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Brookwood Social Club Officers

President: Bill Allen.......................707-490-6771

Vice President: Bruce Worden . 831-345-6858

Secretary: Patty Allen ...................707-486-3720

Treasurer: Rhea Zaks...................707-326-1566

Members at Large

Linda Sevier..................................949-280-9797

Gina Drummond ...........................707-799-7771

Karen Kelley .................................707-245-0249

(There are 3 unfilled Member-at-Large positions. If you are interested in serving with the social club, please call Bill or come to a BSC Board meeting.)

GSMOL Chapter 1051

President: Dan Drummond...........707-696-5077

Vice President: Mary Ann O’Neil...707-391-7877

Treasurer: Mary Ann O’Neil

Secretary: Dan Drummond

Member at Large Poe Phillips (Membership).............951-313-2549

Please contact Dan if you would like to serve as a GSMOL Board member.

Brookwood Homeowners Group

The Brookwood Homeowners Group (BHG) has been in suspense since 2022 due to a lack of residents willing to serve on the Board of Directors. Any Brookwood Park concerns or questions should be communicated at our quarterly Brookwood Park GSMOL Chapter 1051 meetings.

If you are interested in restarting the BHG and serve as a Board member, please come to a GSMOL meeting and step forward to see if there is any interest from other residents.

COPE Team

Nikki Svalberg................................ 707-849-6919

Lorena Fisher................................. 707-696-1722

Barry Taylor 707-478-8466

Newsletter Editor: Gina Drummond

ClubhouseScheduling&Equipment

Ifyouplanonusingtheclubhouseforafamily gatheringorothersuchevent,pleasecontactDan DrummondwiththeBrookwoodSocialClubtobe surethereisnotaneventalreadyscheduled. YoucanchecktheonlineBrookwoodPark clubhousecalendaratthefollowingURLlink.The weeklyviewallowsyoutoseeeventtitles. https://tinyurl.com/BrookwoodPark-Calendar YoucanalsocheckwithDanifyouwouldliketo borrowanytablesorchairstobesureyouwillnot conflictwithanyalreadyscheduledevents.

ManyBrookwoodresidentshavementionedthat theywouldliketoseetheclubhouseopeninthe eveningsotheycouldcomeouttoplaypool,work thelibrarypuzzle,etc. Wheneverthereisaneveningeventscheduled,the gameroom,library,andlobbyareaareusually availableforyouruse.

To get on the Brookwood resident email distribution, send an email to danjdrummond@hotmail.com.

BrookwoodPark

7000 Montecito Blvd.

Santa Rosa, CA 95409

ParkO ice: 6240 Montecito Blvd.

Manager: Rick Thomas 707-538-4104

On-Site Responsible Person: Miguel Salinas 707-539-9657

PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE

Greetings, Fellow Brookwoodians,

Well, I bet most of you don’t know that I only know 25 letters of the alphabet. I don’t knowY. Aprilfools! I guessthatmanyofyouhada prank or jokepulled onyouthisApril1st . One theory of how all this started is it was Nature’s trick tied to the vernal equinox, when unpredictable spring weather “fools” people into thinking winter is over.

OtherdaysinApriltorememberareApril5th,EasterSundayandApril6th,EasterMonday. ThenthereisalwaysApril10th for property taxestobedueandApril15th whenincometax is due. WealsohaveApril22nd,EarthDay.ThethemeforEarthDayis“OurPower,OurPlanet”. ThereisonemoreimportantdayinAprilandthatwouldbeApril25th. Thisisthedaythatthe world famous “Steve Carlton Gin Fizzes” will be served. People from all directions around Brookwood Park come to the clubhouse for a Gin Fizz. Also on this day and time, there happens to be a brunch social potluck at the clubhouse. There was talk at the last board meeting regarding who would make the coffee for the brunch, but then someone said with the Gin Fizz, who needs coffee.

April is a great time to get out and enjoy nature. You can do it right here in Brookwood Park by walking along the creek trails. If you are lucky, you may hear the frogs croaking. I don’t know how they do it, but as you walk along the trail, somehow they communicate to eachother thatyouarethere,andthey all stopcroakingatthesametime.Itisamazinghow other animals communicate not only to each other but can warn other animals of danger.

