Submitted by Bernadette Vespa and photos by Brenda Moody, Rita Jones , Kathy Downer, Mary Ann Gifford. Videos Betmar Video Club
May 26th 2026
BERNADETTE’S MESSAGE
What a welcome change we’ve had this week! After all the dry days, it’s such a joy to finally see the rain return and with it, the beautiful sight of our ponds filling back up. There’s something so peaceful about watching the water come back to life, bringing renewed energy to our surroundings. It’s a refreshing reminder of how quickly nature can bring new life to our community.
FUN FACT
May 26th is National Paper Airplane Day! A fun excuse to fold one and see how far it flies.
SHOUT OUT
A huge thank you to the following people for volunteering for coffee hour for the month of May.
Julie Miller, Janet Blair, Jean Allen, Linda Kirk, Joyce Smith, Maxine Bailey, Gayle McClellan, Janet Send, Randy and Joanne LaVere, Nancy Kraft and Marg Broadbent
Where would we be without our volunteers!
ACTIVITIES
Bible Study
New Bible study beginning June 1st: Warnings to the 7 Churches. Message Lisa Peters if you want to join and need a book @ 615-824-8025. This is a fabulous study. If you’re a Sunbird, come join us on Mondays at 10am Apache Clubhouse!
*Chair Yoga
Beginning June 3rd, Chair Yoga will be held every Wednesday in CH3 at 11:30 AM (prompt start). Class size has increased to 40 participants.
By popular request, we now offer punch cards, on sale in the office:
• 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.
Classes fill quickly—please arrive early!
*TEENY WEENY
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!
*Pictionary Game Night
Our weekly Pictionary Game Night will be held every Wednesday, beginning June 3rd at 5PM right after Teenie Weenie in the Annex. We hope to see you there, it’s sure to be a lot of laughs!
*Ice Cream Social
Our next Ice Cream Social is scheduled for June 13th in CH2. Tickets are $5 and are on sale before coffee hour and at the Office.
*70s Themed Dance
Join Us for Our First “Sunbird” Dance!
“Get Groovy and Boogie the Night Away!”
Mark your calendars for June 20th in CH2. Doors open at 6:30 PM!
Dress in your favorite 70s outfit or come as you are, either way, get ready to dance the night away with DJ Kim.
Enjoy Door Prizes and Share the Wealth!
Tickets are $5 and available starting June 2nd before coffee hour, at the office, or at the door the night of the dance.
The dance is open to Betmar residents, guests, and non-residents.
Come out and join the fun!
*Movie/Bistro
Our first Movie/Bistro night is on June 25th in CH2. Mark your calendar! We will be watching a comedy and serving Loaded Baked Potatoes! Tickets are $7 with Bistro and $5 for the movie only and will be on sale before coffee hour and at the Betmar office beginning June 2nd
Karaoke and Pizza night
DJ Kim is coming back to host Karaoke in CH2 on June 26th from 7-10pm. Doors open at 6:30. There will be Prizes and Share the Wealth and what is certain to be so much fun! Tickets are $7 for Pizza & Karaoke and $5 for Karaoke only and will be on sale before coffee hour and at the Betmar office beginning June 2nd
BINGO Bistro
Next week’s Bingo Bistro is Sloppy Joes. They begin serving at 3:00 p.m.
SHUFFLE
As a reminder, please stay back away from the construction going on at the Shuffle Courts so that the contractor can safely complete their work.
JOKE OF THE DAY
Jack went on a Safari with his wife Doris and his mother-in-law. One morning Doris wakes up to find her mother missing. In a panic, she wakes up Jack and they both go looking for her mother! Suddenly they come to a clearing, where they find Doris’ mother standing face to face with a ferocious lion! Doris screams, quick Jack do something! Oh no, no says Jack. That lion got himself into this mess, he can get himself out!
BIRTHDAYS
Dann Daigle turned 81 on May 24, 2026
Sherry Sangster will be 65 on May 27th.
Anniversaries
Rita and Jim Wencel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 22nd. Congratulations!
Visitors
Daughter Janaee Brown with grandkids Audrey and Maddox are here with Ric and Sandy Ames!
Newcomers Kelly Czeponis from Denver, Colorado!
Lives on Powhattan
Welcome to Betmar Kelly!
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