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8 Activities/Recreation Events
8 Leisure Activities and Recreation
Brickshire Bulletin The Brickshire Bulletin is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October for the residents of the Brickshire Community Association.
About Brickshire Brickshire, in the heart of historic Virginia, began development in 2001. It is now home to more than 900 families, who enjoy all the beauty and serenity of the country with the added benefits of being within thirty minutes of Richmond and Williamsburg. The Brickshire Golf Club and Grille is owned by the Brickshire Community Association and is open to the public. Hours at the Community Association Office are from 9-5 weekdays and can be reached at 804-966-1599 or by email. Brooke Arcia, BArcia@Evernest.co Nicole Pappas, NPappas@Evernest.co Mariah Rice, MRice@Evernest.co Brickshire Community Association, Inc 11010 Kentland Trail Providence Forge, VA 23140. 804-966-1599
BOARD OF DIRECTORS PR E SIDEN T Debbie Richards Social sscottanddeb@aol.com V ICE PR E SIDEN T Judy Schwa r t z Buildings and Grounds grammythegardener@gmail.com
SECR ETA RY Kathy Douglas Covenants Committee dkdouglas4@verizon.net TR E A SU R ER Br ia n Keena Finance Committee brian.keena@lee.net DIR ECTOR Bob Bea rdsley ARB bobbeardsley420@gmail.com
COMMITTEES A RCHITECT U R A L R E V IE W BOA R D Tim Sutor brickshirearb@gmail.com BU ILDINGS/GROU N DS Ga r y Mcdowell glmack57@gmail.comwell COV ENA N TS George Knight bunkerman@cox.net
CHILDR EN ’ S Lauren Paone laurenpaone@aol.com FINA NCE Todd Ackerman ackerman68@cloud.com SOCI A L Tee Arties & Robin Combs tamaraarties@comcast.net rmcoac@verizon.net
NEWSLETTER TEAM Bob Beardsley, Editor bobbeardsley420 @gmail.com Denise Morris, Entertainment Reporter morris77@cox.net
Judy Schwartz, Garden Reporter grammythegardener @gmail.com Tim Sutor and Judy Schwartz, Photographers
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Sandra Archer and volunteers organized the effort to help New Kent County families in need. This has become an annual event and is one of several charitable events that Brickshire residents sponsor, including a Food Drive, Toys for Tots and many others. Thank you Brickshire for another great year for our Angel Tree families. We had 90 tags on our tree, and with your generous giving, the children will have a good Christmas. Our Brickshire Community Is one that pulls together and makes a difference in our little corner of the World. With thanks from Sandra Archer and the Angel Tree Team! Reach Out — Lending Hand Program Launches NEW GROUP ALERT! Lending a Hand is a new Brickshire group designed to assist neighbors who could use a helping hand. We believe in the strength and power of our community. As we face the challenges of everyday life, we recognize the value of banding together to help one another. The Lending Hand program is a new project that strives to build a sense of unity and collaboration among our community. This program is intended to provide a platform for members to lend a helping hand to those in need, establishing a sense of belonging and togetherness. The Brickshire Lending Hand Ambassadors are here to help you or anyone who needs assistance or would like to become an Ambassador. We can assist with: Meals, Driving, Shopping, Visiting, Companionship, Caregiver Support, Prayer, Pet Sitting, Light Housekeeping, Light Maintenance To submit a request please complete the Lending Hand request form by selecting this link https://forms.gle/NMvq8nBaiPJNS2Eb8 After you fill out the request, an ambassador will contact you to go over details and availability before the request is completed. For additional information email Brickshirelendinghand@gmail.com HOA Dues Payable January 1
You should have received your statement for the next Brickshire assessment of $522 via email and UPS. Payment is due January 1, 2024. Please note that if you log onto your account, your ledger will not show the assessment charge until January 1st, so any payment you make before then will show as a CREDIT until the charge posts on January 1st. The easiest way to pay your assessments is by clicking on “Pay This Bill Online” directly below the amount due, or at (https://evernest.appfolio.com/ connect). You can also mail your payment to the address on the statement, or drop a check in the Association Office. Feel free to contact the Association Office at (804) 966-1599 or by email at barcia@evernest.co or npappas@ evernest.co with any questions about your account or payment options
Garden Gab by Judy Schwartz
The Winter Garden
