscles. The exercises offer benefits for balance and coordination without the fear of falling.

Put on that bathing suit and introduce some water-based activity into your life.

EXERCISE GROUPEXERCISE GROUP

by Linda Hartman

Studies have shown that maintaining regular physical activity can help prevent many common diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Exercise produces endorphins (the “feel good” hormone), which act as a stress reliever and leaves you feeling happy and satisfied. Regular physical activity and fine-tuned motor skills also benefit cognitive function.

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

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

by Alice Yost

Can you believe Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away? You can have a delicious Thanksgiving dinner and stay on the program if you plan ahead. If you are on a weight control program, planning is always important along with weighing and measuring your portions.

We meet each Monday at 9:00 am. $5.00 for the first 10 weeks and then .50 a week. What a bargain!!!

See you there!!

by Gary Thomas

November is definitely going to be a fun month for the Brookridge Singles, and with some good eating, too. Here's what lies ahead:

Our first monthly meet is on November 13th and is Trivia night hosted by me. And before you groan about how hard these games have been, let me tell you this is all new, definitely different and guaranteed to be fun.

Our second monthly meet is on November 27th, just three days after Thanksgiving and is our annual “Anything but Turkey” potluck. Members bring any food to share so long as it's not turkey.

Both meetings start at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse's main hall. There is a $2 donation each evening.

But that's not all. We're back to bowling each Tuesday afternoon. Just show up at Strike City at 2 p.m. You don't have to be any good to bowl with us because we sure aren't.

Our monthly luncheon for Tuesday, November 15th, at the Bonefish Grill. Bernice does a great job putting our luncheons together, so sign up at the Sunday meeting or call her and let her know you plan to attend. We will meet at the restaurant at 1:00 pm.

And finally, we are planning a trip on Monday, November 21st to the Webster Flea Market. It's huge and if you've never been it's an adventure. Row after row after row of vendors selling all kinds of items you probably don't need but can't live without. Lots of food trucks are scattered around and there's even a great farmers market with fresh fruits and vegetables. We will meet at the tennis courts and carpool to Webster. Get there at 8:45 am because we will be leaving at 9:00 that morning. Sign-up sheets will be at our next meeting.

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

by Dee Raffensberger

CRAFTY STITCHERS

A CHANGE IN DAY AND TIMES: We meet every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in meeting Room D. Come and join the fun and share your ideas with your neighbors.

clothing, toys, and baby blankets.

·Nursing/Assisted Living blankets, fidget aprons, bibs, walker totes.

·Military: Items for service members at Airman's Attic and lap robes for Veteran's homes.

We are non-profit and sew for charity causes. We happily accept fabric donations in cotton or broadcloth, flannel or fleece; for items that can be made or finished for donations to the charities above

Helping Hands meets each Thursday morning from 9:00 –11:00 am in Room D if you have a donation or would like to join the group.

Helping Hands will have our annual fundraiser –Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, February 12 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am in the great room of the clubhouse

Donations: 136 blankets to Project Linus for distribution to hospitalized children and 9 gowns to Hospice

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 like minded 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.