Trustee Board Updates

Happy summer, neighbors! We wanted to update you on some recent changes to the trustee board. 

First of all, our former treasurer, Dustin, recently relocated out of Brookdale and stepped down from the board shortly before his move. We really appreciate all Dustin did to serve our community as a board member, and thank him for his years with us. We'll miss having him as a great neighbor.

We're also happy to share we've recently added a new addition to the board. Evan is still learning the ropes, and we're excited for his enthusiasm for the community.

All updates are reflected on our Contact the Trustees page, where you can reach out to a board member any time.

Stay cool, everyone, and have a great summertime!

CANCELLED - Upcoming Citizen's Police Academy Starts May 21

NOTE: We are informed that this event has been cancelled. Watch out for future opportunities, and a possible offering again this fall.

 
Here's an upcoming opportunity shared with us by our Neighborhood Policing Officer:

The Central County Precinct is excited to once again host the Citizens Police Academy! This is your chance to experience a day in the life of a police officer and get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at law enforcement.

 

Enjoy engaging presentations from the Crime Scene Unit, K-9 Unit, Air Support, and more! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, interact, and gain insight into the work that keeps our community safe.

 

Scan the QR code to register today! And please feel free to pass this along to anyone you’d think would like to attend.

 

Thank you,

Officer Carter

Find more details on the registration page: https://stlcountypd.wufoo.com/forms/st-louis-county-citizens-police-academy/

Brookdale Neighborhood Garage Sale, May 17

Our next Brookdale Neighborhood Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 17.

Anyone in Brookdale is invited to open their garage and participate. We are again planning online promotion, which has encouraged excellent community attendance. You are also welcome to promote your own sale independently.

Signs will be posted at our entry points listing the date and sale time from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., but anyone is welcome to open their garage in advance for the early birds or otherwise work around those times.

Please note that you should plan for heavier traffic on this date, and use particular caution as you are out and about.

Whether selling, browsing or hanging out with neighbors, we hope everyone again enjoys this fun community event!

Happy New Year! And Our Latest Newsletter

Hello, neighbors! We hope everyone is having a good new year so far, and we're thankful all the snow is finally starting to disappear. (But heads up for possible snow mold.)

We also wanted to make our most recent newsletter publicly available for anyone who might be interested:
Brookdale Newsletter 2024 (PDF)

In other good news: Spring will be here before we know it! In the meantime, stay warm, and keep looking forward to new buds on the trees.

Phelan the Glow Bike Ride, October 19

The Phelan the Glow Bike Ride happens Saturday, Oct. 19 starting at the Brookdale Swim and Tennis Club parking lot, and riding down Spruce Haven and Gold Leaf.

Ride Date: October 19
Starting Location: 1600 Water Wood Ln., St. Louis, MO 63146 (pool parking lot)
Start Time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.  (Approximate ride start time: 8 p.m.)

This ride supports our neighbors, whose oldest son, William, has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, and brings attention to PMS just ahead of Phelan-McDermid Awareness Day.

Please note that while roads will be blocked off during this timeframe, no one will be blocked in or out of their residence, but we do ask that everyone be aware and pay special attention especially if driving through the neighborhood on this evening.

If you would like to help support our neighbors, and their son Will in particular, learn more and register at:
sites.google.com/view/phelantheglowride/home.

National Night Out 2024: Thanks & Photos

Thanks to all of our residents who attended this year's National Night Out, and a very special thank you to everyone who helped make this night come together, including:

• Neighborhood Policing Officer Lauren Carter and other St. Louis County Police officers who stopped by.
• The Creve Coeur Fire Department for displaying equipment and providing giveaways.
• Andy's Frozen Custard in Maryland Heights, located at 2000 Dorsett Rd., for donating frozen treats for us again!
• Chatham Bible Church in Hazelwood, for loaning games, sidewalk chalk and more, plus providing print services.
• Brookdale Swim and Tennis Club for use of their parking lot.

All your help is greatly appreciated, and thank you all for making this fun event possible yet again.

Tossing the ball with first responders!

Brookdale's National Night Out 2024 - Tuesday, October 1

 

Residents of Brookdale Plats 1-6 come hang out the first Tuesday in October for National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Feel free to bring a lawn chair and your drink of choice, and be sure to come dressed for the weather. 

Stop by the Brookdale Pool parking lot off Waterwood for this family friendly event.

➤ Visit with first responders!
➤ Free treats from Andy's Frozen Custard in Maryland Heights!
➤ Games and activities!

➤ Get to know your neighbors!

We hope to see you October 1 for National Night Out!

Brookdale Neighborhood Garage Sale, May 11

Our next Brookdale Neighborhood Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 11.

Anyone in Brookdale is invited to open their garage and sell stuff! We are again planning online promotion, which yielded incredible community attendance last year. You are also welcome to promote your own sale independently.

A few signs will be posted at our entry points listing the date and sale time from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., but anyone is welcome to open their garage in advance for the early birds or otherwise work around those times.

Please note that you should plan for heavier traffic on this date, and use special caution as you are out and about.

Whether selling, browsing or hanging out with neighbors, we hope everyone again enjoys this community event.

New Waste Disposal Pickup Days

In case you missed it, Waste Connections recently mailed an update to our subdivision's waste pick up days according to their contract with St. Louis County for District 3. As of April 1, the new schedule is as follows:

• Trash will be serviced on Tuesdays
• Recycle and yard waste on Wednesdays
It is recommended to have all bins at the curb by no later than 6 a.m.

