

CLUBS
Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006
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James Bright Chapter of the DAR
The James Bright Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Sept. 11 at the Bogle Hospitality Room in the Old Train Depot in Bentonville.
Regent Marylene Digby led a discussion on scholarships available through the DAR. Application forms and information will be given to the counselors at Bentonville, Siloam Springs and Gentry high schools.
Marie Lockhart and Sharon Cummings were accepted as prospective members.
The program was given by Marcia Connors.
Terry Burnside of the Fayetteville Sons of the American Revolution will be the speaker Oct. 2. Daughters are asked to bring paper goods for the Benton County Women’s Shelter. Bella Vista Computer Club Inc.
The next meeting of the Bella Vista Computer Club Inc. will be at 7 p. m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive in Bella Vista.
The program, given by Matt Couch, will be about buying on eBay. The meetings are open to the public, and guests may register for upcoming computer classes: Basic computing: 1: 30 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. Sept. 25, Sept. 27, Oct. 2 and Oct. 4. Internet: 8: 30 a. m. to 10: 30 a. m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 4. E-mail: 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 4. Getting Started With Computers: 1: 30 p. m. to 3: 30 p. m. Oct. 18.
The fee is $ 6 for members and $ 25 for nonmembers. Fees for eight-hour classes are $ 24 for members and $ 40 for nonmembers. Four-hour classes are $ 12 for members and $ 30 for nonmembers.
Classes are held at the John Ruehle Center at 1801 Forest Hills Blvd., Suite 120, in Bella Vista. For more information, call 273-2558.
An open-house computer-help clinic will be held Wednesday at the John Ruehle Center. Benton County Radio Operators Inc.
The group will sponsor a “ hamfest” Sept. 30 at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, 810 Bella Vista Road in Bentonville.
Vendors will be allowed to set up tables from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. Sept. 29 and from 6 a. m. until opening time on Sept. 30.
Door prizes will be given away each hour.
On Sept. 30, doors will open at 8 a. m., an auction will be held at 8: 30 a. m., and amateur radio examinations will take place at 9: 30 a. m. David Norris, the American Radio Relay League Section manager for Arkansas, will conduct a forum at 11 a. m.
For more information, call Andy Flower at 636-8337. Missouri Club
The club’s fall outing will be held Oct. 7 at the Metfield Clubhouse and the Brittany Golf Course in Bella Vista.
Reservations for golf have been made to begin at 10 a. m.
Members who wish to arrive for lunch may do so at approximately noon. Card players will meet at 10 a. m. in the Robin Hood Room, where lunch will also be held.
Reservations for golf and lunch are needed by Sept. 29. For more information, call Chuck or Marylyn Gailliot or Leon Wehmeyer at 855-1642.
Anyone who has been a resident of Missouri is encouraged to join the club. Dues are $ 5 per person per year. Noon Lions Club
President Darline Shelton presided at the club’s regular meeting Sept. 7. Suzanne Jessup introduced speaker Carole Westby, who gave the history of Wonderland Cave in Bella Vista.
Lion Gordon Dobbe, who represents the Boys and Girls Club in Bentonville, asked for volunteers to work as tutors, teachers and supervisors of games and other activities.
Joe Kern said vision screenings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sunshine School.
Shelton will attend the District 7-1 meeting in Mountain Home on Oct. 13-14. Other Lions attending will be Carl and Kathie Holm and Joe and Patty O’Bannon. Delegates will be Shelton, Kathie Holm and Patty O’Bannon.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday at Highlands Crossing. The speaker will be Eve Apel. The next board meeting will be Sept. 29 at the Acropolis Restaurant in Bentonville. For more information, call 273-5453. Pieces ’N Patches
Pieces ’N Patches will meet at 10 a. m. Monday at Peace Lutheran Church, 805 W. Olrich St. in Rogers.
Margie Love of Greenwood will present a workshop on using Quilt Smart to make a double wedding ring wall hanging or a table runner. Lunch will be served.
For more information, call Judy Heineman at 925-7170 or Anita Johnson at 925-4224. Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild
The guild will meet at 1 p. m. Sept. 25 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Bella Vista.
The program will feature Karen Kielmeyer, an area longarm quilter. ”
For more information, call Nancy Barker at 876-2520 or visit www. calicocutups. org. Moms in Touch International
Moms in Touch International is forming new groups for the 2006-07 school year.
For more information, call Pam Johnson at 855-1918 or e-mail justforjoy @ cox. com. Starlight Ballroom Dancers
The group will meet Wednesday at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Dance lessons will be held from 6: 30 p. m. to 7 p. m., with dancing from 7 p. m. to 9 p. m.
Dances are usually held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, September through May.
