Let’s Get the Party Started!!

Please join us for the BLO October 10th luncheon - How to Plan a Great Party. Meet Angel Dauphine from Stages Great Events and learn her secrets to hosting a great celebration - what to do and what NOT to do. Also Tiffany Burley, owner of A Pop Of Color, with incredible balloon arrangements and the impact they make on any party. These ladies are highly sought after for event planning. They are bringing beautiful examples for holiday, birthday and wedding celebrations. They will share entertaining advantages learned from extensive experience in many different scenarios and conditions. RSVP soon, this will be a sell-out.

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The luncheon is October 10th. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 11 a.m. Reservations due by Wednesday October 5th at noon. To make a reservation, go online or call the Club at 936.597.6219. Please make sure you have a confirmation from the Club for your lunch reservation as you will be required to check in. Please wear your name tag because we have many new members.
The menu for the lunch is sesame glazed chicken breast with cilantro rice and Asian stir-fried vegetables, rolls and butter. Dessert is cherry cobbler with cream Anglaise. Tea and coffee service is provided by BLO. If you prefer the optional chicken cobb salad, make this request when registering. Lunch orders cannot be changed after the October 5th registration deadline. A cash bar for wine and champagne is available.

October Events:

Next up in the BLO fall lineup Is a jaunt to the Houston Botanic Garden in conjunction with our BW Garden Club, Wednesday, October 19. Upon arrival, we will have a docent guided tour. Cost - $63 includes the bus, driver tip, entrance fee, LUNCH, wine, water and goodies. Wednesday, October 19, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. Text or call Pam Gallagher 832.724.6200 or email pamgallagher79@gmail.com. WE CAN NOW ACCEPT DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS!!​

​SPOILER ALERT!!! - Coming very soon and back by popular demand, Bentwater Ladies Day at Montgomery's Six Shooter Junction. A Spook-tacular shopping event with lots of tricks and treats for BLO on Friday, October 21. There will be a wine tasting and chances to spin the wheel for extra discounts and specials with purchase in both Jessica's Fine Jewelry and Six Shooter.

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Holidays 2022

There are four beautiful homes decorated for the holidays on the 2022 Holiday Home Tour. Tickets will be available at the October 10th luncheon and at Mix & Mingle on October 13th. Cost is $20 ahead of the tour and $25 at the door. More locations for ticket purchase will be available on the BLO website after November 1st. Cash & checks will be accepted.      Volunteers are needed to monitor homes.
                                             Contact Linda Dooley at lsdooley@hotmail.com or Suzanne Fox at suzyq3rd@aol.com.

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            Are you In the Mood for Elegance?

Start planning for this special dinner dance at the Yacht Club on Friday December 16th or Saturday December 17th. Reservations fill up quickly. Plan ahead so you don’t miss this unique evening at the Yacht Club decorated as an elegant supper club!
Reservations will be taken at the October 10th BLO luncheon and will close by November 17th. Reservation forms will be online by September 29th. Non-members can sign up after November 14th if spaces are still available.
Cost of the dinner dance is $95/person. You may sign up singly or with other couples. All tables are tables of 10. Checks are payable to BLO Inc. Please complete the registration form and include your check. Registrations are first come, first served!

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​Cookies for Staff is a long-standing tradition of the BLO. Homemade cookies are delivered to the staff of the Country Club and the Property Owners Association on Monday, December 12, immediately following the luncheon, Volunteers are asked to meet in the Yacht Club Bar room to assist in packaging the cookies for delivery. The cookies are delivered to the staff and to our first responders at both fire stations. Cookies can be dropped off at the Yacht Club from 10:00-12:30 Monday, December 12. The staff really appreciates this tradition! For information, please contact Pat Wright, patricia.wright3@gmail.com.

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Mix and Mingle is on October 13th from 4-7 pm. Join your old friends & new friends for cocktails & fun at the Country Club Grill. Hosted by the Bentwater Ladies Organization (BLO), Men for Bentwater (MOB) and the Bentwater Civic Association (BCA), new residents receive a welcome gift bag and membership information will be available. Wear your name tag and if you plan to stay for dinner, reservations are highly suggested. Any questions? Contact Kay Pontious, pontious82@aol.com

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Our sympathy goes out to Carol Cecchini and her family on the sudden death of her husband Lou. Carol and Lou were long-time residents of Bentwater and Carol has been an active member of BLO and the LGA.

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