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n the six years I have been writing the garden column, I think I have talked about most of the usual things for the winter garden, so this year, I decided to give you all some information on some early bloomers for spring, as the next newsletter will reach you in early April, after the earliest blooms. I am sure many of you are familiar with Forsythia, the yellow bush that blossoms very early in the spring. Many folks have it because it blooms so early and is a sign that spring is on the way. If you decide to add Forsythia to your yard, I recommend that you purchase a dwarf like Forsythia Show Off Sugar Baby, that should stay under three feet. If your Forsythia needs to be pruned or shaped, do that after it finishes blossoming. As with any spring bloomer, pruning later in the year means no spring flowers. One of my favorite plants actually blooms in winter, before Forsythia. Hellebores will bloom from December (when we have a warm winter like last year) through April. There are around 20 varieties with dark green evergreen leaves and blossoms that range from creamy white to pink, rose and purple. I have seen them bloom through a light spring snow. You may also know them as Lenten Rose or Christmas Rose. They like to grow in dappled shade, with moist humus type soil. I have three in my yard, all in shady areas and they all bloom yearly. I love to walk around and see these as my first sign of spring.
Most of us are familiar with Crocus and Daffodils as early bloomers, but there are other bulbs that beat them into blossoming. Snowdrops, (Galanthus) are dainty white blooms , Winter Aconite, (Eranthus) are
New Kent County Report By Ron Stiers, New Kent County Board of Supervisors
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County Updates from Supervisor Ron Stiers Hellebore Blooms in Winter
small yellow blooms that resemble buttercups, and Scilla, small blue star shaped flowers, are all early and even better, are deer resistant. These are followed by Crocus, Grape hyacinths, Iris reticulata, species Tulips and miniature Daffodils. Once all of these small flowers have burst open, you will start seeing Daffodils. Daffodils, (Narcissus) come is many shapes and sizes, and blend whites, creams, yellows and oranges in large blossoms that dance on the breezes in the spring. There are singles, doubles (my favorite) full trumpets, flat trumpets … all delightful and again, deer resistant. Like most bulbs, they will not do well in wet areas, as the bulbs will rot. But spread around, you will have a cheerful welcome to spring year after year. Hyacinths (with the wonderful fragrance) and Tulips follow along, bursting with many bright colors. Tulips now have single blossoms, doubles,( that almost look like peonies), lily shaped and cupped. However, a warning with tulips; Deer love them. As much as I love tulips, I do not have any as I don’t usually get to see the blooms before they are eaten. An early application of deer repellant can help save your Tulips. I hope this has given you some ideas to help bring spring to your yard. A little fall planting can bring in a beautiful colorful spring.
Happy Gardening!
major change in County politics occurred on election day in November.All five seats on the School Board will have new members beginning on January 1, 2024. Two seats were vacated by former members and three incumbents were unseated. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) had one vacancy, in District Two, due to the retirement of the Supervisor. District five Supervisor was unseated and District three Supervisor succumbed after winning the seat; henceforth, there will be three new members on the BOS. The $800 million widening of I-64 through New Kent County began on November 27th with a completion date set for 2028. The Transportation Secretary has agreed to name this section, Patricia Ann Paige, after the Supervisor who worked diligently for the expansion, before her death. Several meetings have been convened with the County and the developer wishing to build a new neighborhood at the end of Kentland Trail. We consistently demand he build a new pump station and upgrade another pump station at the tune of about $2 million; he refuses and we’re at a standstill. We’ve also demanded other improvements in the Oakmont section including the final paving of Pilmour and Ginger streets, which finally completed in October. Other concerns include replacing and repairing sidewalks in the community.The company’s surety bonds expire soon and we are demanding to have them renewed. The BOS purchased land in Bottoms Bridge, across from Chickahominy Family Practice, to build firestation #6; groundbreaking is slated for December 29th. During the BOS December meeting, it was authorized to the hiring of 18 new Fire and Rescue positions for the purpose of staffing the new Fire Station #6. In addition, we appropriated $700,117.65 to cover the Fiscal year 2024 cost of the 18 new positions. We also appropriated $600,000.00 for additional staffing and salary adjustments in the Sheriff’s office for a total Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation of $1,300,117.65 from the Colonial Downs Capital Revenue account. The proposed new upscale grocer is still in negotiations and should be announced in the next 60 days. We can announce that the location is at the intersection of Highways 249/612, catty-cornered New Kent Winery. The existing Farmer’s Market will be removed from the location and rebuilt further south on hwy 612. Please contact me with your questions or concerns ron@ronstiers.com or ronstiers@newkent va.us 804.432.9696 or 804-385-0779 Brickshire // www.mybrickshire.com
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Volunteers comprise these committees and work to make our community the best it can be. Consider contributing your time to a worthy cause — your community. There are usually vacancies –- check with the Association Office for more information.
