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February 2017
PLEASE REMEMBER:
All residents must have a valid I.D. card to use the facilities, including the pool, fitness room, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts. Children under 12 must have parental supervision while at the Recreation Center and the pool or they will be asked to leave. I .D.s are made in the Rec Center office.
Stoneybrook Rec Center 200 Golden Harbour Trail Bradenton, FL 34212 Phone: (941)750-9688 Fax: (941)750-9363 Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am -12pm Sunday-Closed Rec Center closed on the Weekends
Music on the Lawn 2
Wetlands Workshop 3
Annual Rummage Sale 4
Pot Luck 5
Gallery Wall, Karaoke, Golf Tourn. 6
Activities & Clubs, Pet, Kids’ Zone 7 - 9
Newcomers, Helping Hands, Yoga 10
Notices, Leasing Information,
Management Announcements
11, 12
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Neighborhood Watch, Golf &
Property Information, Calendar
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INSIDE:
www.stoneybrookhoa.com
STONEYBROOK EMAIL CONTACTS:
Property Manager:
Administrative Coordinator:
Board Meeting
February 16th
at 3:00 PM
THE NEW FAMILY ACTIVITIES COURT
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Music on the Lawn
Approximately 80 people enjoyed Music on the Lawn on Sunday, January 15th at the rec center. Music was provided by Dave Marsh
and Randy Tingen and it was OUTSTANDING! While Dave played gui-tar, sang, and entertained, Randy played the flute, guitar, and
harmonized.
The weather was perfect, the bugs stayed away, and the afternoon was so enjoyable that the crowd insisted we not only schedule another afternoon of music, but invite Dave and Randy back!
Join us for the next MUSIC ON THE LAWN, featuring Dave Marsh & RANDY TINGEN
On Sunday, March 19th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, beverages, bug spray,
sun block & your children. The pool will be open, but
please remember that your children must be
supervised. Enjoy an outdoor concert for the entire
family!
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On Saturday, January 14th , 25 residents of Stoneybrook attended
the second Wetlands Workshop. The different types of ponds were the emphases for the first workshop. This time the emphasis was on the various types of wetlands. Both workshops were organized by the Stoneybrook Activities Committee. Josh McGarry, from Aquatic Systems Inc., our service provider, led the program. An overview handout and slide presentation, by yours truly, showing examples of the different types of wetland areas and their locations was shown before on sight investigations and explanations were conducted.
Two specifically diverse examples of a balanced and a highly invasive area served as on-site investigations. Both areas were behind the recreation center. The wetland marsh is directly behind the picnic area and is an exam-ple of a well balance almost self-sustaining system. It contains native aquatic plants, Pickerel weed, Duck potato, Soft rush, Bull rush, etc. The second area is on the east side of the path leading to the tennis courts just north of the rec center. It is a perfect example of an area in stress. The normal flow of nutrients and disruption of the ter-rain have placed it in an area of isolation causing distress to the pre-existing plant population and opportunity for fast growing invasive species to take root. The most common of which is Brazilian pepper which will eventually form a monoculture. Cat tails are rapid growing, high in nutrients rich in phosphorous and spread rapidly. What we need to remember is that as the community was being developed, the natural flow of water was diverted into various channel pipes and retention ditches, creating various degrees of interruption to the available flow of nutri-ents and the interruption of established plant communities that took hundreds of years to create. As a result, many nutrient specific plant species habitats were destroyed. Other more opportunistic broad range nutrient specific species, many of which are invasive, took their place. Aquatic Systems Inc. has made great progress this past year.
Reserve funds from the CDD budget, (remaining from when the miti-
gated restoration wetland restoration project was dropped) and the
renewal of planting has made a considerable difference in our wet-
land program. In 2016, just under 10,000 beneficial vegetation trees
and shrubs were planted, 5,000 in wetlands and 5,000 in ponds.
