May 2013 News & Views

MAY 2013 SPECIAL EVENTSMay 3rd Brookridge Bingo 5:45 pm

Also on 10th, 17th, 24th, 31stMay 4th Social Dance 7:30 pm May 5th Brookridge Men’s Assoc/Vegas Night 2:00 pmMay 7th Board of Directors Workshop 9:00 amMay 11th Good Times Line Dancing 6:30 pmMay 15th Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 pm

May 18th AARP Drivers Course 9:00 amMay 18th Crime Watch WoMans Fashion Show 5:30 pmMay 20th Woman’s Club Presentation

& Scholarship 6:00 pmMay 25th Bob, Shirley & Friends 6:30 pmMay 27th Memorial Day ROTC 11:00 am May 27th Memorial Day Ceremony 11:30 am

Board Of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-24Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-38Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-44Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGWednesday, May 15th - 7 P.M.

WORKSHOP MEETINGTuesday, May 7th - 9 A.M.

We will begin seal-coating and re-striping Brookridge Blvd thismonth. We will post notices on the days they work and placedoor notices in the areas when we have a schedule. Every effortis being made to avoid any inconvenience to the residents.

Brookridge Crime Watch will again sponsor the Hernando CrimeStoppers 5th Annual WoMan’s Fashion show on Saturday May 18at 5:30 pm; tickets are $25 for Dinner & Show. Tickets are on sale9-11 am Fridays in Room C, or call Jackie at 596-2073.

Managers ReportBy Ray Geroux

There will be no article from the President in the May edition ofthe News & Views.

The deadline for articles to be submitted for the May edition ofthe News & Views was April 12, 2013 five days before the AnnualMembership meeting and the Board of Directors’ OrganizationalMeeting. Thus, the officers for 2013 - 2014 were elected after theApril 12 News & Views deadline for May.

From The PresidentBy Ray Starr

On April 9, 2013, Millie Foster was honored with a ceremo-ny and the addition of her name to the Memorial/Honorarywall for all she has done for Brookridge. Thank you Millie! (Pictured above: Millie Foster, President Ray Starr)

(Continued on page 5)Honorary Wall

Club Donations Request2013 Memorial Day

Preparations have begun for the 2013 Memorial Day Ceremony.Please consider donating to this worthy event, so that our com-munity may truly honor our past and present military service-men and women in an honorable and befitting way.

Please remember, if donating by check, please make all checkspayable to “BCPO, Inc.” earmarked for “Memorial Day 2013Fund” and submit the donation to the Administration office.

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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

Please follow the watering restrictions. Water on only the days you are allowedand only within the times that are allowed.

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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Brookridge • May, 2013 2013 SCHEDULE OF STANDARD BOARD MTGS

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

Tuesday workshops begin at 9:00 a.m.Wednesday meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Held at the Clubhouse

(Manager’s Report continued from the cover) Safety CommitteeBy Jim Snyder

The Safety Committee met on 4/4/13 with nine memberspresent. The committee is looking into solar power speed-ing signs. Dave Chaney gave a report to the committee onsolar power speed signs; the cost was $4,000 for a pair.These speed signs could enhance our security by allowingthe monitoring of speed with a warning to vehicles; thiscould help slow speeders down. Radar could continue tobe used to control speeding in more areas of the communi-ty and we could move the solar speed warnings throughoutour community.

In addition, we have vendors who are not following theBCPO guidelines regarding cones (size) and cone place-ment away from the trucks so that they are clearly seen.

The committee talked about walkers on the boulevard.Walkers should use safety vests so they can be easily seen.

Lastly, the committee discussed a form of photo ID for resi-dents to help stop people who are suspended from usingthe facilities.

Brookridge Memorial Day ceremonies will be on Monday May 27starting at 11 a.m. at the Clubhouse. We will have Central HighSchool Navy JROTC Drill Team and the Young Marines, refresh-ments will be provided.

Happy Mothers Day Sunday May 12 and Remember our Troopseveryday…

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

On Monday, May 27th our community will honor its veteransat the Annual Memorial Day Observance.

The outdoor activities at the clubhouse will commence at11:00 a.m. with a welcome by the Master of Ceremonies byour BCPO President, followed by the Raising of the Colorsand the National Anthem, as well as a balloon release inmemory of our fallen veterans.

Indoor activities include- Invocation and Benediction, DrillExercises, Keynote Speaker, folding of flag and patrioticsongs.

After the observance, food and refreshments will be provid-ed.

Let us honor our veterans. Show your appreciation for thesacrifices they made to preserve our freedom!

All Gave Some. Some Gave All.

God Bless America

RV CompoundBy Jim Snyder

The committee had their walk through on 4/10/13 with onlyfour helpers there. We can use more help. We found a fewexpired plates (yellow stickers) and some site numberswere missing, which we put on.

There are also a few units that have not moved in months.On the May walk thru I will note the site numbers for yourinformation. We have a number of snowbirds who havealready left for the summer.

We also ask that if you change your phone number toplease go to the office and change it in case we have to callyou with problems.

Lastly, someone is letting their dog run around the com-pound and not picking up after their dog. Please stop thisas the compound is not considered a dog run.

Crime WatchBy John Scalf

The Sherriff's office states there is no current increase incrime in our area at this time. They have increased trafficstops for various traffic violations, so please obey the lawsand rules of the road when out in your vehicle. This extrafocus on traffic stops has allowed the Sherriff to catch anumber of persons with warrants, drugs on them and vari-ous other crime history they may have while in a vehicle onthe road.

On behalf of the members, I wish to thank several organiza-tions for their recent donations to Crime Watch for the repair& maintenance of our golf cart. Thank you to "Line Dancing"also "Crafty Stitchers" and "Helping Hands". This means somuch that we can help each other in Brookridge as it onlymakes us more united with each other. The Crime Watchmembers are always willing to patrol on their on time , theevents in Brookridge. It is important to us to keep a watchfuleye on peoples property here in Brookridge. Because of this,anyone can attend events at the Clubhouse and not worryabout their vehicles being bothered in the lot.

If you notice your Crime Watch members out in the commu-nity, say hello or thank you for being here. It means a lot tohear any appreciation. Please stay safe, aware of your sur-roundings and as always, if you see anything suspicious, callthe Sherriff at 911 or 754-6830.


