4-4-2025
Celebration of Life
You are invited to a Celebration of Life service for Jim Trice(husband of Mary Margaret), formerly of Dina Dr. It will be held on April 9 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church,5510-19th St. in Zephyrhills. From Wilma Klak
3-28-2025
Officers for each activity in Betmar
Congratulations to all the new officers for each activity in Betmar. I would like to make you all aware that any announcement for coffee hour and coffee news is to be sent to activities@betmar.org by 7 PM every Monday night. Thank you so much and congratulations again!!!!
Thank You
Michelle McKinnon
Activities Director
Betmar Bulletin for April 2025
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE and MAIN OFFICE
have the
APRIL BULLETINS and APRIL CALENDARS
ATTN: Game Club Members
To All GAME Club members:
Carolyn Gahagan and myself have come together to make this announcement.
ALL REQUESTS for Clubhouse changes need to be presented to CAROLYN first, then she will come to me for approval.
ALL REQUESTS for all club printing will also go through CAROLYN first, then to me.
Because there are so many GAME clubs, it’s been very challenging this past year trying to please all members. That is changing with reserving clubhouses in the future. Plans are to reserve rooms with the number of participants and not just because you always have had certain rooms in the past.
Today there are more clubs and activities happening throughout the park than ever before and by using this method will help eliminate moving and cancelling your activity.
THIS IS ALSO NOTED FOR ALL DIFFERENT CLUBS/ACTIVITIES and EVENTS
Thank you for understanding what it takes to schedule 37 different activities in the span of 3 full months in winter time.
Denise Rader Communications Councilor communications@betmar.org
MEMORIAL for FLORENCE GALLIGAN
Please come and join the family of Florence Galligan for a Memoriallight luncheon of celebration, memories and laughter. Saturday April 5th, 2025. 1130am-1:30pm. Clubhouse #3 BetmarAll Friends of Flo are welcome and please bring your fond memories to share.We look forward to seeing you.Kristin, Mary, and Tom
RSVPs no later than March 31st by sending an email to Kristin.A.Seaver@gmail.com OR cell 301-830-2978
Friday Nots Season End
Friday Notes will Discontinue on April 30 for the Summer Break
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
Everything below this line is from previous editions in chronological order. These “OLD EDITIONS”, are simply here for your convenience if you need to look up something posted earlier.
If you’ve reached this point, you have already read ALL “this week’s” Friday Notes. Continue down for previous editions.
3-21-2025
ALL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
If your Betmar Club or Organization recently had an Officer election, please check your Webpage to make sure things are up-to-date (Click on the word “Home” at the top of this page, then select clubs and organizations.
A BIG THANK-YOU to Shuffle and Theater for getting right on this !!!
Event Cancelled,
The Wednesday Event with a Speaker at CH2 from 10-11am has been cancelled.
Please make note of your calendar.
Saturday night dance
The Saturday night dance in clubhouse #2 will have music by West Wind for your dancing pleasure. As always, the doors open at 6:00 and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00 P.M. BYOB and snacks. Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and have a great time.
Communication Office
I want to thank the Golf Club, Bingo and the Dart Club for their generous donations to Communications. With this money it made it possible to purchase a more sophisticated cutter machine which we will be using this starting this summer.
My sincere thanks for ALL the other clubs who donated in appreciation for all the hard work and volunteer time our office team dedicates for the membership.
Denise Rader and team.
3-14-2025
GOLF:
Looking for a volunteer who can make a new Course Closed sign. We are missing one and we have examples of what we are looking for. If you can help please contact Paul @ Betmargolfproperties@gmail.com
Don’t forget the alternate shot scramble Friday and the Lucky 9 on Tuesday, March 18th! We are winding down for the season and there are only a few events left.
We are looking for a couple volunteers to help with the April Fools Golf event on March 31st. If you are not planning on golfing or don’t golf and would just like to come out and help with an event on a hole, let me know. Thanks Terri 269-501-4752
Remember, the Golf Board/Membership meeting is on the 24th this month, 9:00 am in the Annex.
Betmar Garden group
Betmar Garden group could use your help. We have 150+ bags of mulch being delivered on March 18th. Each bag weighs about 40 pounds. We use mulch to keep moisture in the ground and retard weed growth. The Garden group members will be spreading the mulch on Wed, March 19th. If you see us out at the 18 public gardens struggling with the bags of mulch, we would greatly appreciate it if you would stop and give us a hand. No membership required.
Dance club
The Dance club will have Will Yancey and Billie Jo playing our music on Saturday night March 15th. The dance starts at 7:00 with the doors opening at 6:00 P.M. in clubhouse #2 the public is invited so bring your friends and dance the night away. BYOB and snacks.
New England Picnic- 2026
First, a big THANK YOU to all who turned out for our New England Picnic on March 1st. We are so excited about the New England Picnic for 2026 we wanted to get a jump on letting you know what’s up!!!
New and different for the 2026 New England Picnic! Different time, different format, delicious food, new games, new ideas– with the same GREAT people. Mark your calendar!
Event: New England Picnic/ 2026
Day/ Time: March 29, 2026 @4:00pm
Ticket: $12.00 per person
Family style atmosphere! Each 8-ft table will include an appetizer (new and surprising), salad, garlic bread, pasta and homemade sauce. Yes, there will be more games, MORE chances to win. There might even be a photo booth for crazy, fun photos! Each 8-ft table will be responsible for one dessert. Please come and enjoy something DIFFERENT and we promise you will have fun again.
GOLF
First annual PBnG scramble is coming up on Friday the 21st. If you’ve signed up check in is at 12:30. If you’d like to join us for social hour on the patio after the event bring a snack to share and a smile.
Looking for a volunteer who can make a new Course Closed sign. We are missing one and we have examples of what we are looking for. If you can help please contact Paul @ [Betmargolfproperties@gmail.com]Friday, March 21st PBnG (Pickleball and Golf Tournament) Check in at 12:30 pm.
Monday, March 24th Golf Membership/Board meeting 9:00 am CH2
Monday, March 24th Golf FL Scramble Ck N 1:30/Dress like you are from Florida!
Thursday, March 27th Women’s Golf Banquet. Doors open @ 11:00 am. Tickets $10. Available @ Thursday Ladies Golf and Coffee Hour.
Saturday, March 29th is the Can Am Tournament. We need more Canadians signing up for the tournament. Don’t tell me you’re afraid of the American’s! Put up your clubs and let’s see who comes out the Victor.
PLEASE NOTE: The Golf Board/Membership meeting is March 24th 9:00 am in Annex. Nominations were accepted at the February meeting with Voting scheduled for March 24th. Here is the list of Candidates:
2025-2026 Golf Board Election
President
☐ Mike Williamson
Vice President
☐ Ron Austin
Secretary
☐ Gail Williamson
Treasurer
☐ Joe Nemeth
Membership
☐ Colleen Carson
Club House Director
☐ Laurie Black
Golf Activities
☐ Marilyn Williams
Properties
☐ Paul Marichal
Vice Properties
☐ __________
Communications
☐ Terri Williams
3-7-2025
2025 Election Results
The Betmar 2025-26 Board will remain the same as this year. Results are now posted on the Betmar Elections Page.
https://betmar.org/elections/
PICKLEBALL POKER RUN
For all those who have bought Tickets for the PICKLEBALL UNO RUN for MARCH 12th and those who plan on buying more tickets these are some of the CHANGES we made this year, to accommodate all the concerns from previous years.
THE START WILL BE AT THE PAVILION WHERE YOU WILL PICK UP THE NEEDED PAPERWORK TO START THE RUN. “WHICH IS DRIVING YOUR GOLF CART TO ALL THE LISTED HOUSES ON THE SHEETS HANDED OUT”. ONCE ALL YOUR HOUSES HAVE BEEN ATTENDED, YOU WILL RETURN TO THE PAVILION.
FROM THERE YOU WILL ENTER CLUBHOUSE 2 FOR A DELICIOUS CATERED PULLED PORK DINNER & DESSERTS. SINCE THERE IS MORE ROOM, AIR CONDITIONED AND BETTER ABLE TO HEAR FROM THE AUCTIONEER WITH PROPER SOUND.
THERE WILL BE AUCTION ITEMS TO PREVIEW/TICKET SALES FOR THESE ITEMS AND MUCH MORE FUN.
BESIDES HAVING A CATERED LUNCH WHICH WILL ELIMINATE NOT HAVING ENOUGH FOOD- WE HAVE RAISED THE PRIZE MONEY.
