As a service to the Bent Tree Community, the Bent Tree Activities Committee prepares a printed directory every year and one copy is provided for each property at no charge.  

Please click here to open a pdf version of the Community Directory then click CTRL + F to search the document.

Note: This directory is different than the BTCI  online roster.
For information contact Mike Chambers: [email protected]

Each year Bent Tree Activities Committee sponsors several events for the children and grandchildren of Bent Tree property owners. These include an Easter Egg Hunt, Youth Fest and a Children's Christmas Party. Specific details of each event will be publicized in the echo, on community bulletin boards and on the Bent Tree website.

Around the 4th of July, BTAC organizes Youth Fest which is a week-long series of fun classes and get-togethers which include arts & crafts, tennis, golf, horseback riding, hiking, woodworking, and a variety of other activities. Because of its size and complexity, detailed information about registration, cost and the multiple programs of Youth Fest are found under the Youth Fest tab.

When:
Dates are set and announced each year prior to the appropriate season. Watch for posted flyers, notices in the echo and on the Website.

Description:
Annual events for children and grandchildren of Bent Tree property owners.

Contact:
Kim Stahlman
678-858-5073
[email protected]

When: 2:00 til 4:00 every Thursday

Location: Dining Room at Club Tamarack

Description:
We are a mountain dulcimer play group who meet to play in ensemble, to share music and to learn more about how to play the dulcimer.

Cost (if any) to participate:
No cost

Contact:
Marlin Ferrell
Email: [email protected]

Spring Leagues start April 15th
$10 per 2 people
6-8 games at your own pace

Bocce in some form has been played since 5000 BC, but became popular in Italy when Rome expanded it's empire to the far East.  Immigration from Italy spread the game around the glove, especially in the U.S. in the early 20th Century.

At Bent Tree we play a two-person team format.  It's played with a small white ball, called the palino, which is the target ball.  Each team has four balls to roll and the team whose ball ends up closes to the palino scores points.

Our season lasts for eight weeks and teams usually play between six and eight games, depending on the number of teams in the league.  Teams schedule their own games and an on-line system is available to coordinate game times.

It's probably the simplest game you will ever play and loads of fun.

Come join us and have some fun.  Look for our flyers before each season begins.

Contact:
Rick Patterson
[email protected]

When:
On the third Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Location:
The Cottage

Information:
Men, women, guests, Kindle owners, and traditional book lovers are all invited to join in the sharing of "loved” and sometimes “disliked” books read by group members throughout the month. Each person reads their book of choice and shares their experiences with others. 

Any special consideration/qualifications to participate:
Join us once, part-time, or attend every meeting. There are no requirements, other than to encourage your participation and to promote the enjoyment of the written word.

Cost (if any) to participate:
None.

Contact:
Gary Baker
Phone:678-925-6355
Email:[email protected]

Description:

Cost (if any) to participate:
None.

Contact:
Susan Duncan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770-598-9420

 

Monday	Ladies Bridge Advanced Location:  Fireside 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	Duplicate Bridge - Mixed Group Location:  Fireside 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Intermediate and Advanced
Thursday	Bridge Mixed Group Location:  Cottage 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. All levels. A great place for beginners.
Friday	Ladies Bridge - Beginner/Intermediate Location: Fireside 12:30 - 3:30

When:
Friday, May 3rd
Saturday, August 3rd
Saturday, November 2nd
Location:
Rec Room at Club Tamarack
Cost:
Between $5.00 and $15.00 (depending on instructor fee) 
Description:
These are quarterly dances for all Bent Tree Residents. 
Each quarter will feature basic instruction on various styles of dance.
In addition, open dances of requests from the dancers and more.....
May 3 - Salsa and Bachata instruction 
August 3 - Swing and Disco instruction
November 2 - Country Hoedown - Line and Circle Dances 

Contact: Mary Ada Kidd: [email protected]

Bunco meets the third Thursday of each month in the Dining Room of Club Tamarack.
$5 per person. Bring a dish to share.

Contact
September Hoeler
[email protected]

CRCuT & CRAFTS
This crafty group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Rec Room of Club Tamarack. Focus will be teaching how to use a Cricut machine and design space with a monthly project that teaches different skills. 