These will grow and help to control exotics and opportunistic species. Many of these plants are
native primary succession plants that can use a broad range spectrum of nutrients. Hopefully,
the “mitigated area project” can be restarted and the buffered are-
as that surround them can serve as a natural boundary to provide
space for the plants and animals to live and serve as a boundary
to keep the human population away from the animal homes. This
will provide an ecological boundary in which birds and other ani-
mals feel comfortable. Our bird population will begin to increase as
their food and nesting area becomes more abundant and secure.
A big thank you to Josh and the Aquatics System staff for all their
work to our community. We are all part of the environment not
apart from it.
Brazilian Pepper
1 month growth
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Heritage Harbour Community
Annual Rummage Sale
Saturday – February 11, 2017 8 AM to 1 PM
Resident Vendor Information
ALL resident vendors must pre-register. o $10 per space.
o Registrations are collected at SB Rec Center or RS Clubhouse
Set up begins 6 AM – Beacon Lake Soccer Field.
o Be prepared for early set-up; customers arrive early.
No rain date and no refunds.
Size of space = width of parking space x length of soccer field.
o Spaces will be assigned 48 hours before the sale; residents will receive email.
Residents keep all proceeds from their individual sales.
o Residents provide their own tables and chairs.
Residents MUST clean their space after the sale. Please be sure NO debris is left behind.
Organizers provide and post 'garage sale' signs.
Organizers place ads in Bradenton Herald and Sarasota Herald Tribune.
At least one charitable foundation will have a truck on site. Resident vendors are welcome
to donate unsold items to the charity after the sale.
For questions, email: [email protected]
Heritage Harbour Community Annual Rummage Sale
Saturday – February 11, 2017 8 AM to 1 PM
ALL resident vendors must pre-register CASH ONLY $10 per space. No refunds
We communicate with email so your email must be legible
Cash Amount: $______________ Date ______________ Cash received by: ______________
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE HOME CELL
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STONEYBROOK’S FIRST POTLUCK OF 2017
The theme for the January’s Potluck was HEALTH & HAPPINESS and 70 of our fellow neighbors enjoyed each other’s company and tasty choices to dine on.
The tables were tastefully decorated with flowers and colorful beads to get the New Year started off in style.
After dinner Klaus & Sigi Offermann presented a challenging word game with the prize of a bottle of Champagne to the winner to celebrate the victory. It was a hit with the crowd.
Following the word competition and keeping with the HEALTHY theme, Amit & Pam Chatterjee demonstrated a simple and effective 5-exercise plan to start off the New Year in a healthy way.
The hosts were: Gary Brown & Patti Wesley, Michael & Yan Burke, Amit & Pam Chatterjee, Klaus & Sigi Offermann.
Potluck is a great way to meet our neighbors in Stoneybrook and have an enjoyable experience together.
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ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS: Whether you are a beginner or
an expert, all artists are invited to join us. We get
together every Wednesday of the month from 9am to
12pm at the recreation center. All media are welcome.
Time will be spent painting, talking, encouraging each
other, and just having fun. May we all inspire each other
to paint! Anyone who likes to paint, including beginners,
please come and bring your own art supplies.
Call Laurie with any questions. 941-896-6277
February 21st is a Karaoke
Valentine’s Day salute! If anyone wants to practice a song in advance
contact Jane at 630-761-8669 and she will set
up a practice time for you. New songs cost $3,
and donations are appreciated.
GALLERY WALL
2017 STONEYBROOK GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
On January 21st and 22
nd, the 2017 Stoneybrook Golf Club Championships were
held. Saturday also offered a “Derby” for the first time after the golfing event. Twenty play-ers qualified to play in this event. Spectators followed along in golf carts, cheering and heckling their favorite team. In the end, the winners of the Derby were Cha Kim and Eric Otterbein in first place, followed by Bob Bystricky and Mike Listro in second place. A great time was had by all. Thank you John Chappuis for suggesting and organizing this.
The Club Championship was open to all Stoneybrook residents and Stoneybrook Golf Club members. Despite the 22 mph winds on Sunday, the more than 55 participants weathered the event well—wind-blown and wind-burned, hungry and thirsty.
