CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008
Starlight Ballroom Dancers Club
The club will meet Nov. 19 at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. A dance lesson will be given from 6: 30 p. m. to 7 p. m., followed by dancing with DJ taped music from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Entry to Riordan Hall is free for those with a Property Owners Association photo ID card; otherwise, the entry fee is $ 2 per person.
For more information, call Bob or Berniece Johnson at 855-6655. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Felder Rushing, author or co-author of 15 gardening books, will give a presentation on “ Slow Gardening: Less Input and More Rewards” at 10 a. m. Saturday at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.
The nonmember fee is $ 15, at the door. Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society
The society will meet at 5: 30 p. m. Nov. 17 at the Bentonville Public Library.
Volunteers and members will be honored for their contributions during the past year. NARFE
Bella Vista Chapter 1547 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet Friday at the Metfield Clubhouse in Bella Vista. The meeting will start at 10 a. m. Breakfast will be available before the meeting, or members can stay for lunch after the meeting.
The speaker will be Chris Knife from the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches.
All current and retired federal employees and their spouses are welcome.
For more information, call Wally Sheldon at 855-3920 or Miriam Stocks at 855-1676. Rogers Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
The support group will have a meeting to celebrate Thanksgiving at 6: 30 p. m. Thursday at the Golden Corral.
For more information, call 621-8915. Texas Lone Star Club
The club will hold its annual Christmas party Dec. 12 at the Metfield Clubhouse in Bella Vista. A social hour will begin at 5 p. m., with a buffet dinner featuring three entrees served at 6 p. m. Following dinner, special holiday music will be provided by the Bella Vista Women’s Chorus. The cost per person is $ 17. Make checks payable to the Lone Star Club and mail to Connie Clark, 7 Bacton Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72714. The deadline for reservations is Dec. 5.
For more information, call 855-3780. Bella Vista Garden Club
The club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month January through April and in September and October at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista, starting at 11: 30 a. m., followed by refreshments at noon.
This Thursday, the club will host its second annual card / game party with the proceeds going toward horticulture scholarships.
For more information, call Mary Doyle at 876-5342. Women of Robert M. Sterrett VFW Post 9063
The women of Robert M. Sterrett VFW Post 9063 will meet at 12: 30 p. m. Nov. 20. Lunch will be at noon.
The Post is at 103 Veterans Way, adjacent to the Wall of Honor at Lake Bella Vista.
For more information, call 696-9405 or 855-0719. MOMS Club of Rogers
Activities for November and December have changed because of the holidays.
The November meeting has been changed to Wednesday. There will not be a December meeting. Nebraska Club
The club will host its Christmas party at the Metfield Country Club in Bella Vista on Dec. 7. A social hour will begin at 5 p. m. with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p. m. The cost is $ 12 for adults and $ 6 for children ages 5 to 12.
Reservations and checks should be mailed to Twyla Bahr, 9176 Grimes Drive, Rogers, AR 72756. The reservation deadline is Dec. 1.
For more information, call Jere and Ally Carey at 876-5325 or Terry and Shirley O’Neall at 876-5389. Kingsdale Squares
The group will dance from 7 p. m. to 9: 30 p. m. at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista on the following dates:
• Monday with caller Johnny Eubanks; and
• Nov. 17 with caller Mary Castleberry.
For more information, call 855-9525 or 876-1648. Kansas Sunflower Club
The club will meet at 11: 30 a. m. Nov. 17 in the Village Insurance Community Room for a pizza party and bingo. The hosts will be Tom and Norma Clark. They will furnish beverages and table service. Those attending are asked to bring a prize for the bingo games. For more information, call the Clarks at 855-2029.
The club usually meets the third Monday of each month. All former Kansans are invited to join. There are no dues.
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