Andandte Music Club of Bella Vista
Andante Music Club of Bella Vista presented its last program of the season, featuring classical pianist Garth Smith with special guest violinist Camille Austin. The beautiful Mildred Cooper Memorial Chapel overflowed with over 155 attendees. The program was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. Andante will not meet again until September. More programs will be offered through June 2022. Andante appreciates the public's support and looks forward to presenting many events in the new season. Please visit andantemusicclub.org or [email protected] for more information.
TOPS #297 Monday
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #297 meets Monday mornings. Weigh in anytime between 8:15 and 9 a.m. before the meeting which ends at 10 a.m. at Riordan Hall. New members are welcome. There are incentives and motivation while you are working to lose weight.
Ozark Creative Artists
The Ozark Creative Artists offers community service projects, such as painting memory boxes for hospitals, supporting the NW Arkansas Women's Shelter and painting 5x5-inch canvas for the Art Center of the Ozarks. Painters of all skill levels make up the organization. If you are interested in learning more, please text Lynda at 262-308-4454.
TOPS #532 Saturday
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Saturday morning at Riordan Hall, 2 Riordan Drive, Bella Vista. Meetings will begin again on June 12. The club will have a weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., followed by a meeting. All meetings are for interested men and women looking to lose weight. It's not always smooth sailing on the weight loss journey. The support "net" work you have through TOPS and its members will give you the motivation and support you need on your weight loss journey.
Computer Club
The yearly BVCC membership is $25 for the first member in a household and $10 for each additional member in the same household. It is possible to join or renew a membership online on the BVCC website. The benefits of club membership include help clinics and remote help for members with their computerized devices and free classes on a variety of computer topics. On the website, you will find additional information, including scheduled classes, the most current issue of the Bits & Bytes newsletter, minutes of the previous month's general meeting, membership forms, detailed directions to meeting rooms, and updates to scheduled classes.
Woodcarvers Club
The Bella Vista Woodcarvers Club is a group of local artisans that meets regularly to share art, exchange experiences in woodworking and stay connected to members. Due to covid, the temporary meeting place is at the Bella Vista Assembly of God church gymnasium, located at 1771 Forest Hills Blvd., at 1 p.m. every Thursday.
On the third Thursday of each month, there is a class on some aspect of carving, wood-burning, finishing or another interesting topic. Classes are a great way to practice techniques, learn new ways to achieve your goal, and discover your own unique style.
The club's purpose is to promote the general fields of carving, wood-burning and sculpting of wood, and to promote a greater appreciation of wood in an artistic expression. The club is dedicated to giving back to the community through activities teaching children and adults the art of carving, as held at Concordia, Brookfield Assisted Living Center, and the Bella Vista Library. Visitors are always welcome. At this time, masks are still required. For more information, contact Jean Visnich, president, at 479-426-8409 or email, [email protected].
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday in the fellowship hall of the Highland Christian Church, located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista (enter at the north door). To attend, you must have had at least the first dose of the covid vaccination. Social distancing and mask-wearing are required. No previous experience or tryouts are required to join. Women of all ages and voice ranges are invited to experience barbershop singing. For more information or to schedule the chorus for your entertainment, call Karen Frankenfeld, director, at 479 876 7204 or visit the website at www.perfectharmonybv.com.
NWA Women's Chorus
NWA Women's Chorus (aka Bella Vista Women's Chorus) is rehearsing again. If you love to sing, women from Benton, Washington and McDonald counties are invited to join. All are welcome, with no tryouts or experience needed. Performances include classical, pop, folk and show tunes for local clubs, schools, care centers and veteran centers. Rehearsals are at 12:45 p.m. every Monday at Bella Vista's St. Bernard Church Hall, with plenty of room to spread out and follow Arkansas State covid-19 guidelines. Call Elaine at 918-857-1675 or checkout www.NWArkansasWomensChorus.com.
Area Radio Club
The Bella Vista Area Radio Club is conducting virtual meetings on the first Thursday of each month via YouTube Live. In-person monthly license testing has resumed on the second Saturday of the month. All amateur radio enthusiasts and prospective hams are invited. Details are online at www.BellaVistaRadioClub.org, on the club's Facebook Group, at www.YouTube.com/BellaVistaRadioClub, or by calling Ron Evans at 479-270-5584.
American Legion Post 341
Veterans affiliated with any branch of the military interested in becoming members of Bella Vista American Legion Post 341 are asked to call for membership details and information at 605-440-0255 (Brad Kennell).