Clubs and Activities
Residents of Barton Creek Lakeside enjoy a variety of social and athletic activities. Some require membership in in Omni Barton Creek Country Club at Lakeside or Barton Creek Country Club. Some require signing up with the group.
Check our neighborhood calendar here.
There are opportunities for all interests and abilities.
Monday Night Social Hour
Our community park at Hidden Hills is a great neighborhood gathering place. Every Monday night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. residents gather at Hidden Hills Park to socialize and get to know our neighbors. Occasionally, the event moves to private homes during inclement weather, or times are adjusted due to darkness. The gathering is an informal, “come as you are,” outdoor, BYOB event with many coming in golf carts. An email reminder is sent out every Sunday. Contact Jack Moran if you would like to receive these emails.
Contact Jack Moran moran.poole@yahoo.com
Wine and Dine
If you are interested in wine, then the Wine and Dine group is for you!! The perfect opportunity to explore and taste new wines. The group meets four times a year at the BCL Club or in an individual home to taste, dine and socialize! When at an individual home, participants bring appetizers, snacks and desserts. Wine glasses and reservations are handled by the Wine and Dine committee. The group maintains an email list and invitations go out by Evite.
Contact Juli Ballard juliballard389@gmail.com
Bunco
BCL is fortunate to have two Bunco groups. Each group meets on a different day. Ladies meet one evening a month at individual homes to play Bunco. A light supper is provided by the hostess for that month. The groups maintain their list of regular players as well as a list of ladies who would prefer to play as substitutes. Bunco is a very easy-to-play dice game.
Contact Judy Mills jmills117@gmail.com
Bible Study
There are two ecumenical neighborhood Bible study groups. Both groups are well attended and meet during the Spring and Fall. We extend an invitation to all to join in fellowship and exploration of the Word of God.
The men’s group meets every Thursday in the Club in the Men’s Card Room at 8:00 a.m.
Contact Stan Barth 214-803-6306 sbarth2022@gmail.com
The women’s group meets every Thursday, 9:30am to 11:00am, at the Club in the Ladies’ Card Room. Social time at 9:15am.
Contact Kathleen Moore katmoore0826@gmail.com or
Vera Wiatt vwiatt@gmail.com
For prayer requests contact Judy Knocke judyknocke@reagan.com
Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Hidden Hills Park [weather permitting]
Taught by a member of the community, this class for folks who need to increase balance and stability and may have some physical limitations that make it necessary to practice slowly and with focus. Designed for total beginners and those who want a better understanding of how yoga can help us age gracefully. Emphasis is on supported poses that increase mobility and strength of the neck, shoulders, spine and legs, and chest opening for optimal breathing.
You need not bring anything except an open attitude. If you have your own mat, please bring it. This style of yoga is much more therapeutic so you will learn things that will help you as you age. So, if you’re stiff, you NEED to come to this class.
Not held when teacher is traveling. First visit, please contact teacher.
Contact Sheryl Abrams sheryl.b.abrams@gmail.com
Mah Jongg
There are two Mah Jongg groups in BCL. The groups play with Mah Jongg tiles from the National Mah Jongg League. Everyone is welcome to join, and you need not have or buy a game set to join. We often hold training sessions and beginner (slow tables). New cards are issued yearly in the spring. Current cards can be ordered at nationalmahjonggleague.org.
The Monday Mah Jongg tends to be for players who have some experience. The group meets at members’ homes on a rotating basis from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Wine is served mid-play.
Contact Allain Hankey allain.hankey@gmail.com
The Thursday afternoon Mah Jongg group is a casual group that meets at 1:00 p.m. at the Club. This group welcomes beginners and those who want to learn to play. You need not be a BCL Club member—a club member will invite you as a guest. RSVP the night before so the Club can arrange the appropriate number of tables.
Contact Becky Wynn beckywynn49@gmail.com
Pokeno
Pokeno is simply a bingo game using playing cards rather than numbers. Ladies meet one evening a month at individual homes to play Pokeno. Attendees bring an appetizer or dessert, a $25 gift or cash to be used as a prize, and $5 for the Blackout Game kitty. The group maintains an email list and invitations go out by Evite.
Contact Sherri Kurecka dkurecka@gmail.com
Dining Divas
Love to cook? Or rather, to eat?
