BP NEWS, EVENTS & REMINDERS FEBRUARY 21, 2012

BINGO TOMORROW NIGHT AT BRUNSWICK HOUSE

The next Bingo Session at Brunswick House is tomorrow night. The format is the same: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $10 covering all cards for the evening. Cash prizes, including $125 Jackpot Game and $100 Fishbowl Bonus. Come on out. Free Popcorn, beverages available. All proceeds are donated to charity.

CLEAN OUT THAT MEDICINE CABINET

If you have leftover prescription medicines or OTC drugs that are no longer useful to you, others can benefit from them. There is a free clinic in Conway that will gladly accept donations of these meds and distribute them to needy patients. (Please check the dates on the bottle labels to make sure they are still current.) I will be happy to collect these from you and deliver them to the Clinic. I plan to go down on March 5th. Also, if you would like a receipt for Income Tax purposes, write down your name and the amount you paid. The Friendship Clinic is always looking for volunteer nurses to work with the doctors (also volunteers), and other workers to handle paper work, answer telephones, count pills, etc. If interested, contact the Friendship Medical Clinic, 1396 Hwy. 544, Conway 29526. Phone: (843)347-7199. CLINIC HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9:00-4:00. Claire Flachbart 579-4846, mimaflach@mindspring.com

REMINDERS:
SPEED LIMIT
The Plantation speed limit is 25 mph

MONTHLY CRIME PREVENTION TIP

With tax season upon us the Security Committee is sharing the information below to assist you in avoiding being defrauded by tax related scammers. Two common schemes are: Phishing Phishing is a scam typically carried out with the help of unsolicited email or a fake website that poses as a legitimate site to lure in potential victims and prompt them to provide valuable personal and financial information. Armed with this information, a criminal can commit identity theft or financial theft. If you receive an unsolicited email that appears to be from either the IRS or an organization closely linked to the IRS, such as the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), report it by sending it to phishing@irs.gov. It is important to keep in mind the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. The IRS has information that can help you protect yourself from email scams. Return Preparer Fraud About 60 percent of taxpayers will use tax professionals this year to prepare and file their tax returns. Most return preparers provide honest service to their clients. But as in any other business, there are also some who prey on unsuspecting taxpayers. Questionable return preparers have been known to skim off their clients refunds, charge inflated fees for return preparation services, and attract new clients by promising guaranteed or inflated refunds. Taxpayers should choose carefully when hiring a tax preparer. Federal courts have issued hundreds of injunctions ordering individuals to cease preparing returns, and the Dept. of Justice has pending complaints against many others. In 2012, every paid preparer needs to have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and enter it on the returns prepared. Signals to watch for when dealing with unscrupulous preparers would include that they --do not sign the return or place a PTIN on it

--do not give you a copy of your return --promise larger than normal tax refunds --charge a percentage of the refund amount as preparation fee --require you to split the refund to pay the preparation fee --add forms to the return youve never filed before --encourage you to place false information on your return, such as false income, expenses, and/or credits

NIS SOCK DRIVE

Help Neighbors In Service (NIS) bring comfort to those in need. On Sunday, Feb. 26th, NIS will have a sock drive for Comfort Socks, a 501(c) 3 public charity that provides new socks to homeless shelters and non-profits that serve the homeless in our area. Just hang a bag with new mens crew or tube socks on your mailbox by 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26th, or bring them to the Brunswick House. NIS members will collect them that Sunday afternoon. Both men and women wear these socks.

ANNUAL CHILI NIGHT - JOIN US ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR THE BEST DARN CHILI IN THE SOUTH
This year's Annual Chili Night will take place on Saturday, March 3rd beginning at 6 p.m. The menu for the evening will include tossed salad, a beef and bean chili, a choice of of chopped onion, cheddar cheese or sour cream toppings, homemade cornbread and of course dessert, coffee and tea. A number of your fellow residents are making their own favorite chili recipe for you to sample and you will be voting for which one is your favorite. Guests are reminded to bring their own beer, wine, soda or other alcoholic beverage of choice. The cost for this fun evening remains at $8 per person paid in cash or with your check made out to the BPPOA. Reservations are being taken at the Facilitators Office now through the deadline of February 29th. If you have any questions please call Joan Cosgrove at 2875567. Hope to see you there.

RED HAT ST PATRICK TEA & LUNCHEON

Bring your tea cup or mug and join the Red Hats for lunch. Date: March 15th Time: 11:30 AM Where: Brunswick House Cost: $9.00 Sign up and pay by March 7th in the Facilitators Office. Lunch: Chicken Salad on a Croissant or Corn Beef on a twisted Sandwich Roll, Potato Salad, Tossed Salad, & Dessert Entertainment: The Soaring Angels

LAKES LEGENDS & DINNER EXCURSIONMarch 24, 2012

Lakes residents join your neighbors for a fun filled evening. We will start with a delicious dinner at Thoroughbreds which includes a salad, entre & dessert. Dinner selection: Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Marsala, Tilapia Filet, or Seared Atlantic Salmon. After dinner we will go to a show at Legends in Myrtle Beach. The lineup for the show is: Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers, George Strait, and Elvis. Time: Bus Pick up at Lakes Mailboxes @ 4 PM- return approximately 10 PM Cost: $72 per person, all inclusive (dinner, taxes, gratuity, show, & bus) Make check payable to Southern Excursions Payment and dinner choice should be taken to the Facilitators Office by March 3, 2012. For questions please contact Barb Quickel (287-5932), Carol Ruane (287-4911), or Linda Williams (2875280).

