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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 23, 2008

Recreation

Chinsegut Nature Center will conduct a Map and Compass class from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Nature Center located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. The class will be presented by Chinsegut volunteers. Since seating is limited to 30 people, reservations are required. The public is welcome. For reservations or more information, call Chinsegut at 352-754-6722 or visit its Web site at MyFWC.com/Chinsegut.

Military/Veterans

VFW Post 10209 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as follows: From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, with entertainment provided by Rusty & Nick (Vintage) at 8 p.m. May 23 in the Hall; soup and sandwich special at a cost of $3.99 will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; and early bird specials will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Fridays at a cost of $5.95. The Post is located at 14937 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 352-796-0398.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 8. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or potatoes, biscuits or toast, or biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. The donation is $5 per person, and cocktails will be available at a cost of $1 each. Also, the Post will feature Mike the Music Man at 7 p.m. every Friday. Karaoke will be held at 7 p.m. every Saturday; and Country Pride Band will be featured from 2 to 5 p.m. every Saturday at the Post located at 1686 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville. For more information, call the Post 352-796-4449.

VFW Post 9236, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach, has breakfast and lunch available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Dinner will be served until 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. For information, call the Post at 352-596-9236.

Seniors

Hernando County AARP Chapter 1026 will meet Thursday, May 29, at The Cracked Egg Restaurant, 4670 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. The first speaker will be Michelle Cyr of the AARP St. Petersburg office. Cyr is program coordinator for the advocacy team, informing and mobilizing AARP efforts within the county and state. The second speaker will be Jonadab Uzoho, D.O., who will discuss the risk factors of falling, a concern for all seniors as they age. To RSVP or for more information, call Rose at 352-688-5606 or Bob at 352-596-0722.

State Clubs

Illinois Club of Spring Hill will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. The object of the club is to promote fellowship, social and fraternal activities for former residents of Illinois. In addition to monthly meetings, activities include eating out at a local restaurant each month and group travel opportunities. Annual dues are $12 per person. All former Illinois residents and their partners are invited to join the club or to come as a guest prior to making a decision to join. For more information, call Patricia Godfrey, president, at 352-597-0346.

New York State Club will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Dinner selection will be stuffed shells with meatballs or baked chicken. Following dinner, live music and dancing will be featured. The club welcomes new members. For reservations, call Barbara at 352-683-1469. For membership, call Kathleen at 352-688-0278; for trips, call Terry at 352-683-0306; and for bowling, call Marge at 352-686-8015.

Social

Brooksville Woman's Club will meet on Wednesday, June 4, at its clubhouse located at 131 South Main St., Brooksville. The end of the year potluck salad luncheon and ice cream social will be held at noon, and the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, call Janet Leadbetter at 352-597-0399 or Cherry Stettin at 352-799-3801.

Hernando Beach Women's Club will hold its annual picnic on Wednesday, June 11, at the Beach Club located at 3145 Flamingo Blvd., Hernando Beach. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided. For more information, call Ann at 352-592-2678.

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 $8 to $10. Reservations are required by the Wednesday preceding the Friday night dinner of attendance. Also, the club will celebrate Memorial Day with a barbecue at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Assorted food along with salads and desserts will be on the menu. Live from Chicago will provide the entertainment. Bring a chair for the outdoor event. The cost is $8 per person for members and $10 per person for guests. The people-friendly club is open to all. For reservations or more information, call Bunni at 352-688-4976. Visit the club's Web site at www.hernandobeachclub.com. For reservations or more information, call Bunni at 352-688-4976.

Fraternal

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 holds dinner and dancing every Friday at the Lodge located at 14494 Cortez Blvd. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Dancing will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $11 for guests. The cost for dancing only is $6 per person. Live music with ballroom and line dancing will be featured. For more information, call the Lodge at 352-596-2582.

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 serves fish and french fries from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. The cost is $3 per person. Also, Friday dinner is served from 5 to 8 p.m. with music from 6 to 10 p.m. Menu choices include baked or fried fish, baked chicken and the "chef's special," which includes a vegetable, potato, salad or soup, and dessert. Prices range from $8.50 to $10. Also, the Lodge holds bingo every Wednesday and Sunday at the Lodge located at 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. On Wednesdays, bingo begins at 10 a.m. A potluck is held from 3 to 6 p.m.; bring a dish. Music will be provided for dancing. On Sundays, bingo begins at 4:30 p.m. Food will be available both days. For more information, call the Lodge at 727-863-2520.

Music/Dance

Mixer dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month at the Lake Panasoffkee Community Building located on C.R. 470, one block east of Interstate 75, one-half block north of blinker light across from truck stop. Live music will be featured. The dance will be open to couples and singles, and finger food will be appreciated. The event will be sponsored by Sumter Singles. For more information, call 352-424-1688.

Seniors Programs

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (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 352-796-8117 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.

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