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Hi neighbors of Lake Bernadette! This should be in your hands right before St Patrick’s Day! I hope you have a fun filled day with green beer, cabbage, cookies, milk, ketchup or anything else you happen to enjoy food coloring on this festive day that celebrates one of Ireland’s patron saints, St. Patrick.

I want to thank the Wickets of Wickingham for sharing their story and encouraging other people to follow suit. They look like they have a wonderful bond. If you have anything you would like to share as well about yourself, family, neighborhood or community,

please send us your information. Pictures, stories, news, events, social clubs and more from the residents are what makes the newsletter exciting.

This is your newsletter and we want you to be involved. The cover photo we received for this issue is a great example of what we want to include for you. All pictures are welcome and we will fit in as many as we can.

The clocks have moved forward, Spring is right around the corner and there is lots of sunshine! Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and Spring!

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Community Development District (CDD)Resident BoaRd MeMBeRsChairman - Bob RobertsonVice Chairman - Gary GlassmanElain SebastianMichael Berman

CluBhouse ManageRDan NesseltPhone: 813-788-7690Fax: 813-780-9819Email: [email protected]

distRiCt ManageR John RicciardiPhone: 813- 235-5080 (C)Email: [email protected]

CluBhouse houRsDaily: 5:30 am-10 pmOffice: 9 am-5 pmMain Pool: 9:30 am-4:30 pmCabana Pool: 9 am-9 pm

HomeownersAssociation (HOA)

BoaRd of diReCtoRsPresident - Jim BurnsVP/Treasurer - John FlemingSecretary & Newsletter Coordinator - Brigid Bauman

Property Manager - Lloyd RialsPhone: 813-263-5905 (C)Email: [email protected]

Design Review BoardChairman – Vacant

HOA Website:www.lakebernadettehoa.com

Lake BernadetteNewsletter5410 Golf Links BlvdZephyrhills, FL 33541Phone: 813- 788-7690Email: [email protected]

Neither the CDD nor Association endorse or recommend any advertiser in this newsletter.

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since I was out of state during the past Christmas season, I’d like to wish all residents a belated Happy New Year. As

most of you read in the January newsletter, my Mother passed away over Christmas. Many thanks for all your prayers and condolences. Although she celebrated 88 fantastic years, we miss her greatly, but take comfort that she is in a better place with our Lord. I also would be remiss if I didn’t thank Brigid, our secretary, and Lloyd, our property manager, for their support in getting the January edition of the newsletter published.

This year will be an interesting one as there are three “Friday the 13ths” in 2012. The first was in January, the second comes in April, and the third will befall us in July. I sure hope our luck holds since the next time we can expect three Friday the 13ths will be in 2040!

Now, on to some business. If you have been following my little notices this past year about speed limits and care on our roadways, you know I continue to remind residents and their visitors that speed on our residential streets should not exceed 20 MPH. Most of Lake Bernadette’s residential streets are already posted at 20 MPH or below with the exception of Golf Links Blvd and Montford Dr. Golf Links Blvd, posted at 30 MPH, is our main thoroughfare into and out of our community.

Unfortunately, it is often used as a speedway cross road between Eiland Blvd and SR54. The Pasco Sheriff in the past has helped enforce the speed limit, but Sheriff presence lately has been lacking. Thus, speeders are again taking advantage of a lack of police enforcement. We hope to get the Sheriff re-engaged in traffic enforcement on Golf Links. I can’t say the same for Montford Dr. The county recently completed a speed survey and found Montford compatible with the Florida statue and state speed limit of 30 MPH. Despite strong recommendations to post Montford at 20 MPH, the county would only post according to state and county statutes. However, the county did agree to post warning speed signs

for the curves on Montford. I hope drivers have noticed that the section of Montford between Pinehurst Greenway east through that “S” curve and halfway around to Wynstone Lane is posted at 20 MPH. Also, the curve east of Wynstone Lane around to Marsh Glen has an advisory posting of 10 MPH. Folks, please slow down on our roads.