PLEASE COME AND SEE HOW THIS EVENT WILL BE BETTER THAN EVER !!!!!!!!!! TICKETS WILL BE SOLD BEFORE COFFEE HOUR THIS LAST TUESDAY AND OUR MAIN OFFICE HAS TICKETS FROM NOW UNTIL THE 11TH.
Military Whist
Military Whist is this Saturday March 8th at Clubhouse #3. Please be there by 6:15 P.M. Please have your game club cards with you.
Support Hospitalities final activity
Come out and support Hospitalities final activity on Sunday, March 9th in Clubhouse 2. Dance the night away to the fabulous music of Rockin’ Ron and the New Society Band! Doors open at 5:30 pm and tickets are $6.00. Come and have some FUN!
Tickets are now available in the Betmar Office and will be sold at the door.
Dance Club
On Saturday night the Dance Club will have Rockin Ron and his New Society Band for your dancing enjoyment so don”t miss out on all the fun.Doors open at 6:00 and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00 P.M. Also our dance club pizza party will be March 13th at 11:00 A.M. Tickets are still available for $5:00 or $7:00 at the door.Both events are held in clubhouse #2. The monthly meeting will be held on March 11th in Apache clubhouse at 3:00 P.M. so plan on joining us.We welcome new ideals.
ANOTHER VIDEO
The Table and Chairs transition team in action…..Check out the new Video on the Betmar Youtube Channel
https://youtu.be/9dIpUn1n_Ws
Peru trip
On March 11th there will be an informational meeting for the Betmar travel “Peru Trip”. The meeting will take place in Clubhouse #2 immediately after Coffee.
Bonnie Coutz
Betmar travel Coordinator
Maintenance Software
As you might be aware we are using a maintenance software for service requests. So if you’re not sure how it works come to coffee hour a little early. I will be at coffee hour at 8:30AM to help and explained the what and why and most importantly the how you can help, easily.
Thank you
Mac McKinnon
Betmar Properties Councilor/Director
2-28-2025
Dark House Forms
Dark House Forms for BETMAR SECURITY are now available @ the Office & outside the Communications Office to pickup.
Pickleball Poker Run
Hello to all,
The Pickleball Poker Run is coming to you very soon on March 12th. Please make sure you buy your tickets from the OFFICE, BEFORE Coffee Hour on Tuesday’s or Laraine Roberts will have tickets too. Her number: 517-230-2231.
Meet at the PAVILION to get your info and once done with the run return to the PAVILION to turn in your cards.
THE CATERED LUNCHEON will be held inside CLUBHOUSE 2. Please Bring YOUR OWN beverage and cash for the RAFFLES and AUCTION.
Hope to see lots of you there. It’s a great time for all, even if you are not a PICKLEBALLER!
Jam Bandits
Be sure to come to Clubhouse 2 on Wednesday, March 5, at 6:00 pm to spend another fun evening of entertainment by the Jam Bandits. Please check our Bandstand group page for the shows coming up in March as well as ticket information on the dinner show planned for Wednesday, April 2. We are sad to say our season is rapidly drawing to a close, so be sure you make a note of those dates so you don’t miss out on the fun. The public is invited.
New England Picnic
It’s almost here, this years New England Picnic. Saturday March 1st the doors open at 11AM. Remember to bring your ticket (NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR}, wear your name tag and be prepared to have some fun. Don’t forget your place settings including silerware. There will be appetizers in the Annex for you to enjoy along with the cornhole game for you to play and win a prize. We will be selling share the wealth tickets and tickets for our basket raffle.
At 12PM we will have a prayer and pledge allegiance, a very short meeting and then you can eat all that wonderful food that you have brought. We ask that you wait until the short meeting is over before you start to eat. A punch will be provided or you can bring your own beverage of choice.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!!
Golf Communications
In an effort to keep our membership fees as low as possible the golf club takes on hosting events such as this Elvis Tribute. Last year it was a huge success clearing the club in the neighborhood of $3000. Not sure that will be the case this year but irregardless we will still need help with clean up after the event. Please volunteer for helping with cleaning up so that just a few don’t have to do all the work. It’s Sunday night after 8pm for clean up.
Thanks in advance,
Mike Williamson
New England Picnic
We have a few tickets left for the New England Picnic Saturday March 1st. There are 13 tickets at the Betmar Office, Sharon Todd has a few 813-838-0414 and I have a few at 656-205-1713. We have lots of fun activities planned, along with basket raffles, giveaways, door prizes and games to play. Doors open at 11AM!!!!!
Dance Club
On Saturday night March 1st. The music will be provided by Bill D. Williams for our dance. He is one of our favorites so plan to come and dance the night away for only a $5.00 donation. doors open at 6:00 and dance from 7:00 till 10:00 P.M. in clubhouse #2. Bring your friends and have a great time. The dance club has tickets on sale now for the pizza party on March 13th. The tickets are on sale before the dance on Saturday night and also at coffee and donuts on Tuesday mornings. Call Janet Blair at 813-476-2915 or Doreen Chaster at 226-237-0507 for more information
Board of Directors election
The Betmar Owners and Acres Board of Directors election will be held on THURSDAY, MARCH 6th from 10-2 in the ANNEX.
You must bring your driver’s license to receive a ballot.
Absentee ballots are now available in the office during office hours. You must have your driver’s license to receive a ballot.
They must be returned by 4pm Tuesday, March 5th.
Because the office is a polling place, no campaigning nor campaign signs are allowed within 100 ft of the building. Same is true for the ANNEX on Election Day.
Candidate bios are in the March bulletin which is now available online, communications office and the Betmar office.
They are also posted on the corporate bulletin board in CH 2
Laraine Roberts
Secretary, Betmar Board of Directors
2-21-2025
What Not Barn is closed
Hello all,
The What Not Barn is closed. It will RE-OPEN on March 4, 2025. Time for all who volunteered to relax from all the hard work they put into the Fantastic Sale.
Thank you from all of us.
Janet Send
VESPERS NOTICE
I have come to realize I no longer have the health to lead Vespers so I am submitting my resignation. This has been a difficult decision to resign as leader.
Vespers has had wonderful support from our Betmar Acres Board, Pastors, Missionaries, pianists, soloists, story tellers, readers, sound people, chair & table set-up people, kitchen workers, etc.
Vespers has a great history in the Betmar Community. I know Vespers has been part of Betmar Acres for over 40 years. It was started by people who wanted to praise our Lord Jesus Christ for this gift from God that was and is
our Community, Betmar Acres.
I have heard that many on Facebook are missing Vespers. It is my hope and prayer that our Lord is knocking on some hearts to start Vespers anew! New ideas, new strength, new hope and new love!
We are so blessed with this Community! It has been, is, and will be the home for many! God bless Betmar, God bless our Board that works so hard for us, God bless our volunteer worker bees, our older ones who have kept us going in the past, God bless those who pray for Betmar and may God bless all in our community.
Respectfully and fondly,
Jan Murch
Betmar Bible Study
Betmar Bible Study will fill the Vespers time for the month of March. That will begin March 2nd, 3:30 to 4:30 pm in CH3. Everyone is welcome to fellowship over the Word of God, and prayer for our needs. If you are inclined, bring a snack for fellowship fun afterwards.
Looking for helpers Questions? Call Sarah Dorgan 813-394-2901
Tennis/Pickleball Club 5th Annual Golf Cart Poker Run
The Tennis/Pickleball Club 5th Annual Golf Cart Poker Run will be Wednesday, March 12th starting at 11am – higher cash prices, Catered lunch (New) , Live Auction – tickets go on sale at Coffee, in the office, or call 517-230-2231 – donation per ticket is $15
Not So Newlywed game
Names we have picked plus one alternate couple for our Not So Newlywed game on Feb. 27th at 7:00 PM
1. David & Sheila Likes
2. Gene & Veronica Bannon
3. Tom & Dee Brown
4. George & Holly Hefner
The alternate couple in case one drops out is David & Cindy Godfrey
https://youtu.be/_BNU8HCp7Ho
Betmar Bandstand
Betmar Bandstand is a fun and entertaining way to spend a couple hours each Wednesday evening. We are fortunate to have our Jam Bandits Band as well as guest bands who play soft rock, 50’s – 60’s music and country offering great music and sounds with lots of room for dancing. We have snacks and beverages for sale, fresh popcorn to buy and a chance to win some money on our Share-The-Wealth drawing. Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 at Clubhouse 2. Lots of enjoyment for a $2.00 donation at the door. The public is invited and watch our group page on Facebook for updates and announcements. Hope to see you there.