Architectural Review Board Report Tim Sutor, Chair Building activity has recently slowed down slightly. Whether this is a result of the economy (interest rates), the winter season or the fact that there are less than 100 lots remaining to be built in Brickshire remains to be seen. The ARB is reviewing on average 4-6 new construction applications from builders a month. Currently there are approximately 40 homes under construction in some phase in Brickshire. Homeowner applications continue, primarily for fences and sheds. Remember that all homeowner projects that impact the exterior of your home need to be submitted to the ARB for review PRIOR to installing. Failure to submit a proper application can result in violation fines as well as having to remove the work you completed without proper approval. Reach out to the Architectural Coordinator, Mariah Rice, in the office or via email at mrice@ evernest.co with any questions you have about turning in an application. More information can also be found at mybrickshire.com > Architectural Review Board > Applications and Forms. The Brickshire Design Standards can be found there and outline all types of project restrictions and what is permitted in Brickshire. After applications are reviewed, the ARB Coordinator will notify you when the application has been approved. Do not move forward with any project without having this approval first. 4
Brickshire Bulletin // January 2024
Tree Removal: This time of year many folks start to look ahead at their yard and plan for projects as the Spring approaches. One common topic is tree removal. Whether you are considering tree removal to gain more yard space or need to remove at risk trees, you need to submit the scope of work plan to the ARB. The ARB coordinator will review the application and let you know if it needs to be reviewed at a meeting or if based on the condition and size of the trees, you can move forward with the work. Our governing documents permit violations to be assessed per tree if necessary so be sure to communicate with the office prior to doing work to ensure you can move forward with tree removal without any penalty. In recent months we have heard from homeowners who have discovered pine trees infested with the highly invasive Pine Beetle. These beetles eat at the trees creating holes and sawdust out of their bark that can often be seen around the tree. If you notice declining pine trees on your property you are encouraged to urgently reach out to a professional arborist to determine what can be done and to protect your home and property from further damage.
with Gary McDowell. Rita Beardsley will serve as an alternate for the committee. 1.
Bridges- the committee is still working on bids from the contractors. There have been reports on some bridges being worn from aging and weather. We are continuing to fix the ones that need repair until a contractor is approved.
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Parking lot paving- The Owner’s Club/Office/Gym parking lots need paving. We have two bids, Proseal and A1, the members will review the bids in the next meetingt. The The Golf Course lot will be handled by the BOD.
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Painting the office and gymBrush Strokes was recommended by the committee to do the painting of the building and the Board approved this proposal.
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Children’s Committee requestadding permanent painting of schoolyard games to middle section of the basketball court. A search is being conducted to find a contractor for this job.
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Pools- Scott is asking for minor upgrades to the pool for the guards. Scott also will be inspecting the furniture around the pool to determine if it needs repair/ replacement. The neoprene cover on the handrail will also be inspected.
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The B&G Committee decided to recess for the month of December.
