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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 23, 2008

State Clubs

Wisconsin Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Spring Hill Branch Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Due to a change in hours at the library, the club will meet at this new time and day of the week. Also, the club's social dinner will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the new Texas Roadhouse restaurant located at 12935 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Club membership is open to anyone who has lived in Wisconsin. Annual dues are $8 per person. For more information, call Carol Zellmer, club president, at 352-666-2974.

Suncoast Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Niko's Restaurant, 6818 U.S. 19, north of Main Street, Port Richey. The club meets the first Wednesday of every month September through May, and any former resident of the states of Maryland, Delaware or Virginia is invited to join. For reservations, call Brian Bruck, president, at 727-376-8985 or Elinore Geer at 727-859-0817.

Community

Brooksville Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Brooksville Country Club, 23446 Links Drive (off Croom Road), Brooksville. For more information, call 352-796-1143.

Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill meets at noon every Tuesday at the Spring Hill Community Center, 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill. Visiting Kiwanians, business people, and others interested in community services are welcome. For more information, call Al Johnson at 352-684-1661.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central meets every Thursday throughout the year at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, off Barclay Avenue, Spring Hill. Past Rotarians are welcome to visit. If interested in becoming a member, lunch with the group at 11:45 a.m. on Thursdays. For more information, call Brooks Edwards at 352-666-4107 or Josh Kelly at 352-666-0068 or visit its Web site at www.shcrotary.com.

Social

St. Frances Cabrini Council of Catholic Women will hold its general meeting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, in Xavier Hall of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church located at 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Speaker will be Sr. Janet Sullivan of the Franciscan Order on the topic of "Who Am I Really?" For more information, call the church office at 352-683-9666.

Hernando Beach Club holds an "open house" Friday night dinner at the club located at 3145 Flamingo Blvd., Hernando Beach. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. All meals are prepared by members and include dessert at a cost of $10. Reservations are required by the Wednesday preceding the Friday night dinner of attendance. Visit the club's Web site at www.hernandobeachclub.com. For reservations or more information, call Bunni at 352-688-4976.

Workshops

United Way of Hernando County will host a "Financial Stability" workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Career Central located at 7631 Forest Oaks Blvd., off U.S. 19, Spring Hill. Guest speakers from Career Central. Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Florida, and SunTrust Bank will be featured. A brief one-on-one consultation with financial advisers and a question-and-answer session with local community leaders will also be featured. The workshop is free of charge and is open to the community. For more information, call United Way of Hernando County at 352-688-2026 or e-mail to uway@tampabay.rr.com.

Botanical

Spring Hill Garden Club's plant nursery is closed to the public and is set to reopen on Jan. 5, 2009. The Nature Coast Botanical Gardens will continue to be open during daylight hours featuring decorated holiday trees at the gardens located at 1489 Parker Ave., off Spring Hill Drive, just east of U.S. 19, Spring Hill. For more information, call 352-683-9933 or visit the club's Web site at www.naturecoastbotanicalgardens.com.

Military/Veterans

VFW Post 10209 has resumed bingo every Tuesday at the Post located at 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and games begin at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open, and it's a smoke free building. Also, the Post holds karaoke from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays in the Canteen. Bucket of beer special will be featured. The public is welcome. Also, the Post will feature live entertainment from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays in the Canteen. Admission is free of charge. The kitchen is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday; and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

In addition, a flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Post. Inside and outside tables will be available for rental, and vendors can set up at 6 a.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase throughout the day. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 352-796-0398.

Dance/Music

SNPJ Lodge 778 holds beginners line dancing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Lodge located at 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. The donation is $3 per person, and doors will open at 1 p.m. For more information, call 352-686-9874 or 727-372-0509.

Radio Club

Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Oak Hill Hospital, Building A, Cafeteria Room 2, located at 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Anyone interested in Ham Radio is welcome to attend. Testing for an FCC Ham Radio license is conducted at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the same location. The Radio Club operates a 2-meter repeater on 146.805 MHz (no tone) and conducts a SKYWARN Weather Net at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and a Club net at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, except meeting nights. Anyone with a Ham Radio license is welcome to participate in both nets. For more information, visit www.kf4ixu.org or call Ed at 352-684-7623.

Youth Activities

Grace Lutheran Church is offering a Toddler Power Hour for 2-3 year olds with an adult at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; and a Mommy & Me class for 0-18 months to play and interact at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, at the church located at 411 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Both sessions will have Bible stories and activities for children and parenting tips for adults. For more information, call Director Jason Draeger at 352-688-1057.

