Submitted by Bernadette Vespa and photos by Brenda Moody, Rita Jones , Kathy Downer, Mary Ann Gifford. Videos Betmar Video Club
July 7th 2026
BERNADETTE’S MESSAGE
A Thought on Appreciation
It’s easy to focus on what we feel wasn’t done, or was missed, or what we wish had happened differently. But appreciation grows when we choose to recognize the efforts others make rather than dwell on the things that we feel they didn’t do.
When we focus on the positive contributions of others, we build stronger relationships, encourage continued effort, and create a more supportive environment for everyone.
Let’s all remember that gratitude chooses to give value to the good that already exists, appreciation inspires but criticism discourages.
NEW RESIDENTS
June brought us the following new neighbors!
William & Christine Lynch on Arrowhead
Kathy & Rick Krauss on Kiowa from NC
Dawn Buchanan & April Kagarise on Kay from AZ
James & Brenda Norman on Sandra from FL
Franciscus & Glen van’t Hoff on Cheyenne from FL
Patricia Welsh on Sandra from ME
Arlene Jones on 8th from FL
Thomas Andrews & Michelle Gbur on Tara from FL
Doug Carey & Tracy Williams on Grace from ON
Pauline Gilbert on Grace from ME
FUN FACT
July 7 is celebrated around the world as World Chocolate Day! The date was chosen because it is commonly associated with the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550, helping launch the global love affair with this sweet treat.
SHOUT OUT
Mary and I want to take another moment to thank everyone that helped make our July 4th Community Day a success! We have all heard it and we know it to be true; it takes a village. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!
We also have a special shout out from the Jean family, who want to thank everyone in Betmar for your prayers, calls, messages, cards and PILLOWCASES (109 made and donated so far)!! The power of prayer has been obvious during the past 6 weeks. Brayden came out of the induced coma with hope!! Great news Brayden has graduated to the neurology floor for intensive traumatic brain injury therapy and PT and OT 6x a week!
Thanks from Brayden and all of John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
ACTIVITIES
*Chair Yoga
Remember, Chair Yoga is held every Wednesday in CH3 at 11:30 AM (prompt start).
Punch cards are on sale in the office and they do not expire
• Newcomer Trial: 5 classes for $15
• Regular: 10 classes for $25
Important: A signed Waiver of Liability is required to participate. The office can assist if needed.
*Pictionary Game Night
Come join us every Wednesday at 5PM right after Teenie Weenie in the Annex. No cost, just a lot of fun! You don’t have to play; you can watch or help judge.
*Ice Cream Social
Join us on Saturday, July 11th at CH2 for our next Ice Cream Social. We will be having a Christmas in July theme, complete with a gift exchange. As usual, we will play Bingo for fun prizes as well.
Here is how it works, you can either purchase a $5.00 ticket, which includes your choice of ice cream with toppings or a root beer float, or take part in the gift exchange by bringing a wrapped gift valued at $5.00. If you bring a gift in, you will receive a gift exchange ticket, one side will be your number to choose your gift, and the other part will be to receive your ice cream or root beer float!
Ice Cream and Gift Exchange 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fun Bingo 2:00pm – 3:00pm
*Movie Bistro
Our Next Movie/Bistro is scheduled for Thursday, July 23rd in CH2. Mark your calendar! We will be watching the movie, “Checking Out” with Peter Falk and serving pulled pork sandwiches with chips! Tickets are $7 with Bistro and available before coffee hour and at the Betmar office. For Movie only, it’s just $2 at the door! Feel free to bring your own comfy chair.
Doors open at 4:30pm. Food service begins at 5:00pm. No food served after 6:00pm. Movie starts promptly at 6:30pm
DANCE CLUB
As a reminder, the line dance class scheduled for Monday, July 13th, is cancelled. Both Janet and Joyce are on vacation up north. Classes resume on Monday, July 20th.
SWIM CLUB
Please see the listing below of pool closures for resurfacing
Large Pool
Monday, July 6th – Wednesday, July 8th
Small Pool
Thursday, July 9th – Saturday, July 11th
GOLF CLUB
Don Maxey scored a hole in one on the 9th hole of the Gold course on June 30th. Witnessed by Art and Dick. Congratulations, Don!
BINGO BISTRO
July 13th Bingo Bistro is Loaded Baked Potatoes. Service starts at 3:00pm
LIBRARY
Tuesday some new books will be added to the library. We do have some books for sale. You can take them on a trip and if you lose them no harm is done.
We want to thank Don Maxey for keeping the library clean. He does a wonderful job. We have wonderful volunteers and they work hard.
TEENIE WEENIE
Teenie Weenie runs every Wednesday in July and August at 4:30PM. 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!
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
It’s never too late to join Women’s Bible Study. Every Monday at 10am in The Maple Room of Apache Clubhouse. Call Lisa Peters if you’d like more information. 615-824-8025
JOKE OF THE DAY
A pharmacist walks into his shop and sees a man leaning against the wall. What’s wrong with him he asks his assistant. He came in for cough syrup, the assistant explains but I couldn’t find any, so I sold him laxatives instead. What?! Horrified, the chemist says, You can’t treat a cough with laxatives! The assistant replies, of course you can, look at him, he is way too scared to cough!
COMMUNITY CARE & CELEBRATIONS
Birthdays
Denise Rader’s birthday is today, July 7th! Happy Birthday!
Faye MacFarland’s birthday is July 9th and will be turning 92.
Sarah Dorgan’s birthday is July 14th, Happy Birthday!
Anniversaries
Bill & Beverly Brule celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on July 3rd.
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