Club news

Brooksville

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Christmas dinner-dance, Saturday, 14494 Cortez Blvd. Cocktails at 4 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Entree choice is ham with pineapple or roast beef. After dinner, dancing to music of Take Two. Tickets are $12. Doris, (352) 796-9784. New Year's Eve party, Dec. 31. Hors d'oeuvres served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., appetizer and dinner at 7 p.m. Entree choice is filet mignon, citrus baked salmon or stuffed baked chicken. Music and entertainment by Stan Prinston. Tickets are $50, which includes open bar (well drinks and wine). Top-shelf drinks are $1 per drink. Bill, (352) 585-2730.

Free and Accepted Masons, Hernando Lodge 97: 7:30 p.m. Monday, 515 S Main St. Lodge of Instruction, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Richard Trout, (352) 238-9596.

German-American Club of Spring Hill: 7 p.m. Thursday, Hernando County Shrine Club, 13400 Montour St., off Sunshine Grove Road. New members welcome; one does not have to be German to join. Jack Yaskulski, (352) 688-3744. New Year's Eve dinner-dance, Dec. 31 at the Shrine Club. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., dancing to music by Alpen Diamanten from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be a champagne toast and sandwiches at midnight. Guests may bring their own beverages. Tickets are $30 for members, $40 for guests. Call Lisa Yaskulski at number above.

Hernando Audubon Society: Birding hike at Bystre Lake, 8 a.m. Saturday; meet at the entrance off Clayton Road. Mike Liberton, (352) 583-2384, or Lynda, (352) 428-2629. Birding field trip to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 11. RSVP to Shirley or Dan Kohler, (352) 683-9370 or dkohler@tampabay.rr.com.

Kiwanis Club of Brooksville: Dinner meeting, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Brooksville Golf and Country Club at Majestic Oaks, 23446 Links Drive. Visitors welcome. Shirl Hammatt, (352) 799-6573.

Kiwanis Club of the Brooksville Ridge: Breakfast meeting, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Country Kitchen, 20133 Cortez Blvd. John Ehlenbeck, john.ehlenbeck@bankofamerica.com or toll-free 1-888-852-5000, ext. 3720.

Hernando Beach

Hernando Beach Club: Christmas dinner and dance, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 3145 Flamingo Blvd. Dancing to music of Just Us duo. Tickets are $13 for members, $16 for nonmembers. The public is welcome. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy. Reservations required by Friday. Judi, (352) 684-3547. Weekly dinners, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, for members and guests. $10 for members, $12 for guests; RSVP by Wednesday to Marie, (352) 596-9708. Web site: www.hernandobeachclub.com.

Spring Hill

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 186: 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 12091 Cortez Blvd. There will be a vote on increasing the annual dues from $20 to $25. Elizabeth Corbin, (352) 797-0099, or the post, (352) 597-9995.

Beta Sigma Phi, Alpha Delta Beta Chapter: 7 p.m. Friday, Starbucks, 13165 Cortez Blvd. Becca, (352) 556-8196.

Brooksville/Spring Hill Christian Women's Connection: Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The feature will be "Music Melodies," presented by Mike and Lorri Hafer. The inspirational speaker will be Ann Combs of Ocoee; her theme will be "Decisions, Decisions — How to Make the Right Choice." The cost is $13.50. Free child care available with advance requests. Reservations required by Thursday. Dolores, (352) 799-3735, or Barbara, (352) 796-5216. The Christian Women's Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Filipino-American Social Club of Hernando: "Joy to the World" Christmas dinner-ball, 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 19, Heritage Pines Country Club, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd., off County Line Road. Includes music by DJ Willie Matos of Professional New York DJ Entertainment, a special holiday presentation by club members and a surprise visit by Santa. A full-course dinner and desserts will be served, as well as a variety of authentic Philippine native desserts. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children 13 and younger. (352) 382-4015, (352) 346-7935, (352) 397-8308 or (352) 666-7686.

GEMS Christian Homeschool Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, First Assembly of God, 12435 Spring Hill Drive. Cheryl, (727) 514-5805.

Hernando Computer Club: Upcoming classes include: Linux Workshop, 7 p.m. today; Introduction to Computers with Windows Vista (class 4 of 4), 1 p.m. Thursday; Using Picasa, 7 p.m. Thursday; Vista After the Basics (class 2 of 2), 10 a.m. Friday; Introduction to Computers with Windows XP (class 1 of 3), 1 p.m. Friday; Home Networking, 1 p.m. Monday; Genealogy Workshop, 1 p.m. Monday; Photography Workshop, 7 p.m. Monday; Movie Maker, 1 p.m. Tuesday; Introduction to Computers with Windows Vista (class 2 of 4), 7 p.m. Tuesday; Record Your Story and Burn DVD, 1 p.m. Dec. 9. All programs are at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. www.hcc.org or (352) 684-7171.

Hernando County Democratic Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Strong Tower Winery, 17810 Forge Drive, Shady Hills. This is a wine-rasting event. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25, available at the door. Harvy Martin, (352) 686-0686. Web site: www.hernandocountydemocrats.com.

Hernando County Philippine-American Association: Christmas party, 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 12, SNPJ/Suncoast Dance Party Center, 13383 County Line Road. The public is welcome. Tickets are $15 for members, $18 for nonmembers, $10 for ages 6-15 and free for ages 5 and younger. (352) 848-1031, (352) 666-5381 or (352) 684-7464.

Illinois Club of Spring Hill: 1 p.m. Friday, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd. Christmas program and election of officers. Patricia Godfrey, (352) 597-0346.

Italian-American Club: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd. Annual homemade Italian cookie swap and election of officers. The Christmas party will be held in conjunction with the Korean War Veterans on Dec. 17 at VFW Post 10209. Call for details. Joe, (352) 799-5214, or Theresa, (352) 683-6712.