In the last two months, there have been two major accidents on Montford on the “S” curve just east of Arbor Green. The first resulted in knocking down one of our light poles. The second was a hit and run around the curve at Arbor Green on Montford which destroyed an oak tree and a residential mailbox. Please, please, please slow down! And, tell your younger drivers to do the same. I will advise you now, if I perceive a speeder on any of our roads, I will record the license plate number, take a photo of the vehicle and report it to the Sheriff for a reckless driving report. A license number and date/time of incident is all that is needed to make a reckless driver’s report to the Sheriff which will result in that vehicle being entered into a criminal data base. (Ph: 813-929-1204) One more reminder for all of our residents: No Parking on Any Street. Your HOA will tow vehicles violating our parking rules.

Finally, remember to trim up those trees along the road to prevent vehicle damage. That includes trimming up 8-10 feet from the ground, especially branches overhanging the sidewalk and street. Spring is coming; it’s almost time to get our areas cleaned and trimmed.

Respectfully, Jim Burns - President, HOA

Lake Bernadette Community Association, Inc.

4131 Gunn Hwy., Tampa, Fl. 33618(O) 813-600-1100; (C) 813-263-5905

[email protected]

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Invitation #1Attend a CDD Meeting. I will admit right off the bat that this will not be as much fun as a day at Busch Gardens. However, we really do welcome your input and it’s the best way for you to find out exactly what’s going on in your community. We meet the 4th Tuesday of most months at 6:30pm. Watch the signs as you leave the community for future dates.

Invitation #2Speaking of the signs, do you like how we are using them? Is there

something that you think we should feature on the signs?

Let me know 813-778-6133 or bob.lakeb@

gmail.com

Invitation #3Can you complete this sentence? “Lake Bernadette would be even nicer if we ….”. Again, let me know!

Invitation #4

Check out our exercise room at the clubhouse. Think of the money you can save on that gym membership. There’s lots of great equipment that Dan will be happy to show you how to use. Non-CDD residents can “buy-in” and use all of the facilities.

Invitations from Bobby Bob Robertson CDD Board Chairman

You may begin to notice some interesting changes soon in our community. The Department of Justice has ruled that municipalities (like Lake Bernadette’s CDD) are no longer exempt from meeting a variety of access requirements. Consequently, “change” is in the wind.

The biggest change that you may notice is that there will soon be a chair lift installed at both the Clubhouse and the Cabana pools. These lifts will make it much easier for some of our residents to enjoy the pools! However, we (the board) have a big request – please do not allow your children to use them as toys. If you have older teenagers that may use the pool when you are not present, please let them know that (unless they are disabled) they should not use them. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

In addition, our playground area will soon be undergoing an upgrade that will make it more “user friendly” for any of our younger residents with a need for greater access.

Your board has also come to a difficult decision regarding the hot tub / spa located at the cabana pool. In addition to the ADA requirements, Pasco County Health Department has advised us that significant upgrades are required to meet their standards. The costs associated with meeting both organizations directives are prohibitive. Therefore, when the cabana pool reopens in the spring, the hot tub / spa will no longer be available.

It is our desire to make Lake Bernadette a community where we are all enjoy a high quality of life. We believe that these changes will further that goal. v

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Most of us love trees. We like the green of trees and we like the shade they provide.

We like the sound of wind in the trees and we like the leaves (until they need to be raked). There is nothing more magnificent than a grand oak tree. But trees have their place. The correct place for a tree is usually not too close to a house or overhanging a house.

It takes years but eventually trees planted too close to houses send their roots underneath the house and threaten the concrete foundation. Trees planted too close also overhang the roofs and drop large amounts of outfall including resin and branches onto the roofs prematurely aging the roof. Trees growing over roofs are also very difficult and expensive to prune or cut back. Trees growing over a roof may require a hydraulic device to assist the arborist in trimming - perhaps even a crane. The use of these machines to aid the arborist places a large unanticipated and unbudgeted burden on a homeowner.

