Brandywine Condominium Association

WELCOME TO BRANDYWINE (Rev. 01/2014)

Association Office: 239-481-2326
Rene Dahl, Association Manager: 239-481-2326
Gatekeepers: 239-481-2938
Website: www.mybrandywine.org
Manager Email: brandywinecondo@embarqmail.com
Office Email: brandywineoffice@embarqmail.com

This bulletin has been developed to assist new residents in becoming informed and active members of Brandywine. Also, important information is included to assist you in becoming a good neighbor in our condominium community.

UTILITIES

Lee County Utilities 239-936-0247
Florida Power & Light 239-334-7754
Comcast Cable 239-432-9277
or 1-800-391-3000 (Brandywine Bulk Account #627292)
CenturyLink (Telephone) 877-436-2277
Lee County Tax Collector 239-339-6000

KEEP INFORMED

BULLETIN BOARD
- Located in the Puzzle Room and Brandywine Room.
- Watch for important announcements and sign up sheets for activities.
- All Board and Committee Meeting Notices and Agendas are posted on the Official Bulletin Board and in the Association Office.

“BRANDYWINE BUGLE”
- Contains information regarding the actions of the Board of Directors which are important to all residents.
- Includes all social events in detail.
- Includes the calendar of all activities and social events for the month.
- It will be delivered to your door, at the end of each month, during season. Pick up at gate from June – September.

“BUGLE TOO”
- Community Information.
- Available for pickup at the Gate around the middle of the month.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
- Regularly scheduled Board Meetings are at 4 PM on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) as posted on the Official Bulletin Board.
- Notices of all Board Meetings and all Committee Meetings are posted on the Official Bulletin Board and in the Office 48 hours prior to the meeting.
- Owners are welcome to attend all Board and Committee Meetings. However, comments or questions are reserved for the appropriate portion of the agenda.

BRANDYWINE ACTIVITIES

MONTHLY PARTIES
- Watch for announcements on the bulletin board, in “The Bugle” and “Bugle Too”.
- Volunteer to serve on a committee one month each year. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
- Meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9 AM in the Brandywine Room.
- Sweets, coffee, conversation, a brief business meeting and programs.
- Come to participate and enjoy the fellowship.
- Donation of $10.00 per person per year to cover miscellaneous expenses.
*First year free.
- Contact Karen Miller at 481-3790 for more information.

GARDEN CLUB
- Meets on the third Monday at 1:30 PM in the Brandywine Room or Tennis Building.
- Dues are $10.00 per year. *First year free.
- Contact Mary Meyerhans at 482-0001 for more information.

CERAMICS & GLASS JEWELRY
- Meets on Wednesdays at 1 PM in the Kiln Room.

WATER EXERCISE
- Lap Swimming: Daily 7- 8AM
- Low Impact: Daily at 8:00 AM.

INDOOR EXCECISE
- Mon & Thurs at 9:00 AM
- Betty Nowak 489-3251

SEWING & CRAFTS
- Tuesdays at 1:30 PM in the Tennis Clubhouse.
- Bring your own work to do or just come to chat.

TENNIS
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 AM.
- Contact Ted Abiva at 267-9670 for more information.

BINGO
- October thru May on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Brandywine Room West (B-4).
- Contact Jean Pancoast at 482-2367 for more information.

LINE DANCING
- Every Wednesday from 10 -11am in the Brandywine Room.
- Contact Betty Pack, Instructor at 267-9031 for more information.

MIXED SOCIAL BRIDGE
- Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the Brandywine Room East (B-5).
- Sign up by Monday noon in the white notebook in the Brandywine Room East if you plan to play.
- Contact Ruth Adelson at 482-7946 for more information or Adolph Schwarz 489-3536.

LADIES SOCIAL BRIDGE
- Fridays at 12:30 PM in the Brandywine Room East.
- Contact Ruth Adelson at 482-7946 for more information or if you want to play.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE
- Mondays at 6:30 PM.
- Sign up on the bulletin board in the Brandywine Room East.

Mah Jongg
- Wednesdays at 12:30 PM at the Brandywine Room.

Great Courses OnVideo
- Thursdays 3:00 PM in East Brandywine Room.

