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Poor Rich’s Chess Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Oak Hill Hospital cafeteria at 11375 Cortez Blvd. in Spring Hill. Participants may bring their own sets. Due are $10 per year, with school-age children welcome. For more information, call (352) 678-6987 or (352) 686-8195.

Spring Hill Domino Club will sponsor a singles dance party every Wednesday at its club, 15120 County Line Road, one-half mile west of Mariner Boulevard. Free dance lessons will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., and open dancing with matching games and drawings will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Music from the 1950s to the ’80s will be featured. Snacks will be available for those who don’t bring their own. The cost is $5 at the door. For information, call Nancy, club secretary, at (352) 346-6337.

People Helping People, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offers Sunday, Weekend, and Senior Blessings. PHP is volunteer, interfaith community helping the increasing number of homeless and needy individuals and families in Hernando County. Community support is much needed with volunteers and donations, including help in preparing and serve meals. All donations collected, remain in Hernando County. For more information, call (352) 686-4466 or visit phpinhc.org, mailing address: P.O. Box 6182, Spring Hill, FL 34611.

Historic Preservation meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Brooksville City Hall, Council Chamber, 201 Howell Avenue in Brooksville. For additional information, call Jan Knowles at (352) 279-5182 or email [email protected].

Brooksville Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Brooksville Country Club, 23446 Links Drive, off Croom Road. Rotary members are devoted to helping the local, national and international communities via charity events and volunteerism. Local organizations supported include New Beginnings Youth Shelter, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Hernando County Fair. For information, visit www.brooksvillerotary.org or call Terry Weaver at (352) 796-9891.

Spring Hill Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. for lunch at Silverthorn Golf & Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane in Brooksville. The club is seeking new members. For more information, call Robin at (352) 797-4645.

Kiwanis Club of Brooksville Ridge meets from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Fridays at Country Kitchen, 20133 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. For more information, call Dave Mickelson at (352) 428-7508.

Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill meets from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Atria Evergreen Woods pool house, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, off State Road 50, Spring Hill. For information on events and speaker opportunities, visit www.springhillkiwanis.org or call Dennis McKenna at (352) 584-7023.

Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at IHOP, 3636 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. The event is a dinner meeting with meals ordered from the menu. For information, call Al Johnson at (352) 684-1661.

Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, serves lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with 11 items offered. Takeout is available. Members and guests are welcome. For information, call (352) 596-2582. On Friday evenings there are three specials plus a regular menu. Dancing starts at 5:30 p.m. with music by Take Two. Call 596-2582 for information. For more information, call 596-2582. Karaoke starts at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays. For information, call 596-2582.

Frederick Kelly Elks Lodge 1270, The Clean Up Crew presents Music Video Live with Pab-Da-Lab on Fridays. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with free house drinks from 10 to 11 p.m., at 510 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Brooksville. For more information, call (352) 410-4108.

Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708, invites the public to its nonsmoking facility to enjoy the following weekly events: Steak Shoot, 1 to 3 p.m. and Mussels, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays (Chowder $3.50, first card is $8); Baby Back Ribs/Pasta Night, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, $8 ribs/$6.50 pasta per person; Wing Night, 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Fish Fry, 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, $8 per person; Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays, $5.50; Lunch is served weekdays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. except Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Leatherneck Lounge opens daily at 11 a.m., with happy hour specials from 4 to 6 p.m. located at 8405 Sunshine Grove Road in Brooksville. For more information call (352) 597-7979.

The Long Island Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at St. Stephen’s Church at 5326 Charles St. in New Port Richey. Meeting begins at 11 a.m.; coffee and cake are served before the meeting. For more information, call (727) 861-0171.

Latinos Unidos Social Club of Spring Hill opens at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at its facility in Starck Plaza, 12528 Spring Hill Drive. Bingo, dominos, cards, billiards, music and a cash bar are featured. Membership is open to the public. For information, call Jenny Mojica at (352) 688-1022.

Sons of Italy, Nature Coast Lodge 2502, Order of Italy in America holds a monthly dinner/business meeting the third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. located at the Knights of Columbus, 10470 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. The lodge hosts socials and three yearly dinner-dances; St. Joseph Day; and an annual picnic. The lodge supports local charities and sponsors bowling, bocce, Italian classes and yearly trips. Membership is open to all; it is not necessary to be of Italian heritage. For information, call (352) 263-7829 or (352) 796-7714 or visit osia2502.com.

