Clubs

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2008

Brooksville

Genealogy Society of Hernando County: 6:30 p.m. today, Family History Center, 21043 Yontz Road. DAR regent Judy Felshaw will speak. Visitors are welcome. Kathleen, 796-1623.

Hernando Audubon Society:7 p.m. Thursday, Brooksville Community Center, 201 E Fort Dade Ave. Coffee, iced tea and cookies will be served before the meeting. The speaker will be Frederick "Fritz" Davis, professor of history at Florida State University. Davis will discuss his experiences researching and writing his new book, The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles: Archie Carr and the Origins of Conservation Biology.The Environmentally Sensitive Lands workday at Peck Sink will be Saturday. Those interested may join land manager Jim King and the Audubon Society for a morning of work and exploration. Linda, 754-9436, or hernandoaudubon@yahoo.com

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. Cadet training is available for adults and youth ages 11 to 18. Deputy Commander Lt. James Angelo, 688-5214.

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.

Ridge Manor West

Kiwanis Club of Ridge Manor: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Denny's, 31035 Cortez Blvd. Jim Nico, 799-0901.

Spring Hill

AARP Chapter 1026: Lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. today. The speaker will be Diana C. Brijbag, a nationally certified medical manager. She will discuss "What You Should Know About Your Health Care During This Change Period."The meeting will be at a local restaurant; call for the location. Mickey, 596-2046, or Rose, 688-5606.

Daughters of the British Empire, War of the Roses Chapter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. The speaker will be Ann Williams, who will discuss women's health. Julia Peterson, 688-2848, or Maria Adams, 684-8509.

Hernando County Business and Professional Women: Networking at 5:30 p.m., dinner and discussion at 6 p.m. today, Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. The topic of discussion will be "Zumba, Jazzercise or Personal Trainer: Which Program is Right for You?"$15. RSVP to Barbara Ferrara, 796-8559, ext. 122. Visit the Web site at www.bpwfl-hernando.org.

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

John Brown Woodcarvers: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Faith Evangelical Free Church, 5338 Freeport Drive. 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. Al Johnson, 684-1661.

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, St. Jude Council 6383: 7 p.m. today, K of C Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive. There will be a speaker from Crime Watch. All Christian women in the area are welcome. Lorraine, 686-7691.

Michigan Club: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. Tom, 688-0986.

Mom's Breastfeeding Club: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Children are welcome. Eve, 688-5899.

NAACP Hernando County Branch: General membership meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Wayman, 442-4242, or Evelyn, 684-0340.

Nature Coast Orators, International Toastmasters Unit 8122: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind the cafeteria). Bill and Carol Newell, 683-0420.

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 e-mail to outnaboutsingles@hotmail.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.

Spring Hill Garden Club: 1 p.m. today, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd. 683-9933.

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.

Pasco County/Hudson

Polish-American Social Club: Dinner-dance, Sunday, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Dinner will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dancing to the Music Blenders from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 for members and $12 for nonmembers and guests. Call Genia, 683-5360, Marcela, 597-5908, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.

West Pasco Rose Society: 7 p.m. Monday, CARES, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway. There will be a discussion and demonstration of pruning. Members can bring pruning tools to be sharpened for a fee. Refreshments will be served, and a raffle will be held. Members may bring rose bushes for pruning, if time allows. Visitors welcome; there is no cost to attend. Jim Bailey, 424-0788.

The Spring Mermaids Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Council will have a registration rally for girls ages 5 to 18 at 7 p.m. today at Suncoast Elementary School, 11135 Quality Drive. Registration is $10 for the 2007-08 membership year; financial aid is available. Adult volunteers and leaders are also needed. For information, call Sarah at 592-7897 or e-mail springmermaids@yahoo.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.

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