Welcome to Greenbriar Villas Social Club Community
july 2025
If it is July that can mean only one thing…that you are late getting started with your Christmas shopping. Not to worry, I’m sure the opening of COSTCO will make all that shopping much easier. Everyone wanted a Costco in The Villages, just not in their neighborhood. Will the opening of Costco cause traffic Armageddon in our end of paradise? Will the gridlock force us to flee our lovely homes in the pastural north end? Will we all need to adopt small children so we can inhabit a two-story home in the family-oriented village of Middleton? Oh, the horror of what some call progress.In addition to our July 4th Independence Day holiday, we have Canada Day on 7/1 and Parents Day on 7/27. The US, Canada and France all celebrate their independence in July. Neil Armstrong made his giant leap for mankind in July of 1969; the bikini debuted in July of 1948. In the US July is the month to celebrate both hot dogs and ice cream. What could be better?With all the celebrations this month take a pause to realize you have made it to the 2nd half of 2025. And that is pretty amazing! UpcomingJuly 12: Ladies Luncheon will be at The Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille in Sumter Landing at 11:30. Text or call Nancy Krabbe if you are interested in attending at 513-295-5531. July 3: Thursday, July third is the annual 4th (so we’re a day early) of July indoor picnic. The event will take place at our First Responders Recreation Center from 3:00 to 5:30.Wear your patriotic red, white and blue attire if you can. What to bring:
- Your club will provide grilled hot dogs, buns and paper goods. Committee members will bring condiments including coney sauce.
Members are asked to bring the rest as follows:
- A-G cold salads such as coleslaw, potato salad, pasta or fruit.
- H-P Side dishes such as baked beans, potato casserole, vegetables or chips.
- Q-Z desserts or watermelon or cantaloupe.
Boat Tour in August. With the heat approaching triple digits, what sounds better than to be out on the open water enjoying the views and gentle breezes as you cruise around. How about an Eco Tour, or a moonlight tour on Lake Grifin or take a ride on a pontoon boat at Eaton’s Beach or Lake Harris. Cost would only be about $25 per person. Let your president Renee Von Roenn know if you are interested. Other ideas are always welcome! Renee promises there will be no repeats of a certain 3-hour tour on a ship called The Minnow with the Skipper and Gilligan.Block Party: Mark your calendars for Sunday October 26, that’s the date for the Annual GBSC Block Party. The party will run from 5:00 until 7:30 with music provided by “Tight Genes” A food truck or potluck will supply the eats. Please reach out to Renee if you’d like to help with this big event. The Office of the Treasurer: Jim Caldwell states that GBSC still has $1,440.58, as of July 1, 2025, in our account.