Submitted by Bernadette Vespa and photos by Brenda Moody, Rita Jones , Kathy Downer, Mary Ann Gifford. Videos Betmar Video Club
May 12th 2026
BERNADETTE’S MESSAGE
Our community is strongest when we come together, so take a moment today to connect, share a smile, and enjoy the friendships around you. Wishing you all a great week!
NEW RESIDENTS
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FUN FACT
Today is International Nurses Day, honoring nurses and Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
SHOUT OUT
Today we’re proud to recognize our Communications Director, Denise Rader!
Her creativity, organization, and dedication keep our community running smoothly, from managing the events calendar and room reservations to designing flyers, tickets, and monthly bulletins.
Denise helps keep everyone informed, connected, and engaged, and we are so grateful for all she does!
ACTIVITIES
*Today is our Blood Drive:
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Mays Gifts: $20 eGift Card, Sunshade
PLUS:
A wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count,
pulse and cholesterol screening!
*Chair Yoga, tickets for today’s session are sold out, however, we have our next session on May 26th 11:30 – 12:30 in CH3 and tickets are on sale in the Betmar office. Limit 20 participants per session
*Summer Tea Party is on Saturday, May 16th from 1-3 pm in the Annex.
Tickets are $5 each and are on sale at Coffee Hour and at the Betmar Office.
If you have any questions, please call Judy Gearsbeck at 813-780-9811.
*Memorial Day luncheon is on Sunday, May 24th, at 1pm in CH2.
Tickets are $10.00 each and are on sale before Coffee Hour and in the Betmar Office.
BINGO Bistro
Next week’s Bingo Bistro is Grilled Chicken Sandwich. They begin serving at 3:00 p.m.
TEENY WEENY
Back by popular demand, Teeny Weeny begins on Wednesday, June 3rd at 4:30PM and runs every Wednesday in June, July, and August. Come to CH2 and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship. Bring a dish to share and you eat for free. (Only $4.00 if nothing to share.) Hot dogs, both jumbo and regular, are always only $1.00. Tea and water are provided. Just bring a table setting for yourself. See you there!
LIBRARY
“The more you are positive and say, ‘I want to have a good life,’ the more you build that reality for yourself by creating the life that you want.” ― Chris Pine
Our wonderful volunteers have been working very hard. Many things have changed and we have some new books.
The flowers at the library are a great addition. We say thank you so much to our flower volunteer for adding color and continuing to care for them.
Our library is located at 5034 Betmar. It is a white building with blue trim. Please come check out our books and enjoy the wonderful art provided by our Betmar artists.
JOKE OF THE DAY
A woman walks into the kitchen and finds her husband creeping around with a fly swatter.
“What on earth are you doing?” She asks.
“Hunting flies,” he says.
“Oh really?” She replies. “Have you caught any?”
He straightens up proudly. “Yep, five of them. Three males and two females.”
Her curiosity kicks in. “Wait… how can you tell the difference?”
He grins and says, “Easy, three were on a beer can and two were on the phone!”
ANNIVERSARIES
John and Shirley Hilbrandt will be celebrating their 68th anniversary on May 17th
Carol and Victor Sambol will be celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary on May 15th.
On May 26th, Linda and Bill Rood will celebrate 47 years!
BIRTHDAYS
Shirley Dube will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 13th!
Linda Dwelley will be 82 on May 15th.
John Hilbrandt will be 90 years old on May 16th.
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