Hernando County club happenings

Brooksville

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Steak shoot, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, 14494 Cortez Blvd. Bonus and grand bonus meats can be won. A spaghetti dinner will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. for $5 per person. (352) 596-2582.

Embroiderers' Guild of America, Sandhill Crane Chapter: 10 a.m. today, Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave. This will be a class combining ribbons and embroidery. Kits for the project will be available for purchase. Guests welcome. Donations of thread, fabric and embroidery supplies are appreciated. (352) 666-8350.

General Federation of Women's Club/Brooksville Woman's Club: Luncheon at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. today, 131 S Main St. The cost is $5 for lunch. Martha Heino, (352) 345-4950. For membership, call Cherry Stettin, (352) 799-3801; for hall rental, call Grace Lesh, (352) 799-8033.

Hernando County Branch NAACP: Executive Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church, 661 S Brooksville Ave. Wayman, (352) 442-4242, or Kym, (352) 688-7144.

Hernando County Democratic Club: 11 a.m. Saturday, Southern Pines Condos Clubhouse, 8075 Southern Pines Drive. Speaker is Ed Hobin of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Harvey Martin, (352) 686-0686.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: 1681 E Jefferson St. House Committee meeting at 5 p.m., post meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Country Pride Band performs 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Karaoke at 7 p.m. Saturdays. Potluck at 1 p.m. Sundays. (352) 796-4449.

Hernando Beach

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9236: Super Bowl party, 6 p.m. Sunday, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd. Bring a dish to share. (352) 596-9236.

RIDGE MANOR

Ridge Manor Property Owners' Association: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Ridge Manor Community Center, 34250 Cortez Blvd. There will be a speaker from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, who has looked into the plans to fence in a large portion of the land between Lake Geneva and West Lake for raising cattle. Also on hand will be Hernando County Commissioner Jim Adkins. Carol Defilippo, (352) 583-2556.

Spring Hill

After 5 Connection: Hearts and Flowers Dinner, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Kally K's Restaurant, 3383 Commercial Way. The speaker is Kay Brow of Brooksville, who will discuss "Three Strikes But Not Out." Musical guest is John Lain from Spring Hill. The cost is $13 inclusive. Reservations required by Thursday. The After 5 Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. RSVP to Irma, (352) 684-4547, or Marian, (352) 666-1256.

American Sewing Guild, Spring Hill-Sew Smart group: 1 p.m. today, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Carol Thibert will demonstrate several serger techniques, featuring a silk scarf and other items. Participants should bring a serger and a half yard of silk or rayon-like fabric. New members welcome. Pat Conkle, (352) 293-3834.

British Connection: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Kally K's Restaurant, 3383 Commercial Way. Individuals from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are invited. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. Audrey Stead, (352) 688-7821.

Brooksville/Spring Hill Christian Women's Connection: Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. Women and men welcome. The feature will be a "Sweets and Treats" auction. The topic of inspirational speaker Kay Brow of Brooksville will be "Three Strikes, But Not Out." The cost is $13.50. Free child care available with advance requests. All reservations required by Thursday. The Christian Women's Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. Dolores, (352) 799-3735, or Barbara, (352) 796-5216.

Genealogy Interest Group: 10 a.m. Tuesday, West Hernando/Staffordene T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave. Kathleen Marsh, (352) 796-1623.

Hernando Computer Club: Upcoming classes include Animate Your Email, 1 p.m. today; Linux Workshop, 7 p.m. today; Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (class 1 of 4), 1 p.m. Thursday; Introduction to Computers with Windows Vista (class 1 of 4), 7 p.m. Thursday; Facebook and Other Social Networking, 1 p.m. Friday; Vista After the Basics (class 1 of 2), 10 a.m. Monday; What Your Email Program Can Do, 1 p.m. Monday; How to Take Great Pictures, 1 p.m. Tuesday; Get Comfortable with Your PC (class 1 of 2), 1 p.m. Feb. 10. All programs are at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. www.hcc.org or (352) 684-7171.

Illinois Club of Spring Hill: 1 p.m. Friday, fellowship hall, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd. The Spring Hill Acoustic Guitar Club will be featured. Coffee and dessert will be served after the meeting. There will be a vote on what restaurant to meet at on Feb. 10. Annual dues are $12. Pat Godfrey, (352) 597-0346.

Italian-American Club of Hernando County: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Coulton Hall, 2301 Deltona Blvd. Newly elected officers will be sworn in. There will also be an installation luncheon, which is free for all paid club members. Membership is $20 per person, which will be collected at this meeting. Theresa, (352) 683-6712, or Cathy, (352) 686-9526.

