December 2012 News & Views

DECEMBER 2012 SPECIAL EVENTSDecember 1st Social Dance 7:30 pmDecember 2nd Brookridge Golf Club/Fund Raiser 9:00 amDecember 2nd Ceramics Christmas Party 2:00 pmDecember 3rd All Star Entertainment 7:00 pmDecember 4th Board of Directors Workshop 9:00 amDecember 4th Woman’s Club Tuesday Bingo 6:30 pm

(Also on 11th & 18th)December 7th Brookridge Bingo 5:45 pm

(Also on 14th, 21st, & 28th)December 10th Ez Does It Exercise Christmas Party 11:00 amDecember 11th Crafty Stitchers – Luncheon 12:00 pm December 12th Tennis Club – Special Event 11:00amDecember 12th Northeast Club Christmas Party 6:00 pmDecember 13th Brookridge Entertainment 7:00 pmDecember 15th AARP Drivers Course 9:00 amDecember 15th Good Time Line Dancing 6:30 pmDecember 17th Woman’s Club Christmas Luncheon 11:15 amDecember 19th Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 pmDecember 22nd Bob, Shirley and Friends 6:30 pmDecember 31st New Year’s Dinner Dance` 7:00 pm

Board Of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-26Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-42Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-47Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Public Service Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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BOARD MEETINGWednesday, December 19th - 7 P.M.

NO MEETING

WORKSHOP MEETINGTuesday, December 4th - 9 A.M.

The office continues to collect Age Certification data. Everyhouse in Brookridge has to be contacted. The data is necessary todetermine how many homes have at least one occupant 55 yearsof age or older.

For those of you that were unable to attend November 21st,Wednesday Board meeting, the results of the 2013 ProposedBudget and Partially Funded Reserves vote are posted at theAdministration office, Community clubhouse bulletin boardsand listed on the community channel. I wish to thank theFinance Committee and Treasurer Ray Gaul for all their diligentefforts.

The election for the Board of Directors and Unit Representativesis quickly approaching, should you wish to share your experi-ence, I invite you to run in the upcoming election. If interested,

From The PresidentBy Ray Starr

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WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR BROOKRIDGE

Only water before 8:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M.

Hand-watering and micro-irriga-tion (drip irrigation) of non-lawnlandscape (such as flower beds,vegetable gardens, etc.) may bedone any day and time, as neces-sary.

You may water new plant materialincluding sod for up to 60 daysafter the new plants are installed.

For more information contact:Southwest Florida WaterManagement District: 1-800- 848-0499 or 1-800-423-1476 Ext. 4498: Or visit their website at:www.WaterMatters.org

Hernando County Utilities Department: 352-754-4037. Or refer to the county'swebsite at: www.hernandocounty.us

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Citations and fines for violating the watering restrictions do not require notice. For citation and fine information (or to report Water violations) contact ~ Hernando County Code Enforcement- 352-754-4056

Submit to: [email protected] or www.brookridge.com

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2013SCHEDULE OF STANDARD BOARD MTGS

The 2013 Coupon Books will be available in December this year.We will post a notice announcing the start date.

Thank you to all the volunteers that helped decorate for the hol-idays this year, you really help put the community in the spiritof the season.

We plan on bidding out the seal coating and striping ofBrookridge Blvd next month. We are continuing the crack fillproject. Drainage pond maintenance will continue in 2013under the 5-year rotation.

Have a safe Holiday and a Merry Christmas to all, God Bless.

December 6th is the deadline for the January News & Views.

Managers ReportBy Ray Geroux

JanuaryWednesday, January 2*Wednesday, January 16*Workshop date change due to New Year’sDay

FebruaryTuesday, February 5Wednesday, February 20

MarchTuesday, March 5Wednesday, March 20

AprilTuesday, April 2Wednesday, April 17**Annual Membership Meeting

MayTuesday, May 7Wednesday, May 15

JuneTuesday, June 4Wednesday, June 19

JulyTuesday, July 2Wednesday- No Meeting

AugustTuesday, August 6Wednesday, August 21

SeptemberTuesday, September 3Wednesday, September 18

OctoberTuesday, October 1Wednesday, October 16

NovemberTuesday, November 5Wednesday, November 20

DecemberTuesday, December 3Wednesday- No Meeting

please call Linda Thomas, Chairperson of the NominatingCommittee at 597-7188. Completed applications must be deliv-ered and date stamp received by January 14, 2013.

There will be no regular Board of Directors meeting onWednesday December 19, 2012.

From your Board of Directors Have a Wonderful ChristmasHoliday and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas,Ray Starr

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Crime WatchBy John Scalf

The holiday season is upon us. According to the Sherriff'soffice, shoplifting in the local businesses is wide spread andmostly done for illegal purposes. Please shop mostly in day-light hours when possible, if not then shop with one or morepeople. You know as there is safety in numbers.

Lock your car doors as soon as you get into your car to helpprotect yourself. Remember the theme is "Lock IT! or LoseIt!". Please keep doors locked at all times and secure youroutside items. Please have a great December and safeHoliday season. As always, keep a watchful eye and call theSherriff for anything suspicious at 754-6850 or 911.

RV CompoundBy Jim Snyder

Welcome back snowbirds, hope you had a great summer. Wewill be checking registrations, parking, tires and vehicles thathave not been moved all summer. The compound is not to beused as a dumping ground for unwanted vehicles.

We will be asking people to come and move vehicles to provethey are road worthy. We are always looking for help duringour walk troughs. We meet the second Wednesday of eachmonth at 10:00 am in the compound. Hope to see you there.

SafetyBy Jim Snyder

We are looking for more members to keep Brookridge safe.There are low hanging trees in the median and overhangfrom houses along the Blvd. They need to be trimmed up to14 feet or higher so motor homes, trailers, fifth wheels andcommercial vehicles can drive safely.

Our security crew has been out with radar to catch violators.They are doing a good job, with fines and suspension of priv-ileges.

We meet the first Thursday at 9:00 am, in the conferenceroom at the administration building.


FIRE.....24 Hours Daily 7 Days A Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911FIRE (Forestry 24 Hours Daily 7 Days A Week) 911 or 754-6757NON-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 754-6830BROOKRIDGE GUARD HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596-0697COUNTY SHERIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 or 754-6850STATE HIGHWAY PATROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 or 754-6767HERNANDO COUNTY UTILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 754-4037BROOKRIDGE CLUBHOUSE (Custodian office) . . . . . 596-1112

BROOKRIDGE COMM. PROPERTYOWNERS,INC. (Office) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0696BROOKSVILLE U.S. POST OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .544-4093BROOKSVILLE WEST HERNANDO BRANCH LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540-6391COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .754-4433(Homemaker, Garden Information)WITHLACOOCHEE ELECTRIC CO-OP . . . . . . . . . . . .596-4000AMBULANCE SERVICE-MEDICAL EMERGENCY . . . . . . . .911ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMIT Call Office . .596-0696

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Every organization welcomes new members! If you are not already active, call some that interest you. Call the office @ 596-0696 if you have any changes to be made on this page.