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, St. Jude Council 6383: Card party, noon to 4 p.m. Monday, K of C Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive. $2 for games of choice, prizes and refreshments. (352) 683-7290.

National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9, Silverthorn Country Club, 5440 Golf Club Lane. Officers will be installed; Janet Klymer from HPH Hospice will speak. Spouses welcome. Lynn, (352) 796-0477.

Nature Coast Bridge Club: Regular games at 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; 0-299er game at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, with a mini-lecture preceding at 9:15 a.m. All activities are at the Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. Millie Dabbs, (352) 666-5891.

Nature Coast Decorative Artists: Christmas party, 9 a.m. Saturday, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Drive. For members only. Andi, (352) 666-9091; Jeanette, (727) 857-1045, or Pat, (352) 249-7221.

Nature Coast Orators Club/Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Oak Hill Hospital (in the room behind the cafeteria), 11375 Cortez Blvd. Martha, (352) 277-2577, or Abigail, (727) 861-2203.

New York State Club: 5 p.m. Thursday, Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive. Includes dinner and live music for dancing. Several entree choices available. The cost is $10. RSVP to Barbara, (352) 683-1469, or Carolyn, (352) 684-6979.

Out-N-About Singles: Calendar planning and social, 7 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrew's Epsicopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd. Coffee and conved conversation, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dunkin' Donuts, 13179 Cortez Blvd. This is a singles club for ages 30-60. (352) 797-6116 or outnaboutsingles@hotmail.com.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill: 7:45 a.m. Thursdays, IHOP, 3660 Commercial Way. Judy Hughes, (352) 597-4853, or Carol McElroy, (352) 684-6840.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central: Lunch meetings, 11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Silverthorn Country Club, 4450 Golf Club Lane, Guests welcome. Brooks Edwards, (352) 666-4107, or Laurel Predmore, (352) 796-0386. Web: www.shcrotary.org.

Sons of Italy, Friendship Lodge 2728: 6 p.m. today, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. The speaker will be George Donnelly from Canadian Drugs. Dottie, (352) 666-1124.

Sons of Norway Lodge 607: Juletrefest (Christmas party), 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. Dinner includes roast pork and gravy, surkal, rodkal, potatoes, vegetables and lingonberries. Dessert: Norwegian cookies and riskreme. There will be a special visit from Santa. $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 12 to 16 and free for ages 11 and younger. Reservations required by Monday. Grethe, (352) 683-7373.

Spring Hill After 5 Connection: Candlelight Christmas dinner, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Longshotz Sports Bar and Grill, 1320 Commercial Way. The speaker will be Barbara Gobbs; her topic will be "Out of Captivity, Into the Light." Music provided by Joyce Garland. There will also be singing of Christmas carols. Tickets are $13. Reservations required by Dec. 9. The After 5 Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. Irma, (352) 684-4547, or Marian, (352) 666-1256.

Spring Hill Teaching Computer Club: Board of directors meeting, 5:30 to 6 p.m. today; all members welcome. The Christmas party will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12; tickets must be purchased by Monday. Call Carol for tickets, (352) 666-1264. Upcoming classes include: Windows 7, 7 to 9 p.m. today and Dec. 9, which includes transferring old files and information to the upgraded computer; Basic Vista, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday; Creating Great Slide Shows, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. All programs and classes are at the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive, at Toucan Trail. (352) 597-3632. Web: www.shtcc.net.

Spring Hill Women's Aglow: Christmas dinner, 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. The speaker will be Judy Lawson, a professor and counselor at Trinity College. Baby gifts will be collected for New Generations. There will also be praise and worship to celebrate Christ's birthday. Tickets are $15. Husbands and family invited. RSVP to Vallie, (352) 683-3931.

St. Theresa Social Club: Christmas luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, parish hall, 1107 Commercial Way. Anita, (352) 684-5771. The overnight stay in St. Augustine will be Dec. 9-10. Call Evelyn for details, (352) 683-1532.

WEEKI WACHEE

Hernando Harmonizers Men's Barbershop Chorus, Chapter P-047: 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. This is a men's a cappella chorus. New singers of all ages wanted. (352) 666-0633, (352) 556-3936 or e-mail bassharmonysingr@aol.com. Web: www.hernandoharmonizers.org.

Monday Night Singles: 7 p.m. Mondays, Nellie's Restaurant, 6234 Commercial Way. This group is for singles 50 and older. Joanne, (352) 596-6969, or Phyllis, (352) 596-3125.

Sons of Italy, Nature Coast Lodge 2502: Christmas dinner-dance, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Heather clubhouse, 9100 Nakoma Way. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m., catered by Pizza Villa. Music provided by Marty and the Nice Guys. Bring a toy or gift card for needy children. Tickets are $10 for members, $18 for guests. Ross, (352) 596-3503.

Pasco County

Hudson

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: Blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9135 Denton Ave. Florida Blood Services will give a gift, and the lodge will also give a thank-you gift. A sign-up sheet is available at the lodge. Dave Taylor, (727) 819-3379. Tickets are available for the Gala New Years Eve Party on Dec. 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music provided by Twist. A prime rib dinner will be served. There will be an open bar with champagne toast at midnight. Breakfast served after midnight. Tickets are $55 each; reservations required. Judi, (727) 868-2994.

Polish-American Social Club: Dinner-dance, Sunday, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Dinner choice is stuffed shells or baked chicken, served from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Dancing to Music by Jeanne from 2:15 to 5 p.m. Tickets $11 for members and $12 for nonmembers. RSVP to Dolores, (352) 596-4802, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.

LAND O'LAKES

Nature Coast Volunteers for Veterans: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home, 6919 Parkway Blvd., Fran Finley, (352) 686-1820.

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