Check out the FUN Fellowship opportunities YOU can help plan!

Ladies' Lunch Bunch
Every fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM!

Next Meeting: May 28th at Mucky Duck Pub

O.W.L.s Cafe
Every second Thursday of the month in the Commons at 10:30 AM!

Thursday, May 14th - Jigsaw puzzle exchange

OWLS is offering a tour of the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates for any interested Bethesda member. The tour is 60–90-minute tour and will be on June 11 at 1:30 PM. Sign up here.

The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates has a museum to recognize great achievements in agriculture and fighting hunger and is housed in a historical building that was the former home of the Des Moines public library.

Sign up by May 31 is required to attend. If you’re able to drive, we would appreciate volunteers to help transport those who cannot drive themselves. You may indicate on the sign-up if you are able to drive. The group will meet at the Bethesda parking lot at noon to carpool to Des Moines.

Know Thy Shelf Thursday Bethesda Book Club


The meet-when-you-can book club meets in Crossroads to discuss the book of the month. Everyone is welcome to attend the informal discussion. Upcoming discussions are as follows:

  • Thursday, May 28: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

    The book club is open to everyone, and there’s no obligation to attend every time. If we’re reading a book that interests you, join us! If you haven’t read the book but you’d like to listen to the discussion, join us!

Bethesda Supper Club -- On Summer Break, meetings will start again in September

The Bethesda Supper Club meets once a month at 5:30 PM at a member's home for supper. Their next meeting will be in September. Contact Sandi Philips if you're interested in joining this lively bunch!