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MINUTESBROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ WORKSHOPMINUTES OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012

Call to Order: President Starr called the meeting to order at9:00 a.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted at the clubhouse andadministration office on September 28, 2012

. PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED.

Proof of Quorum:Present: Chairman/President Starr, 1st Vice PresidentWilkes, 2nd Vice President Miller, Treasurer Gaul, SecretarySajdak, Director Basteri, Director Walters.

Also Present: General Manager Ray Geroux, 46 member names on the sign-in sheet.

President Starr explained the difference between a BoardMeeting and Board Workshop relating to when memberscan speak and reminded the audience that property owners(members) are only allowed to speak at meetings.

President Starr stated incorrect information was published inthe media. The Board of Directors do not hate children, therehas never been a closed door meeting and the BCPO docu-ments provide a means for an emergency consensus. Aconsensus was taken and then ratified at the Board meetingregarding the back gate. The back gate issue has nothing todo with 55 and up.

Approval of Minutes:a. The Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Workshop of

September 4, 2012: STAND APPROVED AS WRITTEN.

Correspondence: Secretary Sajdak read the following cor-respondence:

a. A letter dated 9/13/12 from Leanne Agle re: PoolHours: Discussion followed among the Board and theGeneral Manager regarding pool hours, monitor availabilityand Aqua Exercise. Members joining the discussion were:Jim Ertel, Unit 3; Ann Vogel, Unit 1.

MOTION BY GAUL, SECONDED BY WILKES, TOAPPROVE AN “EARLY MORNING SWIMMERS CLUB”TO USE THE POOL FROM 8 A.M. – 9 A.M. AND TOLEAVE THE POOL BY THE TIME AQUA EXERCISECLASS STARTS (Discussed changing motion to openingthe pool seven days a week at 8 a.m.) MOTION WITH-DRAWN.

MOTION BY GAUL, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TO OPENTHE POOL AT 8 A.M. MONDAY – SUNDAY. MOTIONAMENDED TO APPROVE OPENING THE POOL AT 8 A.M.EXCLUDED SUNDAYS. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

Brookridge • December, 2012b. A letter dated 9/26/12 from Kermit Jackson re: Rear

Gate- President Starr stated no action was needed regard-ing the letter as it is not clear what will be happening with therear gate at this time.

Unfinished Business:a. 12-07 A/VRC Proposed Changes to Article VIII:

Commercial Vehicles/Vendor Rules & Regulations, Section1 & Section 4- 1st Vice President Wilkes reviewed the pro-posed changes, which were:

Addition to Intro: (Any speeding violations will results ina 14-day suspension access to Brookridge.)

Addition to Section 1: ***A. IF A VENDOR DOES NOT COMPLY WITH ARTICLEVIII AND ALL OTHER BROOKRIDGE RULES AND REG-ULATIONS, AFTER TWO (2) VIOLATIONS OF ANYNATURE, THEY WILL BE NOTIFIED THAT A THIRD (3RD)VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN A FOURTEEN (14) DAYSUSPENSION OF ACCESS TO BROOKRIDGE. VEN-DORS WILL BE PLACED ON A 12-MONTH PROBATIONPERIOD AND VENDOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FORNOTIFYING THE RESIDENT(S). ***

Deletion:1. Display signage on both sides of the vehicle

identifying the company.

Additions and deletions to Section 1, Item 4:4. Vendors shall display signage on both sides of the

vehicle. The minimum size shall be 8” x 8” with lettering indicating vendor name and telephone number (in English) and be readable at 20’. (magnetic signs are acceptable). A vendor will be allowed three entries without proper signage. During these three entries, Security staff shall inform both the resident and vendor of this rule eachtime the vendor is allowed in by the resident. If a vendor does not comply with this sign requirement after three entries, the vendor shall not be allowed entry and the resident will be informed.

Additions and deletions to Section 4, Item 7:1. Operators of motor vehicles who violate traffic rules

and regulations may have their operating privilegeswithin the BCPO Community suspended from sixty(60) added: fourteen (14) days up to one (1) year added: twelve (12) months or more at the discretionof the BCPO Board of Directors.

A lengthy discussion followed between the Board and mem-bers regarding magnetic signs, speeding and violationprocess, signage on both sides of vehicles, multiple vehiclesper one vendor, large vendor companies, vendors who areBrookridge residents, garbage trucks, Bingo players andvendor trailers. Members joining the discussion included:John Scalf, Unit 3; David and Mary Campbell, Unit 4; ChuckGordon, Unit 4; Donna Maguire, Unit 3; Gary Benedict, Unit4; Jackie McCabe, Unit 6; Larry Moore, Unit 2; MarySweeney, Unit 4; Michael and Tracy Dwyer, Unit 4.


MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOACCEPT THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RULES &REGULATIONS, ARTICLE VIII: COMMERCIAL VEHI-CLE/VENDORS, SECTIONS 1 AND 4. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

New Business:a. Renovation of Clubhouse Pool Deck and Porch- 2nd

Vice President Miller read the memo from General ManagerRay Geroux regarding the swimming pool deck remodeling.Discussion followed regarding plans, specifications, costestimates and alternative options such as installation of rub-ber vs. pavers. The General Manager stated the BCPO isunder no obligation when obtaining quotes. He further dis-cussed quotes, scheduling a meeting, insurance and theReserve Study. Members joining the discussion were:David Campbell, Unit 4. Chuck Gordon, Unit 4. PRESI-DENT STARR CALLED THE QUESTION.

MOTION BY MILLER, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TOAUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SEEK BIDSFOR THE RENOVATIONS OF THE PORCH AND POOLDECK. AMENDED TO REPLACE “DECK” WITH “AREA.”FIVE IN FAVOR. TWO OPPOSED (Gaul, Wilkes). MAJOR-ITY RULED. MOTION CARRIED.

b. Proposed Changes to the Rules & Regulations ArticleV: BCPO Facilities re: Climbing Fences- Secretary Sajdakexplained he has witnessed individuals climbing the fence atDelsilver Drive and Brookridge Boulevard. Due to safetyrisks and liability issues, the proposed changes are beingproposed. Members joining the discussion include: LarryMoore, Unit 2; Dwayne Ross, Unit 2; Chuck Gordon, Unit 4;Rich Stratton, Unit 3; Mary Sweeney, Unit 4.