You can also explore areas outside of our park. We are lucky to live close to so many differentnatureareas. WecangototheRussianRiver,ArmstrongGrove,thecoastorSpring Lake regional park. They are all so different but within an hour drive. Just getting out and watching the wildlife can help us get back to nature.

Whatever you decide to do this April, I hope you enjoy it with another person, if not in person, by Zoom or over the phone.

Bill Allen, BSC President

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SOCIALHOUR POTLUCK

Thursday,April 2

Cocktails at 5:30pm Potluck at 6pm

Saturday,April18 at 1pm BSC POTLUCK

Saturday,April 25 10am

Saturday,April18at6pm

Thursday,30

Doors open at 5:30pm Games start at 6pm MARY’S GAME NIGHT

April 2026

JOIN US FOR A POTLUCK BRUNCH AND A GIN FIZZ!

This month we are having a POTLUCK brunch on Saturday, April 25th, hosted by Rhea Zaks and Bruce Worden. The Social Club will be providing co ee, but YOU will be the stars of the show at this brunch!

With Special Guest, Steve Carlton and his magical Gin Fizzes!

What to bring to a brunch potluck, you ask? Whatever you want that would be yummy for a brunch.

If any of you want to bring something that needs heating up, you can come early and warm things up in the clubhouse ovens.

Need some ideas?

· Mu ins

· Croissants

· Doughnuts

· Bagels and cream cheese

· Breakfast casseroles

· Fresh fruit

· Meats: smoked salmon, bacon, sausages, ham, etc.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Bruce Worden (831-345-6858) or Rhea Zaks (707-326-1566). And also, let us know if you’d like to help us. We can always use extra hands.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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SOCIAL HOUR ON APRIL 2

Get ready to join in the fun at Social Hour on Thursday, April 2nd .

Karen Soldinski will be serving up your favorite cocktails that evening, so bring your small bills to purchase your drink tickets that night. *Or, bring your own beverage of choice. Cocktails will be available starting at 5:30pm.

We encourage you to bring a food item to share. It doesn’t need to be anything elaborate. While cocktails start at about 5:30ish, eating usually commences at 6pm.

BINGO ON APRIL 30, BROUGHT TO YOU BY

KAREN SOLDINSKI

Bingo will take place on Thursday, April 30. Doors open at 5:30pm and games begin at 6pm. Game packs are $5 each. Invite your friends and family and come have some fun! The more attendees we have, the bigger the prize pots!

MONTHLY BROOKWOOD WOMEN’S GROUP LUNCH

The ’Brookwood Women’s Group Lunch’ takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Mountain Mike’s Pizza at 12:30pm.

There is NO host and there is NO need to RSVP.

If you’d like to go, just gather your neighbors and head on over to Mountain Mike’s. Everyone is responsible for paying their own tab when they order.

DATE: Wednesday, April 8

TIME: 12:30pm

LOCATION: Mountain Mike’s Pizza on the corner of Mission Blvd. and Montgomery Drive.

SCRABBLE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18, BROUGHT TO YOU BY MARY ANN

Please join us on 4/18 for Scrabble. The group meets at 12:50pm and play begins at 1pm.

We play two games and take a snack break between games (so please bring something to share – finger food). The second game usually concludes around 3pm. Outside guests are very welcome and there are no age restrictions.

Please RSVP to Mary Ann at 707-391-7877 so that we can make sure there are enough scrabble boards.

Pizza/Salad Buffet for only $12!.

O’NEIL

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MARY TIGHE’S GAME NIGHT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Mary Tighe will be hosting game night at the clubhouse on the third Saturday of every month at 6pm. All residents are welcome, so come have some fun that evening. You are encouraged to bring some sort of yummy food item to share with the group (but it is not mandatory). There are assorted games that folks will bring, but if you have a favorite game you play at home, please bring it along if you want and you can show others how to play it. If you have questions, give Mary a call at 707-486-8670.