New England Picnic
Just a little over a week away the New England Picnic, March 1st CH2 doors open at 11am. Tickets are still available at Coffee Hour, the Betmar Office and any member of the committee. Don’t forget wear your name tag, bring your own place setting including silverware, a dish/dessert to share with your table and whatever beverage you would like to drink. We will have a punch. Lots of games, raffles, share the wealth, appetizers, and door prizes.
Meeting for the NEP is Friday Feb 21st at 2 in the Golf Club House. If you have any last minute items to donate for the basket raffles feel free to drop them off during the meeting or call Margaret Dukette 603-387-0804.
We are all looking forward to seeing all our New England neighbors and their guests Sat. March 1st!!!!!
Music for Dancing
On Saturday night Good Stuff will provide the music for dancing. They play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s for us to dance to. Our dances are open at 6:00 and we dance from7:00 till 10:00 P.M. The public is welcome. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Tickets will be on sale for the March 13th Pizza Party for the low price of only $5.00 so plan on getting yours.
2025 Snowbird Briefing
The 2025 Snowbird briefing, held Thursday afternoon in the Annex, was our first attempt at doing a “Betmar Live Stream”. We had some technical difficulties at the beginning, and a little camera jiggle as I wasn’t using a tripod. But here’s a link for you to enjoy the content in case you missed it.. We’ll do better in the future. https://youtube.com/live/iGg90wqSras
Game Club Military Whist
Game Club Military Whist Saturday Feb 22nd Clubhouse #3
Please be there by 6:15 P.M.
Golf
Betmar Annual Men’s Golf Club Championship
Friday March 7, 2025
SIGN UP DEADLINE – Friday March 1
This annual tournament is fun for golf members of all playing abilities. With five separate groups (Flights A, B, C, D, 80+), you are only competing against other golfers of similar abilities. Flight 80+ uses the RED tees and a Minimum of 9 players required.
Since the Blue Course will not be open and playable in time, all flights will be playing 18 holes.
Pro Shop Gift Certificate prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Flights A,B,C,D, and 1st and 2nd in Flight 80+, and the names for 1st and 2nd place will be engraved on the Club Championship Plaque in the Club House. Lunch will be available for all Club Members for $5.
Entry fee is $5 paid in advance, when you sign up with any of the following:
Allen Faraday 207-415-5557
Tim Burns 231-349-7675
Ron Irwin 231-250-5076
Roger Staley 231-845-6747
Alan Peterson 612-206-6084
Tee times (starting at 8 am) will be posted in advance.
Optional Skins game will be available for $5 for each Flight.
Established Betmar handicap will be used first, but if you don’t have one, then Saturday Skins Group and Wednesday Skins Group handicap can be used. If you don’t have either, talk to one of us and we will figure out how to place you in your Flight.
Last Years First Place Winners:
Flight A – Eric LaCroix
Flight B – Pat Mead
Flight C – Max DeHaven
Flight D – Mac McKinnon
Flight 80+ – Ernie Vaillancourt
There will be more information posted on the Bulletin Board in the Club House.
MICHIGAN PICNIC
Tomorrow’s the Big Day! We are looking forward to seeing you there. Remember, if you have questions or haven’t been able to contact your Hostess, please call me. 269-501-4752.
Things you need to know:
Most tables require you to bring your own place setting and drink as well as a gift to exchange if you so choose (approx. $10 is the average) a dish to pass and most importantly your WALLET for all the Share the Wealth, Lottery Board and Basket Raffle opportunities 
We have a few tickets left so it’s not too late if you know of someone who wanted to come that may think it’s too late.
REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG IF YOU HAVE ONE!
COMMUNICATIONS
Hello to all, it’s that time of the MONTH again.
March Calendars and March Bulletins are ready for you to pick up at the Main Office and Outside Communications Office.
Enjoy and HAPPY SPRING!!! Come on WARM WEATHER!!
2-14-2025
“NOT SO” Newly Wed game
Betmar Video Productions is proud to present “NOT SO” Newly Wed game on February 27 at 7:00 PM in Clubhouse #2. Check out this link for more info: https://youtu.be/_BNU8HCp7Ho
Tennis/Pickleball
The Tennis/Pickleball Club 5th Annual Golf Cart Poker Run will be Wednesday, March 12th starting at 11am – higher cash prices, Catered lunch (New) , Live Auction – tickets go on sale Tuesday, Feb 18 at Coffee, in the office, or call 517-230-2231 – donation per ticket is $15
COMMUNICATIONS
Hello CLUBS, ACTIVITIES and EVENTS !!!
Deadline for your posting in the MARCH bulletin is the 15th.
Don’t forget to get your articles to me!!
OUTSIDE BULLETIN BOARD
There are 4×6 Posting Cards for you to use, PLEASE DO SO.
Mark the date of posting them since they are only allowed up for 2 weeks. They will be taken down once they reach that date AND if they are over the size of 4×6.
INSIDE BULLETIN BOARDS are where you can put up your largest posting of 8.5 x 11. Mark the date of the posting and 2 weeks later they need to be removed or will toss them out.
INSIDE CH 2 FRONT RACKS
Those clipboards are OWNED BY BETMAR COMMUNICATIONS. DO NOT TAKE THEM HOME!
Please try to follow the above rules. We are all adults, please act that way. Thank you!
—Respectfully,Denise RaderCommunications Councilor
Get ready for a great time!
Game Club sponsoring Karaoke Potato Bar
Sunday, February 23rd at 4:00 in Clubhouse 2— $5 donation. Tickets available at Coffee Tuesday (in the Annex) or in the office
John Perry is our awesome MC! Which song do you want to sing? Betmarians and your overnight guests are welcome!
Blessings, Melinda Graves
New England Picnic
New England Picnic tickets are now on sale before Coffee Hour for the next two weeks, in the Betmar Office, and from any committee member. Tickets are $5.00 each. The picnic is Saturday March 1, 2025. Doors open at 11am with registration, appetizers, share the wealth. raffle tickets for the baskets and fun games to play. Each table is responsible for their own food, dessert and bring whatever you want to drink. Punch will be available.
We are still looking for items to go in our baskets. To donate items, or you may want to create your own basket, drop them off at Margaret Dukette 37315 Eileen Ave or call 603-387-4233.
We’re looking forward to a great turnout, having lots of fun, and meeting new people. This is your chance to meet your northern neighbors who also live down here in Betmar.
If you have any questions, ideas or need tickets don’t hesitate call Sheri Huff 207-776-5154 or Lynne Bushway 656-205-1713. Hope to see you all there!!!!
DANCE CLUB
The music for this Saturday nights dance will be provided by Will Yancey in clubhouse #2. Doors will open at 6:P.M. and dancing from 7:00 till 10:00P.M. we are open to the public. Come and dance the night away with your friends
Golf Membership changes:
Starting March 1st all golf registrations are to be dropped off at the Betmar Office.
New Golf memberships, renewals and LSM’s will no longer be accepted at the Golf Club House.
Punch cards will be sold at the Betmar Office as well as the Golf Club House.
This is effective as of February 13th
AQUATIC CLUB
The small pool and spa are both closed due to an outbreak of black algae. We will keep you posted as we go through the full remediation process over the next few weeks.
As a reminder, the Swim Board meeting is Thursday (2/13) at 9:30am and the Membership Meeting is Monday (2/17) also at 9:30am. Both meetings are held in the Apache Clubhouse.
2-7-2025
Game Club
Game Club Members Military Whisk is Saturday February 8th at Club House #3 Please be there by 6:15 P.M.
Attention Clubs and Residents
Attention Clubs and Residents.If you have any events, activities or club tickets & posters for the months of Feb/March/April please fill out a Print Request form on the WALL outside my office and I will get them done for you sooner rather than later. Thank you for your help on this matter.Also, there will only be a March and April Bulletin and Calendar. Please make sure I receive your posts before the 15th of each month. You have been great doing so these past few months.
New England Picnic
New England Picnic committee meeting will be Friday Feb. 7th at 3:00 in Club House 3. If you are interested in helping or just have an idea you would like to share please join us. Tickets go on sale Tuesday before coffee hour starting Feb. 11th, 18th and the 25th. They will also be available in the office and from any committee member. The cost is only $5.00, not $7.00 as reported in the coffee news. (Sorry about that, my error).
If you have any item or basket that you would like to donate please call Margaret Dukette 603-387-4233, Gail Mead 603-848-5092, or Linda Parlhurst 207-861-1042.
For tickets, ideas, or general information please call Judy Gidney 207-485-6516, Sharon Todd 813-838-0414, Sheri Huff 207-776-5154, or Lynne Bushway 656-205-1713.
