Events
JEAN HAYESPublished January 3, 2007
Today/continuing
American Legion Post 99: Bingo, 6 p.m., 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. 796-9369.
Art Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive, Spring Hill. All mediums invited. There is no teacher, but members share their expertise. A critique session follows the workshop. A $1 donation is asked to cover the cost of utilities. Bring your own supplies. Marilyn Crosby, 686-2396.
Ballroom Dance Lessons: Beginner and intermediate lessons, 2 to 3 p.m., High Point Community Clubhouse, 12249 Clubhouse Road. The cost is $5 per person, per lesson. Practice and review for all level dancers beginners through advance will be 3 to 4 p.m. the cost is $2 per person, per session. The instructors are Ken and Margaret Hammond, 688-4867.
Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. 544-5407.
Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Lounge open noon to 10 p.m., 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Daily special is baked stuffed clams. 596-2582.
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497: 3 to 9 p.m., 1367 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. Hot dogs and hamburgers available. 688-9526.
Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:45 p.m., 670 Broad St., Brooksville. All bridge players welcome. Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Annabelle Hills, 597-5221, or visit http://hba.home.gate.net.
Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variety of food available. Pasta dinner, 5 p.m., includes salad, dessert and coffee or tea for $6. Proceeds benefit scholarships and tricycles for disabled children. 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. 597-7979.
Mommy and Me: 9:30 a.m. to noon, St. Anthony Catholic Church, 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Children must be between ages 2 and 5. The cost is $35 per year to join. 796-2096.
Pine Needle Art Class: 9 to 11:30 a.m., Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive, Spring Hill. A $1 donation is requested to help pay the cost of utilities. Supplies to get started are available for purchase. Bernice Banker, 686-6885, or Jeanne Burd, 597-9666.
Poor Rich's Chess Club of Hernando County: 6:30 to 10 p.m., cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Bring chess set; club sets available. Instructions provided to new and less-experienced players. The club has an ongoing ladder tournament. Schoolchildren welcome. Annual dues for the club are $12, which includes all family members. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.
VFW Post 9236 and Ladies Auxiliary: Light lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m. 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.
VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Spaghetti night, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills, (727) 856-1860.
VFW Post 10209 and Ladies Auxiliary: Service officer, noon to 2 p.m., to help veterans in filing claims with the Veterans Association. Lunch by Don Ramon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pasta night, 4 to 6 p.m.; proceeds from dinner benefit the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary and the Civil Air Patrol. 15166 Spring Hill Drive. 796-0398.
Weeki Wachee Area Club: Bingo, 7442 Shoal Line Blvd., Weeki Wachee. Early bird starts at 6 p.m., followed by regular games. Food and refreshments available. Audrey, 596-3316.
Thursday/new
Ladies of Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: Luncheon and card party, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 11 a.m.; lunch served at noon, followed by card playing. Cost is $5 for lunch and cards, or $3.50 for lunch only. Reservations, 683-0062 or (727) 863-8327.
Thursday/continuing
American Legion Post 99: Bingo, noon, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. 796-9369.
Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. 544-5407.
Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Lounge is open noon to 10 p.m., with daily special of baked stuffed clams. Karaoke in the lounge, 2 to 5 p.m., with a snack table available. Bingo warm-ups, 4:15 p.m.; regular session, 5:45 p.m. 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Warm-ups are 25 cents per game. Food and soft drinks available; free coffee. 596-2582.
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497: 3 to 9 p.m., 1367 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. Hot dogs and hamburgers available. 688-9526.
Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. All bridge players welcome. There are no games the third Thursday of each month. For information, call Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Annabelle Hills, 597-5221, or visit http://hba.home.gate.net.
Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. A variety of food available. 597-7979.
Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095.
Service Officers Available at DAV 67: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Disabled American Veterans 67, 16314 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Service officers Deron Mikal and Larry Cohen are available to assist veterans and their families process claims for compensation and benefits. The DAV is at the corner of California Street. 796-1679.
VFW Post 9236 and Ladies Auxiliary: Light lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.
VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Fish dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.
VFW Post 10209 and Ladies Auxiliary: Lunch by Don Ramon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 15166 Spring Hill Drive. 796-0398.
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