SAVE THE DATE!!

This years Sock Hop featuring the 50s and 60s Rock n Roll music we all know and love will be held on Saturday, April 21st. So dig out your jeans and muscle Ts, your poodle skirts and crinoline, if you can find one, and join in the fun as we transport ourselves back in time to carefree days and Saturday night dances. Watch the broadcast for full menu and ticket information.

BRUNSWICK PLANTATION ANNUAL CHARITY EVENTS

The Brunswick Plantation Ladies Golf Association will once again sponsor charity events to benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice, specifically, the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick County. For all the new residents at Brunswick Plantation, and as a reminder for all other residents, this is the biggest fundraiser on the Plantation. The SECU Hospice House is well under construction and is due to open this summer. Last year the BPLGA made a two-year pledge of $25,000 to LCFHs Closer to Home Capital Campaign. Due to the tremendous generosity of the entire Brunswick Plantation community, we exceeded our goal and presented a check for $38,500 to Hospice. As a result, they asked us to consider increasing our pledge to $50,000, which was approved in November. Therefore, this year we have planned the following events to raise the additional funds needed to meet our goal: A Taste of Brunswick PlantationEncore! is planned for Sunday, June 10th at the Brunswick House Closer to Home Golf Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th. We will also have our Memory Circle flags around the water fountain that day in memory of loved ones. So mark your calendars with the above dates and stay tuned for further details. We are hopeful everyone in the plantation will support these events in our efforts to help build a care center Closer to Home. Numerous volunteer opportunities are available to help. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you. Laura Lagenaur, Co-Chair, lclag@atmc.net 575-7115 Mary Helen Naecker, Co-Chair, mhn7100@atmc.net 287-5349

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED

A local family is in need of a bed and/or couch in good condition. Please contact Bonnie Strapp at 2871761 if you can donate either of these items.

RED HAT LADIES CRUISE 5 NIGHTS JANUARY 9TH, 2013 BAHAMAS (NASSAU & FREEPORT)
All ladies are welcome to join the Red Hats on January 9th, 2013 for a 5 day cruise (all inclusive) to Nassau & Freeport. Dont miss out on the fun. Cruise includes all taxes, port fees, $50 on board credit per cabin, 1 bottle of wine per cabin, and transportation to and from Charleston port from Brunswick Plantation. Prices are based on double occupancy. Single supplements are available and triple rates are also available. Deposits at Booking are: $75 per person to hold the price and if you wish to choose your room at booking, then $250 at booking and your room selection will be held. Deposit is due by March 1, 2012 and final

payment is due September 1, 2012. Full return of deposit(s) up to November 1, 2012 will be refunded. Balance can be paid by credit card. Optional insurance is available at $49 per person. Double Occupancy Inside Room: Ocean View Room Triple Occupancy Inside Room Ocean View Room Single Occupancy Inside Room Ocean View Room $558.97 $588.97 $518.97 $552.97 $857.97 $937.97

If interested, call Sally Lombardo at 910-287-4199.

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR JESSIE MAE MONROE ELEMENTARY

The art teacher at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary is in need of the following items: Plastic bowls with covers (for example empty small Cool Whip containers, etc.) Cardboard egg cartons Empty dishwashing bottles Coolers that insulin is mailed in Styrofoam meat trays new item requested

You may drop off these supplies at the Facilitators Office.

BRUNSWICK HOUSE LIBRARY

The Brunswick House Library is now accepting donations of DVDs, books on tape, and music cds. When you bring in your books and these other acceptable items, please place them on the shelves. Due to space limitations, we cannot accept magazines or journals. Thank you.

WI-FI AVAILABLE
Wi-Fi access is available at the Brunswick House. The network name is bppoa. Please contact the Facilitators, 287-4604, for the password.

WEBSITE
Current events are listed on the home page of our website. The web address is www.bppoa.com. If you need to check a date or time for an event be sure to check on the web.

GATE HOUSE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

All calls for a Security Officer should be made to the Front Gate number- 910-287-5671.

As a reminder, property owners cannot drop off items at the Gate House for pick up nor have items delivered to the Gate House on their behalf. If you need a message sent in the broadcast or need to send information to the Brunswick House Facilitators, please email bhf@bppoa.com. Please do not send a message by replying to this email. Broadcast emails should reach the office prior to 10:30 AM on Tuesday. Office hours are 9AM -1PM. Phone number is 287-4604. Office fax number is 287-4933. Please check the Brunswick Plantation Homeowners website at http:www.bppoa.com often for all current information. In addition, the HO directory is updated on the website on a regular basis. Please check the listings and let us know if you see any entries that need correction.