Essentrics and Yoga Classes at the ARC
Essentrics and new Yoga classes have started at The Artist Retreat Center, located upstairs from Java Dudes. A drop-in fee of $10 is requested. Bring a mat and wear comfy clothes.
• Monday: 9 a.m. Essentrics with Cindee; 6 p.m. Beginner's Yoga with Lindsay
• Tuesday: 10:30 a.m Beginner's Power Yoga with Jessica; Noon Power Lunch Flow Yoga with Jessica; 3:30 p.m. Lunar Slow Flow Yoga with Jessica; 6 p.m. Free Meditation with Anna; 6:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga with Anna
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. Essentrics with Cindee; 10:30 a.m. Slow Flow Yoga with Lindsay
• Thursday: 5:45 p.m. Essentrics with Cindee
• Friday: 9 a.m. Essentrics with Cindee
• Saturday: 9 a.m. Essentrics with Cindee; 10:30 a.m. Yoga with Amber; 3 p.m. Power Yoga with Jessica
For additional information, please contact Lindsay at 918-533-8282 or email [email protected].
Laureate Alpha Gamma
The Laureate Alpha Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Jan. 9 at the Bella Vista Historical Museum. Arrangements were made by Barbara Downs, Jan Vogel and Annette Allsup. Xyta Lucas, president of the museum, gave an interesting presentation on the history of Bella Vista. A cash donation was given to the museum for the service project for the month. Lunch followed at the American Legion Hall. Linda Dahlquist and Juanita Prior were selected as the nominating committee for officers for the coming year. Sister to Sister groups made plans to meet for the months of January and February.
Bella Vista Garden Club
The Bella Vista Garden Club's monthly meeting will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Bella Vista Community Church, located at 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Lunch will be served, with the program following at 11:30 a.m. Phyllis Stair from the Garden Club of Rogers will speak about the women's program at the Sheriff's Department Garden. Visitors are welcome to attend. For additional information, call Judy Jeffrey at 515-371-0701.
Calico Cut Ups
The Calico Cut Ups quilt guild will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 in Becker Hall at First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, located at 20 Boyce Drive. The meeting kicks off with "Stash for Cash," which will provide members an opportunity to sell their excess stash, and attendees will be able to buy supplies at bargain prices. At 1 p.m., Laurie Davis will talk about using photos in quilts for inspiration and illustrated her ideas with some of her award-winning quilts. Following Laurie's presentation, Kay Gaudian will talk about the importance of labeling quilts and provide recommendations about what information should be on the label, as well as sharing creative ideas for making and attaching the label to the finished quilt. All are welcome to join the Calico Cut Ups at this informative program full of quilt examples and PowerPoint slides illustrating creative ideas. Business meeting starts at 2 p.m. and concludes by 3 p.m. with member show and tell.
Guests are welcome to attend without paying a fee. If, after visiting, you wish to join, the yearly dues are $25. For more information, email [email protected].
Sons of Union Veterans
The Sons of Union Veterans will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at Foghorn's Restaurant, 2221 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization dedicated to those men that fought for the United States during the Civil War. The meeting is open to all. For more information, call 479-381-6883.
Military Officers Association
The Bella Vista chapter of MOAA will hold its bi-monthly membership meeting at Concordia Retirement Center main office building, 1 Concordia Drive, Bella Vista on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is John Allen, retired P-38 pilot and WWII veteran. John will provide highlights of his flying career. The buffet dinner cost is $15 per person catered by Concordia. Reservations should be made by email through Jon Boswell at [email protected]. Members and guests are welcome to attend, as are current and former military officers of the armed forces and U.S. Coast Guard.
Village Lake Writers and Poets
Village Lake Writers and Poets meets monthly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. February's meeting will host a mentor, local and regional writer, Nancy Hartney. She will hold a workshop on how to use time in your writing and share a talk on her latest book. Meetings are free and open to the public and held at the Artist Retreat Center, 13467 Lookout Drive, Bella Vista. The meetings are held over lunchtime and sometimes include a potluck lunch. At other times, you bring your own lunch or purchase from Java Dudes onsite. Each month there is a featured author, lively discussion and readings. For additional information, contact Joanie Roberts at 608-642-1294.
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday in the choir room of the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. No previous experience or tryouts are required. For more information or to schedule the chorus for entertainment, call Karen Frankenfeld, director, at 479-876-7204.
BV Computer Club
The Bella Vista Computer Club's general meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, with a Q & A session with a "Panel of Experts" consisting of Luap McKeever (Ozark Computer Works), Justin Sells (Bella Vista Computer Services) and Scott Chapman (BVCC). Questions may be submitted at the meeting or, if you know a question in advance, email it to [email protected]. This will aid the panelists if any research required to give a better answer. This public meeting is in Community Room A at Highlands Crossing Center, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista.
Club members also receive free help for any computerized device at twice-monthly Help Clinic sessions held the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the BVCC's Training Center at the Highlands Crossings Center, Suite 208. Members are also eligible for free remote online support at other times. The next Help Clinic sessions are on Saturday, Jan. 5; Wednesday, Jan. 16; and Saturday, Feb. 2.
Advance signup is required to attend classes. The yearly membership is $20 for the first member in a household and $10 for each additional member in the same household. January classes will be "Computer Security for Regular People, Part 1," "Why, When and How to Backup Your C: Drive," and "Slow PC? Let's Upgrade or Buy New."
There are three ways to join the BVCC: 1) in person at any monthly meeting, 2) in person at any Help Clinic or class session, or 3) by mail at any time of the month. The mailing address and application can be found under Contents at the website bvcompclub.org by clicking the Membership Application link. Additional information can also be found on the website.