Communications Office
Please remember to get your postings for the BULLETIN and CALENDAR by the 15th !!!Also, all candidates running for 2025-2026 season must submit their BIOS to me at betcomm@betmar.org ANDLaraine Roberts, Secretary of Board at secretary@betmar.org.
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To all those that use CH3 for club classes, events or meetings, the closing date for the summer is MAY 1, 2025. Make sure all food, miscellaneous items or any personal things are removed by APRIL 30th.
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As Superintendent of CH3 I would like for ALL CLUBS, Leaders and Members that use this CH to meet with me in CH2 on March 4th in CH2 from 11am to 12pm
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ALL THOSE WHO HAD GIVEN ME PHOTOS FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICE CAN COME TO COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE TO PICK THEM UP.
OFFICE HOURS MON-TUES 8:30-12:30
THANK YOU, DENISE RADER
What-Not Sale (next week!!!)
Betmar bakers are reminded that our volunteers survive on and appreciate your
goodies. They may be dropped off at the kitchen window on Wednesday morning.
Reminder: Wear your Betmar Nametag for quick admission to the Resident Sale on
Thursday at 1 pm. Without one, we will have to look you up on the list and give you a
temporary nametag.
Ant March is at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Feel free to use a dolly or cart, but they must be left
at the door. If you can’t carry the box, just leave it at the door. We’ll get it in.
All volunteer needs have been filled with one exception. Our Antiques & Collectable
team could use one more person. If you can help, please contact Dee at 603-534-3304.
GOLF:
Don’t miss out on the alternate shot outing today! Check in at 1230. Come by yourself or with a partner.
Night golf is next Tuesday the11th. Check in at 5:30. Don’t forget your glow balls!
Valentines Day dance
This Saturday night will be our Valentines Day dance in clubhouse #2 with music provided by Geri Blount. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. and dancing from 7:00till 10:P.M. BYOB and snacks. Everyone is welcome so bring your friends and dance the night away. On Tuesday February 11th we will hold our monthly meeting. We are taking nominations for officers. We meet at 3:00P.M. in Apache clubhouse #3 in the blue room. Bring your ideals and come support the dance club.
Items from the Time Capsule
If any club would like the information/items from the time capsule -that is on the table in the annex- please remove it ASAP as it needs to be out of there before the sale set up Tuesday
1-31-2025
Fraud prevention canceled
Please note the fraud prevention seminar for February 6 has been canceled.
Club presidents
Club presidents, please collect your club’s information from the time capsule to share at your next meeting. Please also discuss what you’d like to put in the next time capsule as Activities will be collecting items from March 1 to March 31. We would recommend that you put in a free membership for your club in the time capsule.
Not so New Weds
Well the wait is finally over. The Betmar Video Club is looking for married and non-married couples to participate in our “NOT SO” Newly Wed game on February 27. So if you are interested you are welcome to get an application from Ralph Shaffer (724-730-3064) or any club member. We will be conducting interviews to narrow it down to four lucky couples. Applications will close on February 19. We will then choose the four lucky couples for the show. There will be prizes for the lucky winners.
Betmar Bandstand
Betmar Bandstand continues to grow and so does the audience. If you haven’t already experienced a Wednesday evening with Bandstand, please consider doing so.
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at Clubhouse 2. Donation at the door is $2.00. Come and enjoy a couple hours of amazing music, some dancing, (whether on the dance floor or in your chair) definitely some toe tapping, snacks and refreshments and popcorn available for sale. Take a chance on a Share The Wealth drawing and have fun with friends.
We only have 2 shows in February (the 5th and the 19th) due to the Clubhouse being needed for other activities, the What Not Sale preparation and the Dessert Theater.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and your kind remarks and compliments. We are so happy you’re enjoying Bandstand and we look forward to many more very special Wednesday evenings with you.
New England Picnic
The New England Picnic committee will be meeting Friday Feb. 7th at 3pm in Club House 3. We are still looking for items to be placed in our baskets to be raffled off. If you are interested in helping out the day of the picnic or would like to join our committee or have any ideas to bring to the committee please join us at our meeting or feel free to call Judy Gidney 207-485-6516, Sharon Todd 813-838-0414, Sheri Huff 207-776-5154, or Lynne Bushway 656-205-1713. As we get closer to March 1st we will have more information.
Dessert Theater
Don’t miss Dessert Theater this weekend. Friday at 7:00, Saturday at 2:00 and Sunday at 7:00.
See flyer for purchasing tickets from Jo Anne Stepler. We still have some good seats
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Communications
February BULLETIN and CALENDAR are now available at the MAIN OFFICE and OUTSIDE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE.
SHUT INS will be getting both delivered to their homes. All others able to get out, please come and pick yours up at either location above.
Thank you and hope you attend your club’s meetings, events and the Board Meetings. Remember we all volunteer to do these for YOU.
Hobby Bazaar and Bake Sale
Hobby Bazaar and Bake Sale will be next week Feb 6 and 7, see attached flyer for details
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Distributing Valentines
If you have committed to distributing Valentines, I will be at Clubhouse 3 this Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm for pick up. If you cannot make it at that time, let me know and I will drop them off to you. I will provide a list of ladies who have been assigned streets for delivery this afternoon. Thank you all for your help with this.
Saturday Dance
Saturday night February 1st come and dance the night away to the music of Karl Sapp in clubhouse #2. Doors open at 6:00and dancing from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. we are open to the public so bring your friends. BYOB and snacks.
1-24-2025
The Betmar “Sealed Bid Only” Equipment Sale is happening Saturday Feb 8th. Please click this link for more information: CLICK HERE
Military Whist
Military Whist is this Saturday January 25th at Club House #3. Please be there by 615 P.M.
New England Picnic
The New England Picnic will be held on Saturday March 1, 2025 in Club House 2. This year the cost of the tickets will be $5.00. Tickets will be on sale at coffee hour starting Tuesday Feb. 11th, 18th and the 25th. Starting Feb 11th you may buy them in the office or from any committee member. We are looking for items to go in our baskets to be raffled off. If you have any items or a basket that you would like to donate please contact Gail Mead 603-848-5092, Margaret Dukette 603-387-4233, or Linda Parkhurst
If you are interested in helping out with the picnic in anyway please contact Judy Gidney 207-485-6516, Sharon Todd 813-838-0414, Sheri Huff 207-776-5154, or Lynne Bushway 656-205-1713. There will be more information as we get closer to March 1st.
Fraud Prevention Seminar
Betmarians -join us for a fraud prevention seminar and free lunch February 6th in Clubhouse 2 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Please get tickets from the Office or from Michelle McKinnon. Only 200 tickets available!
ATTENTION BETMAR CRUISE TRAVELERS:
Sunday, January 26 we ask that you be outside Clubhouse 2 by 9:45 a.m. We will be taking a picture with our cruise shirts in front of our bus. A video of the group will also be taken to show on YouTube. REMINDER: Cars may not be left in the parking lot so get a ride there.
You may pick up your shirt at Bonnie Coutz’s home. Please call first. The address and telephone
1-17-2025
Tennis/Pickleball Club
Yes, the holidays are over, but the Tennis/Pickleball Club is already organizing for the December 9,2025 Christmas Home Tour. If you like to decorate for the holidays and would like to have your home on the Christmas Home Tour, please contact Colleen King at 716-450-1633 or Laraine Roberts at 517-230-2331.
Sister and sister-in-law luncheon
Sister and sister-in-law luncheon is tomorrow-Saturday, January 18 at 11:30 in clubhouse three. Today is the last day to get your ticket in the office. Please bring a dish to pass.
Time capsule
Monday is the time capsule reveal at noon. All are welcome to attend. If you would like a lunch, you do need a ticket. Even though it’s free, you still need a ticket so we know how many lunches to have. Tickets are available in the office or with Michelle McKinnon.
Dance Club
On Saturday January 18th come and dance the night away to the music of Charles Williams in clubhouse #2 from 7:00 till 10:00P.M. Doors open at 6:00 and every one is welcome. Bring your friends. $5.00 at the door. BYOB and snacks. Friday January 17th we have couples pattern dance classes in clubhouse #3 from 1:00 till 2:30. EVERYONE is welcome. Singles and couples are welcome.
Game Club
If you’re coming today to play, CORNHOLE , would you please bring your boards if you have a set. At this time we have only 2 sets.
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!
February What-Not Sale
Here is the current list of where we need additional volunteers for this year’s sale on Feb 13, 14 & 15. Crafts: 4, Furniture: 1, Greeters: 4, Hardware & Tools: 2, Shoes & Purses: 4.