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

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

NEW PHONE NUMBERS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THEOFFICE................................................................596-0696Brookridge Website: www.brookridge.com


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.

ORGANIZATIONSALL STARS ENTERTAINMENT

Jane Mulvaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1357AARP DRIVERS CLASS

Tom Stramiello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .684-6348ACOUSTIC WORKSHOP

Wayne Barcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-5854AQUA POOL EXERCISE

Mildred Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9343ASTRONOMY CLUB

Philip Rastocny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398-0119BASKET WEAVING

Judy Wilkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-6579BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Ed Kolbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3296 BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Judy Schmalz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .727-389-2731BINGO - FRIDAY NIGHT

Ellie Colasanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-5249BINGO - TUESDAY NIGHT

Howard & Lillian Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-5294 BLOOD BANK

Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0696BOB, SHIRLEY, & FRIENDS

Robert Beck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-7401BOCCE CLUB

Lou Cherwak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-9668BOWLING (BROOKRIDGE ROLLERS)

Kevin McMahon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442-0739 BRIDGE CLUB (WED - DUPLICATE)

Thelma Bredeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-1439BRIDGE -LESSONS

Len Fach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-6462 BRIDGE (MON-WED-THU- INTERMEDIATE)

Marilyn Vagn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2463BRIDGE (GRAND SLAMMERS DUPLICATE TUESDAYS)

Jerri Kline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-0229 BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT

Judy Wilkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-6579BROOKRIDGE GENEALOGY CLUB

Ruth Wohl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-218-1970BROOKRIDGE MEN’S ASSOCIATION

Rocky Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-5116BUNCO

Lois McGarvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .584-5544CAMERA CLUB

Otto Saalbom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9840 CAMPERS CLUB

Roger Weichmann, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293-4388CAN-AM TOURNAMENT

Ray Agle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0967 CERAMIC CLUB

Jackie Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0703 CERAMIC "DOING IT MY WAY”

Ann Vogel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9196 CERT (COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM)

Lois McGarvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .584-5544COPPER CLUB (POKER)

Thomas Julius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-4061 COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Sue Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-4669CRAFTY STITCHERS

Patty Benedict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-2200 CRIBBAGE CLUB

Jean Tuman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2878 CRIME WATCH GROUP

John Scalf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340-5436DEMOCRATS OF BROOKRIDGE

Robert Alford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-7307DRAMA CLUB

Susan Barcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-5854 EUCHRE

Lou Cherwak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-9668EVENING BIBLE STUDY

William Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293-4647

EXERCISE CLUB Jane Walmsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9320

GARDEN CLUBRich Stratton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600-8248

GOLF ASSOCIATIONRonald Tifft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-3700

GOLF-GUYS & DOLLS Richard Malone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-8646

GOLF, KINGS & QUEENSJane Mulvaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1357

GOLF, LADIES 9 HOLE Barbara Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-4268

GOLF, LADIES 18 HOLE Jan Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-8611

GOLF, MEN'S 9 HOLE Lamar Semmel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-2762

GOLF MEN'S 18 HOLE Linc Higgins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3225

GOOD TIMES LINE DANCINGNorma Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397-6088

HAND & FOOT CARDS (MONDAY) Carole Tobey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-3130

HAND & FOOT (TUESDAY) Ruth Gallant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3961

HELPING HANDS Marjorie Riedeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-4407

HIGH RIDGE SQUARE CLUB Jerry McGuire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-8595

HORSESHOE CLUB Dick Turmel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1838

LINE DANCING Norma Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3530

MAHJONGG Judie Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-0936

MIDWEST CLUB Cheryl Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2429

MODEL RAILROAD CLUB Fred Burrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9474

MUSIC JAMMERSWayne Barcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-5854

NORTHEAST CLUBDave Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-7044

PINOCHLE (THURS. & SAT) Rosemary Pavich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-8394

POKER (MONDAY & WEDNESDAY) TJ Lockard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9479

POKER (THURSDAY) TEXAS HOLD ’EMJesse Sawyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-4462

REPUBLICAN CLUBJerome Hammett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1812

RV COMPOUND COMMITTEEJim Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-1804

SAFETY COMMITTEEJim Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-1804

SOCIAL DANCE Carole Levesque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2185

SUNDAY CHURCHJudy Schmalz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .727-389-2731

TABLE TENNIS Keni Ilderton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9858

TAl CHI CLUB Lynne Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0642

TENNIS CLUB Ron Leaky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346-9487

UNIT REPS Betty Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-5161

UNOCarole Hermes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0399

WATER AEROBICSSusie Hecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-418-0989

WEIGHT CONTROL CLASSCarole Levesque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2185

WOMAN’S CLUBLillian Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-5294


Mildred Foster By Charles “Chuck” Aftosmes

Everyone has heard of the energizer bunny. The batterynever runs out of power but keeps on running. We have aperson in Brookridge who reminds us of the energizerbunny and her name is Mildred “Millie” Foster. She is anactive member of the community who thoroughly enjoyshelping others.

One of the many activities Millie is involved with is the aquaexercise program. She is presently the Aqua Exerciseinstructor at the pool where she has been given lessons forover ten years. She believes that aqua exercise is an effec-tive way to physical fitness and that non-swimmers can par-ticipate as well as people with physical liabilities. She saysthat the doctors have found aqua exercising decreases thestress to the hips, knees, and ankle joints. Experts say thatone half hour of water walking is equal to two hours of walk-ing on land. Millie has two degrees in health and safety ofswimming pools. In fact, she wrote the first rules for the poolin 1981 which at that time had no monitors, no admissioncards and as she put it “no order’”

In addition to the aqua exercise program, Millie is a chartermember of the Brookridge Tennis Club. Millie was instru-mental in saving the tennis courts from becoming a parkinglot, years ago because the courts were in such deplorablecondition. To this day she plays an active role with the clubattending all of the tennis club meetings but no longer plays.Previously she was a tennis instructor for the club and alsotaught beginning tennis at the Pasco Hernando College inBrooksville and at the Bob Foster Tennis School in NewYork.

Millie has also taught yoga and published a yoga chart forteachers and pupils. The Hatha Yoga Chart is used in exer-cise classes even today. She said that the person who hadthe most influence upon her in this area was a yoga teachername Lilgas from Toronto, Canada. She encouraged Millieto teach yoga. Millie taught over five hundred women atadult education classes and at the University of Buffalo.

