Digest

Clubs

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 16, 2007

Brooksville

Hernando County Civil Air Patrol 301: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, 3151 Air Commerce Blvd. The Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the Air Force and an aviation-oriented organization. Cadet training is available for both adults and youths ages 11 to 18. Deputy Commander Lt. James Angelo, 688-5214.

Hernando County Herb Society: 1 p.m. Monday, Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St. The program will be Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin and Vibrant Self. Cia Ward, 592-4478.

Kiwanis Club of Brooksville: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Brooksville Golf and Country Club at Majestic Oaks, 23446 Links Drive off Croom Road. Guests are welcome. Gerrie Bishop, 754-4204.

Rotary Club of Brooksville: Noon Tuesdays, Brooksville Golf and Country Club at Majestic Oaks, 23446 Links Drive (off Croom Road). Richard Trump, secretary, 796-1143.

Spring Hill

ABATE of Florida, Freedom Chapter: 10 a.m. Sunday, American Legion Post 186, 12091 Cortez Blvd. American Bikers Aiming Toward Education is a nonprofit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts that promotes motorcycle safety, training and political awareness. The group meets the third Sunday of every month. Chris, 666-7710, or Milton, 206-0155.

American Legion Unit 186 Auxiliary: Halloween party for members and guests Oct. 27, 12091 Cortez Blvd. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., entertainment at 7 p.m. The meal will be pizza and side dishes. There will be a best costume contest with cash awards of $25 for first place, $15 for second place and $10 for third place. The cost to attend is $4. Funds raised will benefit the Girls State program. 597-9995 or Betty Lou, 683-9794.

Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Oct. 23, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. The book to be discussed is Saturday by Ian McEwan. The novel concentrates on a day in the life of a London neurosurgeon on Feb. 15, 2003, the day of a massive antiwar demonstration. He deals with questions of peace and war, fear and hope, healing and violence not only in the context of world events, but also within his own family. To reserve a copy of the book, call the library, 540-6374.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Winding Waters Chapter: Luncheon, noon Thursday, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The program will be Woman in the Revolutionary War - A Surprise," presented by Ann Brown and Anne Huddart. The chapter can help establish the genealogy of those interested in becoming members. 596-2457.

General Federation of Women's Club: 1 p.m. today, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. New members welcome. Nancy Cannon, 596-9690.

Grumman Retiree Club, Florida Midwest Chapter: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Wellington clubhouse, 400 Wexford Ave. The luncheon is $13, and must be paid in advance. Entertainment will be provided by Don Toles, "Have Organ Will Travel." Reservations required. Hank, 686-2735. All Grumman and Northrop Grumman retirees and guests welcome.

Hernando Hills Hi-Lites: Rehearsal, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd. This is a women's a cappella chorus. New members welcome; experience is not necessary. The director is Jeannine Zack. Tessie, 686-4122, or send an e-mail to jsoleau@tampabay.rr.com

John Brown Woodcarvers:9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Faith Evangelical Free Church, 5338 Freeport Drive. All types of woodcarvers, and all skill levels, are welcome. There are no membership fees. 688-7605 or 597-8061.

Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill: Noon Tuesdays, Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave. Guests are welcome. Beverly Reso, 683-7668.

Michigan Club: Dinner and socializing, 4 p.m. Friday, Ercolano's Italian Restaurant, 4185 Mariner Blvd. Tom, 688-0986.

Nature Coast Orators, International Toastmasters Unit 8122: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (in the room behind the cafeteria). This group is for those who want to learn about public speaking or to become better conversationalists. Bill and Carol Newell, 683-0420.

New Jersey Club: Doors open at 11 a.m. Meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. There will be a turkey dinner and Halloween costume contest. No guests. Rae, 597-2433.