Proposed change: Adding: Section 8: Fences- Climbingfences within the community of Brookridge is prohibited.Crawling underneath fences also is not allowed. Entranceand exit to Brookridge is at the main gate only.

MOTION BY SAJDAK, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOAPPROVE THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RULES& REGULATIONS, ARTICLE V: CLIMBING OF FENCESAS SUBMITTED. MOTION WITHDRAWN.

MOTION BY SAJDAK, SECONDED BY MILLER, TO ADDARTICLE V, SECTION 8 TO THE RULES & REGULA-TIONS, STRIKING THE LAST LINE “ENTRANCE ANDEXIT TO BROOKRIDGE IS AT THE MAIN GATE ONLY” TOREAD, “ SECTION 8: FENCES: CLIMBING FENCESWITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF BROOKRIDGE IS PROHIB-ITED. CRAWLING UNDERNEATH FENCES ALSO IS NOTALLOWED.” MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Round Table:President Starr thanked Good Times Line Dance for thedonation of the retractable crowd control stands. The BocceBall club requested additional benches. The benches arenow installed and cost $188. The 11/21/12 Board meetingstart time has been changed to 11 a.m. due to the holidays.Cards and Jingles club has been cancelled and no longerexists.

2nd Vice President Miller advised members that Bingowould be closing at the end of October if a Board for Bingois not established. Mr. Laliberte, Friday Night’s BingoPresident, can no longer serve as President.

Secretary Sajdak stated if Bingo closed, it will solve sometraffic problems but will create a revenue loss for the BCPO.Secretary Sajdak stated he would like to see radar at leastone day a month on Saturdays. He also reminded membersthat they are responsible for their visitors.

Director Basteri announced the Woman and Men’s club arehosting a Thanksgiving dinner on 11/25 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The tree lighting will be from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Thereare only 60 tickets left to the event. Contact Rocky Miles orLillian Keller for tickets.

Director Walters, Treasurer Gaul and 1st Vice PresidentWilkes had no comments.

Member Comments: (Member Name/ Unit #/ Topic) Jim Ertel, Unit 3- Complaint filed 8/20/12; David Campbell,Unit 4: Clocking speeding; Marion Ebsen, Unit 4: Trashcompany and radar on Scepter Avenue; Lorraine Garris,Unit 4 - Cleaning gutters and safety issues; Larry Moore,Unit 2- Back gate; Marge Roloff, Unit 4- Back gate; MarySweeney, Unit 4 - Current Rules & Regulations availability;Gail Gill, Unit 4- Back gate; Cheryl Humphrey, Unit 3-Closed Meeting.

President Starr explained the Limited Agenda ClosedMeeting following the Board meeting was regarding theBCPO Governing documents and clarified it was not regard-ing the back gate.

Meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

Transcribed by Michelle O’Connor, BCPO RecordingSecretary

SUBMITTED BY: KEN SAJDAK, BCPO SECRETARY

[Minutes subject to approval at the November 6, 2012 meeting]

Brookridge • December, 2012BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGMINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012

Call to Order: 1st Vice President Wilkes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a moment of silenceand the Pledge of Allegiance.

Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted on the Clubhouse bulletin boards and at the Administration officeon October 12, 2012. PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED.

Proof of Quorum:Present: Present: Chairman/1st Vice President Wilkes,

2nd Vice President Miller, Treasurer Gaul, Secretary Sajdak, Director Basteri, Director WaltersPROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED.

Directors Excused: President Starr

Present: General Manager Ray Geroux and 74 members on sign-in sheet

Approval of Minutes:a. Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors’

Meeting of September 19, 2012

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOAPPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2012BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

Correspondence: None

Reports: Crime Watch Report: President John Scalf reportedHernando County crime rate is down by 5%. A big part of thatdecline is the 40 Crime Watch groups. Mr. Scalf discussed acurrent phone scam where the caller asks for banking informa-tion. Never give out personal information by phone. Mr. Scalfasked that residents be vigilant and keep a look out on “snow-bird” homes. Mr. Scalf reminded residents to lock their doorsand call the Sheriff’s Department if any suspicious activity isnoticed.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Gaul stated the Treasurer’sReport was on the back table and if there are any questions, heis available after the meeting or members may contact thebookkeeper.

Presentation to Membership: 2013 Proposed OperatingBudget & Partially Funded ReservesTreasurer Gaul thanked the Finance Committee members forall the work they have done on the budget. This year the budg-et includes a $1.00 increase. The increase only generates$33,960 for the association, which really does not do much.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:a. BCPO “Meet the Candidates” Approval- 1st Vice

President Wilkes stated this yearly event is held so that mem-bers may familiarize themselves with the candidates running inthe Board of Directors election. Approval for the event is need-ed in advance for News & Views announcements.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BASTERI, TOAPPROVE THE BCPO’S “MEET THE CANDIDATES” TO BEHELD DIRECTLY FOLLOWING THE FEBRUARY 20, 2013BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

b. ACC Recommendation (9094 Scepter Avenue) – DirectorWalters, ACC Liaison, stated the applicants have requestedstones in the right of way, which is against the ACC Guidelines.Homeowner Brenda Monderewicz, Unit 4 questioned the differ-ences between the County and the BCPO rules regardingFlorida Friendly yards. Discussion followed regarding the 15’Right of Way, colored stone, Florida Friendly yards, sod vs.stone, Rules & Regulations and specific verbiage in the ACCGuidelines.

MOTION BY WALTERS, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO DENYTHE ACC APPLICATION AT 9094 SCEPTER AVENUE.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

c. Election Committee Appointments for the 2012 – 2013Election Committee- Secretary Sajdak thanked the committeemembers for volunteering their time once again this year.

MOTION BY SAJDAK, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOAPPROVE THE 2012 – 2013 ELECTION COMMITTEE MEM-BERS MARY SWEENEY, AS CHAIRPERSON, JUDYMILLER, ISABELL RAAD AND SUE BILODEAU. MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

d. A/VRC Case # 1365 (7458 Moriah Ave.) - 1st VicePresident Wilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on10/10/12 for an unregistered tenant. The A/VRC has receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was notpresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1365 THAT A FLAT $100 FINE AND 60 DAY SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVEAND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OFDIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPONANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION,TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECUR-RENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVI-LEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLI-ANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES &REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

e. A/VRC Case # 1405 (14287 Edgeknoll St.) - 1st VicePresident Wilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on10/10/12 for a parking violation. The A/VRC has not receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was notpresent at the hearing.


MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1405 THAT A $25 PER DAY AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED UNTIL THE VIOLATOR COMESINTO COMPLIANCE. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHER-WISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORSWILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY ANDALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

f. A/VRC Case # 1413 (9919 Scepter Ave.) - 1st VicePresident Wilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on10/10/12 for a clutter violation. The A/VRC has not received awritten statement of appeal. The member/resident was notpresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1413 THAT A $25 PER DAY AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE ANDOTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIREC-TORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANYAND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

g. A/VRC Case # 1433 (15107 Rialto Ave.) - 1st VicePresident Wilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on10/10/12 for speeding. The A/VRC has received a written state-ment of appeal. The member/resident was not present at thehearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO ACCEPTTHE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE # 1433 THATA FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVI-LEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTH-ERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORSWILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY ANDALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

h. A/VRC Case # 1434 (14300 Adair St.) – 1st VicePresident Wilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on10/10/12 for speeding. The A/VRC has received a written state-ment of appeal. The member/resident was present at the hear-

ing. Director Walters explained the resident’s vehicle was beingreturned by an automotive business, he was the person speed-ing not the resident. The automotive company stated theywould pay the fine. Director Walters stated the suspension ofprivileges to the resident should be waived. Discussion fol-lowed regarding the Rules & Regulations and owners beingresponsible for their guests.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1434 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE ANDOTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIREC-TORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANYAND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. FOUR IN FAVOR. TWOOPPOSED (Basteri, Walters).

i. A/VRC Cases # 1430 (8373 Central Ave.); # 1431 (9397Scepter Ave.); # 1437 (8429 Dickens Ave.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated these cases were brought to the A/VRC on10/10/12 for speeding. The A/VRC has not received writtenstatements of appeals. The members/residents were not pres-ent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CASES #1430, # 1431, # 1437 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAYSUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALLACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THEBCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECTIMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OFTHIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE.IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

j. A/VRC Cases # 1411 (8480 Moonlight Ave.); # 1429 (9733Scepter Ave.); # 1435 (14305 Action St.); # 1436 (14227 AdairSt.); # 1438 (9222 Basil St.); # 1439 (9690 Scepter Ave.) - 1stVice President Wilkes stated these cases were brought to theA/VRC on 10/10/12 for speeding. The A/VRC has not receivedwritten statements of appeals. The members/residents werepresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASES #1411, # 1429, # 1435, # 1436, # 1438 AND #1439 THAT AFLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGESBE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISEDECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLGO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALLRECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS


INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINESAND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSEDIMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLEXII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

j(b) A/VRC Case # 1410 (8480 Fleetway Ave.) - DirectorWalters requested that Case # 1410 (8480 Fleetway Ave.) bediscussed separately then the rest of the cases listen underitem j. as discussion was needed. 1st Vice President Wilkesstated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 10/10/12 forspeeding. The A/VRC has not received a written statement ofappeal. The member/resident was present at the hearing.Director Walters explained verifiable proof was provided to thecommittee showing this case was a medical emergency.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO ACCEPTTHE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE # 1410 THATA FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVI-LEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTH-ERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORSWILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY ANDALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. ZERO IN FAVOR. MOTIONFAILED.

Round Table:Director Basteri thanked the ladies who attended theWoman’s Day Luncheon. The Frankie D Concert will be on11/11/12. Tickets are available for $12.00 each. 300 ticketswere sold for the Thanksgiving dinner to be held on 11/25/12.Director Basteri stated this event is not a profitable event. TheWoman’s Club and Men’s Association are hosting the event inorder to give back to the community.

Secretary Sajdak discussed visitor passes not being given outby a guard. Secretary Sajdak also stated he would like theSecurity Captain to come up with a corrective action plan for ille-gal parking, as there were 101 doorknockers given out in thepast 15 weeks. Secretary Sajdak asked that residents remindthe vendors they use of the new vendors rules, which requireproper signage on their trucks. Secretary Sajdak questioned ifmotorized bicycles are allowed on Brookridge roads. GeneralManager Ray Geroux stated they were allowed. SecretarySajdak stated that the Public Works Department’s vests are oldand not visible and requested new ones for safety reasons.

2nd Vice President Miller announced the current Bingo Boardhas agreed to stay on till the end of the year but volunteers arestill needed. 2nd Vice President Miller stated within threeweeks the back gate will be secured with the use of an electron-ic gate, provided by the School Board, and ID cards for school-children will be distributed.

Director Walters had no comment.

Brookridge • December, 2012Treasurer Gaul urged resident to come forward to volunteer forBingo. If Bingo closes, it will cost the BCPO $12,000 - $20,000.Commented on the speeding violations, and stated that mostresidents, with speeding violations if they were going 4 milesslower they would not have received a violation. He urgedmembers to slow down.

1st Vice President Wilkes commended the A/VRC membersfor the great job they do and regarding the previous cases dis-cussed, the committee did not have a choice in their recom-mendation as they were following the rules. The final decisionsand “hard calls” are left up to the Board. 1st President Wilkesquestioned if Bingo operated on a calendar or seasonal year.2nd Vice President Miller stated he is assuming it is calendaryear. 1st Vice President Wilkes stated the back electronic gateshould be done around 11/5/12. Registration for children’s IDcards is needed as soon as possible as Brookridge has to pro-vide the school district with a list of the schoolchildren. It takes3 – 5 days to make up the cards. Forms are available at theoffice or on the website (www.brookridge.com).

Director Basteri questioned if the Board of Directors’Workshop would still be held since it is the same day asElection Day and the hall would be used as a polling place. 1stVice President Wilkes stated it would still be held in the ABroom.

Member/Resident Comments: (Name, Unit, Subject):Martha Schaeffer, Unit 3- Thanksgiving dinner tickets; VincePizzo, Unit 3: 55 plus; Bruce Behrens, Unit 3: Clubhouse roofleak and periodic updates on the leak; Carole Carter, Unit 4:55 plus, petitions and selling homes; Don Dostie, Unit 4:Budget and Bingo income; Tom Crianza, Unit 4: 55 plus andvendor speeding; Dave Campbell, Unit 4: Budget; RichStratton, Unit 3: Golf carts and stop signs.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Transcribed by Michelle O’Connor, BCPO Recording SecretarySUBMITTED BY: KEN SAJDAK, BCPO SECRETARY

[Minutes subject to approval at the November 21, 2012 meeting]

Residential UpdatesAs the year nears the end of 2012, the administrativeoffice is busy preparing for 2013. We would like to keepyou informed, and would appreciate you keeping usinformed. In order to avoid wasted postage and phonecalls.

It is imperative that we have all your current informationon record. I would like to encourage you to stop in, call oremail us with any changes that have occurred and wouldaffect your contact information. Your cooperation is great-ly appreciated.


