Hernando County clubs

Brooksville

Hernando Council Senior Citizens No. 1: 8187 Fort Dade Ave. Pinochle, noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3; includes lunch and prizes. Visitors, new members welcome. Linda, (352) 573-7696.

Hernando Symphony Orchestra: Rehearsal, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Chocachatti Elementary School, 4135 California St. (352) 597-9555. Conductor Wayne Raymond, (352) 688-0427. Web: www.hernando symphony.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@bankof america.com or toll-free 1-888-852-5000, ext. 3720.

Rotary Club of Brooksville: Noon Tuesdays, Brooksville Country Club at Majestic Oaks, 23446 Links Drive (off Croom Road). Richard Trump, (352) 796-1143.

Hernando Beach

Hernando Beach Club: Installation of New Officers dinner, Jan. 8, 3145 Flamingo Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will be at 7 p.m. Following the installation ceremony, entertainment will be provided by Stan Prinston at about 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for members, $12 for guests; those not having dinner pay a $5 cover. The public is welcome. Reservations required; contact Marie by Jan. 6 at mariecauffman@aol.com or (352) 596-9708. Web site: www.hernandobeachclub.com.

Hernando Beach Yacht Club: Social dinners, Wednesdays, starting with cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., for members and guests only. (352) 596-4830. New members welcome. Jim Secrest, (352) 683-1545. Web: www.hbyachtclub.com.

Spring Hill

After 5 Connection: New Beginnings Dinner, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11, Kally K's Restaurant, 3383 Commercial Way. The special feature is Carolyn Lombardo, an Avon representative who will give ideas on "A New Look For a New You." The inspirational speaker is Joanne Byrns from Orange Park, who will discuss "Missing In Action." The cost is $13 inclusive. Reservations required by Jan. 7. The group is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. Irma, (352) 684-4547, or Marian, (352) 666-1256.

American Legion Post 186: New Year's Celebration, Thursday, 12091 Cortez Blvd. Appetizers served starting at 7 p.m. A prime rib dinner is at 8 p.m. Music provided by the Keynotes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $35, which includes hats, noisemakers and champagne toast at midnight. Cash bar available. Open to members and their guests only. (352) 597-9995.

American Sewing Guild, Neighborhood Group Sew Smart: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Bring your sewing machine with quilting foot and material for a hands-on demonstration with Valerie Hanlon. Pat Conkle, (352) 293-3834.

Brooksville/Spring Hill Christian Women's Connection: Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The feature will be "Dressing for Less." The inspirational speaker is Joanne Byrns from Orange Park, who will discuss "Missing in Action." The cost is $13.50 inclusive. Free childcare available with advance reservations. All reservations required by Jan. 7. Dolores, (352) 799-3735 or Barbara, (352) 796-5216.

Campaign for Liberty: 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8, the Bridge Christian Life Center, 7279 Pinehurst Drive. This is a nonprofit group that is not affiliated with any political party, religious or other groups, and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for office, but will take political positions on issues. Meetings are on the second Friday of each month. The format is informational, with speakers on constitutional or political topics. (352) 397-7999.

Hernando Computer Club: Upcoming classes include Genealogy Workshop, 1 p.m. Monday; Basics: How to Use a Digital Camera, 1 p.m. Monday; Photography Workshop, 7 p.m. Monday; The Print Shop, 7 p.m. Tuesday. All programs are at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. www.hcc.org or (352) 684-7171.

Hernando County LaSertoma Club: 11 a.m. Monday, Guido's Restaurant, 7219 Forest Oaks Blvd. Guests welcome. Cris, (352) 397-4304.

Hernando Hills Hi-Lites: Rehearsal, 7 p.m. Mondays, Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd. This is a women's a cappella chorus. New members, spectators welcome. Tessie, (352) 686-4122.

Italian-American Club: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd. The newly elected officers for 2010-11 will be sworn in: Theresa Gemmati, president; Augie Trupia, vice president; Cathy Terrasi, secretary; Lucy Marano, treasurer. A free luncheon will be provided to all paid club members. Membership dues are $20. On Jan. 29, club members will carpool to the Greek Festival in Tarpon Springs. Joe, (352) 799-5214, or Theresa, (352) 683-6712.

Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill: Noon Tuesdays, Atria Evergreen Woods Pool House, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. Ken Krall, (352) 684-4064. Web site: www.springhillkiwanis.org.

Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Council 6383: Bingo, 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays (doors open at 3 p.m.), and 12:30 p.m. Sundays (doors open at 9:30 a.m.), 10470 Spring Hill Drive. (352) 683-1227.

Maine Club: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave. There will be a potluck dinner; bring a dish to share and your own place settings. All present and former Maine residents welcome. (352) 592-0741.

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 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.

Nature Coast Telecom Pioneers: 1 p.m. Jan. 6, Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd. Members are to bring used stamps, community service hours, can tabs, ditty bags item, food for needy, knitted baby caps, box tops for education, Campbell soup labels and used greeting cards. John, (352) 596-4802.

New York State Club: 5 p.m. Jan. 7, Knights of Columbus, 10470 Spring Hill Drive. The meeting will be followed by dinner and live dance music. $10. RSVP to Barbara, (352) 683-1469, or Carolyn, (352) 684-6979.

Out-N-About Singles: Coffee and conversation, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Dunkin' Donuts, 13179 Cortez Blvd. This is a singles club for ages 30-60. (352) 797-6116 or outnabout singles@hotmail.com.

Pennsylvania Club: 10 a.m. Jan. 12, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. Entertainment provided by Vintage. New officers will be installed. The entree choice is roast pork or lasagna. The cost is $12.50 per person (note entree choices on check). Reservations required by Tuesday. All payments must be made in advance and will not be accepted at the door. Mail to the club at P.O. Box 6024, Spring Hill, FL 34611. RSVP to Millie, (352) 688-8663.

Poor Rich's Chess Club: 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, Cortez Boulevard. Bring chess set; club sets available. Visitors welcome. Andy, (352) 428-8272, or Chuck, (352) 345-4764.

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.

Slovene-American Club: General membership meeting, 11 a.m. Jan. 6, SNPJ Lodge, 13383 County Line road. Mary Ann, (352) 376-8486.

Sons of Norway, Sun Viking Lodge 607: Installation of Officers, 7 p.m. Jan. 8, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6139 Spring Hill Drive. Open-faced sandwiches, coffee and cake will be served. Clair, (352) 596-2172, or Gail, (727) 863-3145.

Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club: Club net, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; a SKYWARN Weather Net is at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays during hurricane season. The club operates on a 2-meter repeater on 146.805 MHz (no tone). Ed, (352) 684-7623. Web: www.kf4ixu.org.

Spring Hill Chorus: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Forest Glen Retirement Villages clubhouse, 1431 Friar Tuck Lane. New members welcome. Esther Lamoreaux, (352) 688-6099, or Sandra Termin, (352) 684-7173.

Spring Hill Teaching Computer Club: Board meeting, 6 p.m. Jan. 6, followed by general meeting. Upcoming classes include Getting to Know Your Computer and Cleaning It Up, 7 p.m. Jan. 6. 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 Council of Catholic Women: 8:30 a.m. Jan. 6, Xavier Hall, 5030 Mariner Blvd. Mass and Rosary will precede at 7:30 a.m. in the church. After the business meeting there will be a "Yankee Swap"; bring a wrapped item worth $1 for the swap.

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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 bass harmonysingr@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.

Nature Coast Festival Singers: Rehearsals for the Spring concerts will be at 7 p.m. Mondays, starting Jan. 4, at Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. New members welcome; arrive early at this first meeting to purchase the music. The chorus will perform Haydn's Missa Brevis and other pieces. Shirley, (352) 597-2235.

Information for the Clubs column should be submitted to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Information can be faxed to (352) 754-6133 or e-mailed to pday@sptimes.com (please put the club's name in e-mail subject line). The deadline for this news is two weeks before your 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.