Lois Club, Spring Hill Chapter: Annual luncheon, noon Tuesday, Boston Cooker, 5375 Spring Hill Drive. Those attending are asked to bring a wrapped gift, valued at $5, for the gift exchange. RSVP to Lois Hagedorn, (352) 684-0304, or Lois Gail, (727) 898-0482.

Nature Coast Decorative Artists: 9 a.m. Saturday, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Drive. The project will be in acrylics, taught by visiting former member Pat Lamb. Andi, (352) 666-9091, Jeanette, (727) 857-1045, or Pat, (352) 249-7221.

Nature Coast Telecom Pioneers: 1 p.m. today, Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd. There will be bingo with prizes. Members are reminded to bring used stamps, community service hours, can tabs, ditty bag items, food for the needy, knitted baby caps, box tops for education, Campbell's soup labels and used greeting cards. John, (352) 596-4802.

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

SHARP Crime Watch: 7 p.m. Monday, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. (352) 683-5936.

Sons of Italy, Friendship Lodge 2728: 6 p.m. today, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. Dottie, (352) 666-1124.

Sons of Italy, Nature Coast Lodge 2502: Scholarship dinner-dance, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. Music provided by Personality Plus. Those attending may bring their own beverages. Tickets $19. Grace Brooks, (352) 597-3727.

Spring Hill Teaching Computer Club: Board meeting at 6 p.m. today, followed by general meeting. A program on External Hard Drives will follow at 7 p.m. Upcoming classes include Basic XP and Vista, 3 p.m. Saturday; Photoshop Elements (class 1 of 3), 9 a.m. Monday; More Animation to Add to Your E-Mail, 7 p.m. Feb. 10. 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.

St. Frances Cabrini Council of Catholic Women: Rosary at 7:30 a.m., Mass at 8 a.m. followed by the general meeting today, Xavier Hall, 5030 Mariner Blvd. The speaker is Dr. Kristie Harris of Oak Hill Hospital, who will discuss mammograms. (352) 683-9666. The Hawaiian Extravaganza Luncheon and Fashion Show will be at noon Feb. 16 at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court. Fashions will be by Belk. Tickets are $18. Call Florence for tickets, (352) 683-1150.

St. Theresa Social Club: Business meeting, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Parish Hall, 1107 Commercial Way. Anita, (352) 684-5771. Bingo is at 5:45 p.m. Mondays in the parish hall. Evelyn, (352) 683-1532.

Suncoast Ship Model Society: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Drive. Jim, (352) 592-6419.

Tarpon Coast Fly Fishers: 6 p.m. today, Longshotz Sports Bar and Grill, 1320 Commercial Way. Food may be ordered from the menu. The speaker will be Jim Swann of Dade City, who will speak about regional fly fishing. Swann owns and operates a fly shop. Free fly-tying classes are now forming for members. Annual membership renewal will be finalized Feb. 29. Also, club outings for 2010 are being finalized. RSVP to Roger Maler, rmaler@tampabay.rr.com or (352) 293-3322. Web: www.tarponcoastflyfishers.shutterfly.com.

Weeki Wachee Woodcarvers: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Drive. Guests of all ages welcome. Dessert and coffee served. Membership dues are $15, which includes a monthly newsletter. George Lytle, (352) 666-5092, or Mike Rice, (352) 683-9087.

WEEKI WACHEE

Royal Highlands Crime Watch Group: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Christian Church in the Wildwood, 10051 Country Road, Building D. The speaker will be Lt. Cyrus Robinson of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office patrol division. Also in attendance will be Deputy Steve Sikalos from the Sheriff's Office, as well as the Royal Highlands Crime Watch block captains. There will be a discussion about current crime and crime prevention issues in the Royal Highlands area. Help and suggestions are needed. Local residents are invited to attend. Ron Durham, (352) 835-4332.

West Hernando Coin Club: 6:45 p.m. Monday, Heather Community Center, 9100 Nakoma Way. There will be educational speakers, door prizes, auctions and refreshments served. Beginning collectors and children welcome. Vincent, (352) 678-7769.

Submit information for the Clubs column to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613, fax to (352) 754-6133 or e-mail pday@sptimes.com (put the club's name in e-mail subject line). Deadline for this news is two weeks before event or reservation deadline. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket price (if applicable) or contact person and phone number is missing. For information about the Clubs column, call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.