Building and Grounds Committee Gary McDowell The committee voted on two new members, Cameron Roberts and Rita Beardsley. Mr. Roberts will replace Todd Strong, who resigned from the Committee. Also, Mr. Roberts has volunteered to Co-Chair
Happy Holidays, Gary McDowell
Covenants Committee George Knight, Chair One of the tasks we all agreed to take on when we bought our homes in Brickshire is to clean and maintain our driveways as required in the Rules and Regulations. Cleaning a concrete driveway, even one of pressed aggregate, need not be an overly onerous task if you follow the advice of experts in the field. If you decide to hire a professional, there are many in the New Kent area. If you want to do it yourself, there are two primary methods, power washing and manual, using one of the numerous cleaning chemicals available on the market, e.g. Pine Sol, Zep, Wet & Forget: Outdoor, and Oxi Clean. Just be sure that the chemicals will not cause damage to the surface. There are dozens of internet how-to sources offering information to guide you step-by-step through the process: https://www.tipsbulletin.com/ how-to-clean-a-concrete-driveway/ or https://www.concreteideas.com/ how-to-clean-exposed-aggregate/ Whichever course you take, driveway will look good and last a long time.
Social and Children’s Committee Co-Chairs Tee Arties & Robin Combs On behalf of the Social Committee, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your enthusiastic participation in the 2023 social events. Your presence added immense joy and energy to each gathering, making the events truly memorable. It was a pleasure to see you connecting with fellow participants and contributing to the vibrant atmosphere that characterized our gatherings. We believe that events like these play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community, and your active involvement made a significant impact. We hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we did and that you were able to build lasting connections with others. As we reflect on the success of the 2023 social events, your positive spirit and engagement stand out, and we are genuinely grateful for your contribution. Thank you once again for being a part of our social community. We look forward to seeing you at future events and creating more wonderful memories together.
the benefit of the entire community.
Children’s Committee Chair Lauren Paone The Children’s Committee had a wonderful year! We started the Spring off with our annual Easter Egg hunt hosted by Anne Tenney and it was a blast as always! Then we started a new tradition of providing Mother’s Day and Father’s Day crafts for pick up so children can work together with a parent or another friend/family member so that they would have a hand-crafted gift for their parents to enjoy! This summer we held one pool party mid-way through so the community could gather together with all their friends for some good music, snow cones, an extreme water slide and cool off in the pool! We also had a group of 30+ enjoy a lunch buffet and some good baseball at the Richmond Flying Squirrels. It was a hot one for sure but everyone seemed to enjoy the event and we will be looking into gathering together for another one in 2024. The Children’s Committee joined in with the Social Committee’s BrickshireFEST and rented an obstacle course bounce house for the children to enjoy while their parents and friends roomed around the Tot Lot looking at all the vendors and food trucks. We plan to join in with them again in 2024 and provide even more fun for the kiddo ! Fall was filled with cooler nights and our spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treating in the Sanctuary. The Children’s Committee covers the street permit that provides the neighborhood with officers to patrol the entrance and enforce that no extra cars are traveling into the sanctuary. The Sanctuary has been a hot spot for Trick Or Treating for years and although it is NOT the only place you can enjoy to trick or treat we feel as though it is necessary to provide the safety of the street permit for the amount of people that flock to this section of our community. REMINDER for next year that there are also houses lit up throughout all of Brickshire that hand out candy if you’d like to also go there or add that to your night as well!
To change things up a bit this Winter the children’s committee decided to host Story Time with Santa. Breakfast with Santa was hosted by the Golf Club. On December 20th Santa will be arriving at our clubhouse to host two separate story time seatings and picture taking opportunities! Although at the time of writing this article this event has not happened yet, both sign ups have 26 children attending and many more on the wait list. These spots filled up within 2 hours of being posted on Facebook so the plan for next year will have to be a little different to give all family members an opportunity to join! Lastly as we close out the year, Lauren would like to thank everyone for all the love the Children’s Committee received! As our neighborhood grows it is clear that more families with younger children are coming in and wanting to gather together as a community for these events. With that being said more help is truly needed and Lauren would like to put together a small group to talk, plan and assist with these events for the 2024 year. If you are interested in joining this group, please email Lauren at Laurenpaone@aol.com
If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to share them with us. Your insights are valuable as we strive to enhance our events for Brickshire // www.mybrickshire.com
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Things to See and Do and Play!
