Historians
The Benton County Historical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. today at the Gravette Historical Museum, 503 Charlotte St. Guest speaker will be Steve Mitchael, who helped establish the Gravette Historical Museum in 1995 and was active in the preservation and renovation of the Kindley House as its current home. He is now chairman of the Gravette Historical Museum Commission and continues to be active in the day-to-day operations of the museum.
Information: (479) 273-3561.
Squares
The Kingsdale Squares will dance at 7 p.m. Monday at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista with Shawn Greer calling.
Lessons will be given from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at Riordan Hall. There will be 10 to 12 lessons, depending on how the group progresses. The cost is $35 with the first two lessons free. Learn to square dance, have fun, exercise, relieve stress, make new friends and keep your mind sharp.
Information: (479) 876-5066.
Computers
Using Skype to connect with family and friends will be explored at 7 p.m. Monday during the meeting of the Bella Vista Computer Club in Room A at Highlands Crossing Center, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista. Justin Sell from Bella Vista Computer Services will present the program and address technology questions.
An open house help clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 21. Help clinics are a free service for computer club members.
Information: bvcompclub.org.
Christians
"It's Christmas!" is the theme for the Bentonville Rogers Christian Women's Connection luncheon that will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday in the student building behind Northwest Assembly at 2202 S. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville.
Alene Betts, the speaker, will present "It's Christmas -- Never Say Never," and there will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well.
This is a nondenominational group, and programs are presented by Stonecroft Ministries. A catered lunch will be provided for $11, and free childcare is available for the luncheon.
Reservations: (479) 855-2104, (479) 531-6885 or email jnmcnabb@cox.net.
Women of Washington County are invited to attend the meeting of the Christian Women's Connection Group from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mermaids Restaurant in Fayetteville. Betts will speak, and her husband will also participate with some special music.
Please bring a wrapped gift, valued at $5 or less, to take part in a special Christmas gift exchange. The cost of the luncheon is $15. Walk-ins are welcome.
Information: (479) 521-5490.
Granny's Quilts
Granny's Quilts of Love will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. Davis St. in Pea Ridge. The group will be cutting batting. Due to illness, the Christmas brunch has been canceled. There will be a potluck lunch, bring a covered dish and $5-$10 for the donation fund to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
To date, Granny's members have made 23,260 quilts, 6,968 caps and 6,792 pillows, all donated to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Information: (479) 451-0285.
Garden Club
The Bentonville Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens. The program will be an auction review and Christmas party.
Information: (479) 619-9600.
Investors
Real Estate Investors of Northwest Arkansas will be holding a Vendors Expo and Social at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Willie James Event Place, 1161 Henri de Tonti Blvd. in Tontitown.
The event is free and open to the public.
Information: (479) 601-3472 or email Kathleen@rei-nwa.com.
Union Vets
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the General Store at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave. in Springdale.
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving the true history of the Civil War.
Information: (479) 381-6883.
Blood Cancer
A support group for adult patients, family and friends coping with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS and other blood cancers meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hope Cancer Resources in Springdale.
Information: (479) 361-5847.
Up in Arms
The Northwest Arkansas Up In Arms Longarm Guild will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the library in Rogers. This will be their Christmas meeting and a time of fellowship. Bring snacks and finger foods. All longarm quilters are invited to attend.
Information: (806) 220-4007.
Iota Alpha
The Iota Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home of Kay Nelson in Bella Vista. After a brief meeting, the members will exchange secret sister Christmas gifts. This month's service project is a donation to the Bella Vista Courtesy Van. The next meeting will be Jan. 11.
Information: Email johngolden@cox.net.
Military
The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its 2016 Christmas dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lodge at Butterfield Trail Village, 1923 E. Joyce Blvd. in Fayetteville. Christmas music will be provided by Fayetteville High School's Encore singers. Meal selection is posted in the chapter November/December newsletter.
Information: (479) 927-1743.
DAR
The Ozark Mountains Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, 2103 S. Promenade Blvd. in Rogers for a Christmas lunch and fellowship. Anyone interested in joining DAR is welcome.
Information: (479) 636-7029.
Ark-Oma
The Ark-Oma Whirlaways square dance club will have a Christmas dance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park St. in Springdale. Mike Huddleson will be calling this last dance of the year. There will be mainstream and plus level dancing.
Information: (479) 846-3280 or (479) 871-2602.
Ostomates
The Northwest Arkansas Ostomy Support Group is offered to anyone with an ostomy, preparing for an ostomy or caring for someone with an ostomy and meets at 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Hope Cancer Resources in Springdale. The meeting will include a Christmas party and potluck luncheon. There will also be a 1 p.m. educational meeting.
Information: nwaostomy.weebly.com.
Ladies Bunco
The Bella Vista Ladies bunco will meet at 11 a.m. Dec. 21 at the Highlands Golf Clubhouse, 500 Glasgow Road, with lunch at the Mason Dixon Cafe.
Reservations: (479) 876-2423 or (479) 268-3985.
Ladies Day Out
Ladies Day Out will begin 2017 with the annual bingo game and luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 at Concordia Retirement Center in Bella Vista. Lunch is $11.
Information: (479) 531-1926.
Women's Chorus
Bella Vista Women's Chorus invites singers from the tri-county area to join them with no tryouts or experience needed. Directed by Larry Zehring, BVWC performs classical, pop, folk and show tunes for local clubs and events. They rehearse at 12:45 p.m. each Monday in the music room of the Bella Vista First United Methodist Church.
Information: (479) 715-6154 or womenschorusBV.org.
Alzheimers
Beginning in January the Alzheimer's Association, in collaboration with the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education, presents a support group for those in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and their care partners. This is an eight-week series that will include education on all aspects of dementia and available community resources, as well as supportive discussions.
Meetings will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 18 at the Schmieding Center in Springdale.
Registration: (479) 751-3043, ext. 245.
Send Club News to ourtown@nwadg.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday for Sunday publication.
NAN Profiles on 12/11/2016