Millie also has been quite active in the community doing vol-unteer work. She worked for the former BrookridgePotterfield Fire Department collecting past due accountsand passing out “Vials of Life”. She is a member of St.Anthony’s church and an original member of St. FrancisCabrini Church where she and Gene were two of a group ofseven who started the St. Vincent DePaul Society in thisarea. She was a greeter and her husband was an usher atthe church for many years.

Millie and Gene are the parents of six children and have fif-teen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. At ninety-four years of age Millie continues to have an active role withthe tennis club and continues to instruct the aqua exerciseprogram. Her philosophy of life is to continue to help all thepeople maintain good health in the Aqua class.


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GOLF CARTSThere are over 800 golf carts currently registered inBrookridge. Of that 800 plus, it has come to our attentionthere are numerous owners/operators who are not aware ofthe “rules of the road” and also others who are not aware ofBrookridge’s Rules and Regulations.

All golf carts are subject to Florida Statute Chapter 316; thesame as for automobiles. For example, you must obey allposted speed limits, park only in designated parking areasand come to a FULL STOP at STOP SIGNS.

Article IX, Item 3 states that “All persons operating a golfcart on community property must be at least sixteen (16)years of age.”

All owners/operators of golf carts should become familiarwith Article IX of the Rules and Regulations (page 29 of 38).

Please obey all laws and Rules and Regulations so thatBrookridge will remain a safe place to live.

Greg SchubertSecurity Captain


MINUTESBROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ WORKSHOPMINUTES OF TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013

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 March 1, 2013.

. PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED.

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

Wilkes, 2nd Vice President Miller, Treasurer Gaul, Secretary Sajdak, Director Basteri, Director Walters.

Also Present: General Manager Ray Geroux, Security Captain Greg Schubert, 54 member names on the sign-in sheet.

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

February 5, 2013. STAND APPROVED AS WRITTEN.

Brookridge • May, 2013b. The Minutes of the Informational Meeting of February

5, 2013. STAND APPROVED AS WRITTEN.

Correspondence: Secretary Sajdak read the following cor-respondence:

a. Email received on 2/26/13 from Philip Rastocny,Brookridge Astronomy Club Chairperson, re: PublicAttendance for International Astronomy Day: Discussion fol-lowed regarding who will be in attendance, safety issues andparking. Security Captain Greg Schubert will be handlingthe safety and possible additional parking issues.

MOTION BY WALTERS, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOAPPROVE THE BROOKRIDGE ASTRONOMY CLUB’SEVENT ON 4/20/13. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOTION BY WALTERS, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOAPPROVE PUBLIC ATTENDANCE (members of PineGrove Elementary School) TO ATTEND THEBROOKRIDGE ASTRONOMY CLUB’S EVENT ON4/20/13. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

a. Election Committee Voting Results of the ProposedDeed Restriction Change re: 55 Plus- Secretary Sajdakthanked the Election Committee volunteers and ChairpersonMary Sweeney for their efforts during the vote counting.Voting results: IN FAVOR: 1,377 AGAINST: 404 TOTALVOTES: 1,781

Round Table:President Starr: Stated the membership passed the 55Plus Deed Restriction in excess of the required 2/3 approval(77%). The Deed Restriction will go into effect upon record-ing the amendment with the county. President Starrannounced a meeting regarding road certification would beheld on 3/7/13. President Starr encouraged residents to readthe minutes of the 2/5/13 Informational meeting that will bepublished in the News & Views as they are very informativeregarding 55 plus. President Starr read the attorney’sresponse to the two questions posed at the 2/27/13 meeting:

1. Current owners of a home under age 55, grandfa-thered in. However, in two years the owners (still under 55)choose to upgrade their house. They pull the older house outand bring in a new house. Same lot, same address, sameUBL account number, same yard, etc. All ACC guidelinesand requirements are met. Are they still grandfathered? Yes,this is their home and the vacancy during transition does notremove the grandfather status.

2. Current owners under the age of 55 of a home with ayoung handicapped child. As the handicapped youngstergrows older a larger house is needed. The owners say thatthe ADA will intervene and allow them to move to a large

house, even if they are not 55 years of age. Comment?Any rulings? ADA has no application to private property.That said. IF a larger home is required to accommodate thehandicap, Fair Housing Act would require that we make rea-sonable accommodations, which in this case might includeallowing the move with the grandfathered status. Theywould need a letter from a doctor that the Association wouldkeep in a confidential file (not part of the official records thatare available to other owners).

President Starr thanked the Administration office employeesfor all their hard work regarding 55 plus.

Director Walters: No comment.

Treasurer Gaul: Thanked President Starr for all the hardwork he did on the 55 plus amendment. Treasurer Gaulinvited Board members to the meeting on 3/7/13 regardingroad certification.

1st Vice President Wilkes: No comment.

Director Basteri: Apologized for the inconvenience of thepool was closed, hopefully, it will be completed by the endof the month when it starts to warm up.

2nd Vice President Miller: The pool was closed for liabilityreasons. He is hopeful it will be completed in the middle –end of the month.

Secretary Sajdak: Announced Greg Schubert as theBCPO’s new Security Captain. Security Captain GregSchubert announced Harry Calderbank as the newRestriction officer. Harry will be serving in the same capac-ity that Mr. Schubert formerly did.

Member Comments: (Member Name/ Unit #/ Topic): None

Meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m.

Transcribed by Michelle O’Connor, BCPO RecordingSecretary

SUBMITTED BY: KEN SAJDAK, BCPO SECRETARY

[Minutes subject to approval at the April 2, 2013 meeting]

Brookridge • May, 2013 BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGMINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013

Call to Order: President Starr called the meeting to order at7:08 pm with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted on the Clubhouse bulletin boards and at the Administration officeon March 15, 2013. PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED.

Proof of Quorum:Present: Chairman/President Starr, 1st Vice President Wilkes, 2nd Vice President Miller, Secretary Sajdak, Treasurer Gaul, Director Basteri, Director WaltersPROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED.

Present: General Manager Ray Geroux and 57 members on sign-in sheet

Approval of Minutes:

a. Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors’Meeting of February 20, 2013: MINUTES STANDAPPROVED AS WRITTEN.

b. Approval of the Minutes of the Special MembershipMeeting of February 27, 2013: MINUTES STANDAPPROVED AS WRITTEN.