Please note that per our indentures, "Trash containers (including compost and recycle containers) and other trash debris shall not be placed on curb earlier than the evening before regular pickup time. All said containers shall be removed from the curb by midnight on the day of pickup."

More information about Waste Connections services, including instructions and pricing for additional cans and bulky items, can be found at wasteconnections.com/st-louis/st-louis-county or by phone at 636-321-2100.

Happy New Year! And Our Most Recent Newsletter

Hello, neighbors! We hope you are having a great start to the new year.

We also hope all of our residents received our most recent mailed newsletter. For newer residents or those who might like an electronic version, the newsletter is also available at the following link:

Brookdale Newsletter 2023 (PDF)

Enjoy, and happy 2024 to you all.

National Night Out 2023: Thanks & Photos

We enjoyed some excellent weather and a great evening for National Night Out on October 3, with lots of surprises throughout the evening.

THANK YOU to all our residents who attended, and a very special thanks to all who helped make this night come together, including:

• Neighborhood Police Officer Lauren Carter and other St. Louis County Officers who stopped by to hang out.
• The Creve Coeur Fire Department for displaying equipment and handing out toy trucks and hats.
• Andy's Frozen Custard in Maryland Heights, located at 2000 Dorsett Rd., for donating frozen treats.
• Magician Paul Gregor for providing entertainment.
• Chatham Bible Church in Hazelwood for loaning games, sidewalk chalk and more, plus providing print services.
• Brookdale Swim and Tennis Club for use of their parking lot.
  

We couldn't have done it without you!

Here are a few images from this fun night out.

Brookdale's National Night Out 2023, October 3

Residents of Brookdale Plats 1-6 are invited to join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Come hang out at the Brookdale Pool parking lot off Waterwood and enjoy:

➤ Visits from local fire and police departments
➤ Frozen custard courtesy of Andy's in Maryland Heights
➤ Performance magic by Paul Gregor
➤ Throwing games and sidewalk chalk

➤ A great opportunity to meet your neighbors!

Feel free to bring a lawn chair and a drink if you like, and come dressed for the weather. 

These events are always a great time, so come join the fun, and we'll see you October 3 for National Night Out!

Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale, May 20

We are planning to carry on the tradition of our Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale in Brookdale this year on Saturday, May 20.

For those who have joined in garage sale dates in past, please note that this is no longer a Realtor sponsored event, and therefore we will not have a special map listing sales. However, anyone in Brookdale is invited to open their garage and join in. You are also welcome to promote your own sale independently, which can help draw shoppers out, and we are planning to promote the broader community sale in various online spots as well.

We will post a few signs at entries listing the date and sale time from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., but we're sure some will want to open their garages in advance for the early birds, or even go long. Feel free!

As a reminder, or in case this will be your first experience, it's always helpful to plan for heavier traffic on this date, and use special caution as you are out and about.

Whether you're selling, browsing, or simply out meeting neighbors, we hope everyone once again enjoys this popular subdivision event.

Area Senior Services

Several helpful services are available for seniors in the Brookdale area, and we'd like to highlight the following which may be helpful to anyone age 60 or over.

ST. LOUIS NORC

Did you know that you live in a naturally occurring retirement community (NORC)? A NORC is a geographic area with a large percentage of residents over age 60. To help neighbors continue to live independently and safely in their homes, a variety of services are available. Services include minor home repair and technology troubleshooting assistance by trained and screened volunteers, discounts to area businesses (e.g., The J, Waterway Carwash, McDonalds), quarterly newsletters with useful resources, and access to caring professionals who provide connections to programs and services to meet your unique needs. Here’s the link to the latest newsletter.

To learn more about becoming a NORC member or volunteer, contact Joan Hirst at jhirst@jfsstl.org or 314-812-9344, or visit stlnorc.org.

COUNTY OLDER RESIDENTS PROGRAM (CORP)

Per their website, "The County Older Resident Programs (CORP) provides a variety of services to St. Louis County residents age 60 and over. We serve the primary needs of older adults, through a wide variety of programs and services. We actively supports older adults and are a leader for the St. Louis County Age-Friendly Community Action Plan." Services include transportation, home visits and telephone reassurance, home care and repair, tax preparation, insurance claims assistance, and much more.

Learn more by calling 314-615-4516 or TTY 1-800-735-2966 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or visit the CORP website.

We hope you'll share with others and take advantage of these organizations and opportunities to help seniors thrive.

Annual Homeowner’s Meeting, October 13

A reminder that our Annual Homeowner’s Meeting is back for 2022! We'll meet Thursday, Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church, 1485 Craig Rd. just across from Craig Elementary School. 

Meet your subdivision trustees and other neighbors, and learn more about Brookdale and our community. Please note that this meeting is exclusively for homeowners in Brookdale Plats 1-6.

We hope to see you on October 13!

NNO '22 in Review

We were excited to get together again on October 4 for another National Night Out! After a few years' break, it was great to spend time with so many neighbors, along with some very special guests.

Our special thanks goes out to:

• Neighborhood Police Officer Lauren Carter and other St. Louis County Officers who hung out with us.
• The Creve Coeur Fire Department for displaying equipment and handing out special fire hats.
• County Executive Dr. Sam Page for a surprise visit.
• Andy's Frozen Custard for donating our frozen custard treats.
• The magic of Mr. G., Magician Paul Gregor.
• Chatham Bible Church for loaning games and sidewalk chalk.
• Brookdale Swim and Tennis Club for use of their parking lot.

Enjoy some photos of the evening!