Dance Club
A new beginners class for line dancing will meet from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Jan. 4. The class will be held at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista, and registration fee is $20. There is a $35 annual fee payable to Riordan Hall. If registrant does not have a Bella Vista photo ID, there is also a $2.50 per class fee to Riordan Hall.
The class will be taught by Kristine Schaap, who has taught beginner line dancing for several years. 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.
Information: (479) 876-2715.
Christian Women
The Bella Vista Christian Women's Connection will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m.Jan 8 at the Bella Vista Community Church, 75 Lancashire Blvd.
The guest and featured speaker will be Linda Apple, who will talk about "Living History, Your History."
The brunch is held the second Tuesday of each month, and an all-American breakfast is served for $10. The program is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries.
The Women's Prayer Connection will be at 9 a.m.Jan. 2 at St. Theodore's Church, 1001 Kingsland Road in Bella Vista.
Information: (479) 876-5422, (513) 703-4312 or email djlong@cox.net.
Myeloma
Hope Cancer Resources offers a new support group for myeloma patients, caregivers and loved ones. The Northwest Arkansas Myeloma Support Group will be co-facilitated by a 22-year survivor and will provide education, support and the opportunity to share personal experiences. The group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale.
Information: (479) 361-5847.
Blood Cancer
This supportive and educational group is for adult patients, caregivers, families and friends coping with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS or other blood cancers. The group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale.
Information: (479) 361-5847.
Photographers
The Bella Vista/Bentonville Photography Club will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at Guaranty Bank in Jane, Mo. The month's contest subject is "Holiday" photographs, and submissions are due by Jan. 13.
Information: (479) 321-4884.
Embroiderers
The Embroidery Guild meets one time a month in both Bella Vista and Springdale. Everyone is welcome to attend any meeting, and there is no stitching experience 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, and Springdale meetings are at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the John Powell Senior Center, 610 E. Grove Ave.
January's meetings will include the first of six miniature "Stockings Through the Year." Each stocking uses a different embroidery technique. Kits are $5 each.
Information: bellavistaga.org.
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.
Information: (479) 268-5391.
Fly Tyers Club
The Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club meets at 9 a.m. for a social hour, followed by a meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday at 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.
Information: bellavista flytyers.org.
Kiwanis Club
Beginning in January, the Bella Vista Kiwanis Club will continue to meet at 7 a.m. at Concordia with a change in schedule. The club will be moving from one meeting per month to weekly meetings every Thursday of each month. Breakfast is available. Visitors, Kiwanis members and former Kiwanis members are all invited to attend.
Information: Julie Storm at (479) 696-8867.
Sunrise Rotary
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.
Information: Sean at (417) 455-6654.
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.
Information: (479) 715-6154 or 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.
Information: (479) 268-5391.
Barbershop
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.
Information: Jim Nugent at (479) 855-7980 or (479) 621-3372.
Solo Fusion
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.
Information: Linda Stafford at (479) 402-6241 or Terri Kindred at (660) 815-3418.
Amateur Radio
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. 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.
Information: 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 in Bella Vista. 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.
Information: Email BVStrings@gmail.com, visit bvstrings.org or call (479) 366-0045.
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. Meetings are free and open to the public and held at the Artist Retreat Center, 13467 Lookout Drive, Bella Vista. The meetings include a potluck lunch, a featured author, lively discussion and readings.
Information: Joanie Roberts at (608) 642-1294.
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NAN Profiles on 12/30/2018