Correspondence: None

Reports: - Crime Watch Report- None

- Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Gaul stated the reportwas printed on the back of the agenda. Any questions, con-tact the Administration office.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:a. Road Seal Coating and Striping- President Starr stat-

ed a meeting was held concerning this item and road certifi-cation. The only action taken was to proceed adding thistopic to the agenda for approval to go to bid to seal coat andstripe a section of Brookridge Blvd (Country Club Blvd. up toFontaine Dr.). Road certification was discussed regarding ifthe roads should be seal coated and striped to meet roadcertification requirements. Road certification would be need-ed if the BCPO ever wanted the Sheriff’s Department topatrol traffic in Brookridge. Sergeant Batchelder of theSherriff’s Department was present and his recommendationwould be that all the roads in Brookridge would need to becertified, not just Brookridge Blvd. General Manager, RayGeroux, stated Sergeant Batchelder’s opinion was in conflictwith Mr. Odell’s (Traffic Engineering Coordinator, ofHernando County’s Public Works Department) who statedonly Brookridge Boulevard would need to be certified.Treasurer Gaul stated he would like to spend $100,000 tostart the side streets in Brookridge. Discussion followed onthe specifications needed for the bids. The current specifi-cations need to be clarified to include striping both sides and

the center of the road. General Manager Ray Geroux willrevise the bid specifications.

MOTION BY STARR, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TOAPPROVE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SEEKSEALED BIDS FOR SEAL COATING AND STRIPING OFPART OF BROOKRIDGE BLVD. SIX IN FAVOR. ONEAGAINST (Gaul). MAJORITY RULED. MOTION CAR-RIED.

b. Honorary/Memorial Wall- Director Basteri stated theBeautification Committee recommends moving the wall tothe front of the clubhouse. The wall has been powerwashed and ready to be moved. The committee would putplants around the wall if moved. Labor would be performedby the Public Works Department.

MOTION TO APPROVE MOVING THEHONORARY/MEMORIAL WALL FROM ITS PRESENTLOCATION TO THE FRONT OF THE CLUBHOUSE NEARTHE FLAGPOLE. TARGET DATE BEFORE MEMORIALDAY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

c. Case # 1604 (7457 Del Rio Ave) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on3/13/13 for a vehicle parked in the side yard. The A/VRChas not received a written statement of appeal. The mem-ber/resident was not present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1604 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVEAND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OFDIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELYUPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLA-TION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF ARECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

d. Case # 1605 (8054 Mission St) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on3/13/13 for a commercial vehicle in the driveway. TheA/VRC has not received a written statement of appeal. Themember/resident was present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES SECONDED BY BASTERI, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1605 THAT THE $25 PER DAY FINE AND 14 DAY SUS-PENSION OF PRIVILEGES BE WAIVED. ALL ACTION,PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPOBOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMME-DIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THISVIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF ARECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

e. Case # 1606 (14410 Midfield St) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on

Brookridge • May, 20133/13/13 for a vehicle parked in the side yard. The A/VRChas not received a written statement of appeal. The mem-ber/resident was not present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1606 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVEAND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OFDIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELYUPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLA-TION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF ARECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

f. Case # 1607 (14898 Brookridge Blvd) - 1st VicePresident Wilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRCon 3/13/13 for a truck parked in the rear yard. The A/VRChas not received a written statement of appeal. The mem-ber/resident was present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1607 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION,PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPOBOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMME-DIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THISVIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF ARECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

g. Case # 1615 (9457 Scepter Ave) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 3/13/13for foul/abusive language. The A/VRC has not received awritten statement of appeal. The member/resident waspresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1615 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE BE IMPOSED. THE 14 DAYSUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES IS TO BE WAIVED. 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 SUSPEN-SION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELYUNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITHBCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

h. Case # 1583 (14237 Sandhurst St) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 3/13/13for an unregistered tenant. The A/VRC has not received awritten statement of appeal. The member/resident waspresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #


1583 THAT A FLAT $100 FINE BE IMPOSED AGAINSTTHE HOMEOWNER ONLY, NOT AGAINST THERENTERS. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISEDECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLGO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALLRECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A REOCCURRENCEHAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGESWILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCEIS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGU-LATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CAR-RIED UNANIMOUSLY.

i. Case # 1591 (9151 Scepter Ave) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on3/13/13 for speeding. The A/VRC has not received a writtenstatement of appeal. The member/resident was not presentat the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1591 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVEAND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OFDIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELYUPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLA-TION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF ARECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Round Table:President Starr reminded members the AnnualMembership meeting will be Wednesday 4/17/13.Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7p.m. The Board of Directors election and the DeedRestriction results will be announced at the meeting.President Starr asked clubs to consider donating to theupcoming Memorial Day ceremony. The BCPO attorney isstill in the process of integrating the amendments into theDeed Restrictions; therefore, it is anticipated the recordingof the 55 plus Deed Restriction amendment should be nextweek.

Director Basteri invited members to the ceremony to honorMillie Foster on 3/26/13 at 10 a.m. as her name is beingadded to the Honorary/Memorial Wall.

2nd Vice President Miller stated the pool remains closedbecause the handrails are still not in.

Secretary Sajdak referenced the foul and abusive languageVRC case previously discussed and asked members toremember to be respectful to the employees at the guard-house, Approximately 5,000 vehicles go through the gateper day. The guardhouse employees do a good job andshould be respected.

Director Walters had no comments.

1st Vice President Wilkes thanked and applauded thewonderful job the A/VRC Committee does.

Member/Resident Comments: (Name, Unit, Subject):Lois McGarvey, Unit 1- Board of Director’s age limit, CERTgenerator; Dave Campbell, Unit 4 – Board of Directorthanks; Bonnie Brown, Unit 3 – 55 plus entrance sign; CarlKnudsen, Unit 4 – Last year’s road seal coating/striping.