Congratulations to Cha Kim for Low Gross score in the “A” flight from the white tees and Tim Brierley in the “B” flight from the white tees. Low Gross from the silver tees in the “A” flight went to Steve Fox with Mike Listro winning Low Gross in the “B” flight from the silver tees. Low Gross (Club Champion) for the Ladies’ groups was won by Patricia Ronderos.
From the white tees in the “A” flight, Al Gervaise won low net and Kenny Wilson won in the “B” flight. From the silver tees in the “A” flight Eric Otterbein won low net with Jake Jacobson winning in the “B” flight.
Winning low net for the ladies was Carole Bakalar in the “A” flight with Rhonda Montero in second place. Linda Keefe won low net in the “B” flight and Cecilia Alsberg came in second.
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Submit your favorite 4x6 pet photo by email to
[email protected] with subject: PET
BINGO is Monday, February 20th! The 3rd Monday of the Month. First number called at 6:30
pm SHARP. Come early to get a good seat. The cost is $10
per game pack. Remember no one under 18 years old.
MARCH GLAM-NESS
Take some time out for YOU this season! Come and join us for a compli-mentary spa session at the Stoneybrook Recreation Center.
One hour pampering session will include hand and lip treatments, foot treatment, and heated neck wrap. In addition, to experience our newest charcoal face masque, forgo your make up today! Your skin will feel amazing!
The activities room will be transformed on Thursday, March 2nd. Times offered are 11:00, 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30
Pre-Registration is encouraged for you and your guests at:
SOUFFLE
LARRANAGA
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TRIVIA is on MONDAY
Join us Monday, February 13th, the 2nd Monday of the month, at our new time of 6:30 PM in the Rec Center. Bring your own food, drinks, and $5 entry fee. Teams may be two people up to
a maximum of 9 people. Make your own team or have us make a team for you. Hope to see you there for a fun evening!
Sign up at the Website: www.stoneybrookhoa.com
For futher information email Carole at [email protected]
Knitters...Bring your new ideas and patterns to our
meeting in the back activities room. NOW on the 1st and
3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Join our craft savvy new chairperson: DEE BUSHINSKI on
February 7th & 21st.
Whether you knit, crochet, or just want to see what the Knitting Guild is all about, come
join the fun. Let’s get creative together! Beginners are welcome!
For further information contact Dee Bushinski at 941-746-3065 or [email protected]
January Trivia Winners January Trivia Winners
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Stoneybrook Women’s Card & Game Party
Don’t miss out on the women’s card & game party at Stoneybrook on
Thursday, March 2nd. Get together with your friends and play Canasta,
Gin Rummy, Mah Jongg, Dominos, Bridge, Sequence, Bunco…. any game you choose!
The party begins at 11:30. We will meet at Grill 8000 for a delicious lunch and dessert. The bar
will be open if you would like to order the special “Card Shark” drink. There will be door prizes
and great company!
Please plan to attend! It will be more fun if we fill the room. Tickets are $25.00. Please contact
Patti-Sue Peotter Bettes at (941) 896-5293 or Jan Lane at (941) 896-7055. Let them know what
you are planning to play when you purchase your ticket. Have someone in your group bring the
supplies necessary for your game. Don’t miss out!!! Tickets are limited to 60 people!
SIP N CREATE WAS A HIT on January 18TH
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WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY!
THE NEWCOMERS’ MEET AND GREET
WHAT: Informative meeting for all newcomers and their families, but anyone living in
Stoneybrook may attend. Information about Heritage Harbour, Stoneybrook, and the CDD
will be presented by an HOA Board Director. There will also be a time for questions and
answers.
WHEN: The Meet and Greet Newcomers’ Activity gets together every three months
on the 3rd Thursday of the Month.
Join us on Thursday, April 20th from 7-8 PM
WHERE: Stoneybrook Recreation Center main room
ALSO PROVIDED: Treats, beverages, coloring pages and crayons for younger children.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEET AND GREET ACTIVITY: Call Sheri Miller at (941) 567-5058
or email Sheri at [email protected].