Embroidery Guild of NWA
The Embroidery Guild meets one time a month in both Bella Vista and Springdale. Everyone is welcome to attend any meeting and no stitching experience is necessary. Bella Vista meetings are at 9:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at St. Theodore's Church, 1001 Kingsland Road. Springdale meetings are at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the John Powell Senior Center, 610 E. Grove Ave. Additional information may be found at the website bellavistaga.org.
January's meetings will include the first of six miniatures, "Stockings Through the Year." Each stocking uses a different embroidery technique. Kits are $5 each.
BV Fly Tyers Club
This club meets at 9 a.m. for a social hour, followed by a meeting from 10 to 11 a.m., every Thursday in Riordan Hall.
The Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club is a fishing, conservation and service club consisting of approximately 190 members. This group of men and women share a common interest in fishing (both warm- and cold-water species) found in the local streams and lakes of Bella Vista. The club also promotes lake conservation, recreational activities and conducts service projects throughout northwest Arkansas.
Kiwanis Club
The Bella Vista Kiwanis Club meets weekly at 7 a.m. at Concordia every Thursday. Breakfast is available. Visitors, Kiwanis members and former Kiwanis members are all invited to attend. For more information, please contact Julie Storm at 479-696-8867.
Sunrise Rotary Club
The Bella Vista Sunrise Rotary Club has a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. every Wednesday in the Concordia Main Building, 1 Concordia Drive, Bella Vista. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Sean at 417-455-6654.
Bella Vista Women's Chorus
The Bella Vista Women's Chorus invites singers from the tri-county area to join the group. All are welcome, with no tryouts or experience necessary. Directed by Larry Zehring, the group performs classical, pop, folk and show tunes for local clubs and events. Rehearsals are held at 12:45 p.m. Mondays in the music room of the Bella Vista First United Methodist Church. The Bella Vista Women's Chorus is available to sing at events. Contact 479-715-6154 for more information or visit WomensChorusBV.com.
Men's Chorus
The Bella Vista Men's Chorus meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday in the choir room at First Methodist Church on Boyce Drive. New singers are welcome. For information, call 479-268-5391.
Pride of the Ozarks Barbershop Chorus
Pride of the Ozarks Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Bella Vista Church of Christ, 989 McNelly Road, Bentonville (across from Lowe's). Singing in harmony, a Cappella, is this group's enjoyment and is open to all men who like to sing. For more information, call Jim Nugent at 479-855-7980 or 479-621-3372.
Solo Fusion Group
The Solo Fusion Group is an active 50s-plus singles group in Bella Vista. This group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Guaranty Bank in Jane, Mo. There are a variety of activities and events happening every month. Those interested are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Linda Stafford at 479-402-6241 or Terri Kindred at 660-815-3418.
Line Dance Club
A beginner's line dance class meets on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:45 to 2 p.m. The class meets in Riordan Hall. The registration fee for this class is $20. There is a $35 annual fee payable to Riordan Hall. If a registrant does not have a Bella Vista photo ID, there is also a $2.50 per class fee to Riordan Hall. The class is taught by Kristine Schaap. New dancers will have the opportunity to learn line dancing steps and dances that use the steps. There are handouts, lots of practice time and personal attention. For more information, contact Kristine Schaap at 479-876-2715.
BV Amateur Radio Club
The Bella Vista Amateur Radio Club holds its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Highland Christian Church in Bella Vista. The program focuses on competitive radio operating and its benefits for public service and emergency communications. For anyone interested in acquiring an amateur radio license, the club also administers FCC exams at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. All meetings and exams are held at Highland Christian Church, located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista. More information on amateur radio and the BVRC is available at BellaVistaRadioClub.com.
BV Strings
Bella Vista Strings is a casual acoustic jam group that meets at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Artist Retreat Center. Those who enjoy playing different styles of music are invited to visit and consider joining the BV Strings. The group plays rock, folk, bluegrass and country. The music is submitted by members. For more information, email [email protected], visit bvstrings.org or call 479-366-0045.
Woodcarvers Club
The Bella Vista Woodcarvers Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization giving back to the community. The club teaches kids the art of carving, using soap as a medium, in hopes they will move on to the art of carving in wood. The club supplies the necessary tools and there is no charge. The BV Woodcarvers Club has shown and taught this art at several organizations in the surrounding area, such as the Amazeum, Bella Vista Public Library and Cub Scouts. Please contact the club if a group of kids is interested in this unique art form. The club also sets up a tent in mid-October at the Spanker Creek Arts and Crafts Festival in which people can view and purchase one of many member displays of carved wood items. As each item is handcrafted, there are no two alike. Club members (men and women) are talented carvers willing to teach anyone wanting to learn the art of wood carving. Meetings are held from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday at Riordan Hall. For more information, contact John Brach, club president, at [email protected] or call 479-644-4202.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Attention all military veterans with VA disability, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Visit the national web page at projecthealingwaters.org. For more information, email [email protected].
American Legion Riders
Motorcycles, patriotic veteran fellowship and the thrill of a ride are what keep the American Legion Riders riding. The American Legion Riders are associated with Bella Vista Post 341 and have monthly meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Bella Vista American Legion facility. If the weather allows, a ride follows and ends at a restaurant for a meal.
Diabetes Support Group
Enhance your diabetes care by joining Mercy's free monthly diabetes support group. Mercy certified diabetes educators will be on hand to discuss various topics related to ongoing diabetes management -- including lifestyle changes to make living with diabetes easier. Meetings are held the second Friday of every month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Mercy Bella Vista Community Room, 1 Mercy Way, Bella Vista. These meetings are free and open to anyone with prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The upcoming dates include Feb. 8, March 8, April 12 and May 10. For more information, call 479-338-6086 or visit mercy.net/DiabetesSupport.
Community on 01/16/2019