Opera Lovers Club: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Forest Glenn Retirement Community, 1431 Friar Tuck Lane, off Osowaw Boulevard. The program will be a continued discussion of Puccini's La Boheme by Joe Tomaselli and Jerry Squiers. Members will attend the opera in November as part of the Tampa Bay Opera 2007-08 season. Visit the Web site at www.naturecoastwebsites.com/~opera or contact Kathy, 688-4741 or nsauer@tampbay.rr.com

Orchid Lovers' Club: Picnic at Crews Lake Park, 11 a.m. Saturday, off Shady Hills Road. There will be an orchid raffle and discussion on caring for orchids. 585-7109.

Out-N-About Singles: Gather for coffee and pastries, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Java Bean, 13157 Cortez Blvd. This is a singles club for ages 30-60. 797-6116 or send e-mail to outnaboutsingles@hotmail.com

Pasco Christian Homeschooling Association, Hernando Chapter: Family meeting, 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Family First Assembly, 12435 Spring Hill Drive. This is a nondenominational Christian homeschool support group. Members join together for education support, spiritual support and fellowship. Monthly meetings are on the third Tuesday from August through May. Cheryl Picerno, 684-4844 or aianogal@yahoo.com

Rotary Club of Spring Hill: 7:45 a.m. Thursdays, IHOP, 3660 Commercial Way. Judy Hughes, 597-4853.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central: Lunch meetings, noon Thursdays, Wellington at Seven Hills clubhouse, 400 Wexford Blvd., off Mariner Boulevard. Guests are welcome. Brooks Edwards, 666-4107, or Josh Kelly, 684-0313.

Sons of Italy, Nature Coast Lodge 2502: Dinner and business meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. The cost is $8 for members, $9 for guests, payable at the door. All those interested are welcome. Gene, 596-9456, or Andrew, 683-3856.

Spring Hill Hadassah: 1 p.m. Monday, Temple Beth David, 13158 Antelope St. County Commissioner Rose Rocco will speak and answer questions about county projects. Members and interested individuals are invited. Refreshments will be served. Lillian, 686-6392.

Spring Hill Women's Chorus:9 a.m. Tuesdays, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. New members welcome. Esther Lamoreaux, 688-6099, or Sandra Termin, 684-7173.

Suncoast Ship Model Society: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive. There will be a program on ship stamps. All modelers interested in building model boats and ships are invited. Jim, 592-6419. Visit the Web site at www.geocities.com/suncoastshipmodelsociety/.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209 and Ladies Auxiliary: 36th anniversary dinner party, 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Kally K's Restaurant, 3383 Commercial Way. The cost is $15 per member, which includes gratuity and tax. The entree choice is prime rib, chicken cordon bleu or broiled grouper. Reservations are required by Nov. 1. Lorraine, 597-2068.

Wellington Democrats: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Wellington clubhouse, 400 Wexford Blvd. The speaker will be Derek Saltsman, candidate for the clerk of circuit court. A lifelong Democrat and a Hernando County resident since 1973, Saltzman is now in private law practice; he previously served as a public defender in Volusia, Flagler and Marion counties. Refreshments will be served. Gene, 686-3130.

Pasco County/Hudson

Polish-American Social Club: Dinner-dance, Sunday, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. The dinner selection is Swiss steak or chicken, which will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dancing to the Music Blenders from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Proper dance attire requested. A full service bar is available. Tickets are $11 for members and s$12 for nonmembers and guests. To guarantee menu choice, make reservations. Genia, 683-5360, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.

West Pasco Rose Society: 7 p.m. Monday, CARES, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway. There will be a judged rose show before the meeting at about 6:15 p.m. The speaker will be member Laura Fellows, a master consulting rosarian for the American Rose Society. There will be a question-and-answer session on the culture of roses in the area. There is no cost to attend; visitors welcome. Refreshments will be served. Jim Bailey, 424-0788 or jamesbaileycr@embarqmail.com

Information for the Clubs column should be submitted to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Information can be faxed to 754-6133 or e-mailed to day@sptimes.com The deadline for Clubs is seven working days before your meeting or reservation deadline. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket price, if applicable, or contact person and phone number are missing. Call 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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