If you would like to sign up to help in these areas, please notify Diane (Dee) Brown at tomdianebrown@yahoo.com or (call or text) 603-534-3304.
Diane Brown, What-Not Sale Volunteer Coordinator
Correction to IN Picnic Plans
At Tuesday Coffee News, there was an announcement regarding plans to have a 1st Indiana picnic and whom to contact. One of the phone numbers was incorrect.
If IN residents are interested in attending a picnic to meet other IN residents, please contact either Fran Shumaker at 317-446-2672 or Denise Craney at 812-486-6119 by 2/1/25.
Date & Location to be determined once we have idea of the interest level.”
GOLF
Taking nominations for Golf Board Positions. If interested please contact Roger Staley or Owen Whitkopf.
Golf Meeting Monday, January 20th 9 am @ Golf Clubhouse.
Get your Breakfast tickets soon. They are selling out fast!!!
Betmar UNO Fun Run Tuesday, February 18th @2:30 pm. Meet @ CH#2 Annex and let’s have some FUN!!! Tickets are now available. Come join the fun! Currently you can contact Mike Williamson, Terri or Marilyn Williams for Tickets.
FRIDAY NOTES DEADLINE
I need to make a slight change to the deadline for Friday Notes entries. While Friday Notes is live all week and constantly updated during the week as entries come in, formal email announcement goes out at 8:00 AM every Friday. Thus….Your entry needs to be submitted to me by 9:00 PM Thursday evening. For entries after 9:00 PM Thursday, (since they will not be entered by the 8:00 AM Friday publication time) will be entered as a next weeks announcement, and likely not until at least Saturday so as to not confuse readers. Any questions? Give me a call……..Barry
1-10-2025
WANTED: Chief of Security
Due to the recent resignation of our Betmar Chief of Security, we are currently accepting resumes for this position at the office. If interested, please provide your resume to the office by Friday January 17th for consideration.
Cruise in January
there is a meeting of those going on the cruise in January, this Saturday, at 10:00 in clubhouse 3.
Dance Club
On Saturday night January 11 th. Debbie Mims will provide the music for our dancing pleasure from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. in clubhouse #3 with the doors open at 6:00 P.M. Gather your friends and come and enjoy an evening of dancing. BYOB and snacks. Everyone is welcome.
Creative Writers Group
Creative Writers Group will continue to meet in the Apache Clubhouse White Room every Monday from 9 am until 11 am. Our last meeting for this season will be April 7, 2025. We hope to begin again in November.
Thank you to all those who attended and shared their stories, poems or biographies with our group.
Conne McCormick
Golf Update
ATTENTION BETMARIANS! GOLF UNO FUN RUN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 2PM We need you to step up and volunteer to help with the Uno Fun Run. It’s a lot of fun and can raise a lot of $ for the course. We have filled the Host Home slots. A big thank you to all who volunteered their homes. PLEASE, PLEASE reach out to me and help. You can both participate in the event and volunteer. I’m looking for 25 volunteers. Pass this along to all your friends. Please call Carol Sambol @ 978-500-1666 or Just in case you don’t have my number memorized by now its 269-501-4752 Terri Williams Thank you
Here’s a look at this week’s events. Tuesday, January 7th Wine & 9. Check in at 1:30 pm. Please check Golf FB page for weather updates.Monday, January 13th Night Golf. Check in at 5 pm. Come dressed in your favorite Teams apparel for strokes off your score.
1-3-2025
Golf Communications
- Chili Cook-off is cancelled. Thank you to those that volunteered to help. We may try again next year.
- Come on out for Scotch Doubles today. Check in is at 12:30.
- Don’t forget Breakfast tomorrow @ CH2 8-9:15 am.
- Sign up for Wine & 9 Tuesday, January 7th. Check in @ 1:30 pm.
- Check out the Electronic Sign @ the Golf Club House . Marilyn will be adding updates!
- Congratulations to Jeff Warner, Ron Austin & Rick Ide on their Hole in 1’s.
Have a Great Day!! —
Terri Williams
Golf Communications Director
Sister and sister in law luncheon
Sister and sister in law luncheon will be January 18 at club house three from 11:30- 2pm tickets are available by calling Karan@ , 813-782-7342 or are available at. The betmar office. Please bring a dish to pass, a big smile look forward to seeing you all once again Karan
12-27-2024
Golf
Golf Membership tags and stickers: For those of you that have already submitted your Golf Renewal applications, your new tags can be picked up on Dec 29th 9am-11am and Dec 30th 3pm-5pm at the Golf Club House.
Monday, December 30th Golf Membership/Board meeting 11 am @ Golf Club House
Friday, January 3rd Scotch Doubles/couples Golf check in 12:30 pm. Walk ins are welcome, but please try and sign up ahead of time.
Saturday, January 4th Breakfast 8am – 9:15 am Get your tickets from Marilyn, Betmar Office & Golf starters desk!
CORRECTION:
Number in Bulletin is incorrect that was a land line now disconnected.
Cell Phone number for LINDA BENTZ is 231-268-6681
HOSPITALITY
The Hospitality Club met on Dec. 5th. We want to extend a warm welcome to our first time visitors and our new members. Hospitality has been very busy during the month of December.
Have you toured around the park lately? Take a stroll or a ride, especially in the evening and look at all the beautiful Christmas decorations. It was a pleasure to serve on the decorating committee lunch, what a great job! Many thanks to all the volunteers from the Hospitality Club for hosting the lunch.
We hope you had the opportunity to attend the Chorus Christmas Concert. What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. Thank you to our members for serving cookies to all that participated and attended.
Hospitality will be represented again at the Newcomers Fair in CH2, Jan. 9th. This is for ALL NEW RESIDENTS from January to December 2024. Please attend and learn what Betmar has to offer in terms of activities for you to do. There will be a lunch served to only NEW residents as well.
The members spent part of December’s meeting working on the annual Valentine Card party to be held on Feb. 11, 2025 in CH2. Tickets will be available before coffee hour beginning Jan. 21st in the Annex. Donations are still 5.00 per person. We will hand deliver to every household in the park before Valentine’s day.
We hope our Betmar familiers have a very Merry Christmas and that the New Year brings peace and happiness to everyone.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 2nd at 1pm in CH3. CCome on out and join us, we welcome new members.
Lorna Bradstreet, President
207-314-8756
All of the Board Members and Trustees want to wish everyone a very HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON
ALL NEWCOMERS planning on attending the NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON MUST CONTACT MELINDA GRAVES NO LATER THAN JANUARY 3rd. WE NEED A COUNT FOR FOOD PREP.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Kitchen Band
Kitchen Band meets every Friday at 9:00 in clubhouse 3. We then will entertain the residents of a local assisted living facility! We provide new kazoo’s for all who want to join! Come have fun with us!
Hobby Club
Every Tuesday 1:00-3:00 general meetings
In the annex
We do many different projects and would love to see what you do! Come and meet some really great people!Respectfully,
Game Club Meeting
Game Club Meeting January 2,2025 11 A.M. in Apache Blue Room. All game club activities must have a representative attend.
If anyone is interested in Corn Hole please come to the meeting.
Happy Holidays
Creative Writer’s Group wish all of you ‘ Happy Holidays.’ We are taking a Holiday Season break and will not be meeting on Monday, December 23 or Monday, November 30. We will resume in the New Year on Monday, January 6th in the White Room of Apache Clubhouse from 9 to 11 am. 2025 Here we come! “
Creative writer’s Group
Creative writer’s Group meets 9 to 11 every Monday from November through April at the
Apache Clubhouse with the exception of December 23 and December 30. We would love to have any Betmar resident join us. If you enjoy writing poetry, short stories, articles, or even keeping a journal you have all the skills you need. At the meeting we each take a few minutes to read our writing and then share memories of similar occasions in our lives or comment on the thoughts it inspired in us or the original ideas the writer shared. Most of us rely on our own imagination or experiences, but occasionally suggestions are offered for future scripts. Feel free to come to our first get-togethers for this season and see if it would be of interest to you. We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions please contact Conne McCormick.( group facilitator)
Phone: 724-584-7420
37246 Lakewood Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
12-20-2024
Carol Phelan Memorial
1:00 Monday 12/23/24. CH #3.
SWIM CLUB MEETINGS FOR 2025
ALL START AT 9:30 am IN APACHE CH.
BOARD MEETINGS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
JAN 9 JAN 13
FEB 13 FEB 17
MARCH 13 MARCH 17
APRIL 10 APRIL 14
Dance Club
Dance Club will hold it’s Christmas Dance this coming Saturday night December 21st in clubhouse # 2 from 7:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. with the doors opening at 6:00P.M. Karl Sapp will provide the music, so come one and all and bring your friends. Bring your own snacks and beverages. See you on the dance floor.