Membership dues are $ 25 per couple for the season. Guests are welcome to attend a dance for $ 2. 50 per person. Entry to Riordan Hall is free for those with a Property Owners Association activity card; otherwise, the cost is $ 2 per person. For more information, call Bob or Berniece Johnson at 855-6655. Vaughn EHC
The next meeting of the Vaughn Extension Homemakers Club will be a luncheon on Oct. 4 at the Vaughn Presbyterian Church. Bella Vista Book Club
The Gathering of the Book Clubs of Bella Vista will take place at the Bella Vista Library at 12: 30 p. m. Tuesday. Attendees will have a discussion of books read during the 2005-2006 season. Those attending are asked to wear their name tags. Brainerd / Bella Vista (B & B ) Club
The club returns to the Highlands in Bella Vista. The club will meet for lunch at 11: 30 a. m. Wednesday at the Highlands Clubhouse.
Anyone who has come from Minnesota and still spends time there during the summer is invited to attend. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month in the Bella Vista area and from May to October at the Sawmill Cafe in Brainerd, Minn.
For more information, call Liz Curren at (218 ) 575-2281 in Minnesota or Kathie Holm at 855-3179. Laureate Alpha Gamma of Beta Sigma Phi
The group held its first business meeting of the 2006-2007 year Sept. 13 at the home of Juanita Pryor.
A reminder was given of the Friday golf outing, which will be followed by a potluck supper at the Tanyard Creek Pavilion. The next meeting will be Oct. 11 at Aline Jenkins’ home. Bentonville Masonic Lodge No. 56
Bentonville Masonic Lodge No. 56 will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 6 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sept. 30. The event will be at 805 N. W. Eighth St. in Bentonville. The menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee and milk. The cost will be $ 5 for adults and $ 2 for children. Bella Vista Homesteaders EHC
The Bella Vista Homesteaders Extension Homemakers Club will sponsor a hazardous waste pickup at 10 a. m. Oct. 3 in Concordia’s parking lot. The pickup will be conducted by HAZ-MERT of Rogers.
A minimal fee for disposal of computer components will be charged. No automobile tires will be accepted. For more information, call Nancy Veach at 855-2151. Sugar Creek Model Railroad Club
The group will meet at 7 p. m. Sept. 28 at Village Insurance on U. S. Highway 71. For more information, call 631-6750, 464-9167 or 855-3497. Arkansas Moose Association
The Arkansas Moose Association held its 17 th State Convention and Women of the Moose Conference and Convocation in Hot Springs on Aug. 24-27.
State President Floyd Reynolds of Lowell and Deputy Grand Regent Alice Payne of Little Rock presided.
The convocation was held with all of the College of Regents in regalia. This year, Springdale Chapter 1735 had one qualifying regent to be awarded her green cap. The recipient was Rita Reynolds. Bella Vista Welcome Club Dining Out Group
The group will meet at 6 p. m. Sept. 28 at The Sanctuary in Bentonville. There will be a drawing for cash toward a meal, as well as door prizes.
For reservations, call Gail Brashinger at 855-6023. Bella Vista Welcome Club’s Ladies Day Out
Club members will carpool from the Village Bible Evangelical Free Church parking lot in Bella Vista at 10: 45 a. m. Oct. 17.
They will travel to the Embassy Suites in Rogers and tour the John Q. Hammons Center, followed by lunch at the Embassy Suites’ Cedar Creek Bistro.
The cost is $ 15. 50, which includes tax and tip. Following lunch, members will go to the Pinnacle Hills Promenade for shopping.
Reservations may be made by calling Sandy Hanson at 855-3834 or Bonnie Chriss at 876-1912 by Oct. 13. Checks payable to Ladies Day Out are to be mailed to Marge Tracy, 17 Constance Circle, Bella Vista, AR 72714. Bella Vista VFW Post 9063
The women of Bella Vista Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9063 will hold a service following their monthly meeting at 1 p. m. Thursday at the Post at 103 Veterans Way in Bella Vista.
The service will recognize and honor prisoners of war and those missing in action. Following the service, the women will release black and white balloons.
For more information, call 855-9403. Pine Needle Quilting Guild
The Pine Needle Quilting Guild of Pineville, Mo., will meet at 6: 30 p. m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Pineville. Caroline Searls, a quilt evaluator and judge, will present the program. For directions to the church or other information, call (417 ) 223-4684. Missouri Club
The club’s fall outing will be held Oct. 7 at the Metfield Clubhouse and the Brittany Golf Course in Bella Vista.
Reservations for golf have been made to begin at 10 a. m. Members who wish to arrive for lunch may do so at approximately noon. Card players will meet at 10 a. m. in the Robin Hood Room, where lunch will also be held. Reservations for golf and lunch are needed by Sept. 29. For more information, call Chuck or Marylyn Gailliot or Leon Wehmeyer at 855-1642.
Anyone who has been a resident of Missouri is encouraged to join the club. Dues are $ 5 per person per year.