Submitted by Michelle McKinnon and photos by Brenda Moody, Rita Jones , Kathy Downer, Mary Ann Gifford. Videos Betmar Video Club
March 3rd 2026
MELINDA’S MESSAGE
Betmar is such a great place to be! We’ve had the Michigan Picnic, the Indiana Picnic, UNO Fun Run, a few awesome street picnics sprinkled in around here, Commonground Concert, Paint n Sip fun night, and the Health O Rama – We celebrate all of our extraordinary Betmar NURSES! I didn’t know we had so many! Woohoo!! Listen….. if anyone is bored here in this community it is their own fault!! there’s soooo much to do; 🙂 the weather is warming up again and the pool just may have your name all over it!
Thank you for being so kind to my sister Kelly who started out just visiting from Denver, Colorado! She loved it here so much she’s buying a house here in BETMAR off Powhattan St! We’re very excited of course, it will be delightful having her closer. Many of you are hosting guests as well; so much fun seeing our friends and loved ones whether local or from afar! St. Patrick’s Day is coming and lots of activities are planned. Keep in the know with your new March Bulletin!
Big Thank you to Bernadette Vespa for assisting me this morning in Michelle’s absence. That was fun!!!
MICHELLE’S MESSAGE Thank you to those of you that came to coffee hour this morning. You were fortunate to meet Bernadette who is running for the Activities position.
Please remember to VOTE ON THURSDAY! Mac and I return today, Tuesday, so we can vote Thursday as well. Hope you’re enjoying the warm weather! As I walked one grandson out to the bus stop at the end of the drive this morning, it was 9degrees!!! Ahhhhhhh!!! We have enjoyed our time here in Michigan as we’ve been able to see four grandkids play basketball and spend time with family! We are so blessed but looking forward to getting back to Betmar! Have a great week!!
VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUT
Garden Club was formed in 1997! Current Volunteer Members are: Marilyn Loding, Kim Pfeil, Marie Hutchinson, Pennie Jefferson, Lorna Loding, Brenda Moody, Donna Ciukaj, Rick and Penny Wheeler, Sharon Carlson, Kathy Downer, Gerrie Heyl, Carol Young, Vera Foster, Noreen Beemer, Marie Ames, Judy Hall and Diana Hobart.
Thank you all so very much for such a beautiful job you do in keeping our community kept up with lovely plants, flowers, statues and such. It’s obvious you absolutely love what you do in these gardens and we appreciate you very much!!
We were exceedingly blessed this morning: PRAYER/PLEDGE/SPECIAL SONG by Ben, Shannon and Brooklyn Gonzales (Mark and Kelly Garrett’s daughter, Son in law, and granddaughter) They can come and sing for us ANYTIME!!
A great big ‘Thank You’ and ‘God Bless You’ to Terri Poulin!”, for her generosity to our park on a consistent basis assisting many of us with our health insurance needs. She bought donuts and coffee again for us this morning.
SECURITY
We have Mike Williamson and Mark Garrett who are our only Security this summer. If you’re year rounders, we really need you!!! Please connect with one of these awesome gentlemen ASAP
WHAT NOT SALE RESULTS ARE IN!!
Tom had a commitment this morning and Dee is busy coordinating Coffee today. They’ve asked me to read the following:
The last two What Not Sales have raised more and more money. We have the final accounting for the year’s sale……Not only did the number of shoppers grow considerably, but the amount of money raised in selling to these shoppers exceeded all expectations. All the hard work from many of you resulted in a profit of DRUM ROLL PLEASE !!! $33,606!!! That’s nearly $6,000 more than last year!
Congratulations to all who contributed time and talent. We could not be prouder of you, and more pleased to have worked with you.
For Department Heads, a critique meeting will be held in CH2 on Wednesday, March 11 at 10am. Tom & Dee Brown
MORE BETMAR CLUBS DONATIONS to BETMAR OWNERS: THANK YOU EVERYONE!
Trivia donated $200
Indiana Picnic $100
Thomas Promise $44
Five States Picnic $55
Bandstand $2500
BLOOD DRIVE
March 17th – March Gifts are a $20 Gift Card/Oneblood
St. Patrick’s Day T-Shirt
PLUS! A wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!
CREATIVE WRITERS
Meets every Monday at 9am in the Apache Clubhouse in the White Room. Don’t need to RSVP; just come! Thank you ladies for your delightful little skit this morning in Coffee Hour!!! We love you and appreciate all you do!
TOPS
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly is celebrating 5 KOPS (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly) Anniversaries this Wednesday! These members have proven not only can members take off the pounds; they’ve proven they can keep them off as well. The following ladies, please stand up so we can acknowledge you this morning. (please hold your applause until all are standing together)
Sue Alvarado, our newest KOPS; Bailey Johnson for her first anniversary; Sandy Bedingfield for her 5th anniversary; Nan Ertel for her 10th anniversary, and Maryann LaPage for her 15th anniversary.
WOW Ladies!!! Congratulations!! Well Done!!