194 Helping Hands Are Here for YOU!
We can only be helpful to you when we know about your needs. Therefore, if we can help you, please contact Carol Eichert at 714-7863 or [email protected] and you will be put in touch with the supportive person. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every other month at 11:00 AM, after coffee hour in the rec center. Join us for our next meeting on March 17th. Funds to purchase gifts and flowers are raised through donations. We have our second volume of “Stoneybrook Cooks” available for sale at $15 each. Gift wrapped cookbooks are on hand in the Rec Center Office. Pay there by check. The books make lovely gifts!
YOGA on Saturday Mornings in the Rec Center
10:00—11:15 AM
The cost is $9 per class.
Contact our certified instructor Katie at: 941-758-7838 or [email protected]
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THE STONEYBROOK COOKBOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE REC CENTER
OFFICE FOR $15.00 EACH.
CHECKS ONLY PLEASE, MADE PAYABLE TO: NANCY LIVELY
OR CAROL EICHERT
Support your community and learn how to cook!
The Community Bulletin Board is a way to get your message out. We attempt however, to keep it neat and organized. Please
have your ad approved by a staff member. All ads must be no larger than 1/2 a piece of 8 1/2x11
paper and No Pull Off Phone Numbers. You can help your neighbors by making the pages smaller
and putting more than one on top of each other so they can be easily removed.
PARKING REMINDER:
Motorcycles, golf carts & any other non-traditional passenger vehicles must be parked in enclosed garages.
There is no overnight parking permitted on the streets of Stoneybrook. Overnight parking passes are
available at the rec center to use the parking lot. No parking on the street for more than 4 hours.
A fine of $50.00 per occurrence may be imposed.
TREE TRIMMING TIME: It’s the time of year to trim Oak and Palm Trees. Reminder; the trees
have to maintain their natural growth pattern. Canopies must be
raised to 8’. If they hang over sidewalks or roads, they must be raised
to 14’ high. They may not be cut to look unnatural— no lollipop top or
hat racking. Remove dead branches immediately.
LOST & FOUND
Please come collect the items you have lost around the community. There are car
keys, wallet with a driver license, jewelry, Samsung gear watch, school IDs, towels
and children’s toys.
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Leasing or Renting a Home in Stoneybrook
Are you a seasonal resident or a homeowner who purchased your home as an investment property? If so, do you plan to rent or lease your home to help defray your cost of ownership? If so, this article pertains directly to you!
Before you rent or lease your home, consider your legal exposure and risk of renter noncompliance with community covenants and rules.
The Home Owners Association’s (HOA’s) interest in your home’s rental is solely the safety and rights of your neighbors and potential damage to community property caused by renters. Always keep in mind that the homeowner is responsible for damages caused by their renters as well as rules infractions. This is not an idle comment; there have been two major acts of vandalism to our community Recreation Center by children of renters where the cost of repairs exceeded $10,000. Your rental contract should comprehend this risk. Always consult with an attorney familiar with Florida association law in crafting your rental agreement to protect your interests.
Security is a gated community amenity highly valued by residents. Examples of HOA actions taken in furtherance of this amenity are: 1) Door and gate access by card scan; 2) Surveillance cameras; 3) Registration of renters or leasers enabling the Association to know who is entering our community and using association amenities; 4) Limitation of rentals or leases to four times per twelve month period with each lease or rental period to be no less than one month duration; 5) Background checks conducted on all renter or leaser applicants. The HOA collects an administrative fee of $200 per rental or lease application that pays for background checks of the two primary rental or leaser occupants (or $160 if the homeowner provides a current criminal background check). There is an additional $40 per occupant over age eighteen for background checks beyond the two primary rental occupants. Rental or lease renewals are exempt from application submittals and fees. Friends or family are exempt from the rental or lease application fees and background checks. The assumption is that homeowners are present when friends and relatives visit.