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By Denise Morris
ven though the Dooley Mansion which is the star is closed for renovations (100-year-old buildings need a facelift every now & then) there is so much to see & do at Maymont that does not involve touring the Mansion. Located at 1436 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220 this legacy left to the City of Richmond by the Dooleys is not to be missed. Take a stroll at Maymont’s outdoor wildlife habitats that feature Virginia native species such as bobcats, red fox, black bears, and bald eagles (most of which are wildlife rescues) in the 40-acre valley. Habitats are on view daily by 10am and move back indoors in the late afternoon. There are also several distinct gardens at Maymont – the two most popular and beautiful are The Japanese Garden (which is the oldest public Japanese Garden on the East Coast) and The Italian Garden which features three smaller gardens (the Secret Garden, the Promenade, and the Cascade). Not to be missed are the Carriage House Garden which was not an original part of the Maymont estate as designed by the Dooleys. The wall enclosing the garden was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s. This garden is filled with shrubs, bulbs, perennials, and annuals, offering a constant array of color and The Herb Garden which is continuously maintained by the Old Dominion Herb Society so that visitors may touch, smell, and taste the herbs. The Herb Garden is the centerpiece of Maymont’s annual Herbs Galore and More festival which will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Saturday, March 30, 9am-3
(the Easter Bunny).
Bring the whole family to Maymont for one of Richmond’s favorite spring traditions! This year’s “eggs-travaganza” will be bigger than ever! Bring a picnic blanket or pick up from local food trucks and make a day of it. We understand there will be a special guest
There will be games, other fun activities, and hands-on crafts, as well as live entertainment on 3 stages, including a live DJ. Join in the Golden Egg Hunt, solving riddles to find the locations of 5 golden eggs hidden around the grounds, for a prize drawing. Reservations are recommended, with two entry times, 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm, to ensure there is enough fun for everyone – and stay as long as you like! Admission includes 3 activity tickets, each of which earns an Easter egg or treat. Some will come with eggs-tra surprises, so bring an Easter basket to carry them all home! Honestly, can you think of a better way to welcome spring! 6
Brickshire Bulletin // January 2024
Finance Committee Report Todd Ackerman, Chair tackerman68@cloud.com Richard Maple, Assistant Chair
2022 Golf Operating Budget This year has been an above average year seasonally for golf and at Brickshire we have improved our overall Gross Revenues in Daily Fee golf rounds (up 17%), Outing Rounds (up 247%), and golf shop sales (up 122%). Bill Ranson, Director of Golf, has been instrumental in creating increased play through marketing and dynamic pricing. We also are on pace for more outside events at the club, which drives higher margins. Chad Karr, Golf Course Superintendent, has done an amazing job with the course conditions, and with our cart path improvements ongoing, will provide an even better experience for the future. The restaurant continues to make incremental improvements, please sign up for weekly email’s to stay informed.
HOA Operating Budget Our operating budget has held mostly true to form, we have saved in some areas as well as incurred costs in others. Building and Grounds continues to have the most variance, as expected. Our new budget for this year remained flat, so that we did not have to increase Annual dues for 2024. With our increased investment opportunities yielding north of $50,000 this coming year, we hope to continue to remain flat with the dues.
2022 Tax Return This years tax return has been filed by Malvin Riggins & Co., which has been our preparer the past few years. There were no outstanding issues and we have a tax burden of approximately $7,500.
Monthly meetings The Finance Committee has monthly meetings the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm, in the office at the back of the Fitness Center. Everyone is welcome to attend, however, these are working sessions and there is a short period for open discussions at the beginning of the meeting; so If there are any questions, concerns about the budget or ideas to improve areas financially, please feel free to contact me at tackerman68@cloud.com and we can address them at the meeting and respond to you either in person at the meeting or by email.
What Does The Golf Maintenance Staff Do All Winter?