There is also an insurance angle to trees planted too close or overhanging a house. Casualty insurance carriers lately have been requiring homeowners to remove overhanging branches under threat of policy cancellation. The board of directors has been very sympathetic with homeowners in approving removal of trees the roots of which threaten foundations or the branches of which overhang roofs. There are alternatives such as crepe myrtle and palm trees that grow more vertically instead of developing a large canopy. Even large vertical hedges can be an attractive screening device and alternative to trees.

All trees situated on homeowner property, including street trees (the trees located between the sidewalk and street) are the maintenance responsibility of the homeowner. Trees are environmentally good and functionally positive until such time as their unanticipated maturity makes them a nuisance or a threat. The trick is to anticipate the tree’s size at maturity and plant it in an appropriate place. v

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[ chamber of commerce ]

FEBRuARy StuDENt CItIzENSWe honor these students for their exceptional example

The Broach SchoolAlan Longfellow

Chester Taylor ElementaryKenny Kasinath

East Pasco Adventist AcademyHannah Ziegele

Heritage AcademyAndres Soto

Raymond B. Stewart M.S.Elijah Thomas

West Zephyrhills ElementaryKaylee Brady

Woodland Elementary Brooke Asbury

Zephyrhills Christian AcademyOlivia Russell

Zephyrhills High School Javier Muniz

Student Citizens…Congratulations! Continue on your path to success.

regularly scheduled Chamber Meetings & Events:

1rst. Tuesday of Month, 12 Noon: Ambassadors’ Meeting

1rst. Tuesday of Month, 5-7 PM: Chamber After Hours, Various Venues (unless otherwise noted)

1rst. Thursday. of Month, 7 AM: Breakfast, Golden Corral (unless otherwise noted)

2nd. & 4th Tuesday of Month, 9-11AM: Small Business Dev’t Center Free Counseling Services, 9-11AM

2nd. Tuesday of Month, 12 Noon: Executive Board Meeting, Chamber Office

2nd. Wednesday of Month, 9 AM: New Member Orientation

3rd. Tuesday of Month, 3:30 PM: Board of Directors Meeting

3rd. Wednesday of Month, 8 AM: Citizen of the Month, Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church

3rd. Thursday of Month, 5 PM: Mixer (Hosts’ Venue)

MARCH

MAr 20: Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Office, 3:30 PM.

MAr 21: Student Citizen of the Month, Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church, 8 AM.

MAr 26: City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, 6 PM.

MAr 27: Small Business Development Center Counseling, Chamber Office, 9-11 AM. (Free by appt.)

MAr 28; NEW! SBDC Workshop: Financing a Small Business, Chamber Office, 10 AM-12 Noon, $10

APRIL

APr 3: Ambassador’s Luncheon, Sponsored by CF Industries, 12 Noon, Chamber Office

APr 3: Chamber After Hours At SkyDive City, 5 PM.

APr 5: Chamber Breakfast, Sponsored by Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church, 7 AM.

APr 9: City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, 6 PM

APr 10: Small Business Development Center Counseling, Chamber Office, 9-11 AM. (Free by appt.)

APr 10: Executive Board Meeting, Chamber Office, 12 Noon

APr 11: Member Orientation, Chamber Office, 9 AM (Board/Amb please attend)

APr 16: City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, 6 PM.

APr 17: Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Office, 3:30 PM

APr 18: Student Citizen of the Month, Exciting Chancey Road Christian Church, 8 AM.

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For Information Contact: (813) 782-1913


[ uPcominG events ]

art at the dePot

March 17th and april 14th10 – 11:45 am.

Zephyrhills Art Club members invite the public to join them in an art experience. Pack your art supplies and join the fun at “Art at the Depot”

Location: Zephyrhills Depot Museum39110 South Avenue, Zephyrhills 813-780-0067

saturday niGht cruise

March 24th & april 28th

ClassicCar Cruise Nights in downtown ZephyrhillsHours are 4 pm – 8 pmFood,Vendors, Entertainment, Music, Classic Cars & more.

music & motorcycles in downtown ZePhyrhills

March 31st and May 12th

Food, Fun, Displays and Music & Motorcycles. Hours are from 4 pm – 9 pm. Stop by and join in the fun!