Chairperson Lois McGarvey was asked to explain theCERT program. CERT stands for Community EmergencyResponse Team. The volunteers are trained through theSheriff’s Department, learn CPR, how to help assist in timesof an emergency, etc. CERT received an $8,000 grant andpurchased items for the community (medical supplies, cots,pop up canopies etc.) The clubhouse is not a hurricaneshelter. If the clubhouse is left undamaged, it can serve asa secondary shelter after a disaster. Homeowners whocould not return to their homes would be able to seek shel-ter for approximately three days at the clubhouse. The pro-gram makes no money and is only to help Brookridge resi-dents.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Transcribed by Michelle O’Connor, BCPO RecordingSecretary

SUBMITTED BY: BOARD OF DIRECTOR RAY STARR

[Minutes subject to approval at the May 15, 2013 meeting]


By Philip Rastocny

Comets are ice bodies that swing wildly close to the sun andthen disappear into the extreme blackness at the outer edgeof our solar system. Looking like white smudges or floatingcotton balls, comets have historically been believed to bewarnings, omens, and signs of change. Comets can havetwo tails: a straight long bluish ion tail blown by the solar windand a curved whitish dust tail blown by the solar magneticfield. These two tails always point away from the sun.

Comets Have Two Distinct Tails When Close to the Sun

Today, comets are sought-after stellar sights by amateurastronomers, including the Brookridge Astronomy Club.Braving the cold biting wind, we spotted comet Pan-STARRSflying low on the western horizon at sunset in mid March.

By Mildred Foster

Well really, our weather is not making it possible for us tohave our classes. The pool has reopened after the repairs.I’m sure we have restarted our classes on Monday andThursday mornings 9:00 am till 10:00 a.m. Weather permit-ting, Watch the bulletin board.

The buoyancy factor of the water enables everyone to carryout specific exercise that would be unattainable on dry land.We work together and help you get healthy. Co-Ed , No Fee.

See you at the pool!

Clubs of BrookridgeBy Ray Geroux, GM

Share you good deeds. I encourage all clubs to notify JeanHayes of the Tampa Bay Times of your events that benefitthe Brooksville community. Fund raisers, charitable dona-tions or awards are some examples. If you include a goodcolor photo in your email she may include it in your story.You can email Jean at [email protected] or byphone at 352-848-1438.


Comet Pan-STARR

Comets are best viewed through binoculars during darkmoon-less nights. Finding one can be a challenge if you donot know what to look for. Below is a picture of what you maysee when looking at a faint comet through your binoculars.

Comets Are Typically Faint White Blobs

Comet brightness is totally unpredictable. Those believed tobe big may turn out to be duds and vice versa. Anothercomet is scheduled to fly by in late December, 2013. Cometo our next Club meeting to find out more about this cometand other regular visitors in our neighboring skies.

Starkey Park 3-30 Observing SessionUpcoming Astronomical Events:

Note: Two sunset observing sessions are scheduled thismonth.• May 2—Sunset Observing Session on Golf Course, west

end of Midmoor Blvd.• May 6—eta-Aquariids Meteor Shower peak• May 9—eta-Lyrid Meteor Shower peak• May 14—7:00PM Club Meeting at

Brookridge Club House• May 20—5:00PM Astronomy Day viewing on Golf Course,

west end of Midmoor Blvd• May 30—Sunset Observing Session on Golf Course,

west end of Midmoor Blvd.

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


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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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7:00 PM Board of Directors Mtg.

9:00 AM BOD Workshop9:00 AM Wo-man Ticket Sales2:00 PM Brookridge Men’s

Assoc Vegas Night

19:00 AM Crime Watch10:00 AM CERT

3:00 PM Crime Stoppers Mtg.

10:00 AM Camera Club16:00 PM High Ridge SQ

9:00 AM Unit Rep Meeting7:00 PM Astronomy

10:00 AM Friday Night Bingo Mtg.

17:00 PM Women’s Club BOD Mtgice)

16:00 PM Woman’s Club Presentation & Scholarship

19:00 AM Safety Committee10:00 AM Beautification Comm.

8:30 AM F

9:00 AM 18 Hole Ladies League Mtg.

(at office)

11:00 AM Memorial Day ROTC11:30 AM Memorial Day

Ceremony)

Yard Waste Pick-Up

3:00 PM Brookridge Men’s Assoc.

Yard Waste Pick-Up


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10:00 AM Social Dance Meeting17:30 PM Social Dance

9:00 AM AARP Driver’s Course5:30 PM Woman’s Fashion Show

15:45 PM BCPO Bingo

6:30 PM Good Times Line Dance

6:30 PM Bob, Shirley & Friends

M Safety CommitteeAM Beautification Comm.

M Fall Garage SaleTable Sales

15:45 PM BCPO Bingo

15:45 PM BCPO Bingo

15:45 PM BCPO Bingo

15:45 PM BCPO Bingo

Deadline for News & Views

9:00 AM Wo-man Ticket Sales


By Ed Kolbe

Here we are into spring and I hope everybody had a niceEaster. As you travel up and down Brookridge Blvd, and tothe clubhouse keep your eyes open.The Beautification Committee has been hard at work. Iwould like to take one moment to thank every member ofthis committee that was out helping to beautify the medianand work around the fountains. I am sorry that I could notbe with them due to illness. I hope to be back working soon.

There were seven yards of mulch delivered plus two palletsof bagged mulch. Most of the west side has been complet-ed and the same for the north side of Brookridge Blvd. Bythe time you read this message the entire project will becompleted. We will be losing some of our helpers as they gonorth for the summer.

Some of the things discussed at the meeting were the typesof plants that could be put in and take the heat and the frostduring the year. Also we had discussed putting in some bot-tle brush trees. All of this takes money and our funds havenot been ample. If you would like to donate a tree or a bushin memory or honor of a loved one, this can be done, Thishas been done before.

Once again we are asking if someone has an old flatbedtrailer they are not using and would like to donate it to theBeautification Committee, we would appreciate having it.

Hernando County is warning us of mosquito problems.Control is important, any waste water where they may layeggs should be emptied into the ground.

Memorial Day is coming and Beautification will be puttingout the American Flags throughout the community. I wouldlike to see everyone in our community fly a flag in honor ofthose that gave so much. Many giving all.

Otto Saalborn

The Brookridge Camera Club meets once a month on thefourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM in Room D atthe Clubhouse.

The club’s objective is to foster an interest in photography asan art or hobby. Membership is open to any resident ofBrookridge. There are no membership requirements or dues.Owning a camera may be helpful.

Our meetings include a chance for members to display theirpictures and receive a constructive critique of their work. A“Question and Answer” period, where questions about cam-eras or photographic techniques may be asked and dis-cussed, is also included at each meeting.