SCENES FROM OUR FEBRUARY DINNER

Photos courtesy of Bruce Worden

SCENES FROM OUR FEBRUARY DINNER

Photos courtesy of Linda Sevier

SCENES FROM OUR FEBRUARY DINNER

Photos courtesy of Linda Sevier

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SCENES FROM OUR FEBRUARY DINNER

Photos courtesy of Linda Sevier

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SCENES FROM OUR FEBRUARY DINNER

Photos courtesy of Linda Sevier

BrookwoodParkImprovements

POOL REPAIRS ~Dan

Drummond

I took these pictures because it appears that the edge of the pool has been patched and filled in a few areas. But we will need to wait until the end of May, when the pool reopens, to examine the repairs more closely.

STREET & PATH REPAIRS

I took these pictures after Miguel alerted me to this wider turnaround at the south end of Brookview Ct. And you may have noticed bright orange markings on some of the paths around the park, which are scheduled to be replaced to repair root damage or other causes.

UPDATES

NameUpdate: It’sRobert Castro (notDan) in 58OakstoneCt.

The Social Club currentlyonly publishes a paper copy of the Resident Directory once a year, dueto printingcosts and volunteertime. Please use the form below to notify us of any changes to your information. We will post updates here so you can update information in your current Resident Directory until the next issue goes to print, which is usually around June. PleasesubmitthisformbyputtingitintheSocialClubBoxthatisin theclubhousedownthehallway,acrossfromthekitchen.

ADDRESS:

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THANKYOU!

IFYOUARENEWTOBROOKWOOD

BrookwoodHospitalityCommittee

If you’re new to Brookwood, you can reach out to our HospitalityTeamtohavethemgiveyouinformationthat will help you familiarize yourself with the Brookwood Social Club and other pertinent information related to life here at Brookwood Park.

GiveBarbaraorLindaacall. Theywouldlovetowelcome you to our wonderful community!

Barbara Kennedy – (609) 226-3825

Linda Sevier - (949) 280-9797

If you’re new to Brookwood Park, please read this whole page. We are a fun-loving group of residents and want to make sure you have all theinformationtoparticipate. Wealsorespect your privacy, so if you’re one who prefers to live here without interaction, we will honor your wishes upon request.

PLEASEHELPUSTOCOMMUNICATEWITHYOU

Our Monthly Newsletter and annual Residents Directory are printed material paid for and produced by the Brookwood Social Club and distributed to all residents, whether you’re a Social Club member or not. Newsletters are written one month ahead of time, due to the lead time needed for printing and distribution. Often things change and information needs to be communicated in a timelier manner. So, please join our Brookwood E-mail Distribution List if you wish to receive more up-to-date information between Newsletters. Directory updates are posted on the DIRECTORY UPDATES page in the newsletter. Emails may also be sent in urgent situations, such as a park emergency, the shut-off of utilities, or an all-resident meeting to discuss significant Brookwood issues affecting everyone! Brookwood Park management does not use email with us, so we are on our own in this department.

To add your email to the distribution list, send an email to danjdrummond@hotmail.com.

NOTE: Our email distribution list is used with a Blind-CC, so your email address is NOT available to see by anyone else. As of February 2026, the Brookwood E-mail distribution list covers 132 of the 168 currently occupied homes (78.6%)! Please help us increase our park-wide coverage.

FACEBOOK: We have a private Brookwood Social Club Facebook group page for residents of Brookwood Park only and it is intended for users to post about Brookwood-related events and news. Contact Gina Drummond if you want to join the group page: ginadrummond@outlook.com

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SOCIALCLUBCOMMITTEES

Bar Committee: purchases beverages and other supplies and tends bar at all Social Club dinner meetings. Karen Soldinski (707-480-0682)

Brunch Crew Committee: is responsible for social club brunches. Bill Allen (707-490-6771)

Clubhouse Supplier Committee: is responsible for purchasing non-edibles for Social Club events. Mary Tighe (707-486-8670)

Decoration Committee: is responsible for table and hall decorations as appropriate for the occasion. Debi Clifton (707-295-9352)

Dinner Crew Committee: is responsible for overseeing dinners at the Social Club. MOTIVATED VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED TO OFFER DINNER EVENTS.