Join your neighbors in the ‘hood’ for monthly luncheons. Dining Divas take turns hosting luncheons typically on the second Monday or Tuesday of the month. Each hostess sets her attendance limit, usually between 15 and 30, and attendance is first come, first served. Hostesses provide the theme, home, dinnerware and a specialty drink. There are no specific guidelines on themes or recipes. In addition hostesses can choose a charity that participants can support. The group sends Evites with details for each luncheon to those who have signed up.
Contact Shellie Bradley phillbradley@att.net
Sisters on the Same Page
Our Barton Creek Lakeside book club meets monthly at the Club. Club membership is not required to join. Our members set our book selections for the year – fiction and non-fiction. We gather at the Club at 11:30am on the 3rd Thursday of the month for lunch and share our thoughts and opinions about what we’ve read. While reading the book is preferable, we understand that sometimes it doesn’t happen and that’s okay too. If you haven’t read the month’s selection, join us for lunch anyway since we end up sharing our thoughts and opinions about things other than books as well. The group maintains an email list and invitations go out by Evite.
Contact Denise Hampton dnhampto@gmail.com or
Candy Shanks cfshanks@cfshanks.com
Spicewood Community Library Book Club
Our popular book club meets second Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Library. At the end of each year, book club members vote on the next year’s selections. Both fiction and non-fiction books are selected. If your suggestion is accepted, you prepare a small background on the author. A list of books selected is available from the library or from book club leader Betty Brooks.
Contact Betty Brooks Bettybrooks2006@gmail.com or
Tori Leggett 830-693-7892
OMNI BARTON CREEK COUNTRY CLUB AT LAKESIDE
Membership in Omni Barton Creek Country Club at Lakeside or Barton Creek Country Club is required to use Club facilities. These include the Club dining room and Arnie’s bar, pool, tennis courts, golf course and fitness center. While the Club is open to non-members who are guests of members for dining, members receive a 20% discount on food and beverage prices.
Taco Tuesday
Every other Tuesday evening is Lakeside Men’s Night Out. Men club members gather for taco and drink specials. The Club sends out a reminder email each week.
Thirsty Thursday
Every other Thursday evening is Lakeside Ladies’ Night Out. Women club members gather for appetizer and drink specials. The Club sends out a reminder email each week. In addition, members receive an Evite to Thirsty Thursday.
Barton Creek Lakeside Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Obtain your entry card at the Pro Shop.
In addition to free weights, cardio and exercise equipment, the Fitness Center offers morning Yoga and Pilates classes at various times during the week.
Pool
Our pool is located next to the Club and is open year-round to Club members. Neither the pool nor the kiddie pool is heated. The Jacuzzi hot tub is open year-round to Club members.
Water Aerobics
A one-hour water aerobics class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in warm weather in the Club pool, with an earlier start in the heat of the summer. The class is taught by Club members and operates on a drop-in basis—no sign-up is needed. Any ability is welcome—simply bring aqua shoes, gloves, and pool noodle.
Tennis/Pickleball
The Club tennis and pickleball courts are open for play any time by Club members and their guests . No reservation is needed. The courts have lights for night play.
Members interested in pickleball can join a community of self-administered groups with options for all levels of play – from those who want to learn to those who play frequently.
To participate in scheduled games as a beginner or an intermediate player, download the free SportsYou app and register. You will be prompted to join the group of your choice using the access codes below. You may join one or both groups to sign up to play at scheduled times using the app’s calendar feature.
Women's beginner group access code KMPL-N53H
Women's intermediate group access code EUYE-6686
Men’s beginner group access code GBN5-KV2H
Men’s intermediate group access code 4F7V-2XMU
The app also includes a chat feature that allows player to schedule one-off games. Should members of either group wish to add recurring games to the schedule, send the information to Regan O’Steen-Tragon at rosteen1963@me.com.
The schedule for recurring games is also posted on our website in the Community Calendar.
Barton Creek Lakeside Women's Golf Association (BCL WGA)
WE HAVE FUN!
The BCL WGA is open to all women members of Barton Creek Country Club at Lakeside and Barton Creek Country Club. Playing golf is not a requirement although having fun is. We are a large group of friends and neighbors who enjoy our time together. We have two categories of membership: Golf and Social. We come together throughout the year at our many legendary social events and our golf play days and tournaments.