We hold our meetings on the first Wednesday of the monthin room D at 10 am at the clubhouse. Our next meeting willbe on May 1, 2013. CERT has hurricane literature in ourlibrary at the clubhouse for people to take. We are savingour money to purchase a generator for the clubhouse so weappreciate all we get. We are looking for people interest-ed in working with our Community/NeighborhoodEmergency Preparedness Program (NEPP). This is a bigtask and we need help. Remember this is for our com-munity. You do not need to be a CERT member to be a partof this program. Come to our meeting on May 1st and checkit out. We did a windshield assessment exercise on April20th to be prepared in case of an emergency. Thanks to allthe people who allowed me to tag their house for the exer-cise. For anyone who needs assistance if we have toevacuate, please call 352-754-4083 to register with theHernando County to pick you up and take you to thespecial need shelter. Also if you have pets, you need toregister them and yourself for the pet shelter withHernando County at 352-754-4083. You need to givethem the pet’s shot records and license when you regis-ter your pets. Also you need to take the shot records andlicense with you to the shelter. Please contact LoisMcGarvey at 584-5544 if you have any questions or interest-ed in joining CERT. We welcome new members.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 22nd. That willbe the last meeting before our summer break. Our first meet-ing this fall will be on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Please view the club’s “Picture Gallery” in the Clubhousehallway.

For more information about our club, you may call OttoSaalborn at 597-9840.


By Denise Gasiorowski

We’re very busy now working on the quilt for our Fall Festivalbeing held in October. You can find us quilting in the main hallon Tuesday mornings. Stop by and see our progress. Youcan also purchase quilt raffle tickets then. The winner doesnot need to be present at the drawing to win the quilt.

We are a crafting and sewing group that makes items to sellat our Annual Fall Festival and our Snowball Tea. The pro-ceeds go back to Brookridge to purchase items on the wishlist for the clubhouse. Thanks to the support of the communi-ty, we recently donated new card tables for the enjoyment ofthe groups who use the clubhouse.

There are no membership dues, just fun. We meet everyTuesday morning in Room D, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Bring your tal-ents and a project you would like to share with us. We havesupplies for most projects. All are welcome.

We would like to thank everyone who donates items to ourgroup. We try to find a use for everything. If you have itemsto donate, bring them to the clubhouse on Tuesday morn-ings. If you have any further questions, contact ourPresident, Patty Benedict at 556-2200; she will be glad togive you more information. Hope you can join us!

By Sharon Dickinson

March 3rd winners were Dave Burr, Bev Jewell, GracePerkins, Joe Barese and John O’Conner. The booby to SteveBasteri. Door prize to Mitch Jones and Anita DuPont.

March 10th winners were Mitch Jones, Jean Tuman, JohnO’Conner and Anita DuPont. The booby to Ed Dunham.Door prize to Steve Basteri and Joe Barese.

March 17th winners were Grace Perkins, Leah Nelson, BobGaudet, Bud Wilde and Horace Stevens. The booby toLorraine Welch. Door prize to Sharon Dickinson and JoeBarese.

March 24th winners were Mary Johnston, John O’Conner,Anita DuPont and Joe Barese. Door prize to Mitch Jones.


By Jane Walmsley

The snowbirds are leaving or gone for the summer. The EZDoes It Exercise Club is a year round program. We are atthe club house on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from8:30 am to 9:30 am. We are a four part program of aerobics,Stretch ‘N Tone, weights, mat or chair. Newcomers bothMen and Woman of Brookridge are invited to join us at anytime. The cost is only fifty cents.

Our Club will celebrate twelve years come September 5th,2013. All paid up members will go out to a free lunch thatday.

On Monday March 23rd, Kathy O’Conner, a member of theclass had a surprise 75th Birthday Brunch Party for her hus-band John, also a member of the class. Their son Steveheld it at the Marine Corps Club, some friends and 30 mem-bers of the exercise class attended. He was Surprised!

Happy Summer to all our snowbirds that are going North.Take Care! Keep Cool!

Happy Mother’s Day to All!! Be Fit, Keep Fit, Stay Fit.

By Bill and Linda Hartman

May is a busy month. It’s a time of gardening. It’s a time tocelebrate our mothers and grandmothers and thank them forall they’ve done for us. On Memorial Day we pay homage toour fallen heroes; the men and women who’ve given theirlives for their country. It is also a time to learn more aboutGod’s great love and His many blessings. We’d like to inviteyou to increase your knowledge of God’s Word. We will becontinuing our New Testament studies in 2 Timothy and Titus

We meet each Wednesday in room A/B from 6:00 p.m. to7:00 p.m. Linda and Bill Hartman co-chair the study using asimple format of Bible reading, discussions, and questions &answers. (Participation is according to your comfortlevel.)This is a non-denominational study. If you need anymore information feel free to contact Bill or Linda at (352)293-4647.

Isaiah 61:11 (NKJV) 11 For as the earth brings forth its bud, As the garden caus-es the things that are sown in it to spring forth, So the LordGod will cause righteousness and praise to spring forthbefore all the nations.


By Ellie Colasanti

Now that most of the snow birds are gone we will need a lotof help on Friday Night.We could always use callers, table workers and floor work-ers. The summer is tough for volunteers but we need you.

If you could help us we sure would be grateful. It could beonly one time a month. We have fun and would train.PLEASE COME AND JOIN US. WE NEED YOU!!

If you have never done this before, give it a try. Try some-thing different

By Jane Walmsley

May 13th is our last meeting together until October, when thesnowbirds come back to Brookridge.All those that are paid up members will be going out to lunchinstead of our regular meeting.

The lunch is paid for by the Garden Club. Our first meetingonce we start up again, will be on October 14, 2013. At 1:00pm. We will be having a speaker or have show and tell. Wehave coffee, tea, cake cookies, etc. following the meeting andsocialize. See you here in the Hall come this Fall.

New comers both men and women are welcome. HappyGardening to those who are left here, Enjoy your summerwhere ever you are, Take Care!

Happy Mother’s Day


By Norma Rankin

Our next Social will be on Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 6:30to 9:30 PM. We will play a mix of dances from Beginner toIntermediate. We play some from the top 20 in the Survey,but many of the old favorites too, and many requests. Weencourage couples as well and if you’re new to this kind ofprogram, we’ll steer you to the couples group; they are veryfriendly and will give whatever aid they can. Bring your ownice, drinks, and snacks and we will furnish the huge dancefloor and DJ Dave, who keeps the music playing!

