Activities and Volunteer Opportunities - 2025
Arts & Culture
Art-to-Lunch
Visit museums or art-related venues in the Houston area followed by lunch.
- Meeting Frequency: 3rd Thursday of the month.
- Activity Chair: Charlsie Rogge ([email protected])
Group selects books to read with discussions occurring at a member’s home.
- Meeting Frequency: 4th Wednesday of the month.
- Pat Wright ([email protected])
- Deb Andrist ([email protected])
Group selects books to read with discussions occurring at a member’s home.
- Meeting Frequency: 4th Thursday of the month.
- Activity Chair: Mendy Goodnight ([email protected])
Group selects books to read with discussions occurring at a member’s home.
- Meeting Frequency: TBD
- Activity Chair: TBD
Bridge
A four-player partnership trick-taking game with thirteen tricks per deal.
- Meeting Frequency: 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 am of the month in the Ladies Locker Room at the Country Club.
- Activity Chair: Anne Davis ([email protected])
A fun, social dice game and a great way to meet ladies in Bentwater!
Members host in their own homes on a rotating basis with usually three tables of four. Members bring a food dish or beverage to share.
- Meeting Frequency: 2nd Tuesday of the month.
- Activity Chair: Kristen Martin ([email protected])
A form of rummy using two full decks in which players or partnerships try to meld groups of three or more cards of the same rank and score bonuses for seven-card melds. Gather at the Oak Room and Ladies Card Room at the Country Club.
- Meeting Frequency: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
- Activity Chair: Kim Clendenin ([email protected])
A variation of Canasta for four players in partnerships. Players work
through extra hands of cards before going out. Gather at the Oak Room and Ladies Card Room at the Country Club.
- Meeting Frequency: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
- Activity Chair: Kim Clendenin ([email protected])
Learn and play American Mahjong—a tile-based game developed in China.
- Meeting Frequency: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (experienced players) and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (beginners) of the month in the
- Activity Chair: Susie Bogan ([email protected])
Join us for crochet, knitting, mbroidery, or needlepoint. Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of sharing techniques, ideas, and friendships. Follow us on Facebook at "Yarn Crafters of Bentwater."
- Meeting Frequency: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30-4:00 PM.
- Activity Chair: Roxann Maydek ([email protected])
Casual Dining IN
Groups of 4-5 couples dine casually in members’ homes.
- Meeting Frequency: Once in February, April, June, September and October. Date determined by couples.
- Activity Chair: Bonnie Brasic ([email protected])
Groups of 4-5 couples dine at local restaurants.
- Meeting Frequency: Once in February, April, June, September and October. Date determined by couples.
- Activity Chair: Meg O’Donnell ([email protected])
Explore local restaurants while meeting new ladies in Bentwater.
- Meeting Frequency: 4th Friday of the month.
- Vanessa Esnard ([email protected])
- Nicole McCormack ([email protected])
- Cissy Van Pelt ([email protected])
This group fosters camaraderie among single and widowed ladies or those whose husbands prefer not to participate in various activities. Activities often include lunch or outings.
- Meeting Frequency: Monthly
- Activity Chair: Della Perilloux ([email protected])
Fun evenings for couples and singles to taste wine selected by the host or hostess.
- Meeting Frequency: Monthly (rotating homes)
Members and spouses prepare gourmet recipes and dine in groups of eight. Groups rotate three times a year.
- Annual Fee: $15 (goes toward an end-of-year Cocktail Event).
- Activity Chair: Dr. Linda Ann Walker (Home: 936-597-4924; Cell: 908-392-5284)
BLO Luncheon GreetersWelcome ladies each month at the BLO luncheon. Check participants in and assist new attendees.
Activity Chairs:
- Nancy Kuper ([email protected])
- Lana Sultz ([email protected])
- Deb Austin ([email protected])
Welcome new BLO members at monthly meetings and host two brunches per year to meet board members.
Activity Chairs:
- Toni Sellers ([email protected])
- Angie Taggert ([email protected])
- Jill Wyatt ([email protected])
Meet and greet Bentwater residents at the monthly Mix and Mingle. Hosted at the Crescent Grille at the Country Club.
Activity Chairs:
- Kay Pontious ([email protected])
- Linda Duncan ([email protected])
- Kathleen Newberry ([email protected])
Bake or purchase cookies to be packaged and delivered to Bentwater staff and local EMS as a holiday treat.
- Activity Chair: Mary Frances Doris ([email protected])
Special Interest Groups
Community Service
Food and fellowship to those in the community that have lost a loved one or have had a medical procedure. Meets as needed.
Activity Chairs:
- Kim Clendenin ([email protected])
- Cheryl Campbell ([email protected])
Enhance your knowledge of plants and gardening methods unique to the area. Enjoy monthly speakers and field trips.
- Meeting Frequency: 3rd Wednesday of the month.
- Annual Fee: $20.
- Activity Chair: Jill Wyatt ([email protected])
Learn gun safety, improve shooting skills, and enjoy lunch after practice. Meets at BTO Shooting Range, Hwy 105.
- Meeting Frequency: 2nd Thursday of the month.
- Activity Chair: Val Gerbino ([email protected])
How to Join
Download and complete the BLO Activities List 2025
(find this form under the forms tab)
Submit it to Cheryl Campbell at 32 Waterberry Way
(dropbox on the front porch).