Welcome to Greenbriar Villas Social Club Community

 Happy Valentines Day a bit early.  What a month we have in front of us.  Both Lincoln and Washington have birthdays this month.  Of course, for efficiency, we combined both birthdays into President’s Day on the 17th.  Somehow, I’m sure that will enable us to sell more mattresses.  The Super Bowl is on the 9th.   Someday soon, the NFL will go from 17 to 18 regular season games and the then Super Bowl will be on President’s Day weekend.  Then, finally, we will have the 3-day Super Bowl weekend that the beer companies have always wanted. Now that we are in month number two of 2025 can we safely pack away our mittens, scarves and declare that winter in The Villages is officially over?  Why do I have a feeling that I just jinxed something. Face it, February is just a weird month.  It is spelled funny and pronounced various ways.  It is the shortest month of the year with 28 or 29 days.  It has possibly the worst weather and everybody just wants spring to hurry up and get here.  Not gonna happen, good old February is going to drag on and on, through Valentine’s Day and into Ground Hog Day shopping season.  Didn’t Al Capone order  a massacre of a bunch of guys because he was sick of snow?  Of course, Capone was in Florida at the time of the murders.  Does that qualify Capone as a Florida Man? Wow! That was some performance by Clark Barrios Tuesday evening.  Thank you to Blair and team for securing a talent like that for our entertainment.  

Looking ahead:  2025 Dues:  It’s time for 2025 Greenbriar Membership dues.  You will have an opportunity to pay your dues at our monthly meetings.  Membership is $10.00 per person. 

Ladies Luncheon:    February 8, 11:30 at The Olive Garden 3680 Wedgewood Lane. RSVP to Nancy Krabbe at 513-295-5531.

Soup Supper:  February 25 Soup dinner John and Nancy Zuidema will be your hosts for this event.  We need volunteers to bring a pot of soup, please contact John or Nancy at:  269-599-3897 or najzuidema@comcast.net.  The deadline to sign up to bring soup is February 15.  The entertainment for the evening will be provided by magician Jeff Kublin.   Other potluck items by alphabet needed: A-H bring a salad or side dish I-P bring a dessert Q-Z bring roll’s & butter or crackers When you bring a dish to share, don’t forget your serving utensil.

March 16, 2025.   Despite rumors to the contrary, Arlene and Vernon Cash will still be hosting a very special event in the botanical paradise which is their back yard at 8376 Hendricks Lane.  You won’t want to miss it.  It is a celebration of Arlene’s birthday.  No presents, but please bring a chair if you can and your drink of choice.  Sub sandwiches and cake will be provided as will the music by the Big Bad Duo.  

Night at the Races, 2025 March 25

• Start making your plans to attend our much-anticipated annual Greenbriar Night at the Races event on March 25th at Chatham Recreation Center. 
• Watch some of your friends and neighbors as they “race” around the track on their powerful steeds. Enjoy the thrill of betting on your favorite and breathlessly wait to see who crosses the finish line first! 
• The event starts at 6:30 with subs, chips and cookies followed by a brief Greenbriar Club meeting.  Then it’s off to the races!
• Further details regarding the cost for attending  and when to make your reservations will be in a future communication along with the full line up of jockeys and horses.
• In the meantime, start saving your $1 bills for placing your bets and get your Derby attire ready.  See you track side on March 25th.

 Anne and Tim McCusker  

April 22 6:30 Chatham Rec Center - GBSC April meeting featuring Tom Gourlay who will be the master of ceremonies for a Family Feud, Greenbriar style.   

The Office of the Treasurer:  Jim Caldwell states that GBSC has $544.48 in our account at present.