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2:00 PM Deadline forNews & Views

19:00 AM ACC Mtg. (at office)11:00 AM Ez Does It Exercise

Christmas Party12:00 Garden Club

Board Meeting 11:00 Garden Club

Membership Meeting 16:00 PM Brookridge Genealogy17:00 PM Women’s Club Board17:00 PM Democrats of

Brookridge

6:30 PM Bob, Shirley & Friends

19:00 AM Unit Rep Meeting12:00 PM Crafty Stitchers

Luncheon12:00 PM Brookridge Ent. Comm.15:45 PM BUNCO16:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo17:00 PM Astronomy Club

5:45 PM Early Bird BingoRegular Bingo

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9:00 AM Board of Directors Workshop

6:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

19:00 AM A/VRC Meeting(at Office)

10:00 AM RV Compound Committee

11:00 AM Tennis Club - Special Event

10:00 AM Tennis Club7:30 PM Social Dance

19:00 AM Crime Watch10:00 AM CERT10:00 AM Count Your Blessing

7:00 PM All Stars Entertainment

(at office)

10:00 AM Republican Club16:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

ADMIN. OFFICE & CLUBHOUSECLOSED

CHRISTMASDAY

19:00 AM Safety Committee10:00 AM Beautification

Committee

7:00 AM Brookridge Entertainment 9:30 AM AARP Driving Course

6:00 PM Good Times Line Dancing

11:15 AM Women’s Club Christmas Luncheon

17:00 PM Campers Club

(at office)

CHRISTMAS EVE

7:00 PM Drama Club General Meeting

7:00 PM BOARD OFDIRECTORS MTG

10:00 AM Camera Club5:45 PM Early Bird Bingo

Regular BingoFollows Immediately

30 317:00 PM New Years Eve

Dinner/Dance

7:00 PM Music Aires Concert9:00 AM Brookridge Golf ClubFundraiser “PIG ROAST”

2-4:00 PM Ceramics Christmas Party

8:30 AM Private Party

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By Mildred Foster

The Aqua Class has been cancelled for the remainder of theyear, reopening the middle of March. Morning temperaturesare too cold. Aquatic exercise program is beneficial for a vari-ety of medical conditions. The physical properties of waterassist with increasing energy, strength and flexibility whilereleasing stress and tension.

Co-Ed no fee every Monday and Thursday morning 9:00 a.m.till 10:00 a.m. Weather permitting. Maximize your health andwellness. Take care of yourself, be a healthier you.

Happy Holidays

By Philip Rastocny

When you look up in the sky, some stars seem brighter thanothers. Astronomers use sensitive instruments to tell precise-ly how bright each star is and assign “Magnitude” numbers tothem. Magnitude numbers tell you how bright one star iscompared to another; dimmer stars have larger numbers.

Dimmer Stars Have Larger Magnitude Numbers

In most backyards in Brookridge your eyes can see stars asdim as 4th magnitude but in a dark sky location, you can see6th magnitude stars. The North Star (Polaris) has a magni-tude of 1.97. The stars in the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) rangein magnitude from a brighter 1.76 to a fainter 3.32.

Star Magnitudes in the Big Dipper

Really bright celestial objects have negative magnitude num-bers. The brightest star in the sky with a magnitude of -1.4 isSirius visible above the eastern horizon this month at aboutmidnight. The full moon (Luna) on December 28 has a mag-nitude of -12.74 and our sun (Sol) has a magnitude of -26.74at noon.

Closer stars are usually brighter. But when a star is much big-ger than another, the bigger star can be further away andseem brighter than the one closer to us. Like a candle com-pared to a car headlight, a car can be further away but its lightis brighter than the candle’s.

Brighter Stars May Not Be Closer

Since a star’s magnitude cannot tell you which is closer orfurther, you will have to come to our December meeting orwait until next month to find out how astronomers try to figurethis out.

Upcoming Astronomical Events:

• December 13 - 7:00PM Club Meeting at Brookridge Club House, room A/B

• December 15 - Sunset Observing Session on Golf Course, west end of Midmoor Blvd.

• December 13-14 - Gemenid Meteor Shower(1-2 per minute)

• December 17-18 - Leonids Meteor Shower(3-4 per minute)

• December 21 - Winter begins 6:12AM• December 27 - Conjunction of Venus and Saturn

For more information, call David Bahr at 556-3466, JohnWhitman at 597-3656, or Philip Rastocny at 398-0119


By Pat Auger

The next Campers Club meeting will be held a week earlierthan usual, on December 17th at 7:00 pm in the clubhouse.We will also be meeting in a different room; the AB roomacross from the library.

We are a friendly bunch who love to camp, “eat” and havefun getting to know each other and those we meet along theway. We’ll be visiting campgrounds in Tampa, WesleyChapel, Moor Haven and Bushnell in the coming year. So ifyou’ve got an RV, don’t let it just sit there, come join us. Youwon’t regret it.

Our last two rallies were at the Carefree Resort inHomosassa and Lake Rousseau in Crystal River. We had awonderful time at these rallies. Thanks to both Wagon mas-ters: Ron & Joan Gerhardt and Ralph & Joyce Sessa. Theyall did a super job.

We’ll be heading for the Arbor Terrace Resort in Bradentonon December 13th, 14th and 15th. The Wagon masters forthis rally are Ellie & Dick Colasanti. If you’re interested insigning up for this rally or just want some information, callEllie: 352-592-5249.

For further information, call Pat at 352-279-6568 or email meat ([email protected]).

We hold our meetings on the first Wednesday of the monthin room D at 10 am at the clubhouse. Our next meeting willbe on December 5, 2012. CERT has hurricane literature inour library at the clubhouse for people to take. We want tothank everyone who purchased raffle tickets and 50/50 tick-ets from CERT at the Fall Neighborhood Garage Sale andwe made $97.00. We are saving our money to purchase agenerator for the clubhouse so we appreciate all we get. Weare looking for people interested in working with ourCommunity/Neighborhood Emergency PreparednessProgram (NEPP) which we received a grant of $7948.00.This is a big task and we need help. Remember this is forour community. You do not need to be a CERT member tobe a part of this program. Come to our meeting on December5th and check it out. Please contact Lois McGarvey at 584-5544 or Patt Reimer at 596-6840 if you have any questionsor interested in joining CERT. A new CERT class will startWednesday, January 9, 2013 and run for seven weeks atthe EOC in the Sheriff’s office.

We Welcome New Members.


By Denise Gasiorowski

Our Annual Fall Festival was a huge success. Thanks toeveryone who stopped by. Here are the winners of the raf-fles:

Chinese Auction Winners

Heart Cross Stitch: Henrietta RiceCape: Jackie McCabeWine Holder: Dotty ClearyPainted Tablecloth: Cheryl HumphreyDoll: Alma RamboAfghan: Gary BenedictFall Pillow: Arline HagenbruchNativity: Doris RossiAngel Wall Hanging: Mary AkersTurkey Placemats: Doris RossiFall Table Cover: Brenda BushMusic Bag: Judy Potter

Raffle WinnersWine Basket: E. RiedyBaby Quilt: Marge RiedemanChristmas Quilt: Rachel Laliberte

Congratulations to all the lucky winners!

