2023 Activity Groups
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Antiques: Explore the wonderful world of antiques during many different types of outings and activities. Usually meets on the 4th Thursday. There is a $15 fee paid to the committee treasurer. Contact Barbara Bowe for more information. barbarabowe@earthlink.net
Art-to-Lunch: Visit museums or art related entities in the Houston area followed by lunch. Usually meets on 3rd Thursday. Contact Charlsie Rogge for more information. clrogg@icloud.com Book Club Wednesday: Group selects books to read with discussions occurring via Zoom or in person at a member’s home. Meets on 4th Wednesday. Contact Pat Wright patricia.wright3@gmail.com or Debbie Jaeger, debajaeger@yahoo.com Book Club Thursday: Group selects books to read and discuss, meeting on 4th Thursday. Contact is Mendy Goodnight, goodpm@sbcglobal.net Canasta/Triple Canasta: Gather on the 1st Thursday to play Canasta. Contact is Dianne Green, diturtletoo@yahoo.com Bridge: Play bridge on the second Tuesday at 930 am. Contact is Anne Davis, designeranne@gmail.com Duplicate Bridge: Play duplicate bridge on the third Thursday of the month. Contact is Anne Davis, designeranne@gmail.com Bunco: Be a part of a Bunco group. Dates and times to be determined by each group. Contact is Shannon Finger, slfinger2663@gmail.com Casual Dining IN: Groups of 4-5 couples dine casually in members’ homes. The organizer puts groups together. This is a great way to meet new people and for spouses to meet other spouses. Groups are encouraged to meet in February, April, June, September and October but each group will decide for themselves what schedule fits their needs. Contact is Bonnie Brasic, bbrasic@hotmail.com Casual Dining OUT: Groups of 4-5 couples dine in local restaurants. The organizer puts groups together. Someone from each group can take the lead in choosing the restaurant. This is a great way to sample the new restaurants in our area as well as make new friends and encourage spouse participation. Groups are encouraged to meet in February, April, June, September, and October but each group can decide what fits their needs. Contact is Meg O’Donnell, modonnell561@gmail.com Community Service: This group is for the philanthropist in all of us. The group meets to discuss various charitable organizations or events that need help with manpower or perhaps a drive to collect items needed. In the past, Meals on Wheels and the Pregnancy Help Center have asked for additional items. This group meets as needed. Contact is Diane Laughter, dllaugh@aol.com Garden Club: This group’s mission is to have members acquire additional knowledge of plants and gardening methods unique to our area. Field trips can also be a fun part of this group. Contact is Jill Wyatt, jillwyatt@yahoo.com Gourmet Dining: Members and spouses/partners prepare gourmet style meals. Recipes are pre-determined by the menu committees. Groups consist of 4 couples and meet three times a year for a large holiday cocktail party in November. The meal segments are divided among the 4 couples, so each couple prepares a part of the meal. There is a host couple assigned to each group. The group meets at the host couples’ home on a mutually agreed upon date. Meal assignments are made by each group among themselves. This way the preparation is equally shared among the couples. The expenses are also equally shared at the end of the night. This is a great way to “try new things” and meet new people as well. There is a $15 fee associated with this group and goes toward the end of the year cocktail event. Contact is Dr. Linda Ann Walker.Home: 936-597-4924 Cell: 908-392-5284. Hell: Hell is a card game based on the game Solitaire, except it’s not you against the deck and it’s not slow and boring. It’s fast paced and can get a little raucous! There’s always a beginner table for those who want to learn but most people catch on quickly. This game has really caught on! Contact is Nonie Cody; noniecody@yahoo.com Ladies on the Go: This group promotes camaraderie among the single and widowed ladies, as well as the ladies whose husbands prefer not to participate in various activities. This is a great way to foster new friendships among the many wonderful women of Bentwater. Contact is Tracie DeRoulac, traciederoulac@yahoo.com Lead and Lace: Did you ever want to learn about gun safety or how to handle a gun? This group is for you whether you have never seen a gun or already own your own. This group meets on the second Thursday of the month at the BTO shooting range HWY 105. Fees are paid to the range. After shooting, join your group for lunch on the way home! Contact is Tracie DeRoulac, traciederoulac@yahoo.com Lunch Bunch: This group is just what it sounds like. Each month a willing member chooses a local restaurant, and the group meets for lunch. It’s a great way to explore the area’s restaurants as well as meet and get to know new people. This group will meet monthly at a pre-determined time. Watch your emails for dates and locations. Contact is Charlotte Allen, chachawallen@gmail.com Mahjong: Learn and play American mahjong. Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in China during the Qing Dynasty. It is a fairly skilled game but once you learn you will really enjoy it. This group meets twice a month at a mutually agreed upon time and welcomes ladies of all skill levels. Contacts are; Hella Rohde, heinorohde@n-o-v-a.com, and Jan Cook, jannixcook@gmail.com Greeters: Be part of the warm welcome group for each BLO luncheon. This group checks the participants in and helps new people find a seat. Contacts are; Nancy Kuper, nakuper@gmail.com and Lana Sultz, lanasultz@gmail.com New Member: As our community grows, we welcome new members to the BLO at every function. Two Brunches are hosted each year to help new members meet each other as well as the board. This group is led by a committee and needs volunteers to welcome and sit with new people at various activities, as well as provide refreshments at the brunches. This is a great way to get to know our new neighbors. Committee members are: Angie Taggart, angieinpitt@yahoo.com, Liz Carter, lizcarter94588@yahoo.com, Lauren Bass, laur.bass1@gmail.com, Jackie Riley, my3sons2596@aol.com. Kim Leonard, mksleonard@aol.com. Invocation: This person is willing to lead the invocation at each luncheon. Training and guidelines will be provided. Contact; Michele Mathews, michelemmathews@gmail.com Yarn Crafters: Whether you are a beginner or master-crafter, you’re invited to join us once a month for yacking, snacking, and CROCHETING! You don’t crochet but enjoy knitting, embroidery or needlepoint? We’d love to have you too. In fact, anyone with a passion for yarn or thread and hooks or needles is welcome. Members take turns as Hostess on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 1-30-4pm, so bring your project and enjoy us for an afternoon of sharing techniques, ideas and new friendships. Contact is Roxann McDaniel, RoxMcAnder@yahoo.com Mix and Mingle Hostesses: Attend and support the monthly Mix and Mingle event. Mix and Mingle is held every second Thursday in the club Grille. Hostesses meet and greet along with our co-sponsors, the MOB and the BCA. Contacts are; Kay Pontious, pontious82@aol.com, Darlene McElwain, darlene.mcelwain@gmail.com Golf, Games and Gambling: This fun, annual trip to Louisiana includes golf, games and gambling. Contact; Gail McKinnon, mcnikki@swbell.net Holiday Dinner Dance: This annual gala needs volunteers to coordinate, decorate and participate in the planning. Good, detail-oriented people are encouraged to volunteer! Contact is Ellie Shriner, theshriners@gmail.com Holiday Home Tour: Assist with the planning and preparation for this annual charity fundraiser. This features a tour of several beautiful homes in our neighborhood that are decorated for the winter holiday. Home docents and ticket salespersons are needed. Contacts are Marilyn Schmitt, Marilyn.schmitt@gmail.com, Lynnette Russo, lynnette@consolidated.net Bus Trips: Be a bus buddy by arriving early to set up the snack table, take tickets and attendance. Stay after to help Pam clean up and store the snacks. Contact is Pam Gallagher, pamgallagher79@gmail.com Cookies for Staff: This annual December tradition presents home baked cookies to the staff and support personnel in Bentwater. Everyone from the front and back gates to the office staff, to our surrounding EMS locations gets a little holiday treat from the grateful ladies of the BLO. Home baked cookies are collected on the date of the December luncheon. On this date, the cookies are packaged into gift bags and delivered that day. Sign up to bake and/or package cookies. |
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Activities Checklist form is attached below
Do not submit Antiques or Gourmet dues with your membership dues. The activity chair will contact you. Please return this form to Mary Frances Doris at mfdoris@aol.com, If you have questions contact Mary Frances Doris, or any contact listed above. BENTWATERLADIES@GMAIL.COM
Do not submit Antiques or Gourmet dues with your membership dues. The activity chair will contact you. Please return this form to Mary Frances Doris at mfdoris@aol.com, If you have questions contact Mary Frances Doris, or any contact listed above. BENTWATERLADIES@GMAIL.COM
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