Club news

Kingsdale Squares

The Squares will dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Riordan Hall. Grant Roth will be the caller. For information, call 479-876-8432.

Bella Vista Ladies Bunco Club

The Ladies Bunco group will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the main building of Concordia Retirement Center in Bella Vista. The cost is $10.25, which includes lunch. Guests are welcome, and reservations are requested. Call 479-876-2423 or 479-268-3985.

Bella Vista Fly Tyers

The Fly Tyers will host its annual Christmas pickled fish party from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 18 at Riordan Hall. Pickled fish, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be available. Visitors interested in fishing are welcome.

This 170-member fishing and conservation club meets every Thursday morning and hears from speakers on various subjects. Call 479-855-0290 for additional information.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

The Bella Vista TOPS chapter meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays at Riordan Hall. The chapter will host an open house Jan. 12 for anyone determined to be healthier in 2015.

TOPS is an international, nonprofit corporation that does not promote any particular diet or prepared foods. The mission of the group is to support, educate and inspire those who wish to be at a weight that they and their doctor agree is important for their health.

To learn more, call leader Julia Blair at 479-855-0290.

NARFE

Bella Vista Chapter 1547 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in the Village Insurance Community Room, 2838 Bella Vista Way, located across from Sugar Creek Center.

The group will celebrate the Christmas season with cake, cookies, coffee, tea and punch. The election of officers for the 2015-16 term will also take place.

Speaking will be John A. Chelstrom, commander of American Legion Post 341 in Bella Vista. He will give information on the post's activities and involvement in the community.

All current and retired federal employees and their spouses are welcome. For further information about NARFE, contact Ron Lambert at 479-876-5392 or Miriam Stocks at 479-855-1676.

German-American Club of NWA

The German-American Club of Northwest Arkansas will meet for one last time before dissolving.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1400 W. Walnut in Rogers. Attendees will exchange small gifts and sing Christmas carols.

Participants are asked to bring appetizers, salads and cookies.

For other information, call 479-855-2099.

Community on 12/10/2014