FlorIda medIcal clInIc FoundatIon oF carIng 2nd annual casino niGht extravaGanZa!

april 28th at 7pm. $100 per person

Join us for…• An entertaining evening with your significant other• Appetizers and full bar• Disco and dancing• Casino fun• Networking and mingling with others who share your interest of caring

And the best part? Help raise funds to benefit local non-profits in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Your registration fee will go towards supporting needy children and families.

At the USF Marshall Student Center Ballroom, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa 33620

We invite you to participate as a sponsor of this worthwhile and fun event. We are counting on our friends and partners to help us reach our 2012 fundraising goal of $250,000. We value our partnership with you and invite you to become one of a select group of supporters of this important fund raiser.

Angie Ojeda, Sponsorship Committee Chair – 813-486-3546

Location: Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring office – 813-783-9932

For more information www.fmcfoundationofcaring.org/casino-night/


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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce and The Rotary Club of Zephyrhills have joined together once again to offer an afternoon of golf, fun and prizes.

The 7th Annual Zephyrhills Scramble will be held May 4th at Silverado Golf and Country Club, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit local youth and education programs through community

service projects operated by both organizations.

A $100 entry fee per individual golfer includes 18 holes of golf, a catered dinner, goodie bag and door prizes. In addition, players will enjoy access to “The Oasis Watering Hole”, offering Bloody Marys and Margaritas, as well as a snack and beverage cart while on the course.

Executive sponsor packages are only $750 and include a four-

The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based association of businesses, organizations and individuals working together to preserve and continually enhance the quality of life in the community of Zephyrhills and surrounding area of East Pasco County. We promote a vibrant and active business climate supporting economic growth through leadership and active involvement by our membership.

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST. The

development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. For information call (813) 469-8772.

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person play, catered dinner for each player, premium banner placement at registration, logo placement on all advertising, exclusive presence on tee box for marketing interactions with golfers and a hole sponsorship. Along with the hole sponsorship, the Executive Sponsor will also receive a Z’Hills Scramble signature banner, elegantly embroidered and perfect for office display.

With a donation of $500, our corporate sponsors will receive a four-person play including a catered dinner for each golfer and a Hole Sponsorship, including an elegantly embroidered Z’hills Scramble signature banner.New this year, premium hole

sponsors ($250) will have the opportunity to set up a table at the hole of their choice, along with receiving their Z’hills Scramble signature banner.

Teams will play for a $400 cash prize for first place in lowest net and gross scores. Other contest prizes include an opportunity to win big in the putting contest - $2,500, or really big - $10,000 - for a hole-in-one. Prize packs will be available to purchase at the door.

For individual contest sponsorship pricing or to register call the Chamber office @ 813- 782-1913 or visit zephyrhillschamber.org. Registration forms are also available on the Web site. v


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daybreak rotary hosts literacy event

zephyrhills-Daybreak Rotary recently completed a Literacy Reading Evening at Woodland Elementary School in Zephyrhills. One hundred and twenty five parents, students and staff enjoyed fun events and a dinner of chicken fingers. The evening culminated with each child being given a book to take home and read with their parents.

Additional popular books were added to the Woodland Elementary media center for checkout by students throughout the year. The event was funded in part by a grant awarded to Daybreak Rotary by the District 6950 Simplified Grant Committee. Thirteen Rotarians and Interact students (Rotarians’ program in the high schools) participated in the event. v


[ SCHOOL news ]

Prom 2012Date: April 14thTime: 8:00 - 11:30 pmLocation: Florida Aquarium701 Channelside DriveTampa, Florida 33602(813) 273-4000Prom Tickets On SaleMarch 26th - March 30th- Cost: $65.April 9th - April 11th- Cost $70.

arts of recycling contest Zephyrhills art students were big winners at the 16th annual Pasco County Arts of Recycling Contest taking 5 out of 15 awardsfor a grand total of $700 in prize money.Congratulations to all that participated.

