This is the 10th month and the start of the 4th quarter of 2024. Already? That is kind of hard to believe. It seems that we were just sweeping up the confetti and recycling (yeah, right) the champagne bottles from the New Year’s parties.
The good news is that we are entering maybe the most fun season of the year. The elementary school students are busy collecting leaves and sealing them in wax paper and pressing them in a book. I never knew why we did all that, but it was kind of fun a homework assignment. This is the month of Halloween, and you all are probably struggling as to which would be a scarier costume, a vampire zombie or a political candidate?
Turkeys should be going on sale soon and pumpkin everything is closing in on us. Can you still trace your hand and make it look like a turkey? What fashionista will soon be sporting a Pilgrim’s hat while dancing at the square? When will we see the first TV ad urging us to buy a $90,000 car or maybe a pair of them to brighten the Christmas holiday?
Football is heating up and getting serious but will be competing against the incoming deluge of Hallmark Christmas movies heading our way. The Grinch, Bing Crosby and Rudolph are lurking just around the corner. Did I forget the World Series and election day? Let’s enjoy October before things really get out of hand.
I would be remiss if I didn’t say how fortunate we are with regard to the recent hurricane. The devastation to others in our state and beyond is heartbreaking. If you can find a way to help, please do so.
October 3 - Pickleball: We have a time change for neighborhood pickleball effective October 3. Thursdays 3:00 - 5:50, and Saturday 12:00 – 1:50 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.
October 12 – Ladies Luncheon at the Metro Diner starting at 11:30. Contact Nancy Krabbe if you are interested.
Also, just so you can plan, and because it is a special event, I can let you know that the December Ladies Luncheon will be on November 30 at 11:30. The venue for this special event will be the Prima Italian Steakhouse in Brownwood. The December event will be supporting the Girl Scouts Alumni PJ and Book Drive. All sizes of PJ’s are needed. If you are participating, you can drop off unwrapped gifts at Nancy’s home, 17461 Cottonwood. Please call or text Nancy at: 513-295-5531 and let her know your intentions. Sorry Nancy, I won’t be able to make it as that is the day of the OSU Michigan game.
October 22 - Your GBSC will be offering a CPR/AED class at Chatham Rec Center on Tuesday, 10/22/24 at 6:00 to 8:30 pm and will be instructed by members of the Villages Public Safety and CERT. CERT is a local organization which serves as a backup to our first responders. The class will focus on CPR, AED, Choking and Heimlich. There is no official charge, and you will receive no certification. Folks attending this class are encouraged to make a donation to CERT at the end of the class.
Please see the note below for information provided to us by CERT. GBSC members will need to sign up individually. No payment is required at the time of registration. CERT exists through the donations of our citizens. Donations will be accepted at the time of the class.
Click on the link/box below to register for your CPR/AED Class:
CPR/AED Class for Greenbriar Social Club
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. Here is the menu we will see at the Block Party. Yum!
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.
November11 - Patriotic Driveway Party hosted by Dawn Bobay and Nancy Hurst on Veteran’s Day from 5:00 – 7:00. Please note the date change.
November 26 - 6:30 at Chatham Rec Center. GBSC meeting with entertainment provided by The Village Chicks. Snacks will be provided. BYOB.
December 6 – Toys for Tots fundraiser hosted by Dennis and Marty White. The event will take place at the White’s home at 8379 Hendricks from 5:00-8:00. More details as the date approaches.
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.
2025
Clark Barrios: In January the popular and talented Clark Barrios will perform at our meeting.
March 16, 2025. Save the date. Arlene and Vernon Cash will 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.
The Office of the Treasurer, Jim Caldwell, states that GBSC has $1746.18 in our account at present.
Opportunity calling! Help make your neighborhood a fun (funner) place! What person or group would like to sponsor a driveway party? It doesn’t take much. Even if you are new, it is a great way to meet your neighbors. Blair Mondor at 860-402-3990 can answer all your questions.
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