We are a crafting and sewing group that makes items to sellat our Annual Fall Festival. The proceeds from the Festivalgo back to the Brookridge Community to purchase items ontheir wish list. There are no dues, just fun. We meet everyTuesday morning in Room D, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Bring yourtalents and a project you would like to share with us. Wehave supplies for most projects. All are welcome.

Many thanks to all who donate items to our group. We try toput everything to good use. If you have items to donate,bring them to the clubhouse on Tuesday mornings. If youhave any further questions, contact our President, PattyBenedict at 556-2200; she will be glad to give you moreinformation. Hope you can join us!


By Linda Bixby

Season’s greetings from the Brookridge Drama Club, We areexcited to announce the selection of this season’s play. Wewill be offering two short plays. One is entitled “A Candle onthe Table” and the other is “The New Sunrise”. As is our cus-tom, two showings will be offered, one on Saturday, February16th and the other on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Save thedate!

In recognition of Brookridge’s 40th Anniversary celebrationwe have a surprise offer to our dedicated Brookridge fans;however, you must wait until the next newsletter for theannouncement.

The club eagerly welcomes all new comers. Our next meet-ing will take place on Wednesday, December 19th at 7:00p.m. in room A/B (across from the library); for more informa-tion about our club you can contact club president, SusanBarcomb at 352-597-5854 or Marie Genard at 352-5155.

By Linda Hartmen

Happy Holidays! As we approach this season of shopping,decorating and parties, let’s all remember why we celebrateChristmas.

“ For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and thegovernment shall be upon his shoulders; and his name shallbe called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, theEverlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. “ Isaiah 9:6

We have one hour of Bible study and fellowship onWednesday in Room A/B starting at 6:00 pm. It is non-denominational study. Please come out and join us! If youneed any more information feel free to contact us at (352)293-4647.

By Jane Walmsley

The “EZDoes It” Exercise club is a low impact class of aero-bics, stretch n tone, weights, chair or mat. We are here in theclub house stage area on Monday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 8:30-9:30 am. We are a group of both men and womenof Brookridge. The cost is only 50 cents. Come and bring afriend , Our club will be going out for lunch to Kally K’s this yearon the 18th of December at 12:00 noon. Merry Christmas!

M Make TimeE Exercise DailyR Ready and willingR Responsibility is yoursY You are in charge

C Challenge YourselfH Healthy way to goR Rewarding to youI Important to do

S Self-CaringT Today’s the dayM Make some new friendsA All up to youS Staying Fit

Get Fit! Be Fit! Keep Fit!

By Jane Walmsley

Our meeting this month will be on Monday December 10th at1:00 p.m. We will be discussing and planning for ourFebruary Sunshine Auction & lunch card party. Then onThursday December 13th, we will go out for our ChristmasParty Luncheon to the Boston Cooker at noon, paid for by theclub.

Merry Christmas!


By Norma Rankin

We will be having our monthly Social on Saturday,December 15th, from 6:30 until 9:30 PM, at the Clubhousefor $5 each. We will play a mix of dances from Beginner toIntermediate and lots more in between. We try to do dancesfrom the top 20 from the survey as well as, lots of the treas-ured older ones so we have something for everyone! This isjust dancing, no lessons, however there are always instruc-tors on hand to give aid, if needed.

Bring your own beverages, snacks, etc and ice, if needed.We will furnish the huge dance floor, and DJ Dave, who isvery receptive to requests and keeps the music playin'!. Wewelcome couples, too! We do offer formal lessons during theweek, with Instructor Marilyn; check out the Line Dance Clubarticle for that info. Still have questions? No problem! CallNorma at 352-397-6088. Come dance with us; you will havea great time, guaranteed!

~ During this Holiday Season, Please Pray For Our Men & Women in Uniform ~

*God Bless America*

By Linda Rogers

Welcome back to all of the Snowbirds! The Tennis Club islooking forward to seeing many of the “old” regulars again.And there is the promise of some new faces as well.

The cool breezes that began with the coming of Octoberhave made our morning games a delight. It is great to seethe courts filled again after such a warm summer. Since theNews and Views will go to print before we have ourHalloween Party on Wednesday the 31st, this is a reminderthat we all meet at 3:30 pm to play and then enjoy a pizzadinner together on the courts at 5:00. Salads and dessertswill be brought by members. Costumes optional!

Our first meeting of the 2012-2013 season will be onSaturday November 3rd, at 10 am. Everyone interested inthe tennis club is invited. Coffee and doughnuts will beserved. And on Thanksgiving morning, those of us who arenot busy putting the turkey into the oven will play at ourusual 8 am time. We will enjoy potluck snacks and break-fast drinks.

Anyone who wants to learn the game is truly welcome. Youwill find us on the courts every day except Sunday, playingfrom 8 am to 10 am. There is no charge to play, and all skilllevels are welcome. Free lessons are available from RonLeaky, 346-9487.

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


By Mary Campbell

Our Christmas Party plans have changed this year, our partywill be on Thursday, December 13th We are going to KallyK’s at 4:00 p.m.

There will be no “Late Lunch Early Dinner” for December dueto holidays. Again this year we would like members andguest to bring a $5.00 toy for a boy or girl. The gift should beunwrapped and will be given to the Dawn Center for distribu-tion. These gifts are always appreciated by the children.

We had a good showing of members for November’s LateLunch Early Dinner at Chilli’s. Our January “Late Lunch EarlyDinner” we will be going to Cody’s on January 14, 2013 at3:00 p.m.

Our next regular meeting will be held on January 28, 2013 at7:00 p.m. We will have a short business meeting followed bya speaker from Hernando Groundwater.

Just a reminder that all dues are due by, January’s meeting.Dues are $5.00 per person.

If you are new to our community, this is a good way to meetand make some new friends and neighbors. If you have everlived the states of Penn, NJ, DEL, Maryland, NY, Conn,Mass, RI, NH, VT, or ME, come and join us.

We ask that you use the last door on the left side of the ClubHouse to enter the hall, as another club uses the front of thehall. If you have any questions please feel free to call ourpresident, Barbara Smith at 597-3350.

Merry Christmas


By Linda Rogers

What great fall weather we have been enjoying, Sandy notwithstanding! You will find us on the courts every day exceptSunday, playing from 8 am to 10 am. It is a fine time to getin your exercise before the heat of the day. Anyone whowants to learn the game is certainly welcome to join us.There is no charge to play, and all skill levels are welcome.And a bargain, too! Dues for the year are only $10.