Sons of Italy, Friendship Lodge 2728 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road in Spring Hill. Everyone is welcome. It is not necessary to be of Italian descent to be a member. The lodge supports local charities. Activities include dinner dances, cruises, day trips, bowling, show palace nights, Sunday brunch, newsletter and much more. For more information, call Charlotte (352) 688-9637 or Angie (727) 697-3734.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County offers card playing Mon., Tues., and Thurs. includes Pinochle at 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Poker 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Line dancing on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Saturdays Bingo at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trying to establish Mah Jongg games on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For beginners will teach, open to advanced players. If interested please call (352) 596-3541. Building is available for rent with or without kitchen facilities. Monthly meetings the 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m. Membership dues $25 annually. Club located at 7925 Rhanbouy Road in Spring Hill. For more information, call (352) 596-1095 or Barb (cards) at (352) 683-2440.

Weeki Wachee Woodcarvers Association meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Weeki Wachee Senior Center at 3357 Susan Drive in Spring Hill. Demonstrations of all aspects of carving are presented, and the club consists of novices to masters. Members share ideas and advice; socializing; dessert and coffee. Anyone interested in woodcarving or its related activities (painting, burning, mounting, environment, etc.) is invited to attend. Annual dues are $10; applications are available at club meetings. Guests are welcome, and all ages may participate. For information, call George Lytle at (352) 610-4925 or Mike Rice at (352) 683-9087.

High Point Community Ballroom dance classes will be held every Wednesday at the High Point Community Center, 12249 Clubhouse Road, Brooksville. Beginner lessons are from 2 to 3 p.m.; intermediate/advanced from 3 to 4 p.m. Instructor Bonnie Jordan welcomes anyone interested in learning the basics, as well as advanced dance routines. For information, call her at (352) 683-3699.

Hernando Hills Hi-Lites will meet for rehearsal at 7 p.m. every Monday at Fellowship Community Church, 11250 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The women’s chorus invites women of all races and creeds who can carry a tune and love to sing. The chorus sings a cappella, four-part harmony. The Hi-Lites perform at many community functions, as well as private celebrations and are members of Harmony Inc., an organization of more than 20,000 outstanding women, and compete at area and international levels. For information, call Tessie at (352) 686-4122.

Hernando Harmonizers has openings for singers. Men who love to sing are invited to join the Hernando Harmonizers of the Barbershop Harmony Society every Monday at Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, just north of the intersection of State Road 50 and U.S. 19, Weeki Wachee. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and singing begins at 7. Singers have an opportunity to participate in community performances, annual show, competitions, etc. Guests are requested to call (352) 556-3936 before planning a visit. For information, visit www.HernandoHarmonizers.org.

Accordion Adventure will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The informal group consists of accordionists that are enthusiasts of all levels of performance. Admission will be $2 per person, and the public is welcome. For information, call Cathy at (352) 686-0975 or Peg at (352) 442-5574.

Spring Hill Acoustic Guitar Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for a jam and song circle. All styles are welcome at all playing levels. The club’s goal is to play together, have fun doing it and to provide encouragement and support for each other in an effort to become better players. Also, the club is available to perform at nonprofit and social club events. For information, call Curt at (352) 666-3951 or Ken at (352) 684-6789.

Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club clubhouse, 6909 Tierra Verde St., Port Richey. All HAM radio operators and those interested in HAM radio and emergency communications are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join the group during its club radio net at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday nights on the club’s repeater WA4GDN, 146.670 MHz. For information, call Bill at (727) 869-0784.

Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Oak Hill Hospital Partner’s Club, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Anyone interested in Ham Radio is welcome to attend. Testing for an FCC license is conducted at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the same location. The club operates a 2-meter repeater on 146.805 MHz (no tone). Every Tuesday the club conducts two nets: a SKYWARN Weather Net at 7:15 p.m. and a Club net at 7:30 p.m. Anyone with a Ham radio license is welcome to participate in both nets and attend monthly meetings. For club information, visit www.kf4ixu.org or call Dave KB3GYN at (352) 684-3925.

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