Betmar YouTube Channel
Have you seen the latest Betmar YouTube Videos??
The ones covering wrapping gifts for Thomas Promise??
Did you even know about them ??
Click “Home” at the top of this page …..Then, select “Betmar YouTube” from the Main Menu. If you “Subscribe” to our channel while watching one of our Videos, you will be notified every time a new video is added to the Betmar Channel. Subscribing cost nothing, and sends you an email notification and link with every new video…SUBSCRIBE TODAY !!
Many new videos in the works and will be released soon !!
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MOTORCYCLE GANG
Did you know that Betmar has a Motorcycle “Gang” existing within its borders???? Well, technically it’s a Motorcycle ”Activity”. Calling it a “Gang” is sort of an insult to any legitimate “Gang”. While there is extremely risky behavior going on within the gang, that risky behavior is limited to when they are trying to get on their motorcycles without falling over. Really once they have accomplished getting on their bikes… they are very safe riders. We have several couples who ride with us… basically because our wives are afraid that we might forget to come home.
Seriously, the “Gang” is extremely friendly. We meet once a week and ride
a 120-140 miles round-trip to various restaurants. We have also ridden to historical locations. We have done 2-3 day rides during the winter to different Florida locations (St. Augustine, Amelia Island, Tallahassee, etc.) as a “Get-Away”…. hmm, a “Get-Away” almost sounds like something a “Gang” would be doing.
Oh well, we have no dues, no officers, and no rules. In reality, we’re too old to remember the rules… so we just fly by the seat of our pants.
If you ride a motorcycle or know anyone living in Betmar who rides a motorcycle…. have them call Don McClintock at 330-209-3353 to get on the ride notification email list or if they have any questions.
Our first ride, for the 2025 season, will be on Thursday, January 16th.
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BULLETIN CORRECTIONS
THEATER: DESSERT THEATER is PERFORMING on
Jan 31, 2025 7pm CH2Feb 1, 2025 2pm CH2
Feb 2, 2025 7pm CH2
Donations $7.00 tickets sold at COFFEE after Holidays
CHORUS MONDAY REHEARSALS January 6th 2025 12:45pm to 2:30pm in the ANNEX
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ALL CLUBS-ACTIVITIES-EVENTS ETC. THAT USES CLUBHOUSE #3 MUST TAKE OUT ALL THE ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER EVERY TIME THEY USE THE HALL. THAT INCLUDES EVERYONE. There are multiple items in both the freezer and refrigerator that will be cleaned out SUNDAY and tossed if left in there. We have lots of CLUBHOUSE users that need to have access to the entire appliance when they pay rent to use the facility. NO DRINKS, FOOD ETC. NEED TO BE LEFT in REFRIG since we have the pleasure of an ICE MAKER. Just bring cups and use the ice. NO ICE CREAM OR OTHER FOOD ITEMS LEFT in FREEZER.
Sorry to be so blunt, but I have gotten many complaints from other users. Also, your club/activity/event has to be BOARD APPROVED before you can use facilities in the park. ALSO, a RESERVATION FORM needs to be completed and signed, then given to DENISE RADER in COMMUNICATIONS to be able use the CLUBHOUSES. TRUSTEES will refuse usage if not following the rules and regulations of the Policy & Procedures.
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JANUARY EVENTS
January 5th
CH2 “DUELING PIANOS” 7pm.
TICKETS ARE available at the MAIN OFFICE only a FEW LEFT.
Also, Robin Meek, Pickleball Secretary has a FEW TOO. Call her at 417-438-9946.
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January 9th,
CH2 “NEWCOMERS FAIR” 12pm-2pm
NEWCOMERS ONLY 11AM in ANNEX for Luncheon
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January 15th***
ALL POSTS FOR THE FEBRUARY CALENDAR and BULLETIN ARE DUE. No Late Entries.
***Last day to SIGN UP for PICKLEBALL CLINIC Call Darlene Paine 207-779-4948
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January 18thTown Hall 10-12pm ANNEX
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January 20thPickleball Clinic Starts 11am-1pm
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January 21stONE SPOT DERMATOLOGY – Parking Lot7:30am – 3pmTown Hall 3pm-5pm
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January 30thCanadian Picnic CH24pm -7pm
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES
Clubhouse 2, 37137 Lakewood Drive
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
January Musicians
4 – Miller & Mark
11 – Deborah Mims
18 – Charles Williams
25 – Rockin Ron
Fifties Theme Dance
NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THESE DANCES.
YOUR $5.00 DONATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR AND YOU
WILL SELECT A SEAT AT ANY AVAILABLE TABLE.
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 p.m.
For additional information, contact Pam Ward 989-859-6905
Reminder of Betmar Memorial
January 19, at 2:00 p m in CH #2
Dates to pick up your 2025 Golf Registrations
If you have submized your 2025 Golf Registration,
then you may pick up your 2025 sticker at the Golf
Club House on the following dates:
December 16, 2024 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am
December 17, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00pm
December 18, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
December 21, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
January 2025 dates to follow!
Thank you
Colleen Carson
Golf Board Membership
golfmembership@betmar.org
12-13-2024
GOLFATTENTION:
Properties will have the Gold course shutdown for a while today for tree removal. Not sure for how long. White course is open except for #9 and you must use the cart path on #8.
Scotch Doubles for today has been cancelled. We have to have a minimum of 20 players signed up to have an event. Please remember to sign up at the Clubhouse.
Night Golf is a go for Monday the 16th. Come out and join us for some fun! We have more than the minimum required so the event should go on as planned. REMEMBER:Walk-ins are ALWAYS welcome at any event, we just need a minimum of 20 signed up to hold it.
Christmas Parade: Please come out to CH2 even if you’re not in the parade and wish Barb Vliek-Tombs a Happy 90th Birthday. We will be having Cake, Cookies, Hot Cocoa & Hot Cider BEFORE the Parade to celebrate with her. Santa & Mrs Clause will be in attendance, so bring your phone if you would like your picture taken with them. They will also be at Coffee Hour Tuesday for another Photo Opportunity.
The Breakfast lady says to get your Tickets for the January Breakfast ASAP. Since there is no coffee hour on the 24th and 31st, you only have Coffee Hour on the 17th to purchase them. Otherwise, you will need to go to the Office or Call Marilyn Williams 269-352-0844 or Mike Williamson 517-937-5279 for tickets. The Menu is Eggs and Sausage and since they are also having Judy’s famous Cinnamon Rolls, they are expecting a sell out.
Chili Cook off is coming Friday, January 17th. 11:30 to 1:00 pm Enter and Show off your Chili. Prizes/Share the Wealth/Door Prizes. Come join in on the fun. If you think your Chili is all that and a bag of Fritos, show us what you got! Call/Text Terri @ 269-501-4752 if you would like to enter.
Christmas Golf Cart Parade
Christmas Golf Cart Parade this Sunday!! Start time 6pm-come celebrate Barb Vleck’s 90th birthday with cake before the parade-CH2 parking lot
Game Club
Military Whist is this Saturday December 14th. at Club House #3 Please be there by 6:15 P.M.
Music Entertainment
Open mic, just come and sign in at the door. We will have a variety of entertainment tonight. 7:00 p m in CH#3.
CHORUS
No rehearsal for the rest of December. Chorus rehearsal will resume Monday Jan 6,2025. New members are welcome to sing for the Betmar memorial Jan 19 and Spring concert Mar 26,27,28 Thanks to all who were able to attend our Christmas concert
COMMUNICATIONS
ANY GROUP/CLUB/ that wants more exposure for their club needs to get me info, date and time so I can post it on the CALENDAR and FRIDAY NOTES. THE 15th of EACH MONTH is the LAST day to accept an EMAIL to communicatons@betmar.org for both the Calendar and Bulletin. If any of the clubs/groups need any type of printing done, will have to come to communications during OPEN hours. Mon-Tue-Wed between 8:30 – 12:30, unless you can use the copier in the foyer.
ROOM RESERVATIONS will be made through COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE as of JAN. 1st, 2025. There will be UPDATED “RESERVATION FORMS” available at MAIN OFFICE, on outside shelves of COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE and CH2 Front Racks. New ones will be PINK !!!
Remember to mark your calendar for the DUELING PIANO SHOW, CH2, JAN. 5th from 7-9pm. Tickets available at MAIN OFFICE, COFFEE HOUR and COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE.
