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Submitted by Michelle McKinnon and photos by Brenda Moody, Rita Jones , Kathy Downer, Mary Ann Gifford. Videos Betmar Video Club

May 13th, 2025

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MICHELLE’S MESSAGE

COFFEE NEWS May 13, 2025

How about the rain we’ve had lately? I’m over the moon because we need it! My husband, Mac, properties counselor, on the other hand, not so much! He’s hoping the water ways stay dry so they can be dug out before the “real” rainy season starts. We both think the same though when it comes to hurricane season and pray we don’t have anything like last year! Please be prepared though just in case! The hurricane prep information on the web site is currently being reviewed-stay informed and be prepared as well as safe.

ACTIVITIES

*Teenie Weenie, Start up will be Wednesday June 4th. Starting July 9th Bernie Novak will be taking over teenie weenie for the rest of the Summer as Kelly and I visit family in Wisconsin and Michigan. We are still in need for someone to run the kitchen. Please contact Kelly Garrett if interested. (517-582-6314)

Time: Every Wednesday at 4:00 (June thru August) (actual eat time is 4:30)

• Location: Betmar Clubhouse 2

• Purpose: A potluck dinner and fellowship time for fellow Betmar folks and their guest.

• Cost: $1.00 for a hot dog (Jumbo or regular size). If you bring a dish to pass no additional cost. We highly encourage everyone to bring a dish. We understand some days get busy and you may forget to bring a dish. In that case it will cost you $4.00 (plus $1.00 if you want a hot dog)

• What to bring: You will need to bring your own table settings (plate, silverware, drinking cup & napkins) per person.

• Iced Tea & Water provided.

• Share the Wealth drawing as well.

• Game time following dinner in the Annex (Nickle cover-up).

Best Regards! Mark & Kelly Garrett

*Please note the week of May 19th – May 23rd, the office will not have Notary Services available. Additional services may also be limited due to staffing and the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday.

*For travelers going to the Victory Casino Cruise. We leave promptly at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 in front of Clubhouse 2. Remember to bring your identification such as drivers license. You can bring water and snacks on the bus if you like. As part of our admission you will be able to select one item from the menu, $20 free play and a fun time.Sandy Bedingfield sanbed800@att.net

*Memorial Day Dinner, Saturday, May 24th in CH2 at 1pm.

MENU:

Mac & Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

Mixed Vegetables

Dinner Rolls

Bread pudding

Tickets will be on sale at Coffee Hour beginning May 6th and through May 20th. You can also get them in the Betmar Office.

Tickets are $10. Any questions please contact Judi Gearsbeck at 813-780-9811.

*June 2^nd Airboat Ride at Swamp Fever 26 spots available-meet at the shuffle parking lot at 8:30am $45 Tickets at coffee hour or in the office

BETMAR SECURITY

Betmar Security, Bruce Burton is out of the park for a couple of weeks so I will be taking his place as Security Chief in his absence. He has ask me to be his 2nd in command so I’ve agreed to try and help him out. –Mike Williamson

BINGO
Bistro-Italian Sausage

DANCE CLUB

Multi level line dance classes have begun on Mondays, 10:30-12:00, in the CH2 annex . The class is open to both residents and non-residents. Any questions, please contact Line Dance Director, Joyce Smith, at 207-944-7335.

GAME CLUB

Our next and final MahJongg Marathon will be Friday, May 16th, 9am – 1 pm in the Mapleleaf room of the Apache Clubhouse. Buy in $5.00 and pay out depending on number of players. Sign up sheet is posted on the Apache bulletin board. Residents must be game club members to participate. Marathon’s will resume in October and are scheduled for the 3rd Friday of each month.

I will be starting beginner MahJongg class in October for anyone interested in learning (or relearning)this fun, challenging game. –Karen Emery

LIBRARY

Embrace change. Two words but so much meaning.

It is time to work out in your yards and gardens. I know that the yards and plants are all enjoying rain. We need it.

Books keep you gaining more knowledge. Puzzles are great for the mind. Our Library is full of knowledge. Lots to choose from.

Hope to see you soon. –Toni

JOKE OF THE DAY

Morris, an 82-year-old man went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young lady on his arm. A couple of days later the doctor spoke to Morris and said, “you’re really doing great aren’t you?”

Morris replied, “just doing what you said doc- got a hot Mama and be cheerful.”

The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said you got a heart murmur. Be careful”

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