Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church - Hot Springs Village, AR
2021 Manger Scene
2021 Manger Scene
Members of the Men's Club assembled the Nativity Manger Scene on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.  Pictured (l ro r) are Ray Ambrozich, Dave Witchger, Russ Harrison and Mike Kerwin.  Photo by Bill Patterson.
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A total of 74 members and guests attended the Men's Club Christmas Dinner on Tuesday December 14, 2021.  Karen Feckler and the "Son Beams" led the  Men's Club members and their guests in Christmas songs sing-a-long.  This followed a pretty rough version of the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song performed by the men.  Entertainment was preceeded by a Prime Rib and Salmon dinner prepared and servered by the Home Plate Cafe.  Rick Martinek, past 2 year President, was honored for his dedication and service with his name added to the Past Presidents wall plaque.
Fr_Bill_35th.jpegThe Men's Club met on Tuesday, May 18 for the final meeting of the 2020-2021 year. 106 members, dates, and guests met in the Lower Hall of the Church and enjoyed a meal prepared by Home Plate Restaurant. The evening was also a celebration on Fr. Bill's 35 Anniversary as a priest in the Diocese of Little Rock. The Ladies of the Sacred Heart (LOSH) along with the Men's Club participated in presenting Fr. Bill with a paten, Chalice, plus a plaque showing a picture of him saying his first mass in June, 1986 as well as a recent picture of him saying a mass. Numerous pictures from the dinner are included on this website.  You can also view the presentation video shown below:
 
Mens Club Meeting 2 11 2020 Program Director Oliver Field HSV Lakes Manager Brad Meredith
Mens Club Meeting 2 11 2020 Program Director Oliver Field HSV Lakes Manager Brad Meredith
The featured speaker at the Men's Club meeting on February 11, 2020 was Brad Merideth, Lakes Ecology and Fisheries Manager for Hot Springs Village. Brad reviewed the lake maintenance (dredging and weed control) and fisheries programs currently being carried on by his group as well as future planned work to keep the Village Lakes an amenity to be proud of by all visitors and owners.
Jan Cash and the School Children Our Lady of Fatima School
Jan Cash and the School Children Our Lady of Fatima School
The Men's Club made donations to the following Charitable Organizations in December, 2019:
Cedar Mountain Boys & Girls Club - HSV - $1000
Samaritan Ministries -  Hot Springs - $1200
St. John's Catholic School - Hot Springs - $1250
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School - Benton - $1250
McAuley Senior Center - HSV - $1000
Jackson House - Hot Springs - $1200

President Rick Martinek personally presented checks to these organiztions and pictures of the presentations are in shown here and in the Photos Section of this website
Line dancing at the Men's Club December meeting.
Line dancing at the Men's Club December meeting.
The Men's Club December meeting with wives/dates was held on December 10 in the Lower Hall of the Church.  Some 90 members and wives/dates enjoyed a meal prepatred and served by Johnnas's Catering personnel.  After dinner Buddy Dixon introduced Rick Hiemenz and Bruce Rhodea who instucted those present on Line Dancing.  They then asked those who wanted to dance to come to the dance flow and dance to the song "Elvira".

After the dancing ended, Buddy called on 6 couples to come forward and sing the traditional "12 Days of Christmas" and Bruce Rhodea and Bob Bowman were awarded prizes for their performance during the song.

Linda Mayhood and Buddy Dixon
Linda Mayhood and Buddy Dixon
At the November 12, 2019 meeting of the Men's Club, Buddy Dixon, HSV POA Board member, and a member of the Men's Club, introduced the speaker for the evening, Linda Mayhood. Linda. who is the Chairperson for the 50th Year Anniversary Celebration Committee for Hot Springs Village, talked about the plans being made by the Committee for the upcoming year.  Linda is well prepared for this job, being a 40 year employee of the HSV POA, before retiring this year as COO, and having experienced much of the history of the Village. Linda review varios plans for the celebration, including the April 20, 2020 Community wide cellebration of the actual date the Village was opened by Cooper Communities on April 20, 1970. 

Oliver Field and Mike Socha
Oliver Field and Mike Socha
On October 8, 2019, 71 members attended the regular monthly meeting and enjoyed a meal prepared by Johnna and her staff. Oliver Field, Program Director, introduced Mike Socha, Assistent Director of Golf, who talked about golf in the Village and answered questions from the attendees.