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By Chad Karr, Golf Course Superintendent
any golfers wonder what the maintenance staff and superintendent do all winter. It may come as a surprise that even with the grass not growing, a superintendent’s to-do list is always fairly extensive. The maintenance staff may work a more consistent schedule of 40 to 50 hours each week during the winter – compared to the 60 hours per week that can be common during summer – but they are still busy. Here are just a few of the common tasks performed during the winter at golf courses:
Ɂ Annual equipment maintenance and repair Ɂ Maintenance facility improvements Ɂ Winterizing the irrigation system and pumps Ɂ Mowing native areas and removing hardwoods as needed Ɂ Cart path repair Ɂ Refinishing tee markers and other accessories Ɂ Repairing drains Ɂ Mechanical edging of cart paths Ɂ Landscape cleanup and pruning of ornamental grass Ɂ Winter weed control in dormant Bermuda grass Winter in Virginia isn’t always very conducive to playing golf, but the maintenance staff is still hard at work trying to get the course better for next season. The best athletes in the world use the offseason to prepare for the following year, and the same is true for golf course maintenance staffs.
2024 Golf & Grille News Contact 804.966.7888 for information. | Pro Golf Shop & Tee Times 804.966.7888 X2 | Golf Outings 804.966.7888 X3 | Grille Room 804.966.7888 X4 | Banquets 804.966.7888 X4
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Major Tournaments Scheduled for 2024
ALL 2024 MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE (12 MONTH COMMITMENT)
After setting records for the number of outings held at the Golf Club I 2023, Bill Ranson announced some major events for 2024. They are: College Prep Tour March 9-10; Amateur Golf Tournament Mar 23-24; NCAA Division 1, D1 Tournament (9 teams competing) Apr 4-6; MAPGA Junior Tour Apr 13,14; RNNGA July 18-20; VSGA Junior Tour Championship Aug 17-18. There are many single day outings for groups, and several Nine and Dine for residents, and the Brickshire Club Championship Cup.
Ɂ 2 weeks advance booking of tee times Ɂ 10% off food and select Pro Shop merchandise. Ɂ Preferred guest green fees Ɂ Unlimited green fees Ɂ 2 baskets of range balls per day Ɂ Cart fee of $15 for 18 holes and $9 for 9 holes.
Twilight Membership: $1300 prepaid or $120 per month (play after 12 in the off season and after 2pm in season.) Five Day Membership: $2100 prepaid or $185 per month. Each additional person over 18 is $200, age 17 or under is $100. Seven Day Memberships: $2625 prepaid or $230 per month. Each additional person over 18 is $300, age 17 or under is $150. Range Balls plan only $500 Family Cart Plan $1900 or Single Player Cart Plan is $1400.
Board Notes
2024 Board Announced A strong slate of 7 qualified residents volunteered to serve on the Board. New Board Members elected were Bob Beardsley, Brian Keena and Judy Schwartz. Many thanks to all those residents who submitted applications and were willing to serve the community. Brickshire Golf/Grille Advisory Panel The Board discussed the need to receive constructive input from Owners regarding the Golf/ Grille. it was agreed to explore establishing a Golf Club/Grille Advisory Panel. The Panel will provide a voice for concerns and suggestions, but will not manage Golf Club operations or staff. There will ideally be opportunity to attend monthly meetings that the Board currently conducts with Troon. The office will draft an application specific to this panel for Board review and send via email blast the first of January. Plant Coverings to Protect Shrubbery from Deer In their meeting on December 12th the Brickshire Board of Directors approved the recommendation of the Covenants Committee to allow certain discreet products to be used to cover plants so they will be better protected against deer. Here is are some photos of the types of products that may be used. Thanks to the Covenants Committee for recognizing this need and researching options for Board consideration. There types of materials are usual available at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and other
At The Grille Upcoming this quarter at the Grille, along with continued Burger Nights every Wednesday, live music will be moving to the last Friday of the month after January with more events to come as the year progresses. We will also be having a Valentine Three course dinner for ValentinesDay, as well as a St Patrick’s Day party in March. A new menu debuts early 2024 with a new rotation of specials with our Winter Cocktail menu is available through the quarter.