Contact: Mary Davis, [email protected] (404)213-2196
 

For information contact:
Randy White
[email protected]
(770) 608-0843

If you like to knit, quilt, crochet or do any other type of needle craft come join the KnitWits. We meet every Tuesday from 10 to 12 at the Cottage. If you are just learning or having a problem with a project there will probably be someone there that can help you not have a meltdown.

We usually go to lunch once a month just for fun and to celebrate birthdays……sometimes ending up at wonderful locations to purchase yet more yarn!

For any questions about our group please contact:
Carol Kopetski
941-830-1225
kopetskicarol@gmail.com

The Last Blast of Summer is a summer ending concert held at the Beach Pavilion the last Saturday of August.  

In addition to a free concert, there will be food trucks and other family events.  Exact time will be announced soon.

Bring your lawn chair, cash for the food trucks, and your favorite beverage and join your neighbors for a final Summer fling.

2024 Band features the return of Radio 80s

Contact:Margie Robinson at [email protected]
 

Location: the Library is housed in the Cottage located across from the Recycling Center, near the front gate.
When: The Library is open every day, 8 am- 8 pm.
Description: A team of community volunteers manages “The Bent Tree Library” for everyone’s enjoyment; both to borrow books and to contribute them. The “honor system” is the policy; borrow and return as you like keeping in mind the reading pleasure of others. We accept both hardbacks and paperbacks; see guidelines below.
LIBRARY PROCEDURES:  Returns and donations may be left only during library hours and should be placed in the library return bin, not in the community room or kitchen area, or outside the building. Please do not bring a lot of older books that you have weeded out from your own personal collection that we cannot add to the library collection. We don’t have room, and volunteers must gather and take them to the Community Thrift Store. We do welcome bestselling authors and books in a popular series.
We always have room for new volunteers, so if you are interested please email Claudia Gibson at [email protected] or call 706-974-8836.
Contribution Guidelines: Due to space considerations we must limit the materials we accept. Your cooperation in fo9llowing these guidelines will be most appreciated by all the volunteers.
n           We accept paperbacks or hardcover books published from 2012 to present
n           We do not accept Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, textbooks, reference books, or cookbooks.
n           Please no magazines.
n           Please take donation items not on this list to the Community Thrift Store. They will be happy to get them and you can get a tax deduction. 
Library team goals:
Encourage residents and employees to enjoy and use the Bent Tree Community Library.
Contact:
Marlin Ferrell
706-299-0575
[email protected]

Men's Bible Study

Meets weekly on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at The Cottage

Chairperson - Bryan George (931) 982-0978 - [email protected] 

Contact:
David and Pattie Jones
803-795-9566

Time:
Gather at 5:00 PM
Eat at 6:00 PM
Location:
Beach Pavilion
This event runs every Monday from April through October. We begin with drinks and appetizers at 5:00 and a picnic at 6:00. All are invited. Please bring a dish to share along with your drinks, utensils and dishes. This Picnic is noted weekly on the Bent Tree Calendar.
This is a great way to meet new people in Bent Tree and a lovely way to spend a nice evening at the lake with friends and neighbors. Just come...we welcome everyone!
Contact: Denis Foerst

If you're new to Bent Tree, welcome.  The Newcomer's Committee would like to help you make Bent Tree your forever home.  
Name of Activity: Newcomers
Where do they meet: Varies
Day and Time that they meet:
March 15th - Club Tamarack
Summer - TBD
September 16th @ Monday Night Picnics

Cost if any: Free
Name of the BTAC representative(s):Kim Stewart
Contact information for BTAC representative(s):  [email protected]


     

When: Mondays 11:30 - 12:30
            Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:30
            Wednesdays 11:30 - 12:30

Where: Club Tamarack Rec Room

Cost: $5 per class

This class focuses on core conditioning and flexibility training.

Contact:
Karen Rooker
[email protected]

Monthly programs designed for Seniors:

Scheduled:
Rock Painting Workshop - Sept. 11th

For information contact:
Patrick McMorrow

[email protected]

770-710-1133

When:
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Where:
On the Beach

Description:
Music is performed by various musicians from 7-10 pm. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Participants are asked to bring their own chairs, food, drinks, and dancing shoes.

Any special consideration/qualifications to participate:
No reservations are needed. 

