Happy 4th of July or Independence Day, whichever you prefer. By my count It is birthday number 248 for the good old USA. For a long time much of Europe considered the US to be the new kids on the block. Now, when I look at a map of Europe half of the nations were not in my old high school geography book. That’s probably a good thing because I don’t think I can spell, let alone pronounce most of the newer nations.
While Thomas Jefferson is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence there were a couple of other guys who helped lay the groundwork.
In 1775 Patrick Henry made his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech in the Virgina legislature . Then you have Thomas Paine who authored the pamphlet, Common Sense, which made the case for independence from British rule. If you have a few moments read through the entire Declaration of Independence. The list of grievances against King George which Jefferson lists is impressively long and detailed. After reading that list, I wonder why any American would name their son George? Then I remembered that Washington guy who kind of cleaned up the name George for further use among us Americans.
Weird 4th of July facts:
Upcoming Events
July 3 – Annual Greenbriar Indoor Picnic. The location will be First Responders Rec Center from 3:00 – 5:30. Your GBSC will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, paper products, and ice. BYOB as usual. Please bring a dish to share. Last name starting A - G side dish; H – P salad; Q -Z dessert or fruit. You do know that this event takes place in just a couple of days, right? Of course you do!
July 13 - Ladies Luncheon for July will be at The Lighthouse Point, in Sumter Square on Saturday, July 13 at 11:30. Call or text Nancy Krabbe (513-295-5531) if you would like to attend.
September 17 - 6:30 Chatham Rec Center. Our next official GBSC meeting will feature entertainment by singer Richie Lanna doing a tribute show.
October 27 - 5:00 – 7:30 Annual GBSC Neighborhood Block Party. Eats will be available from McFoodland Food Truck and musical entertainment by Gilly and the Girl.FWIW: “The girl” in Gilly and the Girl is a very talented young lady by the name of Charity Cox. You can catch Charity performing, not only with Gilly and the Girl, but with her band called Beauty and the Beats. Charity also performs solo as Charity Cox at various venues in and around The Villages.
November 26 - 6:30 at Chatham Rec Center. GBSC meeting with entertainment provided by The Village Chicks.
December 12 - 6:30 at Chatham Rec Center. GBSC Annual Christmas Party with entertainment provided by comedian, Joe Beddia and his Godfather Comedy/Variety Show.
The Office of the Treasurer, Jim Caldwell, states that GBSC still has $2270.95 in our account at present.
Recurring Events:
Marble Chase at Mulberry: Nancy Krabbe 513-295-5531 (first and fourth Thursday of each month)
Ladies Luncheon: Nancy Krabbe 513-295-5531
Monday Ladies Golf: (Executive courses): Carol Frey 404-862-1219
Tuesday Men’s Golf: (Championship courses): Rick Corbeil 586-871-6382
Wednesday Men’s Golf: (Executive courses): Tim McCusker 585-314-3899
Thursday Ladies Golf: (Executive courses): Marcea Seimears 509-220-1344
Thursday Men’s Golf: (Championship courses): Don Thiele 724-352-0757
Couples Golf: (Executive courses, every other Friday): Mike and Janet Lowary 614-580-2563. Couples Golf is presently on summer hiatus due to the heat.
Off-campus Golf: (Championship courses): Steve and Marcea Seimears 509-220-1344. This entails playing 9 holes of championship golf at one of the many fine, nearby, non-Villages courses such as Eagles Ridge, Juliette Falls, and others. Golf is usually followed by a casual dinner at the course or a nearby venue.
Pickleball and platform tennis: Mondays from 10:00 – 11:50 at Mulberry Rec Center and on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:50 at First Responders Rec Center. All are welcome regardless of skill level. Come, meet your neighbors, get some fresh air, exercise, and play the game which may be the fastest growing sport in the country. For more information contact Anne McCusker at: annemcusker52@gmail.com or 585-314-3894.
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