CHORUS
Saturday March 28th at 2pm in CH2 Tickets $5 in the Annex in Coffee Tuesdays
DANCE CLUB
Please note a change in our Saturday Dance performers. Karl Sapp will now perform on March 7th; Will Yancy, who was previously scheduled for that date, will now perform on March 21st. Doors open at 6:00pm, with the dance running from 7-10:00pm
Pizza Party will be 11-2:30pm Thursday, March 12th. Tickets are a $5 donation ahead of time and $7 at the door. You can purchase them at Coffee Tuesday or during the Monday and Tuesday line dance classes.
Bring your place setting and a salad or dessert to share. We will have dance demonstrations, door prizes and share the wealth as we dance to the music of Deb Mims.
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT
Sue Hovios will be your host. Friday, March 6th at 7:00pm in CH3. Lots of great music and dancing is always welcome!
$1 donation at the door.
ALSO! LET’S MAKE A SCENE!
Tribute to music of Broadway and Hollywood. Friday March 20 in CH2, 7-9pm $6 donation – Tickets available in the annex during Coffee Tuesday.
BETMAR THEATER
Our next performance, “The Great Nursing Home Escape”; March 13, 14, & 15. Ticket donation for $6 at Coffee Tuesday or contact JoAnne Stepler 585-334-8344
There will be a theater business meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at 1:00 in CH2. After the meeting there will be rehearsal.
CULVERS OUTING!
We’ve been asked to come back as a group like we did last month; (wasn’t that fun!!!) We buy our own dinner and Culvers draws from our tickets for free meals. (Michelle and I try to add a couple extra surprises as well of course) All tickets are gone. Please bring your ticket with you with your name on the back to enter into their raffle. Monday, March 16th at 4:00pm. All are welcome if you’d just like to join in the fun of being among friends for dinner, but you MUST have a ticket to be included in the free drawings.
*GOLF PRO SHOP
Come in and get Glo-balls for the upcoming March Night
Golf game. They are priced at $4.50 each and that includes a free light up tee. The separate tees can be purchased for .50 cents.
The March Madness/Yellow Tag sale is on-going in the Pro Shop. Stop by and check the sale. You just might find that perfect golf item at a great price!
*HOSPITALITY
Happy St. Patty’s Day! – Comedy Movie & Bistro – Thursday, March 12, Clubhouse 2 – Doors open at 3:30 – Bistro opens at 4:00 – Movie starts promptly at 5:00
Donations $7 for movie and bistro OR movie only for $5 at the door. Tickets available at Betmar Office & before coffee in the Annex. If you want a more comfortable chair you can bring your lawn chair and/or even a throw blanket!! 🙂 Any questions please call Kendra 317-294-3069
*John Perry
Come on out to the pavilion Friday starting at 2:00 – the weather looks great! This week John is singing and playing great classic country and southern rock songs; all free to enjoy. Thanks for your support!
*Craft Show
March 7th – Clubhouse 2 and the Annex from 8am to 1pm. Bring a friend and check out all the awesome crafts. Now is the time to get something very special to perhaps take North for great gift giving!
LIBRARY
Come and say goodbye to a long time resident (over 30 years!) and awesome volunteer of Betmar, Carol Tarvin. She was a nurse in the nursery and loved her job! She’s worked in the Betmar Library for over 20 years! She’ll be moving back to New York. Please come and give her a great send off at the library this Thursday from 10am to noon where lots of hugs are welcomed. Thank you Carol!!! We will greatly miss you here in Betmar and pray for His richest blessings in the rest of your journey in New York.
* The Election for our Board of Directors is coming up!
Thursday, March 5th in the Annex. 9am to 1pm. Results will be tallied before the General Assembly that evening at 7pm.
Absentee voting: ballots available in the office today, March 3, and Wednesday March 4th from 8am to noon and 1-4pm.
YOU MUST BRING ID TO VOTE WHETHER ASENTEE OR IN PERSON, ALONG WITH REASON FOR ABSENTEE VOTE.
All absentee ballots must be returned to the office by 4pm on March 4th to be counted and not be placed in the mail slot on the office door. Results will be tallied before the General Assembly that evening at 7pm.
Candidate bios are posted on the Corporate bulletin board in CH 2 and will be in the March bulletin
* GOLF
Congratulations on the following for their Hole in 1’s!
Joel Gaynier Blue #1, Jack Cronin Blue #3, and Ivan Booker Gold #9!! Way to go everyone!!
Wednesday, March 4th, Night Golf check in at 6:30pm. Sign up at the Golf Clubhouse.
Thank you to Phil Hawkins and Ron Austin for running the February Saturday Golf Clinics! We sure appreciate you both!
If you’ve missed the clinics and would like to schedule a private lesson, please contact them. Thank you to everyone who helped and participated in the UNO FUN RUN and remember you do not have to be a runner or be a Golf member to participate. Hope to see you next year!!
Also! Monday the 16th, St. Pats Day Outing; Pickleball vs Golf Friday the 20th and Fun Day Sunday the 22nd. Sign up at the Golf Club House. Ladies Golf Banquet, Friday, March 27th – tickets $10 in the Annex during Coffee Tuesday
The Golf vs Pickleball golf event will be held on Friday, March 20th @ 12:30 pm.