Savana Wright: 2nd placeAJ Kinsman; Best Use of PlasticTaylor Gandy: Best Use of Aluminum

Taylor Jones: Most InnovativeCaityn Baughman: Arts Council Award

fbla district winners!(Future business leaders of america)

Digital Design – 1st Place:Dustin HagelinFBLA Principles & Procedures – 1st Place:Haley JonesTechnology Concepts – 1st PlaceAnthony BrownWeb Design – 2nd PlaceJames KellyBusiness Presentation – 2nd PlaceNicholas & Ryan BumanE-business – 3rd Place – Larry MannoDesktop Publishing – 4th PlaceAllison Johnson & Julie Budke

Public Speaking II – 5th PlaceAngela WitheeWord Processing I – 5th PlaceKarine Rodrigues

8th Grade end of the year activitiesBusch Gardens 8th Grade Grad Nite. Friday, May 4, 2012 7 pm – 12 am Busch Gardens, $60 - Money collected 2nd week of March

RBSMS 8th Grade Social (Dress- up Dance) Saturday, May 12, 6 – 10 pm RBSMS Cafetorium$5 - Money collected

8th Grade Field Day May – TBA 9:00 am – 12:30 pm RBSMS PE Field. FREE

8th Grade GatheringMay – TBA 1:30 – 2:55 pm FREE

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[BuSInESS sPotliGht]

summer is right around the corner, and chances are, you’re considering swimming

lessons for your children. Well look no further, it’s right next door at a community pool near you! Whether you live in Tampa, New Tampa, or Wesley Chapel, SwimKids USA has 4 New Tampa locations; Seven Oaks, Meadow Pointe, Lexington Oaks,

and Lake Bernadette. For year round swimming, their indoor heated facil-ity is located in north Tampa.For over 18 years, SwimKids USA’s Swim School is still the swim school of choice for parents. Why? “Because at SwimKids USA, you get results!” says Alan Messing, founder and owner of SwimKids USA. Since opening their first school in 1994,

thousands of New Tampa children have graduated from the school. “What separates us from many other providers is that parents don’t want a monthly recurring swim lesson bill to add to their expenses. There is a big push in the swim lesson industry today to operate that way to keep the cash coming in.

Although it benefits the school, it’s a detriment to the child. Not to men-tion a burden for families, who are just struggling to pay their mortgage, and yet still provide an enjoy-able activity for their kids that will keep them safe around the water,” continues Alan. “At SwimKids USA, we teach the kids to swim and be safe, and once we have done that, the parents can move on to other things.” Safety is SwimKids USA’s number

one priority, and rightfully so when you consider this fact: drowning is the number one killer of children under 5 in the state of Florida. And with that fact, it’s no wonder why parents choose SwimKids USA. One only has to view the movie clips on the SwimKids USA website to see the results. There you can see 1 year old students swimming! Whether it is In-fant classes, survival classes or stroke technique for your aspiring competi-tive swimmer, there is a SwimKids USA class designed just for you. So register today! SwimKids USA’s classes fill up quickly. Typically classes are full by April. For more infor-mation, simply call Alan today at 813-991-6258, or go to their website swimkidsusa.com. v

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W e here in the Englewood section of Lake Berna-dette, on Wickingham

Ct., have a unique street and are known as “The Wickets”. The neigh-borhood is like an extended family, involved with each other and always available to help. The street consists of about 50% retired folks and 50% of those still in the working world, some

in their 20’s and 30’s with others in their 90’s. Yet we all mesh and get along with each other. Being a short cul-de-sac, probably makes it easier to interact with each other.

We celebrate birthdays and holidays with each other. Halloween is a BIG party for us, since we get as many as 1000 trick or treaters on our street.

