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The Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club is now a vibrant Activity Club offering a wide range of activities, classes, lectures and excursions. Select the Calendar of Events entry on the Home pull-down menu for an overview of active dates.  Information on Activity Member Services is described on another webpage. The Activity Office is open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM for reservations plus copy, fax, notary and postal services.  All reservations must be paid for at the time of reservation. Members can sign up for an activity in the Activity Office or by phoning 941-639-4151 with their credit card information.  The following paragraphs provide announcements of upcoming activities:

Please be prepared to pay at the time
you sign up for Activity Center Events

Check Restaurant News for Dinner related Activities

beacon article The March Beacon article on BAGAC is now online.


activity photos Check the photos of some recent activities

Glow Ball, Golf Cart Parade, & Week of Light - added


JEWELRY MAKING CLASSES

MONDAYS, APRIL 12, 19 & 26  ---  1 – 3 PM

INSTRUCTOR EVELYN RUFF

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Cost:  $27 per class

April 12 – Make 2 pairs of basic earrings
April 19 – Make an anklet or bracelet
April 26 – Make a dangle bracelet

Is “bling” your thing?  Learn how to make your own jewelry!  All beads and findings for the classes will be supplied as part of the cost.  You will need to purchase a basic jewelry kit from Michaels to begin.  Michaels sale flyer coupons available in the newspaper can be used to purchase the kits.  Sign up in the Administration Office for all or individual classes.


HEALTH FAIR AT THE BSGAC

MONDAY, APRIL 12th, 2010

Lecture at 10 a.m. at the Linkside Cafe 

Topic: “An Overview of Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes”

Cost for the lecture $5 per person

Lecture Open to BSGAC Members Only

Following the lecture a free blood pressure screening will be offered on the lanai from 11 a.m. until Noon

Blood Pressure Screening Open to Members and Non-Members

No advance registration required for blood pressure screening

We are pleased to announce that the BSGAC will hold our 1st Health Fair on Monday, April 12th.  If successful, this will be the 1st of a series of programs designed to educate our members about health issues which affect our population group.  The program will begin at 10 a.m. with an educational presentation and question and answer session covering the topics “Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes”.  The presentation will be provided by heath educators courtesy of Edison College and Charlotte Regional Medical Center.  In order for us to anticipate how many people to expect, there will be a nominal charge of $5 to attend the lecture.  Please sign up at the Administration Office.

At 11 a.m. the Edison College nursing program will conduct a free blood pressure screening on the lanai.  This screening is open to members and non -members alike.

Knowledge is power!  We thank “ConfiCare Home Health Solutions” for volunteering their time and knowledge to help us put together this program. Sign up now to assure that these types of programs continue.  If you have a particular interest in a health topic to be covered at future lectures please place that suggestion in the suggestion box in the lobby.  We have been informed that there is a large pool of educators who are willing and able to provide us with information about most health topics.


BALLROOM DANCING CLASSES

“DANCING WITH THE STARS”

SUNDAYS, MARCH 28, APRIL 11, 18 AND 25
5:30 – 7 PM

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

INSTRUCTOR:  BARBARA MARANGON

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Cost:  $60 per couple or $30 per individual

We are excited to announce that Instructor Barbara Marangon is returning to offer Ballroom Dance Instruction at the Linkside Café.  Ballroom Dance Classes will be held on Sunday Evenings:  March 28, April 11, 18 and 25th.  at the Linkside Café!  Cost for the series is $60 per couple or $30 per individual.  Register now at the Administration Office.  NO GYM SHOES PLEASE!


CONTINUING “ZUMBA GOLD” CLASSES AT
THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

MARCH 24, APRIL 7, 14 and 21

INSTRUCTOR:  BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost:  $12 per session or $40

For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

     The BSGAC is excited to announce that we will be offering another 4 week session of “Zumba Gold” Classes on Wednesday evenings beginning February 17th.  You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series.      

      Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take exciting Latin and International dance rhythms and bring the original Zumba program to the active older adult, beginner participant, etc.  This fun Latin inspired dance program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Rock and Roll.  These programs are guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere.  It is fun, different, easy and effective.  It’s great for the mind, body and soul of our expanding active older adult population.

     Sign up now at the Administration Office.


Singles Group Forming
(click on flyer graphic for details)

Thursday --- March 25th

Flyer


NEXT SERIES OF YOGA CLASSES BEGINS MONDAY

MARCH 8th

4 - WEEK SERIES MARCH 8, 15, 22 and 29

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Cost: $40 for the series

Class limited to 12 people

Our very popular Yoga series presented at the Linkside Café by “The Yoga Sanctuary” in Punta Gorda continues.  In order for us to commit with The Yoga Sanctuary and contract for this class we must be assured that we have enough people to continue.  If interested, please sign up at the Administration Office by Wednesday, February 24th.