There are always instructors on hand to give any help that’sneeded! (Check out the Line Dance Club article in this pub-lication, to see about our weekly lessons by Marilyn.) Checkout the website at http://nerbrook.com and see all what wehave to offer you, including a Line Dance Winter Workshopin January 2014! ‘Still have questions? Call me at (352) 397-6088. Always happy to help!

*Freedom Isn‘t Free - Someone Pays For You & Me*

By Karen Doulin

This charity sewing club can use your talents if you craft,knit, crochet, iron or cut fabric and tie quilts. We meet everyThursday from 9am until 11 or 12 noon for a workshop.There are no dues and we supply all of the equipment youneed to work on the projects made. Anyone is welcome andwe meet all year. Many of our members are snow birds; sosummer gives a new member the chance to jump in and getacquainted while things are less hectic. Those who goaway for the summer months will be missed a whole lot andwe wish you a safe trip and healthy summer.

March deliveries: Hospice clients received 34 gowns and6 prayer shawls, 1 walker tote, 5 wheel chair totes, 6 pair ofdecubitus prevention boots, 13 strength training carrots, 19angels, 4 neck pillows and 7 arm pillows. Spring HillHospital got 14 baby hats and 1 pair booties.

Donations needed: Gently used sheets, used to makeHospice gowns and bibs. The twin sizes go to the YouthCenter. We appreciate donations of sewing supplies, babyyarn, cotton fabric, soft stuffing and Velcro. We didn’t getthe old keys and other interesting things that can beattached to the Alzheimer fidget mats I asked for last week.I thought we’d need a truck; but I was wrong.


By Chris Robart

Happy Mother’s DayBloom like the flowers of May

Join our Fun groupAt the Clubhouse Main Hall

BeginnersTai Chi Class is on

Monday at 11:00 am &Thursday at 11:30 amfollowed by Chi Gong Exercise.

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 BloodPressure.

The First Class is FREE.

Due to vacations and class cancellations,Give Lynne Hart (Tai Chi Instructor) a

call 596-0642, for class time schedule.

Look forward to seeing you.

By Helen Berry

Our picnic was great, all had a good time. The food was deli-cious and the games were fun. Even the weather cooperat-ed. For our members, your club donated $225. to CERT forthe purchase of a generator for the clubhouse.

The funds came from our share of the 50/50 and donationsat the St. Pat's party. The generator is needed for any emer-gencies such as hurricanes or flooding that happens inBrookridge. It is for the benefit of our residents. Many thanksto all.

Our next meeting will be Sept. 15th at the clubhouse, 2 pm.See you there.


By Susie Hecker

Spring is here and Water Aerobics classes are held onTuesday & Wednesday from 8-9 a.m.

We would like to invite you to join us and see how much bet-ter you feel. We are holding our Water Aerobics class as longas the outside temperature is 50 degrees or warmer. Thewater temperature has been a pleasant 84 degrees.

Water Aerobics is a super way to exercise as there is nostress on your joints it 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

Being on a weight program is not an easy task to do, but ifyou join a group that has the same problem you do, it helps.Each week we have a program and every six weeks or so,we have a guest speaker who always supplies us with up todate health issues.

In our Class we aren't just here to lose weight, but we wantto stay healthy by eating the proper foods too. Everyoneneeds to eat three healthy meals a day plus a couple ofsnacks.

We meet every Monday morning at eight! Men and womenare welcome.

Happy Mothers' Day!!!!


By Rosemary Basteri

May brings us to the end of our current season. By andlarge, we’ve had a good year. Our greatest challenge wasand is getting help. One cannot expect a club to functionwith only three or four people doing most of the work. Weare extremely grateful to all those who did step up.

Many thanks to Milly Brough and her committee for the greatjob done at the Bingo Bash. We had 165 attendees and ourprofit was $2,258.00.

A special thanks to Lillian and Howard Keller, Scott Rooneyand all their workers for a successful Tuesday Nite bingo.Their hard work and dedication made for a profitable year.

Scholarship Chairperson Jeanne Smith and her committeehave worked diligently to choose 7 finalists from the 22applications received. The scholarship awards will be pre-sented at 7:30 p.m. after the May 20th members meeting.Thank you for all your hard work Jeannie.

PLEASE NOTE: The May 20th members meeting will startat 6 p.m. At this time, we will decide how and to whom wewill disburse our monies. This is a VERY IMPORTANTmeeting. Please plan to attend. After all, this is your moneywe are giving away.

We have a very serious dilemma. At this time, we do nothave a complete Board of Directors. At our March meetingAlice Hershberger and Arlene Malin came forward to serveas Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Article IV; SectionI of our By-Laws states that we must have a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. We cannot afford theluxury of waiting until October hoping someone will comeforward. The future of the Brookridge Woman’s Club is injeopardy and that, my fellow members, is a cold, hard fact.


By Charles "Chuck" Aftosmes

Here’s wishing everyone a great summer! To all of ourfriends we hope that you enjoy your family and friendswhether heading up north or staying here in Brookridge.

Brookridge Entertainment is planning a great 2013-2014season with some outstanding headliners coming to ourclubhouse. You may want to mark your calendars for thecoming events. On October 10th, we will have a doubleheader starring Keith Coleman with a tribute to Johnny Cashwhile Leanne Williams will pay tribute to Patsy Cline. OnNovember 14th, back by popular demand will be none otherthan Tommy Mara and the Crests. On December 12, wehave returning the Marlins bringing in the holiday seasonwith some great Christmas tunes. On January 9th, 2014,straight from Branson, MO. and America’s Got Talent will bethe 3 Redneck Tenors and on February 13th, we will be hav-ing the Edwards Twins, two men and hundreds of celebri-ties. Next on March 13th will be Karen Rontowski with anight of comedy. And finally to round out the 2013-2014entertainment season we will have none other than RobinRoth, the former lead singer for the New Christy Minstrels. Itpromises to be an unforgettable entertainment season.