* GOLF BREAKFAST
This Saturday March 14th 8-9am in CH 2 $7 donation for tickets here in the Annex. Jenny is making her yummilicious Sausage casserole with or without gravy, Coffee cake & applesauce, juice and/or coffee (Always delicious!!!)
* SHUFFLE
Betmar’s own Anita Desmarais and Stephen Huntley got 2nd in the Main in a State Amateur Tournament at Hawthorne Shuffleboard Club in Leesburg, Fl last Tuesday! Congratulations!!!! On March 9-11 the Shuffle Club will be hosting a State Doubles M/L Tournament. Registration opens at 8:30am and play begins at 9:00. Registration fee is $10.
Shuffle lunches will be served the first two days. Everyone is welcome to come to the shuffle lunches and watch a few matches of shuffle. Lunch is served from 11-12:30. We will also need you awesome bakers to make all those delicious cakes, brownies and pies for us.
Shuffle lunch menu for March 9 & 10: Sloppy Joes, Beef Barley soup, chili dogs (Mon only), hotdogs, assorted sandwiches, tossed salad, jello and desserts. THIS IS THE LAST LUNCHEON UNTIL THE FALL.
Ann and Jim Conzone want to thank all the volunteers who helped to make this year a great success! And we extend a big Thank you too to Ann & Jim for their leading this up. Ya’ll are the best!! It truly takes a village!
ALSO! Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party will be held on Wednesday,March 18th. Must sign up to attend; it will be posted on March 1st in the shuffle courts.
There will be a Single Mingles Tournament on Wednesday March 4th. Registration begins at 8:30am and game play starts at 9:00. There will be an amateur and pro division.
The Patty Waszak show will be held on Sunday, March 8th at 7pm here in CH2. Be ready to be called to the stage to be a part of the show! REMINDER! Move your clocks forward so you’re not late for church and for this show — If you have not purchased your tickets you can get them from Shuffle Club members OR the Betmar Office. Donation $12.
* BISTRO
Loaded baked potato (YUM!)
* TENNIS/PICKLEBALL
The 2nd Annual PBnGolf tournament will be held on 3/20 at 12:30pm. We lost by a smidge last year, so let’s get ‘em this year! Cost is $5 for golf members and $25 for non-golf members. Two golfers and two PBers play A- Round. Best ball for each team. Bring a snack to share afterwards. Please sign up with Danny Moor at me.guide55@gmail.com Lots of fun!!
* COMPUTER/TECH
(Side Note: A great big THANK YOU! to Mary Ann Gifford for assisting me in my computer crazies getting this Coffee News out today!) Hugs to you my sweet friend.
Meeting today at 1:00 here in CH2 after a short business meeting, we will talk about new options for taking and editing photos on your Android phone.
NEW ENGLAND PICNIC
Sunday March 29th, CH2 at 4pm. Doors will open at 3:30pm The only thing you will have to bring is yourself and whatever you want to drink. You will be served family style with a four course homemade Italian feast. Tickets are $12 per person and MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. There will be no tickets at the door. Tickets available before coffee March 10, 17 & 24 and will be available in the Betmar office after March 10 coffee Tuesday/OR from any committee member or connect with Lynne Bushway Tuesdays or Fridays at the What Not Barn. There are only 200 and they are selling fast so get yours early! We look forward to seeing you there. Lots of fun, food, share the wealth, basket raffles and games!
TABLE AND CHAIR SET UP
Block assignments for Table & Chair volunteers are published in each month’s Betmar Bulletin. Blocks are mapped out on page 28 of the phone book. The block assignment for the first half of March is block V (West end of Kimela, Kiowa & Tara, all of Navaho & Arapaho).
Schedule for this period is as follows:
Wed 3/4 8 am Bandstand
Thu 3/5 8 am Elections and General Assembly
Fri 3/6 8 am Craft Fair
Sat 3/7 4pm Dance
Sun 3/8 1pm Waszak Comedy Show
Mon 3/9 7:45am Shuffle Lunch & Chorus
For questions, contact Tom Brown
JOKE OF THE DAY
In the United States a book titled, “How to Change Your Wife in just 30 Days” (look over your glasses at the crowd; let’s all give a look at Kerry Fritz) ……..sold 2 million copies in one week before the author discovered that the title had a spelling error!
The correct title should’ve said, “How to Change your LIFE in just 30 Days”
After the correction, only 3 copies were sold……
(Submitted by Kerry Fritz and approved by Carol Fritz) hahahahaha! Thanks so much Kerry!!
ANNIVERSARIES
Lorraine and Gary Merrifield celebrates their 29th anniversary on 3-8-2026
Harriett and Tony Pettola celebrated their 24th anniversary on 3-2-2026
BIRTHDAYS
Mark Garrett is only 66! (He’s still a youngster!) also son in law Ben’s birthday!
Dorene Cutshall 2/26
VISITORS/GUESTS
Mark & Kelly Garrett’s Daughter Shannon Gonzales, Son in law Ben, and Granddaughter Brooklyn are visiting. They’ve come to help them move into their new house two doors down from Superman and I!! Woohoo!! We have amazing neighbors on Tara, just sayin! 👏
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