Tickets are 12.00 each so PLEASE bring exact money if you can or Checks made out to Pickleball Club. Main Office is now taking CREDIT CARD payments.
Communications OFFICE will be CLOSED the week of Christmas. Dec. 23rd til Dec.27th.
Will reopen Dec. 30th. CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY !!!
Respectfully,Denise Rader
Communications Councilor
Betmar
Dance club.
Come and join us Saturday nite as we dance to the music of Good Stuff. Doors open at 6:00 and .music from 7:00 to 10:00 in clubhouse # 2. Bring your friends and dance, dance, dance.
Darts
Dart fundraiser on January 12 is Bill D Williams, Clubhouse 2, 7 to 10 pm.
12-6-2024
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
DECEMBER EVENTS TO SAVE THE DATE
Friday Dec. 6th CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE ANNEX 12pm until all cookies are gone
Tuesday Dec. 10th ON SPOT DERMATOLOGY APACHE WHITE RM 7:30am – 4pm
Tuesday Dec. 10th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR 7pm -8pm followed by
Tuesday Dec. 10th AFTERGLOW PARTY CH3 8pm-over
Wednesday Dec. 11th BARRY our WEBMASTER 9am – 5pm Available during the day
Thursday Dec. 12th LUNCH & LEARN -SLEEPING/AGING ANNEX 11am – 1pm
Sunday Dec. 15th CHRISTMAS GOLF CART PARADE starts at CH 2 5pm
Tuesday Dec. 17th ON SPOT DERMATOLOGY PARKING LOT :30am – 4pm
Wednesday Dec 18th THOMAS PROMISE WRAPPING DAY CH2 9am – completed
Tuesday Dec. 31st NEW YEARS EVE DANCE w/ WILL YANCY CH2 7pm – 10pm
Tuesday Dec. 31st HOOTENANNY CH3 8pm – 10pm
SELLING TICKETS FOR HOUSE TOUR & DUELLING PIANOS before COFFEE, MAIN OFFICE, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE and LARAINE ROBERTS
JANUARY MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Wednesday Jan. 1st PICKLEBALL TENNIS MEETING APACHE MAPLE 3:30PM – 5PM
Sunday Jan. 5th DUELLING PIANO SHOW GREAT TIME CH2 7PM – 9PM
Tuesday Jan. 7th AGENDA MEETING ANNEX 10am -11am
Thursday Jan. 9th GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 7pm – 9pm
Sunday Jan. 19th MEMORIAL SERVICE CH2 2pm -4pm
Tuesday Jan. 21st ON SPOT DERMATOLOGY PARKING LOT 7:30am -3pm
Thursday Jan 30th STROKE PREVENTION ANNEX 8am – 5pm
HELP WANTED
The Linens’ Department at the What Not Barn is looking for people to help measure the bedding that comes in. Two ladies are working there presently but would like some help. They have the necessary material for measuring and the correct measurements for the different items. We are looking for people who are willing to work with them.
Both days are available:
- Tuesdays – 9 to noon
- Fridays – 9 to noon
Please text me if you are willing to help. We’d love to have you. Thanks!
Diane Brown
Dee: 603-534-3304
Music Entertainment show
Music Entertainment show this Friday night at 7:00 p m and Saturday at 2:00 p m. In C H #2. Maine Duo is our band on stage, lots of entertainers for your enjoyment. Snacks available to purchase. Tickets available at the door for $5.00. A great relaxing show you don’t want to miss.
Swimming Cookies
TODAY, February 6, is the day for the swim club cookie fundraiser. Those of you making cookies, please drop them off between 8 and 10 AM in the annex and plating starts at 10-Anyone in the park that would like to buy two dozen cookies for $10, please come to the annex 12 to 3. First come first serve and when we run out, we’re done.
What-Not Bag Collection
We have already reached well beyond what we will need for bags for the coming sale. The collection box has been removed. Thank you for saving them for us.
Tom & Dee
11-29-2024
Dance Club
Dance Club. Come dance to the music of Geri Blount Saturday night in clubhouse #2 from 7:00 till 10:00P.M. Doors open at 6:00PM. Tickets will be available for the New Years Eve Dance from 6:oo till 7:00 so make your plans early and don’t get left out. See you on the dance floor.
Golf Club
Hello fellow Golf Club Members and also to all of you thinking about joining.
It has been a very tough year for us golfers. The weather was not very kind to us and alot of decisions had to be made based on course conditions that didn’t make many of us very happy.
With that being said, I’d like to let everyone know about a few things coming out that should spin some positive thoughts about our future.
There will not be any increase in fees for the upcoming season! Everything stays the same.
Also, the courses will not be shutdown on a weekly basis, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for maintenance. The Properties and Course Superintendent have worked it out so that all courses will remain open unless there happens to be a situation that would require to shut one down!
Hopefully, #9 gold will open this coming Monday and the White course will follow within the week or 2. So it shouldn’t be long and we can get all the leagues going and get things back to some kind of normal.
I want to thank everyone that volunteered and came out and helped Paul Marichal with debris clean up.
Let’s all get back to golfing and enjoying this awesome amenity we have here in our great community of Betmar.
Decorating the pool
I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving Day!! Just doing a friendly reminder here for swim club members that decorating the pool is Friday at 1 PM. All around the park decorating is Saturday morning. Hope to see you guys out and about helping. Also, Sunday is the Christmas chorus concert at 7 PM with the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Come out to support those Christmas singers!!
Tennis/Pickleball Club
The Tennis/Pickleball Club Annual Christmas Home Tour will Dec 10 with 6 homes and an “Afterglow” party – starting at 6:30 pm – tickets are available in the office and at coffee or contact Laraine Roberts @517-230-2231 or Colleen King @ 716-450-1633
11-22-2024
What-Not Christmas Sale
The long-awaited Christmas Sale will be held Saturday, 9 to 1 in Clubhouse 2. The hall is chuck full of holiday treasures, all nicely arranged by our volunteers in 13 different departments for your shopping pleasure.
The What-Not Barn and Bike Shop will also be open during these hours. Hope to see you there!
11-15-2024
The Annual Pickleball/Tennis Club Christmas Home Tour
The Annual Pickleball/Tennis Club Christmas Home Tour will be Tuesday, Dec 10 – tickets – $10 donation each – will be available in the office, at Coffee , or call Laraine Roberts @ 517-230-2331 or Colleen King @716-450-1633
This year there will be 6 homes and an Afterglow Party in CH 3. You must have a Home Tour ticket for the Afterglow – it all begins at 6:30pm.
CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP
You don’t need to be a writer to join the fun and fellowship of our Creative Writers Group.
Monday mornings the Apache Clubhouse will be full of amazing stories, biographies, poems and lots of memories.We enjoy listening to tales told by our old friends and some new folks who have joined our Creative Writers in recent years.
Although we come from widely diverse backgrounds, we often find that we have many experiences in common to share with each other. Some of our group are busy writing their life stories for their own children and grandchildren to remember them by. And others just want to share their love of a good story and enjoy writing it in their own words. We even supply writing prompts if you’re suffering” brain drought!”
So, we would be happy to have you join us on any Monday morning from 9:00-11:00 am in the White Room of Apache Clubhouse.We know it is early, but we are all in good spirits as we share our words with one another. Come and enjoy sharing and reminiscing with us.
Golf
Happy to announce that starting Monday morning at 7am the Gold course will no longer be cart path only. Please use the 90 degree rule to approach your ball!
Night golf has been cancelled for Friday 11/15/24.
Attention all you twig pickers. There is another clean up scheduled for this Thursday @ 8:30 am. You will be working on the Blue course so they can start mowing. Bring your Rakes!!
A big thank you for all your hard work!! As an added bonus, there will be treats provided. Bring your own coffee.
Don’t forget to get your Breakfast tickets for the December 7th Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Please note the time change. Breakfasts are now 8am to 9:15 am. and Make sure to get your Talk Turkey Luncheon Tickets for Wed, November 20th. The last date to get them is this coming Sunday the 17th as we are going shopping then. Tickets will be available @ Tuesday coffee, the office and by calling the breakfast lady AKA Marilyn @ 269-352-0844.
After much coercion, Judy Gearsbeck is allowing us to use this venue to pay tribute to her and say thanks for all her years of service in the kitchen. So, make sure you get your tickets as there will not be any sold at the door. We will be having a couple of door prizes, homemade rolls and some unique photo opportunities as well as having the opportunity to tell Judy thanks for all she has done.