Cost:
The Bent Tree Activities Committee sponsors these events and there is no charge.

Contact:
Tim Miller
404-514-7675
[email protected]

Name of Activity: Spring Fling
Where do they meet: Upper Pool
Day and Time that they meet: Last Friday in May
Cost if any: Per person ticket Price
Name of the BTAC representative(s): Laura Chambers
Contact information for BTAC representative(s): [email protected]
 
Name of Activity: Fall Fundraiser
Where do they meet: Club Tamarack
Day and Time that they meet:  September 19, 2024
Cost if any: Per person ticket price + ticket purchase per activity
Name of the BTAC representative(s): Dave Stewart
Contact information for BTAC representative(s):  benttreeactivities@gmail.com
 
Name of Activity: Christmas Social
Where do they meet: Club Tamarack
Day and Time that they meet: December 7, 2024
Cost if any: Per person ticket Price
Name of the BTAC representative(s): Shelia Hedgpeth
Contact information for BTAC representative(s): [email protected]
 
Name of Activity: Winter Ball
Where do they meet: Club Tamarack
Day and Time: To be announced for 2024
Cost if any: Per person ticket Price
Name of the BTAC representative(s): Shelia Hedgpeth
Contact information for BTAC representative(s): [email protected]
 

Various artists are invited to entertain Bent Tree residents while they view the beautiful sunsets.
Where do they meet: Deck - Lower Pool

September 14th at 6:00 Performer Stuck in Right Field
Cost if any: Free
Name of the BTAC representative(s): Tim Miller
Contact information for BTAC representative(s):  [email protected]

 

Description:
Bent Tree’s version of a supper club, made up of groups of eight people OR 1 large group (couples and/or singles) who meet once a month at each other’s homes for a meal. Each couple takes a turn hosting the group at a mutually convenient date and time. The host chooses the format of the meal and prepares the main dish and also contacts the other members of the group to arrange appropriate side dishes. The meals can be simple to complex, ethnic to good ol' home cooking, dinner or brunch, eating in or going out. Anything goes!
This is an excellent way to meet new people, find out what's happening around the community, and deepen our friendships here in Bent Tree. - all while participating in one of our favorite pastimes….eating.
Location:
Varies. Most dinners are held in homes, but it is up to the group and some have been known to go to restaurants or unique venues in lieu of a meal at someone's house.
Meeting:
The suppers will start March/April and go through October/November. This is entirely up to the group/s how long they want to go, usually break over the winter.
Cost:
None.
Contact:
Pamela Henderson
Email: [email protected]

Bent Tree is a volunteer community.  By volunteering, you enhance the Active Mountain Living that we all enjoy and you get to meet your neighbors and build lasting relationships.  We encourage everyone to get involved. 

Currently, the following volunteer opportunities are available:

• Fund-raising
• Decorating for parties
• Working on pick-up/clean-up days
• Planting & Weeding
• Helping with Youth Fest
• Maintaining the BT Library
• Helping with small construction projects
• Organizing/helping with various social events.

Please feel free to tell us how you would like to volunteer by filling out the Volunteer Form which is linked below.

Come here often to visit and please consider contributing your time, energy, and talent. Through our collective efforts, Bent Tree will continue to be not only a wonderful place to live, but also a very special way of life.

Volunteer Form

Women's Bible Study

Where they meet: Club Tamarack Rec Room

Date and Time they meet: Friday Mornings at 9:00 AM
Summer hours are 10:15-11:00. 

Free.  Participants discuss whether to individually purchase study materials.

Mission - To discuss and share ideas as they study the Bible

Contact: Dale Newman contact info [email protected] 678-438-0971

When:
June 1st through Labor Day. Start time is at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Location:
Upper pool

Description:
Water exercise is known to be the easiest and most beneficial form of exercise for your joints. Join us for a good workout without the stress.

Any special considerations/qualifications to participate:
None

Cost to participate:
$3.00

Contact:
Sandy Bloyd
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770-547-7555

Hatha Yoga - Professional Instructor: Lyn Orletsky

Where:
Club Tamarack Rec Room

When:
Mondays: 5:00 - 6:00
Fridays: 12:00 - 1:00

Cost:
$5.00 per class

Contact: Pamela Henderson
813-727-2813
[email protected]