Social DanceBy Norma Rankin

Our next dance will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 7:30 PM,with Just Us Duo playing for our dancing pleasure. The colorfor this dance will, of course, be pastels!!! Or whateveryou’re comfortable wearing! There will be ice and coffeeavailable all evening and donuts will be served after the50/50, at about 9:30. There will be tickets sold at the door,but to be sure, call Dot and your ticket (s) will be waiting atthe back table when you arrive. If you have a group, it’simperative to make that call to Dot so you can all be at thesame table: we don‘t want anyone disappointed. Tickets willbe held until 7:15, then available to be sold on a first comefirst serve basis, at the door.

*Note:1. There are still some Memberships available; there areseveral different plans, so don’t get left out. Call Dot at 597-0723. We are running an ad in the local newspapers, sodon’t delay, call Dot now! Our fiscal year runs from March2013 to Feb 2014.

2. If you are a member and for whatever reason you can notattend, take a minute and call Dot to cancel; she will handlethe cancellation right over the phone. This will give someoneelse a chance to sit at your vacated place at the table. Wehate seeing empty tables when a quick phone call can elim-inate this problem. Thank you for being a good neighbor!

*Members: If you have not picked up your 2013 MembershipPackets yet, they will be at the back where you will see Dot.If that doesn't work for you, call Dot and make an arrange-ment with her that will work for you. Next month's dance is June 1st. Short Notice Duo will beplaying, and we will be honoring all Dad's and throw in amostly "man theme,".... Nascar!!

~Some Gave Some, Some Gave All. Pray for Our Troops~

Ticket reservations for 2013-2014 season, are available nowfor the best seats in the house. Submit your reservationapplication to the BCPO office. Full season price for sevenshows remains at $95 for residents and $111 for non resi-dents. For more ticket information, contact Vivian or LarrySchmitz at 610-4901. Ticket distribution dates will be avail-able in future issues of Brookridge News & Views.


The 2012/2013 seasons ended with the April 1st show andwe hope we were able to bring to all some very enjoyableshows.

We also appreciate all our season ticket holders and all ourwalk-ins for their support this season. Without your supportwe would not be able to keep our prices as reasonable aswe have been able to do. We need all our people to do this.

We have our shows for next year and as soon as we get ourposters, they will be in the News & Views for the 2013/2014season.

April 1st was the deadline to renew your tickets, after thatthey are open for anyone wishing to purchase tickets. If youare interested, please call me, Jane at (352) 597-1357.

Have a safe trip home to all our “snow birds” and wish youand all our guests a very healthy and happy summer.

We’ll see you all in the fall!

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By Linda Rogers

The last party of the 2012-2013 season for the Tennis Clubwas a pizza dinner (with great desserts) on Tuesday April9th. Best wishes were sent to all for a great summer. Weplayed tennis before and after the meal so we wouldn’t feelso guilty about all those goodies!

Also on April 9th, Brookridge honored Millie Foster for themany services she has rendered to our community. Hername is now on the Honorary Wall in front of theClubhouse. The Tennis Club is especially proud to haveMillie as a founding member of the club and instrumental ingetting tennis courts built for our community.Congratulations Millie!!

It is time to say Thank You to all who made this year such afun one for this club. Our officers were David Lucka,President, Barbara James, Secretary, and Joe Carlton,Treasurer. Troy Shepherd was out on the courts nearly

every morning to get them swept clean. Troy was also ourofficial coffee maker for the monthly meetings. Fred Burrowput up our meeting reminder sign each month. LeslieChristensen maintained and brought along all of our impor-tant supplies for all the parties and meetings. Ron Leakywas available to anyone who wanted help with their tennisgame. Many hands make light work.

We are still out there taking advantage of the great weatherevery morning from 8 till 10, except for Sundays. Free les-sons will be available all summer from Ron Leaky, 346-9487. He will teach beginners and also help those withsome experience.

The next Club meeting will be on November 2, 2013. Havea great summer!

Pickle Ball News

Pickle Ball is a fun sport that is a combination of table ten-nis, badminton, and tennis. We have all the paddles andballs required to play. Anyone interested in giving it a try iswelcome to join us.

Several people have shown interest in continuing to playPickle Ball during the summer. We play on Thursdays at 2pm, and we will continue to do so. But that can be changedby general consensus as the weather gets warmer. RonLeaky has the equipment needed. We can call him (346-9487) if we want to play at any other time, or on a differentday, or additional days.


By Patti Fieber

Time has just passed so fast and now we must say goodbyeto our “Northern friends.” Have a wonderful summer and“HURRY” back, we miss you already.

Our golf season was outstanding, a few rainy days, but thefriendship and laughter we all shared will stay with us a life-time.

The Brown Bag event this year was for a local charity, TheDawn Center. The 9 Hole and 18 Hole ladies leagues tookpart in this wonderful day. The game of the day was 2 BestBall. 1st place went to Mary Malden, Helen Creighton, JoniKing and Millie Brough. Our combined leagues raised$2,750.00 for The Dawn Center. CONGRATULATIONSLADIES!!!


Brookridge NeighborhoodFall Garage Sale

Any Brookridge resident desiring to rent a table for the FallGarage Sale can do so by signing up and paying $10.00CASH. Sign-up dates are March 21 and May 16 from 8:30am to 11:00 am in Room C at the Brookridge Club House.

For more information, please contact Lois McGarvey,Chairperson, at 352-584-5544.

Thank YouI wish to thank the two ladies that stopped their cars andhelped my wife when I fell in the roadway on BrookridgeCentral and was having trouble getting up. It is nice to knowthat we still have people that care about others.

Thank you, Ed Kolbe

Thank YouI want to thank everyone who called, sent cards, and cameby while I was recuperating from leg surgery. I have lived inBrookridge for a long time and I am very happy here.Everyone is very considerate and kind.

Thanks Again,Elaine Freund


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Hernando Chapter of the FloridaNative Plant Society

On May 6th, 2013, the Hernando Chapter of the FloridaNative Plant Society will sponsor a hands-on plantIdentification workshop. The workshop will include indoorand outdoor ID stations. Participants will learn to use userfriendly plant keys and learn to identify everything fromFlorida pines and oaks to wildflowers. Local botany experts,Sid Taylor and Colleen Werner, will assist in learning theidentification process.

Our regular monthly meetings are held at 7:00 PM, on thefirst Monday of the month at the Hernando County MiningAssociation Enrichment Center, 800 John Gary Grubs Blvd.,Brooksville, FL 34601.

Come as early as 6:30 for a bite to eat and a bit of socializ-ing.

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