At our last meeting, we welcomed 2 new members, SheilaMartin and Larry Hinderliter. They are a great addition to ourfield of players. And there are new screens around thecourts: many thanks to the BCPO. We also discussed playduring cold weather. If the temperature is not up to 40degrees by 8:00 am, we will delay play until 9:00 am.

With Thanksgiving behind us, and Christmas, Hanukah, andRamadan ahead, the festival season is now here! We arelooking forward to our annual Holiday party to be held in theClubhouse on Wednesday December 12th from 11 am to 2pm. Please sign up on the bulletin board for a dish to pass. Don’t forget the monthly meeting on Saturday December 1stat 10 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.

If you are looking for fun, great exercise, and new friends,come and join us! Free lessons are available from RonLeaky, 346-9487.

By Chris Robart

Relieve the Hustle & Bustle of Holiday Stress.

Beginners Tai Chi Class is on Mondays from 11:00 to11:30 am. Followed by Chi Gong Exercise and advanced

TaiChi.The Thursday class will start at Noon with Chi GongExercisefollowed by advanced Tai Chi.

Join our Fun group NOW

Monday & Thursday at the Clubhouse Main Hall.

We do a gentle, standing or setting, slow moving exer-cisethat will use most of the muscles in your body.

We can help you improve your Balance, Flexibility and Blood Pressure.

The First Class is FREE.

Give Lynne Hart (Tai Chi Instructor) a call 596-0642

Look forward to seeing you.


By Rosemary Basteri

There has been an issue concerning the legality of chang-ing the time of our members meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00p.m. (By laws, Article VII, Section II) our legislator RobertaDunne, was away so the board was unable to seek heradvice. That said, this proposal was brought before themembers at the May meeting. At that time, the membershippresent constituted a quorum, 20% of the total membersand time change was voted on favorably by more than a 662/3 rds majority.

Vice President, Joanne Burns has resigned. The ExecutiveBoard has appointed Jackie Bolt to fill the vacancy. She wasinstalled at the November 19th members meeting. Jackie isa new member of the Woman’s Club. We welcome her andthank her for stepping forward.

Our sincere thanks to Jessie and Linda Sawyer , for comingin last minute to cater our Installation Luncheon. Everyoneseemed pleased with the quality and quantity of food.Thanks also to Jackie McCabe, Marilyn Duffek, MarthaShugars, Donna Maguire and Mary Robinson.

December 17th is the date of our Christmas luncheon,catered by Bob Murphy’s New York Catering. The menu:Italian tossed salad, Three Meat Baked Ziti, Baked Shellsstuffed with Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, Eggplant Parmesan,Chicken Francaise, Chicken Parmegiano in Gravy, Garlicbread and assorted cakes for dessert. Social hour starts at11:00 a.m., with a Bake Sale at 11:30 a.m., Silent Auctionticket sales at 11:45 a.m. with lunch at noon. The Pre-K andKindergarten class from Hernando Christian Academy willpresent our program. Don’t forget your man/womanwrapped gift. Tickets are $10.00, available November 27th,29th, and December 4th, 6th, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in RoomC. For info call: Lillian Keller 200-5294, Mary Robinson 835-4050, Rosemary Basteri 200-5697

Happy Holidays to all.

By Susie Hecker

We are having a great time in our Water Aerobics classes onTuesday and Wednesday from 8-9:00 a.m. We would like toinvite you to join us and see how much better you feel.

Water Aerobics is a super way to exercise as there is nostress on the joints, It also increases flexibility and improvesstamina. We listen to an audio CD of up-beat music withBillie-Jo, water aerobics instructor.

This is a co-ed class with no fees.

By Carolyn McGuire

Hasn't the year gone by fast? It's Christmas time alreadyand the shopping has started. Are you shopping for a small-er size party outfit this year? If not, come join the weightcontrol program so that next year at this time you will besmaller, eating healthy and proud of yourself.

The holidays are very hard on all of us but meeting with peo-ple with the same weight problem encourages each of us.We need each other!

Our meetings are for both men and women. We meet everyMonday morning at 8:00.

Have a great holiday season and a healthy and happy NewYear!


By Charles "Chuck" Aftosmes

Brookridge Entertainment wishes everyone a MerryChristmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and of course a very HappyNew Year. Returning to our clubhouse stage on December13, 2012 after nearly three years is none other thanFernando Valero. Fernando’s strong tenor voice, goodlooks, and charm are winning over audiences around theworld. Fernando draws from many different themes. Someof these include: “Bocelli to Groban”, “A Tribute to Pavorotti”,“The Best of Mario Lanza”, a”Night on Broadway”, andFavorite Italian Folk Songs. Fernando, incudes songs byRoy Orbison, Queen, and of course Elvis. Fernando’s per-formances span 26 countries including Puerto Rico.Fernando’s voice styling has appeal for lovers of music andopera buffs which are deeply embedded in his rich Latinroots. This show was a near sell out when he last appearedhere. Some tickets are still available at $20 on the night ofthe show at the clubhouse or by calling Vivian or LarrySchmitz at 610-4901.

Looking ahead to next year, we are starting out by having aTribute to the Mama’s and the Papa’s with the show“Monday, Monday” on January 10th, 2013. This a groupwhose live appearances deliver a memorable world classsight and sound experience for all ages. Their vocal harmo-ny based on songs from the late 60’s and 70’s showcasesthe Mamas & the Papa’s with sure fire hit tunes and otherdynamic folk, pop, and rock sounds that were pioneered bya new creative generation of musical artists. Relive hits like“California Dream.” Dancing in the Street” and many more.You may purchase your tickets in advance to reserve yourseats by calling Larry and or Vivian Schmitz at 610-4901.

Brookridge Friday Night BingoBy: Roger Laliberte

Brookridge Friday Night Bingo is a weekly activity for thebenefit of our friends and residents. We pay $50.00 for eachregular game and $250.00 per jackpots, for a total of$2950.00 per week. We start selling at 4:15 pm and Bingostarts at 5:45 pm.

We now offer catering service starting at 4:00 pm which isavailable to players and visitors alike.Take out service is available to everyone. Come and enjoy agreat meal.

We are always in need of volunteers, if you can spare a fewhours per week, or per month, we would be very happy toaccommodate you.

For any additional information please call 597-9601

Please Help Support Friday Night Bingo


All Stars EntertainmentBy Jane Mulvaney & Linda Rodgers

Happy New Year to AllOn January 7, 2013, come with Brian Roman on a journeyin a song and word that will uplift and inspire you. Brian willshare music and stories of people and experiences thathave influenced and motivated him along his journey.