Fraternal

Hernando County Shrine Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Shrine Club located at 13400 Montour St., off Sunshine Grove Road, Brooksville. A monthly social (dinner and entertainment) is held at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. All Shriners and Master Masons are invited to attend, assess the many activities and programs that are promoted, and consider joining the club. For information, call 352-666-4980, 597-1703 or 596-2762.

Spring Hill Lions Club meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 3660 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. For more information, call George at 683-9897 or Marge at 683-2192.

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 serves dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lodge located at 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Baked chicken, liver (cooked to order) and onions, spaghetti and a chef's special will be offered. The cost of dinner will range from $6.50 to $8. Dessert and coffee can be purchased from the Ladies of Aripeka Elks, and music will be provided for dancing from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-863-2520.

American Legion Post 99 holds bingo at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Post located at 208 East Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. For information, call the Post at 352-796-9369.

Seniors Activities

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County offers the following activities at the hall located at 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill: card games are held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday. For information, call Barbara at 352-683-2440. For information regarding crafts and Weight Watchers, call the club. Group road trips such as Biloxi, Sterling and Hard Rock plus cruises are periodically arranged for members and their guests. Club membership is $15 annually. For more information, call the club at 352-596-1095.

Sales/Flea Markets

SPCA Thrift Shop, 9075 Grant St., adjacent to the shelter, Brooksville, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Housewares, books, games, toys and clothing for the entire family are featured. All clothes are $5 a bag. All proceeds from the thrift shop benefit the care and upkeep of the animals at the shelter. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays or Fridays, but large furniture or appliances cannot be accepted. To reach the SPCA shelter and thrift shop, take Sunshine Grove Road (off State Road 50) to Taylor Street, then make a left onto Grant Street. For more information, call the thrift shop at 352-592-4709.

Daystar Lifecenter Thrift Store, 7120 Hope Hill Road, off State Road 50, Brooksville, is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. Clothing, crafts, furniture, housewares, books, small appliances, electrical items and Christmas decorations are offered. The store is located one-quarter mile behind St. Anthony Catholic Church. To schedule a pickup or for more information, call 352-799-5930.

Karen's Kit 'n Kaboodle (St. Andrew's Thrift Shop), 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The boutique-style shop features a $5 bag sale the second Tuesday of every month. Donations are appreciated and can be left in the shop during hours of operation or in the drop-off bin after hours. To volunteer or schedule pickup of large items, call 352-686-1114.

Jericho Road Ministries has a thrift store located at 16479 Wiscon Road, Brooksville, and in the Sunrise Plaza at 31170 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, and also has an expanded book department at its thrift store located at 15319 Cortez Blvd. (State Road 50), Brooksville. All stores are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Clothing for adults and children, household items, furniture, kitchenware, toys, as well as numerous specialty items are available for sale. The thrift stores were established for the purpose of supporting the Jericho Road Men's Rescue Mission Shelter located at 1090 Mondon Hill Road in Brooksville. Donations are welcome and can be brought to the Wiscon Road thrift store during business hours or larger items can be picked up daily. For information or to schedule a pick-up, call 352-797-9009.

Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, 19450 Cortez Blvd., in the Brooksville Square Shopping Center, Brooksville, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing for adults and children, furniture, household items, kitchenware, books and a holiday room are featured. Donations are welcome and can be delivered to the thrift store during business hours. Larger items can be picked up Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are needed to work in the thrift store or on construction. Habitat established the thrift store to support the construction of decent and affordable Habitat houses for low-income eligible individuals who are willing to partner in the building of someone else's home and their home. For more information, call 352-754-1159.

Seniors Programs

Mid Florida Community Services provides nutritious meals year-round to seniors age 60 and over. Seniors are welcome to visit any one of its four dining sites within the county. In addition, the Meals on Wheels program provides nutritious lunches five days a week to seniors who are homebound. The daily contact by the program's volunteers ensures a visit by someone who provides companionship, while checking on the person's health and well being. Volunteers are welcome, and donations are appreciated. For more information, call 352-796-1425 or 352-796-0485.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which aids in the preparation of income taxes for lower income individuals and families. If interested in volunteering or for more information, call RSVP at 352-796-8117. Also, RSVP welcomes all volunteers age 55 years of age and older. Numerous volunteer opportunities are available, and the program will match your skills to the needs of the community. For more information, call 796-8117 or visit the RSVP Welcome Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Mid Florida Community Services, Unit No. 3, located at 820 Kennedy Blvd., Brooksville.

Experience Works, a senior work force solution, provides information and assistance with employment and training to income eligible seniors age 55 and older. For information, call Amy at 352-200-3042.

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