Many come in vans and even flatbed trailers filled with kids. It was overheard that a woman said “this is the only place I’ll take the kids, because it’s safe”. Some of us decorate our yards and even dress up in costumes to hand out candy. We set up tables in our driveways to allow faster hand-outs as there are lines backed up waiting to get the “goods”. It really is a sight to see!!

There is an annual Christmas Eve chili feast at the Strickland’s. This year 45 people participated. Super Bowl has the annual gath-

ering of approximately 20 cheering fans at the O’Brien’s. Once a month, there is a scheduled dinner at a res-taurant coordinated by a designated person. About 25 people attend. Plus there are many outings for shopping and impromptu dinners.

We are lucky to have an Ambassador Handyman (Bob Strickland), who

will help at the drop of a hat. Others have keys to each other’s houses in case of emergency, as well as pet sitting. When illness strikes, there are homemade meals delivered, as well as offers to help in any way. We feel we have brought back the feeling of an old fashioned neighborhood. It is nice to know this “family” is available since some of us have no relatives close by. It also helps out of state fam-ily to know the “Wickets” are nearand close when problems arise.

It doesn’t take much to reach out and help others, even if it’s a phone call to express concern and offer assistance. I know there are other neighborhoods similar to ours, but they are few and far between in this age of hustle and bustle. Take a minute to stop and think how a small gesture will affect someone, and reach out. The benefits are priceless.

The Wickets are a good example!! v

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I had never heard of volunteer Guardians ad Litem (GALs) until I was introduced to the program

by a neighbor. Once he described what GALs do I knew that I had found the volunteer work that I had long sought. I called the program, went through the screening process and training and in September 2003 became a Guardian ad Litem.

The work is often difficult and frustrating but the victories are sweet because they benefit a child who has no other voice in the system. To help a child who has suffered neglect, abuse or abandonment, to a place where their lives will be happier, safer and more loving is so fulfilling. All the hours of work, the ups and downs of the case, fall by the wayside when this child goes to a safe home. A smile, or

a hug from one of these children is all the recompense one needs.

Sometimes it takes a while for the child to open up to you. These children are needy for they have had so much hardship and disappointment in their lives. You can be a stable, reliable presence for them and usually they come to realize this. You can take their desires and wishes to the judge. You are their voice, they have no other.

As a Guardian ad Litem you will:

• Help ensure that a child is in a safe environment where they are able to thrive until permanency has been achieved.

• Be a mentor for child who desper-ately needs a confidant to help them

cope with the upheaval in their lives.

• Be the only consistent person in a child’s life. Case managers come and go as do birth and foster parents.

• Face challenges. The system moves at a painfully slow pace that is very frus-trating when a child is waiting for the stability they deserve. When a child’s face lights up, and they run to greet you and hold your hand, any adversity tends to quickly dissolve.

Everyday I look at the pictures of the numerous children that I have advo-cated for over the years and I know that they have made as big a difference in my life as I have in theirs.

Lake Bernadette neighbors, You will not be alone – we have a whole office

of superb and wonderful people to assist you. There is a child out there whose voice needs to be heard – will YOU be the one to LISTEN? v

Compiled from articles by Janet Grosso and Linda Restell.

Contact Yvonne Marrone, Volunteer Recruiter & Community Outreach Coordinator, Guardian ad Litem Pro-gram. www.galtampa.org 813-307-3325. The deadline to apply for the May training classes is April 17th.

Guardian ad litem offersa voice to children in need

Janet Grosso


eventsBLOOD NEt Monday. March 26th, 12:30 - 3:30 pm

CDD MEEtINg Tuesday, March 27th - 6:30 pm

MOvIE NIgHt April 6th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm FREE!!

tHE LAkE BERNADEttE COMMuNIty yARD SALESaturday March 24th from 8am - 5pm. Register by Friday March 23rd 5pm for $5.00 at the clubhouse. Something for everyone so get there early for the good stuff!

classes & ProGrams

AquA-FIt Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays (weather permitting). Time: 10 am. For more info, contact Nelson or Meredith Tuxbury at 813-782-4049

BINgO CDD members only. Ages 18+, Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. Time: 7pm.