The intent of a HOA renter or leaser background check is solely to identify potential renters or lessors with records of violence, felony convictions, sexual offences i.e. pedophiles, financial irresponsibility, or disruptive behavior. In most cases, potential renters or leasers with histories of these behaviors will decline to fill out the required forms saving the homeowner and HOA from an expensive experience.
Always be mindful the homeowner is legally responsible for any and all damage renters or leasers do to Association property in addition to your own property. Leasers and renters tend to be simply unaware of or simply disregard community rules and Manatee County laws e.g. controlling pets, picking up after dogs, parking in the street overnight, parking on lawns, and disturbing neighbors late at night. The homeowner can be responsible for fines of up to $50 per day or per occurrence for these and other renter or leaser rules violations.
Transfer of membership forms are available on the website at: www.stoneybrookhoa.com, in the Homeowner’s Manual and in the Rec Center office. For further information email Sondra at: [email protected].
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We are pleased to acknowledge most Homeowners are
keeping up with ongoing property maintenance!
Here are a few reminders to make your tasks easier:
Roofs, homes, sidewalks abutting your property and driveways must be power washed on a
regular basis.
Grass and gardens need to be free of weeds, watered and supplied with nutrients. Dead bush-
es replaced with like kind vegetation and mulch replenished.
Palm trees must have the dead fronds removed and Oak trees must have canopies raised to 8’
high. If they are over sidewalks or roadways they must be raised to 14’ high.
All debris must be bundled so it can be removed easily in bundles no more than 4’ long and not
more than 50 pounds. Landscape debris is picked up by Manatee County every Wednesday.
Trash pick up is on Tuesday and Friday. Wednesday is yard waste. Friday is recycling.
All garbage cans and recycling bins must be stored in closed garages.
During a holiday week the day of the pickup schedule moves forward by one day.
For your convenience all garbage related questions can be answered by Manatee County
Utilities at: 941-792-8811.
We know you love your pets so please keep them on a leash at all times and pick up after
them.
YOUR EFFORTS ARE APPRECIATED AND HAVE NOT GONE UNNOTICED!
The Board of Directors and Management are Happy to Announce that the re-purposed Hockey Court is ready!
You may enjoy: Bocce Ball, Shuffle Board, Bean Bag Toss, Hop Scotch, Four Square, and children’s outdoor games.
For Bocce Ball, Shuffle Board & Bean Bag Toss, equipment is available to be signed out at the rec center by using your white gate card for ID. You are welcome to bring your own equipment as well.
There will be benches provided in the future.
We hope you enjoy these new fun features!
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STONEYBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
INFORMATION
Neighborhood Watch Chairperson: Harrietta Martinetti (941-749-6336) or
Co-Chairs: Gene Aulenbach (941) 750-0437or [email protected],
Barbara Aulenbach (941) 750-0437 or [email protected]
Manatee County Sheriff's Office (Emergency or Crime in Progress): 911
Manatee County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency): 941-747-3011(stay on the line
for dispatcher)
Roving Patrol: 941-549-9637
Manatee County Traffic Complaint Hotline: 941-723-5197
Manatee County Graffiti Hotline: 747-3011X2596
Stoneybrook Recreation Center Office: 941-750-9688
Stoneybrook After Hours Emergency, Property Manager: 941-750-8601
Envera Live Operator/ Gate: 941-556-0732
FPL (to report malfunctioning street lights): 941-917-0708 (follow menu prompts)
Garbage & Landscape Debris, Manatee County Utilities: 941-792-8811
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Website: www.manateesheriff.com
Stoneybrook HOA Website: www.stoneybrookhoa. com
ROVING PATROL IN OUR STONEYBROOK COMMUNITY
Since July of 2008 the Roving Patrol has been making rounds throughout Heritage
Harbour in Stoneybrook, River Strand and Lighthouse Cove 7 nights a week from
6pm to 6am. Between the Roving Patrol and Neighborhood Watch Committee our
community will continue to be a safe place to live. If at anytime between the hours
of 6pm and 6am you feel the need to contact the Roving Patrol Call Center to report
any happenings please call (941) 549-9637.