Distribution Committee: is responsible for the distribution of the monthly Brookwood Newsletter and announcements as required. Rhea Zaks (707-326-1566)

Greeting Committee is responsible for greeting members and guests at Social Club dinners and other selected events. Rhea Zaks (707-326-1566)

Hospitality Committee: If you’re new to Brookwood Park or have lived here for a while but have been too busy to enjoy the fellowship of the many groups that meet in the park, please always feel free to contact us for an overview about your opportunities to join in the fun. This team consists of Barbara Kennedy (609-226-3825) and Linda Sevier (949-280-9797)

Library Committee: is responsible for the clubhouse Library. Carol Hansen (707-755-4808)

Membership Committee: keeps a current list of all Social Club members names and pertinent data as provided on themembership form. Dan Drummond (707-696-5077) and Rhea Zaks (707326-1566)

Newsletter Committee: prepares the monthly Brookwood Newsletter bythe first of each month and prepares any special announcements as directed by the Board. The current newsletter editor is Gina Drummond (707-799-7771)

Potluck Social Committee: is responsible for set-up and clean-up of the Potluck Social typically held on the first Thursday of each month. BSC Board + (“Board Plus Volunteers”) If you would like to take over this roll, or become a “Board Plus Volunteer” come to a Board meeting.

Raffle Committee is responsible for runningthedinner raffle. Linda Kay Scott (707-217-0194)

Sunshine Committee: monitors the occurrenceof illness, accident or death of park residents and sends appropriate communication in each case. Sandy Ratliff (707-318-3871)

Telephone Directory Committee: keeps a current list of all residents of the park and provides each home with a new telephone directory once per year. Gina Drummond (707-799-7771)

MONTHLYSOCIALCLUB EVENTS

Potluck Socials are typically held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share & your own beverage or bring small bills in case the bar is open.

Dinnersaretypicallyheldonthe3rdThursday of selected months. *Dinner start times subject to change (see calendar.) The cocktail hour begins one hour before dinner is served. See dinnerreservationformfordinnerstarttime. SocialClubMembers-$12.00& Non-members-$15.00.

Reservations need to be made by 5:00pm on the date mentioned on the announcement page for the event (Typically the ﬁrst or second Saturday of the month.)

Social Club Board Meetings are also o ered viaZOOMat5pm,onthe2ndThursdayofmost months. Everyone is invited to come listen and interact with your board members. You may join any Brookwood Park Zoom meeting by using https://tinyurl.com/Brookwood-Zoom

Brunches are typically held on the 4th Saturday of selected months. *Brunch start timessubjecttochange (see calendar.) SocialClubMembers$5.00& Non-members$7.00.

Reservations need to be made by 5:00pm on the date mentioned on the announcement page for the event (either the ﬁrst or second Saturday of the month.) Call Bill Allen at 707-490-6771 for moreinfo if needed.

OTHERCLUBHOUSE EVENTS

Brookwood Homeowners Group:

If you are interested in restarting the BHG and serving as a Board member, please come to a GSMOL meeting and step forward to see if there is any interest from other residents.

GSMOL Brookwood Chapter #1051 Meets: on the 4th Sunday at 1:30 pm in the months of March, May, July, and September. See page 1 for contact information.

GSMOL is a statewide organization who manages an Attorney and Lobbyist working toward finding a balance in landlord and tenant matters. Please visit their website www.gsmol.org

C.O.P.E. Street Leaders Meets: Seethe calendar & the newsletter for info & dates of events. For contactinformationseepage1.

Texas Hold 'Em meetsevery Tuesdayinthegame room from 11:30-2:30 pm.

Tai Chi meets on Mondays & Fridays at 10 am (exceptonholidays). Forinformation,contactCarol Hansen at 707-755-4808.

Wednesday Morning Coffee meets every Wednesday morning from 10:00-11:15 am at the clubhouselibrary. Bringyourownbeverage.Enjoy wonderful discussions! No need to call; just come & enjoy. For information, contact Bonnie Chome at 707-537-9299.

Pop-Up Events:

To view past Brookwood meetings and newsletters, use the following link, https://tinyurl.com/Past-Brookwood-Zoom

If you are currently NOT on the Brookwood email distribution list, you may not be hearing about events which are not listed on the newsletter calendar due to short notice. To getonthedistributionlist, please send an emailtoDan at danjdrummond@hotmail.com .

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