Having performed and spoken to rave reviews in Europe,the Caribbean, Canada and the US, the response is consis-tent and enthusiastic. Brian’s voice will captivate and hisstory, passion and enthusiasm will move you.

Brian was born to entertain, to be on stage and with an audi-ence. His boundless energy and highly interactive presen-tation is sure to excite the audience. His story and his voice,are equally inspiring bringing the two together in a fabulouspackage. As an entertainer, his charm and warmth will leavethe audience wanting more. In between numbers, Brianshares an easy rapport with the audience and has just theright mix of confidence, delivered with modesty. It would behard to imagine him anywhere else but on stage doing whathe does best.

Our show starts at 6:55 and tickets at the door are $6.00.50/50 tickets are for sale for 9 tickets for $3.00 and winnersare guaranteed $20.00 or more depending on tickets pur-chased.

If you have any questions, please call: Jane at (352) 597-1357

Norma Rankin

Our next regularly scheduled dance will be on Saturday,December 1st, at 7:30 PM, in the Clubhouse Hall. The themewill be "Celebrating Christmas." This means getting on thatred dress or tie and getting into the Christmas mood!Starburst will be playing for our dancing pleasure. (Isn’t ourHall gorgeous?) At about 9:30, we'll have the 50/50 drawingand immediately following, donuts will be served. As always,we offer coffee all evening and also ice, if needed, at thetables, or refills by the kitchen. There will be tickets sold atthe door, but it's a good idea to check with Dot to make sureand she'll have the tickets waiting for you, when you arrive. Ifyou are able to reserve tickets, you must pick them up by7:15, or they will be sold to the next in line, no exceptions.

Note: We have the forms on the tables, for 2013-2014. Justfill out and turn into the office along with a check, and you'llbe assured of seats for next season. There are several plansavailable and Dot will explain all, including how to not get leftout for our 2013 New Years Eve Gala and let me tell you,those tickets are hard to come by after the first of the year.(These forms must be turned in by November 30, 2012 forprocessing, no exceptions.)

*Season Ticket Holders: Please let Dot know if you cannotmake a dance and she will be able to offer them to someoneelse that might otherwise be left out. It only takes a couple ofminutes and Dot will handle it all for you, right over thephone. Dot's number for any and all questions or any otherinformation, is 597-0723. She would just love to talk to you! **Next dance is December 31, 2012 and the theme is "HappyNew Year" with Just Us Duo playing. There will be wine onthe tables, a buffet dinner, hats and noise makers and cham-pagne for the toast at Midnight. Otherwise the above infor-mation remains the same. Be prepared to “party” with yourneighbors and friends!

All of us on the Social Dance Committee wish you all a MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year! When you're having yourChristmas, and News Years Dinners, please remember ourtroops in foreign lands, in your prayers.

*Go Up To A Military Person, (Policeman, etc.) and Say"Merry Christmas or Happy New Year & Say “ThankYou;" They Will Understand!*


Ladies 18 Hole Golf LeagueBy Patti Sharp

Hi everyone! It is my pleasure to welcome everyone backand to tell you of the exciting things that have been happen-ing with the ladies of our league. Carol Vandenberg won theClub Championship this summer at Lincoln Golf Club inMuskegon, Michigan. Our new member Dottie Cleary wonthe club Championship at Mt. Anthony Golf Club inBennington, Vermont. Congratulation Ladies.Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

December 5 - Dates and MatesDecember 6 - Glen Lakes is hosting their invitational. Thesign-up sheet is in the Annex Room. January 14 - Our General Meeting at the Club House.

Thank you to everyone participating in outside events. It’s awonderful way to meet new friends and play different cours-es. Every thing’s seems to be getting in “full swing”. Pleasefeel free to call me anytime with newsworthy items.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Solution on page 52


Letter from RockyHello my Friends of Brookridge

What happened to the Monday thru Friday working classpeople, who wanted to do ceramics on Saturdays. Theyapproach me at the pool, I approach our president JackieBolt she agreed, so did the other members of our ceramicgroup BAM!! I open it on Saturdays from 10:00 am till 4:00pm only two new people show up. 7 people total onSaturday.

Hey been there done that who wants to get up on Saturdaymorning after working all week, understandable!! Come onget up throw some water on your face and hang out withRocky and the ceramic group, bring coffee, bring your lunchand bring some statues to life.

Thank you, Rocky Miles P.S. Plenty of Laughter..

2012 Brookridge FallCommunity Garage Sale

By Lois McGarvey – Chairperson

I want to thank my committee members, Mary Sweeney,Ruth Krygowski, Jackie McCabe and Susan Schaefer, for allthe great work they did to make this year’s Fall CommunityGarage Sale such a success. Mary was my assistant and agreat help to me. Thanks to Ruth for doing all the shopping,cooking and preparing the food. Thanks to Helen Berry,Sally Scalf, Dolores Gehn, and Gloria Weaver for helpingRuth in the kitchen. Many thanks to Jackie, Susan andSuzanne for all the hours of work tagging before the sale.Thanks to Suzanne Haberkost, Judy Wilkes, Marie Genord,Lyla Harvey, Martha Schaeffer, Judy Bell, Larry Berry,Charles Gordon, Judy Carlton, Scott Rooney, Connie Samsand Bobbie Krueger who helped the day of the sale and forthose who working the night before the sale until 12 am get-ting everything out and setup.

I also want to thank the monitors who worked so hardbefore, during and after the sale. They were wonderful,ready to help with anything we needed. With everyoneworking together, we made a profit of $1429.37 forBrookridge.

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Code Red – Reverse 911 systemThe system is designed to notify Hernando Residents ofurgent messages. These messages are initiated by thecounties Emergency Management Service. To update your contact information you can go toBrookridge.com and click the Code Red link that will take youto the Sheriff’s webpage. We have a form at the office and inthis edition of the News & Views. If you complete this formand turn it in to our office, we will enter it for you online andfile the form in your office folder. - Brookridge Office Staff.


Do You Remember !!40 years ago, On December 23rd - The PittsburghSteelers win their first ever post-season NFL game, defeat-ing the Oakland Raiders 13-7.

Did You Know December 8, 1972 - Over $10,000 cash is found in thepurse of Watergate conspirator Howard Hunt’s Wife.

Spring NeighborhoodGarage Sale Table SalesSpring Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on

Saturday, March 9, 20138:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.

in the Club House

Tables will be on SaleWednesday November 7, 2012 / Room C and

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / Room E

at the Club House 9:00 ~ 11:00 a.m.

Tables will be $10.00 eachProceeds go to BCPO

Love Music & Singing!!The Music-Aires of Brookridge are in

need of a Volunteer

Piano Accompanist.

Please Call Barbara 277-1655 or Dot 596-6097

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