Submitted by Michelle McKinnon and photos by Brenda Moody, Rita Jones , Kathy Downer, Mary Ann Gifford. Videos Betmar Video Club
April 21st 2026
BERNADETTE’S MESSAGE
COFFEE NEWS April 21, 2026
As many of our seasonal neighbors head north for the summer, we’re reminded that our community is more than just where we live; it’s the people who make it feel like home.
For those staying year-round, this is a great time to stay engaged. Be sure to keep an eye on the community calendar as there will be a number of activities and events happening over the coming months, offering plenty of opportunities to stay involved and connected.
Safe travels to our snowbirds, and we look forward to welcoming you home again soon.
FUN FACT
On this day back in 1924, the first crossword puzzle book was published which is proof that humans have always enjoyed filling in tiny boxes with confidence and then erasing everything.
VOLUNTEER SHOUT OUT
Phil Hawkins, Golf Pro Shop Manager, made a beautiful thank you presentation to Brenda Moody for her 4 years of dedication and service to our Golf Club. Thank You Brenda!
ACTIVITIES
*Join us for our first Ice Cream Social of the year on May 9th from 1:00–3:00 PM! Tickets are available for purchase before coffee hour and in the office.
Choose your treat, a root beer float or a classic ice cream sundae, and don’t forget to stick around for Bingo and a chance to win some fun prizes!
*We’re headed back to Culver’s on May 14 at 4:00 PM!
Space is limited, so please see Miriam before coffee hour next week to sign up. If you’re unable to attend coffee hour, you can also pick up your free ticket in the office. Make sure to bring your ticket that night as it’s your entry into the raffles!
You are responsible for your dinner but remember No cooking, no dishes—just great food, great company, raffles, and prizes!
BINGO Bistro
Next week’s Bingo Bistro is Taco Salad
Game CLUB
Game club members, the last Military Whist for the season will be played Saturday, April 25, at 6:15 in Clubhouse 3.
DANCE CLUB
All you dancers, there is only one more dance! Karl Sapp, Zephyrhills singing cowboy, will play for us this Saturday night. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bring your friends, snacks and dancing shoes.
Also, line dance classes continue in CH 3, 10:30 to noon on Monday and Tuesday until the end of April. Then beginning May 4th, we dance on Mondays only.
GOLF CLUB
What Not Heroes –
Keep the Barn Thriving!
Summer Volunteer Drive
WE NEED YOU!
Help the Barn continue its very important support for the Betmar Golf Club!
We need:
1 person each week & 1 backup person for The Furniture Team to help with pickup & deliveries.
At least 6 people for our Mini Furniture Ant March, to move furniture into the Club House 2 Annex for a better summer display. Thursday, April 30 @ 9am.
Be a What Not Hero this Summer!
Show up any Friday, 9am-Noon to sign up or
Contact Allen Faraday, 207-415-5557, allen@faraday.us
LIBRARY
“Some things are better left unsaid. Which I generally realize right after I have said them.”
— anonymous
Please do not leave books or puzzles outside of our front door. While we appreciate donations, the best way to donate is to bring the items to the library during our hours of operation. Remember, we are in our summer hours from 10:00 A.M. through 12:00 noon. Also, the book drop only handles 1 book or puzzle at a time, so you might be there for a while.
For puzzle lovers, our puzzles now have a room all for themselves. Neat and orderly thanks to our hard-working volunteers. Please help us by taping the boxes when you donate or return the puzzles. We are now moving our inspirational novels and mysteries to a new hiding place! The inspirational novels will be filed with the rest of the novels, and you guessed it! The inspirational mysteries will be filed with the rest of the mysteries. The pink inspirational stickers will remain on the books. We are working very hard to make our library a place of comfort and welcome. Imagine my surprise! When I learned there are Betmar residents who do not know we have a library much less where it is located. We are looking for ideas to better showcase our library. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I need to hear from you, Toni
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 34 of the phone book.
The block assignment for the second half of April is Blocks C & D (Betmar Drive and its side streets). Schedule for this period
Fri 4/24 8am Last Dance & Lunch & Learn CH-3
Mon 4/27 8am Bingo & Darts
For questions, contact Tom Brown.
JOKE OF THE DAY
Laurie ran into one of their longtime friends, stops and
says, “Hey! How’ve you been?”
The friend says,
“Oh, pretty good. Got a new doctor, new glasses, and new hearing aids.”
Laurie smiles and says,
“That’s great! What’s the doctor’s name?”
The friend thinks for a moment and says,
“Well… what’s the name of that flower… with thorns… red… people give it for Valentine’s Day?”
Laurie says,
“You mean a rose?” The friend turns and shouts, Hey ROSE, what’s the name of my doctor?”
ANNIVERSARIES
Happy 10th anniversary to my husband John! Yes, he does exist and it’s his first time at coffee. Love ya babe here’s to many more years of adventure. April 30th ……. John and Mary Spink
Laurie and Dennis Black celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on April 20
BIRTHDAYS
Lynda LaFountain will turn 74 on Thursday, April 23rd.
VISITORS/GUESTS
Hannah Sutherland, from Michigan, visited her grandparents, Lynda and Bruce LaFountain, April 12-16.
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