LIBRARY
- Located in the Tennis Building.
- Donations of books, magazines, video and audio tapes are welcome.
Leave them on the table for the committee to file.
- Books, magazines taken from the library should be returned within a reasonable period
of time so they are available for other residents.
- Audio and DVD’s are stored in the closet in the library.
- If you have any questions, call Ruth Goodale 267-6126

GOOD NEIGHBOR
- Call Carl Faddem at 466-1048 or Bev Nelson 484-5360 in case of serious illness, hospitalization or death in your neighborhood. Carol or Bev will send cards.

COMPUTER CLUB
- Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 PM at Myerlee Manor.
- Contact Tom Ondecker at 482-8194 for more information.

PICKLE BALL
- The Pickle ball court is set up in Tennis Court #3. There are 4 racquets and six balls in a sports bag on the Tennis Porch-please return. Instructions available

SHUFFLEBOARD
- Courts are located behind the Tennis Clubhouse next to the tennis courts, you may play at anytime. Equipment is in screened porch. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

PUZZLE ROOM
- Located in the West Wing – Turnberry entrance. All are welcome anytime.
- Community puzzles are always in progress.

MEN’S CLUB
- Meets monthly, programs and discussions (see calendar)
Contact Peter Siegenthaler at 482-0553 for more information.

MENS BRIDGE
- Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 12:30 PM in the Tennis Clubhouse.
- Contact Bob O’Keeffe at 437-2084 for more information.

MEN’S POKER
- Thursdays at 1 PM in the Tennis Clubhouse.
- Contact Bob O’Keeffe at 437-2084 for more information.

BOOK CLUB
- Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 AM in the Tennis Clubhouse.
- Contact Jean Zender at 267-0951 for more information.

SINGLES CLUB
- The Singles go out to dinner at area restaurants on the 4th Wednesday of each
month, arrange to sit together at Brandywine Parties and take occasional trips
during the year. To have your name included on the Singles list, call Claire Porter
at 482-1707.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Other activities are planned by the Activities Committee.
- Watch the bulletin board for announcements.
- Several times a year, coffees and cocktail parties are held in the Brandywine
Room.
- See calendar of activities attached to “The Bugle”.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CONDOMINIUM DOCUMENTS
If you have lived in a condominium before, you know how important it is to know and understand what is included in the condominium documents – Declaration of
Condominium, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations. If you are new to condo living, it is imperative that you know and understand what is included in these documents to adjust comfortably to this lifestyle which is new to you and so very different from single family living. In any case, please study the documents carefully.

SPEED LIMIT
- Please drive carefully – 25 MILES per hour – and OBSERVE STOP SIGNS.

PARKING – No parking on any portion of the sidewalks.

SWIMMING POOLS
- Please read and follow all rules posted in pool area.
- No diving or jumping allowed.
- All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Place a towel on the chairs to protect them from staining.
- Divider must be across small pool at all times.

SPA
- No children under 12
- No submerging
- No bathing or hair washing

BICYCLES, SKATES & ROLLERBLADES
- Use streets only – do not ride on sidewalks.
- Do not ride or park on the tennis courts, pool decks or the breezeway on the
north side of the Brandywine Clubhouse.
- Must have a light when riding at night or early morning.
- Please remind the children not to ride or play near the Gate House.

WALKERS – Please walk on the sidewalks for your own safety. Wear light colors or reflective tape.

GUESTS
- Make sure your guests know and understand the rules for driving, parking and
using all the facilities.

PEST CONTROL
- If you have pest problems, please contact the Office at 481-2326 to schedule an appointment for Tuesday or Thursday.

TRASH COLLECTION
- Place trash at curb (not in front of mailbox) by 9 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Do Not put trash out the night before.
- Please use plastic bags heavy enough to hold the weight of the trash.
- No cardboard or moving boxes.

LARGE ITEMS – Arrange to have the contractor remove carpet, padding, appliances, etc.
- If they will not take the items, please call the Office at 481-2326 regarding
information for disposal.

RECYCLE COLLECTION
- Please use the blue bin for recycles. Pickup is on Wednesdays only.
- Blue bin must be at the curb by 9 AM Wednesday morning.
- Newspapers, magazines, telephone books, and catalogs must be placed in brown
grocery bags – soft boxes, junk mail.
- Cans and bottles should be washed and lids removed.
- Do NOT place bin near the mailbox.
- Corrugated cardboard boxes should be flattened and tied.

Association address

Brandywine Condominium Association
1398 S. Brandywine Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Phone: 239-481-2326
Fax: 239-481-0744
E-Mail: brandywinecondo@embarqmail.com