Clubs
Brooksville
Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: 14494 Cortez Blvd. Bill Castner and Karen Kallin entertain each Thursday in June. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner available from 7 to 9 p.m., with prices ranging from $6 to $17, and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Dinner-dance with Lil Deuce Coup, Saturday; cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. The menu includes beef kabobs, penne with chicken and broccoli, sausage and peppers, steak fries, vegetables, salad and dessert. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday. Prices range from $4.25 to $5.75 (children 12 and younger half price). For members and their guests only. (352) 596-2582.
Brooksville Horseshoe Club: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Tom Varn Park, 306 Darby Lane (next to the racquetball court and softball field). New, backyard and experienced players welcome. Horseshoes available for loan. There is no cost. Richard Watson, (352) 584-4102 or richardpwatson@bellsouth.net.
Conservative Christian Teens for America: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Community Bible Church, 5041 Griffin Road. Learn about the Christian heritage of the nation, the founding principles of the U.S. government and how to impact the world as a teen. (813) 732-1507.
Croom Trail Riders Club: 9 a.m. Saturday, Twin Ponds in the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest (take Mondon Hill Road east of Brooksville, turn north onto Soult Road, follow the dirt road to Trail 7, then turn left and follow the road into Hunt Camp). Nonriders are welcome to meet at noon for lunch. Bring a covered dish to share, as well as chairs and drinks. Martha Casisa, mtcasisa@att.net, (732) 763-5552 or (352) 544-8034, or visit the club's Facebook page, Croom Trail Riders.
Kiwanis Club of Brooksville: Dinner meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Country Kitchen Restaurant, 20133 Cortez Blvd. 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.
Marine Corps League Spring Hill Detachment 708: 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. Weekly events: Steak shoot, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays; first card is $8. Mussels available 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays for $8; chowder for $3.50. Baby back ribs and pasta night, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Ribs, $8; pasta, $6.50. Wing night, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays; $8 per person. Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays; $5.50 per person. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, except Fridays, when it is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (352) 597-7979.
Nature Coast Orators Toastmasters Club: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brooksville Regional Hospital Enrichment Center, Suite 120, Medical Arts Building, 17222 Hospital Blvd. Members learn communications skills by following a series of 10 self-paced speaking assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. Terry Weaver, (352) 796-9891 or tlweaver@wilsontechgroup.com.
Rotary Club of Brooksville: Noon Tuesdays, Brooksville Country Club at Majestic Oaks, 23446 Links Drive (off Croom Road). Terry Weaver, (352) 796-9891. Web: brooksvillerotary.org.
Society for Creative Anachronism: 7 p.m. Thursday, Brooksville Regional Hospital Enrichment Center, Suite 120, Medical Arts Building, 17222 Hospital Blvd. This will be the final meeting until Sept. 10, when meetings will move to the second Monday of each month. This nonprofit international group seeks to re-create the best aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Deborah Charlow, dcharlow@bellsouth.net or sca.org.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: 1681 E Jefferson St. Bar bingo, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Karaoke, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Wheel game and food, 1 p.m. Sundays. (352) 796-4449.
Hernando Beach
Hernando Beach Yacht Club: Meeting and dinner, 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 4163 Shoal Line Blvd. Membership is open; boat ownership is not required. Contact Fleet Capt. Bob Chandler, (352) 799-6068. hbyachtclub.com.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9236: Fish and shrimp dinners, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd. Fish, $6; shrimp, $6.50; combo, $7.50. (352) 596-9236.
Spring Hill
AARP Hernando County West Chapter 5445: 11:30 a.m. Monday, IHOP, 3660 Commercial Way. The topic will be "Your Nutrient Profile." Additional meetings: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Kally K's, 3383 Commercial Way; the topic will be "Final Arrangements." 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Florida Sleep Institute, 4075 Mariner Blvd.; the topic will be "Cardiology Basics." Reservations required at all meetings. (352) 596-0722.
Aglow International Spring Hill Chapter: 8:45 a.m. Monday, Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. The inspirational speaker will be Clarice Pennington, vice president of ministry for the West Central Area Board of Aglow International. Pennington is also a retired elementary school principal with the Pinellas County school system. RSVP to Loretta, (352) 610-4164, or Rachael, (352) 848-4182.
H2U Partner's Club: Breakfast, 10 a.m. Friday. Friendly Four Band, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oak Hill Hospital Partner's Club, 11375 Cortez Blvd., behind the hospital. Membership is $20 a year. (352) 597-6383.
Hernando Computer Club: General meeting, 7 p.m. Monday. Kathleen Barnes will discuss furniture repair and cane weaving, and Fred Wise will show the latest on Picassa. Upcoming classes include: Digital Scrapbooking, 1 p.m. today; Get Started With Your Computer (class 1 of 2), 10 a.m. Thursday; Computerized Sewing Workshop, 1 p.m. Monday; Internet Inspired Crafts, 10 a.m. Tuesday; Identifying and Removing Viruses/Malware, 7 p.m. Tuesday. All programs are at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. Classes are $2 each for members only. (352) 684-7171. Web: hcc.org.
Hernando Hills Hi-Lites: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Fellowship Community Church, 11250 Spring Hill Drive. This is a women's a cappella chorus that sings contemporary and traditional songs in 4-part harmony. New members, spectators welcome. Norma, (352) 540-9192.
Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill: Noon Tuesdays, Atria Evergreen Woods Pool House, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. Dennis McKenna, (352) 584-7023. Website: springhillkiwanis.org.
Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 6383: The Godfather show, 5:30 p.m. June 30, 10470 Spring Hill Drive. Guests may bring their own food; snacks will be provided. Tickets cost $10. Weekly events: Dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays. Various dinner choices available. Dinner and dancing, $10 (includes tax and tip); dancing only, $3. Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Sundays and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Lunch and sandwiches available. (352) 683-1227 or (352) 686-2650.