This service has been provided through the Heritage Harbour Master Association.
Please keep in mind that Heritage Harbour is a lot of ground to cover patrol, but
before you know it those yellow amber lights will be flashing up and down your
street keeping an eye out for your safety.
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GOLF AT STONEYBROOK
Men’s Weekday: 18 holes every Wednesday begin at 9am. Please contact the Pro -Shop to sign up (941)746-2696
Men’s 9 Holers Golf League Contact Joel Tropp, [email protected]
Ladies 9-hole: The “Niners” play a nine hole scramble every Tuesday afternoon.
Contact Debby Katzmann (941) 746-6622 Sept 15 - May 15 (309) 463-2507 May16 - Sept 14
Ladies’ 18-hole: 18 holes on every Tuesday AM with lunch following golf. Please contact Carole Bakalar, (941) 580-3947 or [email protected]
Grill 8000 (941)749-1842 Stoneybook Golf (941)746-2696
Property Management Info
After Hours Gate Emergency Stoneybrook (941) 750-8601 Community Ass. Mgmt. (941)315-8044 Fairway Greens I Allure Property Management (941)567-1654 Fairway Greens III Casey Management (941)727-4698 Fairway Greens II & IV Coach Homes ICON Management (941)747-7261 Stone Harbour I Stone Harbour II Stone Harbour III Security Alert Security (941)549-9637 Envera Live Gate Operator 24/7 (941)556-0732 Manatee Sheriff’s Dept. (941)747-3011
Stoneybrook Rec Center (941)750-9688 Office hours: Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
STONEYBROOK EMAIL CONTACTS:
Property Manager: [email protected]
Administrative Coordinator: [email protected]
Wednesday is Yard Trash Pick Up! Landscape debris needs to be bundled in
piles not over 4’ long and not over 50 lbs. It can also be placed in lawn bags or cans.
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February 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
H20 Aerobics 9am
Pilates 9am
PAINTING 9am
2
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
BRIDGE 1 pm
3
H20 Aerobics 9am
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
ACTIVITIES COMM
MEETIING 9:30 am
Canasta 12:30 pm
4
Yoga
10-11:15 AM
5 6
H20 Aerobics 9am
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Coffee Club 10am
Line Dancing
2:30pm
7
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
KNTTING GUILD
10 am
Mah Jongg 1pm
CDD Meeting 4 PM
at Grill 8000
8
H20 Aerobics 9am
Pilates 9am
PAINTING 9am
9
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
BRIDGE 1 pm
10H20 Aerobics 9a
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Canasta 12:30pm
at the Clubhouse
VALENTINE’S DAY
DINNER/ DANCE
6:30 PM at IMG
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Yoga
10-11:15 AM
RUMMAGE
SALE
8 AM To 1 PM
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H20 Aerobics 9am
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Coffee Club 10am
Line Dancing
2:30pm
TRIVA 6:30 PM
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Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Mah Jongg 1pm
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H20 Aerobics 9am
Pilates 9am
PAINTING 9am
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Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
BRIDGE 1 pm
BOARD MEETING
3:00 PM
17
H20 Aerobics 9a
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Canasta 12:30pm
18
Yoga
10-11:15 AM
19 20
H20 Aerobics 9am
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Coffee Club 10am
ARC 10:00 AM
Line Dancing
2:30pm
BINGO 6:30 PM
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Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Mah Jongg 1pm
KNITTING GUILD
10 am
KARAOKE 6:30 PM
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H20 Aerobics 9am
Pilates 9am
PAINTING 9am
23
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
BRIDGE/ EUCHRE
1 pm
24
H20 Aerobics 9a
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Canasta 12:30pm
25
Yoga
10-11:15 AM
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H20 Aerobics 9am
Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Coffee Club 10am
Line Dancing
2:30pm
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Aerobic Walking
&Conditioning 9am
Mah Jongg 1pm
REC CENTER HOURS:
MONDAY- FRIDAY
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SATURDAY
10:00 AM - 12 NOON