Financial Review A draft of the completed financial review was presented to the Finance Committee and the Board. The CPA reported nothing remarkable was discovered. The Committee will hold a more detailed review and discussion in their January Meeting. Brickshire // www.mybrickshire.com
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Leisure Activities & Recreation JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2024
Open to all Brickshire residents. Events are located in the Owner’s Clubhouse unless otherwise noted. Check the mybrickshire.com website or the contact person listed for more information. If you have events that you would like to share please contact bobbeardsley20@gmail.com. NEW SEWING GROUP ANNOUNCED The group will meet once a month on the third Wednesday at the Owners Club. The next meeting is January 17th from 9:30am to 1. For more info contact Debby Chrzaszcz deborahchrzaszcz@gmail.com (804) 543-3374. Ladies Bridge groups always looking for more players. For more information please contact Terry vozel@gmail.com
3 UP 3 DOWN CARD GAME
Fourth Wednesday 1-3 pm monthly @ Owners Clubhouse Contact Denise Morris at morris77@cox.net
ART AND CRAFTS GROUP
First Monday 9:30 AM-12:30 pm monthly in Conference Room (next to g ym) Contact: Sally McClintock sallybill@ cox.net or 804 966 9035
THURSDAY NIGHT BRIDGE
Every Thursday 7-10 pm. Owners’ Clubhouse For information, please contact Irene Powell at irpowell111@gmail. com
BOOK CLUB
Second Wednesday 7:30 PM monthly Owners’ Clubhouse Contact:Debby Polston dapolston77@gmail.com
BUNCO
Second Monday 1:30 pm monthly Contact: Nancy Keswick 804-9665139, 804-291-6353, nakeswick@ gmail.com Third Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm monthly contact: Judy Chies ( judychies@ gmail.com) Or Lorna Lathrop (lornaluvsjesus@yahoo.com for location Fourth Monday 7 pm monthly Contact: Bonnie Hunt Bonniebhunt@cox.net for location
BRIDGE FIRST SATURDAY Saturday First Saturday 7pm monthly @ Owners Clubhouse Contact is terryvozel@gmail.com
OUT TO LUNCH
Third Wednesday of each month No meeting in July or August Contact: Donna Billcheck dbillcheck@gmail.com if you’d like to receive the information
GARDEN GAB
Second Tuesday Garden Gab March through November @ Owners Clubhouse Contact: Judy Schwartz (grammythegardener@gmail.com)
GOLF BRICKSHIRE MEN SATURDAY LEAGUE
January “Strength in What Remains” by Tracy Kidder February TBA
March “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
CANASTA
Third Thursday 1-3pm monthly @ Owners Clubhouse Contact: Marianne Baillie (609) 638-0719 or Marianne.baille@gmail.com.
Every Saturday Morning Open to all men with a VSGA handicap. Sign up in the pro shop at 804 966 7888 Extension 2. Brickshire Golf
GOLF LADIES 18 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE
Tuesday Brickshire Ladies Golf Club Open to all women golfers with a VSGA handicap. The Brickshire Ladies Golf Association golf begins in April and ends in October. You do not need to be a Brickshire Golf Club member to join. All levels of play are welcome. Winter golf is played every Tuesday weather permitting. Meet and Greet will happen in March (look for more information) Contact: Roberta Gargiulo robbieike@hotmail.com 804-5121576
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Third Monday 1 pm monthly @ Owners Clubhouse. Contact: Marilyn Leyo marilynleyo@gmail.com for location
EUCHRE (LADIES)
First Wednesday 1-4pm monthly @ Owners Clubhouse Contact: Kathy Peck 609-706-1820
BRICKSHIRE GOLF SENIOR MEN
Wednesday April through November Must have a VSGA handicap Pro Shop Brickshire Golf 804-966-7888 extension 2
HORSESHOES
Begins in the Spring Children’s playground area Any resident over 18 is welcome Contact: Rich Johns for details richardljohns@verizon.net 804 966 9277
KNITTING AND NEEDLEWORK
First Tuesday of each month Contact Ginny Taylor Gingin46@cox.net for time and location
PICKLEBALL
All welcome Tennis Court Most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Times vary Contact Kathie mkscheickert@gmail.com or 757-869-3898
OPEN SEW (NEW GROUP)
Once a month on the third Wednesday at the Owners Club. Next meeting is January 17th from 9:30am to 1 Contact person: Debby Chrzaszcz deborahchrzaszcz@gmail.com (804) 543-337