GOLF
Our golf season runs from September to May each year. Our Play Day Chairs organize many fun games and competitions that work within regular golf play. We meet for golf on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In warm weather tee times begin at 9:00 AM; in cooler weather we begin at 12:00 PM. Our Tournament Chair plans our special tournaments: The Broomstick Open, Santa's Sluggers, our spring member-guest tournament, and our Past Presidents’ tournament.
SOCIAL
Our Entertainment Chair plans our fabulous social get-togethers, our Opening Day luncheon in September, our End of Year luncheon/annual meeting in May, as well as our great parties throughout the year like The Broomstick, the annual High Tea and The Dirty Santa. Watch for the Evites – you won't want to miss out!
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Each December our Community Outreach Chair coordinates with Spicewood Elementary staff for our Christmas project. Our members work together to shop and wrap gifts that help local families in need enjoy a Christmas that they might otherwise not experience. Many of our members also volunteer at other local organizations.
As you can see, we are much more than just golfers! Join our group of fantastic women. We have plenty of room for everyone and a place for each person in our group. Let us help you find YOUR place!
Contact Lynne Martin lmartin0123@aol.com
Barton Creek Lakeside Men’s Golf Association (BCL MGA)
The Barton Creek Lakeside MGA is open to all men members of Barton Creek Country Club Lakeside and Barton Creek Country Club. The MGA Mission is to bring together men to play golf, build fellowship and have fun by hosting quality golf events enjoyable for all. Please note, all MGA members are required to have a GHIN handicap.
Our golf season runs from February through December each year. The MGA Board plans tournaments through the year with different golf formats for each event. We conclude each tournament at Arnie’s Bar & Grill with drinks and a great meal prepared and served by our wonderful staff at Barton Creek Lakeside. We conclude the year with the infamous President’s Cup where we recognize players who have achieved numerous accomplishments such as most improved, shoot your age and top prize winner of the year.
Please reach out to the BCLS Pro Shop or the contacts below if you have any questions or if you would like a tournament calendar for this year.
Contact Sean Schultz seanschultz816@yahoo.com or
John Zook. jpzook@sbcglobal.net
Retired Old Men Enjoying Outdoor Sports (ROMEOS)
Welcome to the ROMEOS! We’re a fun group. Serious golfers are more than welcome, but please note that we play to have fun. We are an organized group of men who enjoy playing golf on a regular basis and look for a fun social time while on the course.
Most of our players’ handicaps range from 10 - 20. The group plays three times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday starting around 8:30 a.m. in the warmer months and 10:00 a.m. during the cooler months, based on the earliest tee time made for that day. We play from the Blue or Green tees, but players may choose to play from the White tees if more comfortable hitting from there. Handicaps are adjusted accordingly.
ROMEO games are always team games, your team vs. another. Friendly wagers are $5-$6 max. Teams are picked at random so we can meet as many members as possible.Wednesdays we usually play a quota game. Tuesdays and Fridays – TBD depending onwhether we have 3-, 4-, or 5- somes.
We play “ready golf” to keep the pace going, while adhering to other USGA rules and goodgolf etiquette. Each player enters his score into GHIN in a timely manner.
- No dues, just add your name to one of the tee times made by a ROMEO through ForeTees or ask the pro shop to add you to one of the tee times.
- Meet your neighbors, have a few laughs on the course and enjoy lively discussionof world events in the men's lounge following play.
Contact: Pro Shop 512-306-5850
or Dennis Powers at: powers2@sbcglobal.net
The Lakeside Dogfight
The Lakeside Dogfight is a team quota and skins golf game that is held every Thursday at Lakeside. Golfers sign up as a single or twosome. The Pro Shop will pair you with other players or create your own team of three to five players.
Teams may consist of men, women, or both! For the first three Dogfights you participate in, quotas will be determined by subtracting the handicap from 36, and the score will be limited to three points away from your quota. By playing three times, the quota is established as the average of the last three-point totals. Players will receive one point for a bogey, two points for a par, four points for a birdie, and eight points for an eagle. Teams that finish in the top 25% receive cash payouts. Be sure to put this on your weekly calendar. Call in your team by 10 a.m. each week! Barton Creek Club Guest policy states that a guest may play at Barton Creek one time in a 30-day period so bring a different friend every week!
Contact Pro Shop 512-306-5850