National Night Out, Homeowners' Meeting & More This October!

This October is a massive month for Brookdale, and our community! 👀 Here’s what’s in store:

• NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, October 6 • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
Location: Brookdale Pool parking lot off Waterwood

Residents of Brookdale Plats 1-6 are invited to meet first responders, enjoy free treats and games, and get to know your neighbors! Feel free to bring a lawn chair, a drink and dress for the weather, as this is a rain or shine event.

NOTE: For those parking nearby, a reminder to keep the streets along the power lines clear to allow first responders to park vehicles and come and go as needed.

• BROOKDALE PLATS 1-6 HOMEOWNERS' MEETING
Thursday, October 22 • 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Location: Mt. Zion Church, 1485 Craig Rd.

This is a great opportunity to meet the current subdivision trustees and other neighbors, plus learn more about what's happening in Brookdale!

• HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Saturday, October 31

Halloween night is always a big event in its own right here in Brookdale, so be sure to be on the lookout for all the boils and ghouls roaming the streets for trick-or-treat this evening!

• BONUS: CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY
Wednesdays, October 7-November 11 • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Central County Precinct, 11299 Schaefer Dr., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Space is limited. Register by e-mail at PCT2NPO@stlouiscountymo.gov

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.

So, get those calendars marked, and we hope to see you this October!

Trustee Updates!

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since we've posted about updates to our trustee board, and we have had a number of changes in the past several months.

First, we do want to acknowledge the passing of long-time trustee, Karen, who served with us until her health would no longer allow. We are saddened by this loss of our neighbor, and appreciate all she did to serve the community while on the board.

Also, Ray, our long time operations manager, has chosen to retire from the board and enjoy his retirement! Ray was strategic in helping with many Brookdale projects, including the installation of a number of new street lights in recent years.

While we appreciate all the service of our past trustees, we're also excited for some new faces!

Our newest additions to the board are John and Kristen, who have already jumped in to serve in various capacities. We're excited to have them on board and look forward to serving our community together! 

If you have questions for any of our board members, you can reach out any time on our Contact the Trustees page.

Thanks to our trustees for their service, and thanks, as always, to our Brookdale Subdivision community.

Updates & Information Regarding Waste Services

Brookdale residents should have recently received a flier from St. Louis County regarding a notice that we will have a new trash service contract starting April 1, 2027. The County requested feedback via a QR code, which you can provide directly at this link until such time as the survey expires.

For purposes of the survey or other communication with the County, please be aware that Brookdale is located in St. Louis County Trash District 3.

Additional information is available on the St. Louis County Trash Districts web page. You are encouraged to reach out to the County with any concerns or questions about our current service provider or upcoming changes.

If you have concerns about service from our current provider, Waste Connections, please reach out to the hauler directly. We have learned that you may be eligible to receive a refund for missed pickups, but this is only available if you contact them directly to make a request.

Waste Management Contact
wasteconnections.com/st-louis
844-708-7274

We hope this information is helpful to our residents.

Brookdale Neighborhood Garage Sale, May 9

Our next Neighborhood Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, and everyone in Brookdale is invited to participate! This year, we are also modifying to a NEW timeframe from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to better reflect the traffic patterns we've seen in recent years.

We are again planning some online promotion to encourage community attendance. You are welcome to promote your own sale independently to help boost traffic as well.

Updated signage will be posted at our main entry points listing the date and timeframe. Of course, feel free to open your garage anytime around the posted hours.

Please remember to plan for heavier traffic and use particular caution driving through the neighborhood during the sale timeframe.

As always, we hope everyone has a great time during this fun community event!

Brookdale Plats 1-6 Homeowners' Meeting, November 13

A homeowners' meeting for residents of Brookdale Plats 1-6 will take place Thursday, November 13 from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church, 1485 Craig Rd.

This is a great opportunity to meet the current subdivision trustees and other neighbors, plus learn more about what's happening in Brookdale. We hope to see you there!

2025 Phelan the Glow Bike Ride, October 18

The Phelan the Glow Bike Ride is Saturday, Oct. 18 starting at the Brookdale Swim and Tennis Club parking lot, and riding up Gold Leaf and back.

Ride Date: Saturday, October 18
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 sections of Water Wood and Gold Leaf will be blocked, no one will be restricted from their residence. We do ask that everyone use caution if driving near this area during 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.

NNO 2025: Thank-Yous + Photos

A big thank you to everyone who attended this year's National Night Out! We really appreciated all those from the community who helped bring this night together, with special thanks to the following:

• St. Louis County Police
• Creve Coeur Fire Department
• Chick-fil-A Creve Coeur for providing free food gift cards
• Local Magician Paul Gregor
• Chatham Bible Church for helping with print services and loaning games and other items
• Brookdale Swim and Tennis Club for use of their parking lot

Enjoy some photos from this fun evening below, along with a bonus fire truck video!

Fire Truck Siren!

National Night Out 2025, October 7

Residents of Brookdale Plats 1-6 are invited to come hang out the first Tuesday in October for National Night Out, Tuesday, October 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Meet first responders 
• Enjoy free treats and games
• Get to know your neighbors!

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

For those driving and parking nearby, a reminder to please keep the streets along the power lines clear to allow first responders to park vehicles and come and go as needed in case a call is received.

We hope to see you October 7 for Brookdale's National Night Out!

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.