We also need many more volunteers to step up, so if you want to help out please let me know. Terri Williams 269-501-4752
Terri Williams
Golf Communications Director
11-08-2024
Harry Taylor Celebration of Life
A Celebration of live for Harry Taylor will be held next Wednesday (Nov 13th) from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Clubhouse #2 Annex
IF YOU BELONG TO ONE OF THESE CLUBS…..
Thank you to the Betmar Clubs that have completed their 2 minute 2024 Web Review. If you belong to one of these Betmar Clubs or Organizations, please remind your leaders that they have just a few days left to report completion of their Annual Web Review. The deadline is Nov 15. As it stands right now, the following web pages will be deleted if these reviews are not completed. It is important that the Betmar website reflect accurate information. Without review, this is impossible. This notice has appeared in both Friday Notes and the Coffee News for almost a month now. You must notify me when you have completed your review.
Creative Writers
Betmar Travel
Dance Club
Dance Club. On Saturday November 9th the dance club will hold our annual Veterans dance . Music will be provided by Bill D. Williams and the doors open at 6:00 p.m.and dancing from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Come and support our Veterans
GOLF
Friday, November 15th is Night Golf – Check in @ 4:30. We missed our Halloween Dress Up – So, surprise us with your best “Fall” outfit.
Don’t forget the Talk Turkey Luncheon. Wednesday, November 20th 11:30 to 1pm. Your standard Turkey Day Menu, plus my favorite sister in law strong armed me into making homemade rolls. So we really hope to see you there. Get your tickets now before they run out. They are available at Coffee Hour, The Office and you may call Marilyn AKA “The Breakfast Lady” @ 269-352-0844. We are still looking for helpers for the Luncheon, so if you can spare a couple hours let me know . Terri 269-501-4752
A big thanks to Paul/Mike for setting up the Electronic Golf Sign @ the Club House. It’s pretty cool.
November 25 is the Golf Membership/board meeting. 9 am CH2
Thought for the Day.
Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life – Jackie Chan
Betmar November Bulletin
The November bulletin is available in the Main Office and Communications Office.
https://betmar.org/betmar-bulletin/
11-01-2024
OnSpot Dermatology
OnSpot Dermatology is returning for another season to Betmar. OnSpot Dermatology is a full service, mobile dermatology practice that is bringing its state-of-the-art medical clinic right onsite to Betmar Acres.
NOV 19 and DEC 10, they will be offering what they call a Pop-Up clinic in Apache Clubhouse White Room from 7:30 to 3:30.Call 941 444 0011 or go to onspotdermatology.com/Betmar Acres to make an appointment.
Communications Office will be closed
The Communications Office will be closed until further notice, thanks to Milton. I will be working from home and the office phone has been forwarded to my personal phone. If you have any questions please let me know.
Bonnie Coutz
Betmar Communications
MARK YOUR CALENDAR CHANGE..Betmar Web Symposium DATE CHANGE
Due to a conflict with Travelers going to St Augustine we have changed one of the associated Symposium dates.
The new date at times are:
December 11th 9:00 AM
and
December 12th 1:00 PM.
Both will take place in the Clubhouse #2 Annex.
Any Betmar resident can attend, however it is MANDATORY that a representative from each Club and Organization attend one of these dates.
Annual Betmar Club and Organization Webpage Review
The following Betmar Clubs or Organizations have not yet reported the results of their 2024 Webpage Review. Deadline is Nov 15. Failure to complete this requirement will result in decommissioning your web page.
Aquatic Club
BINGO
Chorus
Creative Writers
Dance
Game
Hospitality
Shuffle
Tennis/Pickleball
Theater
T.O.P.S.
Vespers
Video Productions
Betmar Travel
Betmar Communications (Electronic Calendar, Electronic Bulletin Board, Calendar, Bulletin)
Betmar Policy and Procedures
GOLF
No Golf events or Leagues until at least 2 courses are open.
Don’t forget Breakfast this saturday 8-9:30 am CH2 Elaine’s cooking!
Be on the lookout for Talk Turkey to me Luncheon. November 30th 11:30 until 1pm. Tickets available starting November 5th or whenever the breakfast lady gets them done Love you Marilyn!
Terri Williams
Golf Communications Director
If everything goes well, we will have Night Golf on November 15th – Check In at 4:30pm. We missed our Halloween Dress Up Day so, impress us with your favorite “fall” outfits! There may be a prize!
Betmar Calendar—We’ve made it BETTER !!
If you’ve clicked into the Betmar Calendar lately, you may have noticed that we made it even better. Still the same default “agenda” view, but now a little easier to follow. Up by the month, you can use the arrows to move forward a day at a time, and it will show a week out from every point.
But here’s the BONUS…. If you click on any event that you want to attend, it offers a “Copy to my Calendar” option…this places the event directly onto your personal calendar you use on your phone or computer….and just that event, not the entire Betmar schedule. This allows you to personalize a calendar to YOUR plan.
Creative Writers Group
Creative writer’s Group meets 9 to 11 every Monday from November through April at the
Apache Clubhouse. We would love to have any Betmar resident join us. If you enjoy writing poetry, short stories, articles, or even keeping a journal you have all the skills you need. At the meeting we each take a few minutes to read our writing and then share memories of similar occasions in our lives or comment on the thoughts it inspired in us or the original ideas the writer shared. Most of us rely on our own imagination or experiences, but occasionally suggestions are offered for future scripts. Feel free to come to our first get-togethers for this season and see if it would be of interest to you. Our first meeting this autumn will be November 11th. We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions please contact Conne McCormick.( group facilitator)
Phone: 724-584-7420
37246 Lakewood Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
10-25-2024
Golf Breakfast, etc
Just a reminder about the upcoming Breakfast by Elaine – Egg Sausage Casserole, Cinnamon Roll, Coffee and Juice on Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00am – 9:30 am in CH#2. Tickets are being sold at Coffee Hour next Tuesday, the 29th, the Betmar Office, or contact Marilyn@269-352-0844. Tickets are $7.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.
We also have tickets for our Golf Membership Drawing – $5.00.
1st Prize – Free 2025 Golf Membership,
2nd – Cart Trail Fee and
3rd – $25 Pro Shop Gift Certificate – all for only $5.00!
The Golf Board Meeting will be held Monday, October 28th at 9:00am
Marilyn & Terri Williams
Golf Activities Directors
Betmar Notes
We have a large gator lurking in Memorial pond. We are just going to watch and see if he goes away thru our waters. But, be cautious walking around the pond especially with your little dogs. I heard they can move fast. If we leave them alone, they will leave us alone. If he stays too long and is a nuisance we can have them relocated.
Lots of talk about building permits. Go to planning@mypasco.net, click on services, then click on construction. A list is posted as to when a building permit is NOT required. They are waiving initial fees for permits. A resident can hire anyone they want but; it should be a licensed contractor, as they will carry the liability for the repairs. A homeowner can pull a permit; but, it takes a long time to get the permit. Have the contractor pull the permit as it takes them one day. Do they have to wait for a permit to start work? Her answer is “well they are supposed to”. You can pull a permit after the fact and I asked if the fees will be doubled as is the normal procedure and her answer was “May Not”. They realize a lot of repairs are going on and their large focus will be on roofs. So as we have said all along make sure your roofer is licensed in Florida and they pull a permit. This is required by insurance also.
Marsha Frain
Betmar Dance club
Betmar Dance club will hold it’s annual Halloween dance this Saturday night Oct. 26th in clubhouse # 2 from 7:00 to 10:00. Doors open at 6:00. Please come and enjoy the music and dancing. Costumes are optional but we will have prizes for the funniest, scariest, and most original. We are open to the public so please bring your friends and support Betmar. BYOB and snacks. For more info contact Janet Blair at 813-476-2915
Bingo will resume Monday, October 28th.
Betmar was built on Volunteers, we need Volunteers more now than ever. Milton has caused devastation to many, Betmar is one of the thousand affected. Bingo brings in much needed revenue, but it also is a pastime that is a stress relief for many. We all want to help in some way…this is a way.
George Ferrari ~ President
Kitchen Band
Welcome back members of the band! This Friday Oct 25th will be our first practice! I am very excited to see everyone! For non members who don’t know about us… everyone is welcome to join and no talent is needed. We play kazoos and entertain residents at local assisted living facilities! The residents enjoy it so very much! They smile and sing with us! We meet every Friday at 9 am in clubhouse 3. We carpool to the facilities! We will provide the kazoo! Please come check us out!
Thanks
Rhonda Pomerleau secretary
801 941 1797
10-18-2024
Chorus
Chorus WILL be practicing on Monday, October 21 @ 12:30 in Clubhouse 3.