BURNT STORE GOLF AND ACTIVITY
CLUB FLEA MARKET

FlyerSATURDAY, MARCH 6th

          On Saturday, March 6th we will be holding our BSGAC Flea Market in conjunction with the Burnt Store Marina Community Garage Sale scheduled for the same date.  Members are invited to reserve their space in the BSGAC Parking lot by stopping by the Administration Office and registering.  There is no charge to reserve your space!  Even if you are not planning to reserve a table, please plan to stop by and browse our tables.  If you are planning to reserve a table please note the following:

1.     Members of the Burnt Store Golf and Activity Club only may register for a space. 
      There is no charge.

2.     Those participating will be required to provide their own tables.

3.     Those setting up tables may begin to set up at 7am.  Upon arrival, you must check
      in and show your ID card to a staff member who will direct you where to set up.

4.     Once your vehicle is unloaded you will be asked to move your vehicle to an
      off-site location.  

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR
BSGAC FLEA MARKET TABLE

Do you have any items which you would like to clear out of your garage but you don’t feel like setting up a table?  Feel free to drop those items off at the side door of the cart barn beginning Wednesday, March 3rd.  The cart barn will be accepting items from Wednesday until Noon on Friday, March 5th. These items will be displayed and offered for sale at the BSGAC Flea Market Table on Saturday.  All proceeds will go to the Club!


WINE TASTING AT THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

PRESENTED BY “TOTAL WINE”

FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 PM

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

Cost:  $25 per person

Join us at the Linkside Café on Friday, March 5th as “Total Wine, Spirits, Beer & More” of Fort Myers will be conducting a wine-tasting at the Linkside Café.  They will be offering 10 different Italian wines served with Antipasto.  Samples included will be both reds and whites.  A representative from Total Wines will offer a history of wine and give suggestions for the best method for tasting and how to determine which characteristics are represented in the samplings.  This event will be limited to 50 persons!  Don’t miss out!  Register now at the Administration Office.


UNDERSTANDING ANNUITIES

INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION AND
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH --- 9:30 – 10 AM

OPEN TO ALL BSGAC MEMBERS

Cost:  $20 per person for non-members of BSGAC Bulls Investment Group

No charge for members of the BSGAC Bulls

On Thursday, March 4th Emerson King, Regional Vice President with Prudential will be speaking at the BSGAC Bulls Investment Group meeting.  His presentation will explain annuities after which he will hold a question and answer session.  If a non-member of the Bulls would like to attend this presentation you may register in advance at the Administration Office for a charge of $20.


COMPUTER CLASS: “GETTING STARTED WITH EBAY”

THURSDAY, MARCH 4
6 – 7:30 PM

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

INSTRUCTOR:  DWAYNE ALTON

Cost:  $20 per person

Have you wished you knew how to buy and sell items on the wildly popular internet site eBay?  This class is designed just for you. Topics covered will include:

1.       Searching for items and buying on eBay

2.       Auction safety tips

3.       Secure payment methods

4.       Getting started with selling (a brief overview)

Sign up now at the Administration Office.


CONTINUING “ZUMBA GOLD” CLASSES AT
THE LINKSIDE CAFÉ

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6-7 PM

FEBRUARY 17, 24, MAR 3, & 10

INSTRUCTOR:  BRAD DUNAWAY

Cost:  $12 per session or $40
For the 4 – week package

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

     The BSGAC is excited to announce that we will be offering another 4 week session of “Zumba Gold” Classes on Wednesday evenings beginning February 17th.  You may sign up for individual classes or for the entire series.      

      Zumba Gold is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take exciting Latin and International dance rhythms and bring the original Zumba program to the active older adult, beginner participant, etc.  This fun Latin inspired dance program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Rock and Roll.  These programs are guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout in a party-like atmosphere.  It is fun, different, easy and effective.  It’s great for the mind, body and soul of our expanding active older adult population.

     Sign up now at the Administration Office.


A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE BSGAC BULLS

As our BSGAC computer system has aged it has become obsolete to the point that the day to day operations of the Club have been adversely affected.  An upgrade of the entire system has been desperately needed. We are sure that everyone has noticed at one time or another the frustration that the staff has experienced trying to serve the membership in the most efficient manner possible.  It seems that there was a hidden poltergeist in the Food and Beverage system which delighted in making strange things happen. There was a demon in the Golf Pro Shop Computer System who periodically sprang to life to cause havoc.  The Administration Office computer had a Broom Hilda which caused lots of anxiety and head scratching as the staff struggled to keep things running in a smooth manner.  As everyone knows, nothing gets past our Director Bob Nuckols.  He quickly became aware of the situation.  Realizing that the needed upgrades would cost over $10,000 Bob sprang into action and appealed to his BSGAC Bulls Investment Group for donations to upgrade our system.  Within weeks the group had raised the needed $10,000 plus additional funds.  The entire staff of the BSGAC would like to take this time to thank each and every member of the group who donated to this worthy cause.  Your efforts have allowed us to schedule the needed upgrades. The end result will be a much more efficient operating system and improved service to our membership and customers.