BOOk CLuB Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Time: 7pm. For more info, contact Joann Strickland at 813-780-6683.

CANvAS DRAWINgS Thursdays 2-4 pm. This class is designed for beginning and intermediate level individuals. In this class we will be learning the clever techniques of drawing using various media on canvas. All ages welcome! Space is limited. Please contact the clubhouse at 813-788-7690 or Leslie at 540-219-3630 for further information.

COFFEE HOuR Homemade goodies, sugar-free items, coffee and tea for $2. Saturdays at 9:30am.

CREAtIvE CRAFtS Tuesdays starting November 15th. 3:30-4:30 pm. With the holidays just around the corner, what better gift to give then something handmade! All ages welcome! Space is limited.for further info call Leslie at 540-219-3630 or the clubhouse at 813-788-7690.

JAzzERCISE Cardio, strength, and stretch moves for a total body workout. Monday and Tuesday evenings. 6-7 pm. For more info, visit www.jazzercise.com

LILACS & ROSES Red Hat Society. For more info, contact Lois Hayden at 813-780-8430. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month.LINE DANCINg Mondays 9:30-10:30 am, $5 per class. Taught by Donna Manning, 727-485-7448, www.dancinfree.com. Come learn to have fun with dance! All types of music. For beginners and up. Great for the mind/body connection!

MOvIE NIgHt First Friday of each month. Time: 6-8:30 pm. Kids ages 5-12 years enjoy a great movie, pizza, snacks and soda. For more info, contact the clubhouse at 813-788-7690.

POkER, CARDS & gAMES Bring your game faces. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

ROMEOS For more info, contact Ben Richardson at 813-782-3142 or Bill Hayden at 813-780-8430. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. SCRABBLE Thursdays at 10am. For more info, contact Margaret Kovachik at 813-779-4337.

SCRAPBOOkINg Meets the last Friday of each month at 7pm.

SuNSHINE CLuB Should you know someone who needs comfort or encouragement through a difficult time, please contact Donna Fryza at 813-780-1327. She will send a heart-felt greeting card and communicate any needs so we all can be prayerful.

SWIM LESSONS SwimKids USA swimming lessons will be forming in the spring:Infant swimming- survival swimming- stroke technique. For further info call 813-991-6258 or visit www.swimkidsusa.com.

zuMBA Dance / Fitness class set to international rhythms to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. All fitness levels. Meets Thursdays at 6:30pm low impact class, 7:30pm regular class. For more info, contact 813-964-7226 or go to www.laviefitness.com.

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[information]animal services Denise Hilton - Manager (813) 929-1212

Code Compliance(727) 847-8171

Customer service Heather GrimesPerformance Development Administrator(727) 847-2411

emergency services & fire RescueAnthony LopintoDirector / Fire Chief(813) 929-2750

engineering servicesJames C. Widman, P.E. Director/County Engineer(727) 847-8140

health departmentDavid R. Johnson, M.D., M.S., M.H.A. Director(727) 861-5250

Pasco County school BoardHeather FiorentinoSuperintendent(813) 794-2000

Paving assessment David BrownProject Manager(727) 834-3601

Property appraiserMike WellsProperty Appraiser)(352) 521-4433

Road and BridgeMichael Garrett, P.E.Public Works Director)(727) 847-8143

sheriff (727) 847-8143East Pasco Dispatcher: (813) 929-1204

stormwater Management(727) 834-3611

survey Hardoowar Singh, P.L.S.M., County Surveyor(727) 847-8140

tax CollectorMike Olson(352) 521-4360

utilities servicesBruce E. Kennedy, P. E. Assistant County Administrator(727) 847-8145

Veterans servicesWilliam S. Klinger County Veterans Service Officer(727) 834-3282

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