Latin-American Civic and Cultural Association: Scholarship dance, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Suncoast Dance Party Center, 13383 County Line Road. Music by DJ Frankie Guzman "Cajuco." Guests may bring their own beverages. Admission is $10 for nonmembers. Dinner will be served prior to the dance to members and their guests who have made reservations. Carmen, (352) 263-5066; Irma, (352) 666-6848; Ana, (352) 340-5066, or laccaclub@aol.com.
Latinos Unidos Social Club: Father's Day dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, 12528 Spring Hill Drive. Music provided by DJ H.R. The dinner entree will be roasted pork. $5 for men; $10 for women. (352) 666-0036 or (352) 596-8719.
Michigan Club: Meet for lunch, noon Thursday, Pit Boss Bar-B-Q, 2270 Commercial Way. Meet for dinner, 4 p.m. Friday, Press Box, 7385 Spring Hill Drive. Dave or Barb Selbach, (352) 592-9663, or Martha Waters, (352) 686-5361.
Nature Coast 9.12 Groups: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Spring Hill Lanes lounge, 3447 Commercial Way. Speakers will be Pasco Sheriff Christopher Nocco, who is running for re-election, and Robert Neuhausen, candidate for Hernando County School Board District 4. Also, Kim Irvine, field coordinator with Americans for Prosperity, will give an update on actions that can be taken this election year. There will be a 50/50 raffle and refreshments. Web: naturecoast912groups.org.
Nature Coast Bridge Club: Bridge games, 12:30 p.m. weekdays, except for Thursdays, which start at 6:30 p.m. at Towne Square Mall, 3021 Commercial Way. Games for all levels of players are offered, as well as lessons for beginning to advanced players. Beverly Tillberry, (352) 556-3892; or Annabelle Hills, (352) 597-5221 or hillsja@gate.net. Web: daily-recap.com.
New Hampshire Club: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Buffet City, 13235 Cortez Blvd. All former and current residents welcome. Walt King, (352) 596-3578, or Dick Morin, (352) 799-3915.
New Jersey Club: Doors open at 11 a.m., meeting at 1 p.m. June 20, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. Pizza and soda will be served to those who purchased tickets. Those who need tickets, call Annette, (352) 683-8752. There will be a funny T-shirt contest. Members are asked to bring a nonperishable food donation. Upcoming events: New York Nights at the Show Palace Dinner Theater, July 1; tickets are $43.65 per person. Trip to Biloxi, Aug. 5, for $159 per person. There will be no meetings in July or August. The next meeting will be Sept. 19.
Orchid Lovers Club of Spring Hill: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oak Hill Hospital Partner's Club, 11375 Cortez Blvd. Charles Thomas will teach new growing methods and sell orchids. There will be a members show table and complimentary refreshments. Linda Roderick, (352) 597-3736.
Poor Rich's Chess Club: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd. Bring chess set; club sets are available for use. Sets and clocks available to purchase. All levels welcome. The club has a free chess library. Annual dues are $10, which benefit the annual College Chess Scholarship fund. Visitors welcome. J.C., (352) 678-6987, or Andy, (352) 686-8195.
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: 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Silverthorn Country Club, 4450 Golf Club Lane, Guests welcome. Robin, (352) 797-4645. Web: shcrotary.org.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209: 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive. Weekly events include: steak shoot, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Line dance lessons with Terri and Mel, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Fish fry, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays. Pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays for $4, which includes two sausage links; a la carte items available. Musical entertainment, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. (352) 796-0398.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8681: 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road. Fish fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays. Steak shoot, 2-4 p.m. Sundays. (727) 856-1860.
Weeki Wachee
Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, administration conference room, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, 6131 Commercial Way. (352) 796-7469. Web: friendsofweekiwachee.org.
Hernando Harmonizers Men's Barbershop Chorus: 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. This is a men's a cappella chorus and a local chapter of the international Barbershop Harmony Society. New singers of all ages wanted. Guests are asked to call (352) 556-3936 prior to a visit.
Monday Night Singles: 7 p.m. Mondays, Nellie's Restaurant, 6234 Commercial Way (Weeki Wachee Village). This group is for singles 50 and older. Joanne, (352) 596-6969, or Phyllis, (352) 596-3125.
Weeki Wachee Area Club: Bingo, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 7442 Shoal Line Blvd. (352) 596-3316.
Citrus County
FLORAL CITY
Nature Coast Disc Golf Club: Handicap round of 19 holes of disc golf, 10 a.m. Sundays (sharp), Floral Park, 9530 S Parkside Ave., off U.S. 41. Buz Ryalls-Clephane, (352) 584-5078, or Brandi Laudermilch, (352) 263-4475.
Pasco County
Hudson
Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: Flag Day ceremony, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9135 Denton Ave. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, for $2. Bottomless coffee is $1. A varied menu also will be available. (727) 863-2520.
Polish-American Social Club: Dinner-dance, Sunday, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Dinner choice is pork loin or chicken Parmesan, served from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Dancing to Happy 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.
Filipino American Social Club: Philippine Independence Day and the club's eighth anniversary celebration, 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Timber Greens Country Club, 6333 Timber Greens Blvd. Includes dinner, native delicacies and entertainment by the Philippine Culture Dancers and the Fantastix Dancers. DJ Jerry Matos of First Class DJ Entertainment will provide music for dancing. Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers and $15 for children ages 5 to 13 (special children's dinner menu). Glyen, (727) 376-3680; Angela, (727) 505-4905, or Emily, (352) 340-4751.
Send information for the Clubs column to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613; fax to (352) 754-6133; or email pday@tampabay.com (put the club's name in email 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, call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
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