ENGRAVED BRICK PROGRAM

The Club continues to sell engraved bricks for around the flagpole.  The funds collected will be used for Club projects.  We need 10 bricks to place an order without paying an extra fee.  We have two brick orders waiting for us to get another 8 orders.  If you have been thinking about getting a brick, please place your order at the Administration Office soon so we can get these bricks ordered.


BUS TRIP TO THE ARCADIA ALL-FLORIDA
CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

SUNDAY, MARCH 14th, 2010

BSGAC MEMBERS ONLY

APPROXIMATE COST:  $45 per Person

How many people realize that there is a full-fledged rodeo right up the road in Arcadia?  This is a hugely popular event which is held every year.  If there is enough interest we plan to rent a bus and travel to the Rodeo on Sunday, March 14th.  We do not want to commit and put down a deposit on the bus or purchase seats until we are sure that we have enough people to pay for the bus.  If you are confident that you would like to go on this excursion please sign up at the Administration Office by no later than Friday, January 29th.  We must have a minimum of 35 commitments to plan this trip.  At this time we will not collect any monies until we are sure that the trip is going to go and seating is still available at the Arena.  Seating is very limited so we must act quickly.  All seats are covered and the show will go on rain or shine.  The bus will depart the clubhouse at 10:30am.  The show will begin at 1pm and end at approximately 4:30pm.  For more information visit the Rodeo website at www.arcadiarodeo.com.


CAR WASH & WAX SERVICES —  Wednesdays 7:30-11:30 am

 Stop by the club, have lunch and/or play a round of golf while your car is being detailed in the parking lot!   “Eco Green Waterless Car Cleaning” service offers ON YOUR SPOT CAR WASHING on site every Wednesday from 7:30am until 11:30am.

Services Include:

Exterior Car Cleaning & Polish
Tire & Wheel Dressings
Beautiful Polymer/Carnauba Wax Finish
Interior Vacuum & Dash / Console Wipe
Save Time, Save Gas, Save Money, Save Water
No Detergents, No Toxic Chemicals

Cars $25   SUVs $35

To get started call Turner Vaughn at 941-268-3024 or see him at the Club!


Bridge group Mondays & Wednesdays

Meets Mondays 9-12:00, Rear meeting area Linkside Café. For more information contact Kathy Hansen: 505-0318.

Meets Wednesdays 9-12:00 Rear meeting area Linkside Café For more information contact Jane Seatter: 575-8048  Flyer Available.


pinochle Mondays & Thursdays

Meets Mondays & Thursdays 1-4:30
                                For more information contact Ken Honan: 575-8256


mah jongg Thursdays& Fridays

There are three different Mah Jongg groups:

Thursdays: 1-4:00 Contact: Kathleen Kinneally 575-2169
Thursdays: 1-4:00 Contact: Linda Rosenblum 505-7018
Fridays: 11-2:00 Contact: Juliet Jones 916-9279

BSGAC “BULLS” INVESTING FOR INCOME GROUP

THURSDAY MORNINGS
8:00am – Beginners Class
9:00am – More Advanced Class

Initial Initiation Fee of $50 to join the group
$200 Annual Dues includes Internet Correspondence

Are you sick of only receiving 2 – 3% yield on your investments?  Bob Nuckols conducts classes every Thursday designed to educate investors and help them to better understand the markets so that they may make more informed decisions.  There are 2 classes which are conducted back-to-back every Thursday.  Some members choose to attend both classes.  If interested, you may attend one introductory meeting before membership is required.  Sign up now at the Administration Office.


texas hold-em Wednesdays & Fridays

The Burnt Store Golf and Activity Club has a genuine Texas Hold-em Tournament Every Wednesday and Friday Afternoon from 1-4 PM all year long.  All members of the Activity Club are welcome!  No need to register - just show up in the back game room of the Linkside Cafe at about 12:45!  Better yet - show up and Noon, have lunch and meet some of the players.  You've seen it on TV - now try your luck!!

  8-10 AM.....Basics of all Poker Games
10-12 PM.....Basics of Texas Hold-em


burnt store anglers – Have you checked out the Burnt Store Anglers website? This group is a part of the BSGAC operation. Full membership in the Burnt Store Anglers requires that you participate as a member of the Burnt Store Golf and Activities Club (i.e., Burnt Store Golf and Activities Club membership dues are separate and collected by BSGAC).  If you have an interest in fishing, you should check into this group. The HOME section of the menu in the top-left corner has the link to their website for easy access in the future.


looking for volunteers Would you like to Help your Club continue to be a success? We are always looking for volunteers. Contact Management and Ask how you can help.

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