Aug 29th - Sep 5 th Edition 

Buttonwood Bay friends and neighbors.  Let’s make Mickey’s special day one to remember.

Food and of course birthday cake will be provided as well as entertainment. Just BYOB.

All park residents are invited. Whether you’ve known Mickey for years or simply want to join your neighbors in celebrating this remarkable occasion come be

part of the party. 

100 years of life, memories, friendship and laughter What an evening it will be! 

NOTE: If any snowbirds would like to send a card to Mickey her address

is 341 Skylark Dr. Sebring, Fl 33875.

Judy McDaniel and family would like for you to join them, as they celebrate the life of Wayne McDaniel. Please join us,  in the RecHall on September the 13th, at 2:00 - 4:00. Refreshments. 

We will see you at Summer Coffee hour which is held  each Monday in the community center at 8:30 AM.    So join us for coffee and donuts and listen to Pat who will announce all the activities happening in the community!

Labor Day is just around the corner and the big question is will any of you snowbirds be back by then?

You can still get tickets to Gloria's Labor Day Rib Dinner with Donna Moore entertaining. Just respond by calling Gillian Shaffer at 843-857-8602. You can leave a message and we will reserve some tickets. ($20.00 donation/no refunds). 

NOTE:  Gloria would like you to bring a container to the rib dinner for the left overs. 

Have a great day!

Trina Bates

District Asst. Resort Manager

Buttonwood Bay

10001 U.S. 27 S | Sebring, FL 33876

Phone: (863) 655-1122

Email: tbates3@suncommunities.com

https://www.sunoutdoors.com/florida/buttonwood-bay

THERE WILL BE NO BINGO ON SEPTEMBER 7TH, 

LABOR DAY!

Hard card bingo is on Mondays only. The doors open at 5:30 and play begins at 6:00.

Come join Kathy and Gail on Sept 8th for Happy Hour, time is 4 PM, dinner at 4:45 PM In the community center.  This is a time to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends

Please bring a dish to pass, your Place settings, and a plastic bag to take your dirty dishes home with you. Also bring your drink of choice. We meet every Tuesday except for the fourth Tuesday of the month, when Gail has Bistro night. Kathy and I hope to see you all in the community center.  Any questions you can call Gail at 704-351-0444.

Worship schedule for September

Sunday, September  6 -  In recognition  of Labor Day  weekend, the message  is "What Was Your Occupation?" Scriptural reference is Luke  5

 Sunday,  September  13 - With grandparents  day in mind,  the subject  is  "You Don't  Choose  Your  Relatives" Exodus  4  is the Scripture

 Sunday, September  20 - "How Important  Are Symbols?"  Communion served Scripture  from Psalm  119

 Sunday, September  27 - "Lessons  From  A  Blind  Man" Come from John 9.

All services are non denominational, with a cordial invitation to residents and their friends and neighbors.  This includes the singing of favorite hymns, special Music, biblical preaching, along with  a warm fellowship. You are encouraged to invite others   to a meaningful time together.

Patty Baker, Stewart Barnhardt, Tim Beagles, 

          David Bodine, Don Bower, Martha Brock 

 Andrea Kraska, Justin & Amanda Lauria, 

JoAnn Carter, Terry Ducar, 

 Marilyn Hartl,  Marion Hopkins, 

Guy Kittrell, Carolyn Moran, Bruce Rice, 

 Bob & Sonia Rowe,   Renie Vanmeter,  

Cris Wilson, 

Thank you so much for your prayers. 

Our Grandson Talan Cisco is now cancer free!! 

(Grandson of Tom and Cheryl Wille) 

Joyce French, (Sister of Marion Collins)   

Susan Hess, (Pastor's daughter)   

Cindy Muncy (Betty Elich's Daughter) 

Rick Pratt, (Jan Jones' Brother). 

For additions or removal from the prayer list or Memorial requests.

(Please contact)

Lou Ann Jaklin

906-235-1190

ROSARY

Rosary is held in the Craft Room on 

Tuesday at 8:00 am.

Summer Line Dance with Judy Turner

is held in the rec hall on Tuesday & Thursday  at 10:00 AM. 

Lunch is served in the rec hall every Wednesday.  

On September 2nd they will be serving,

Grilled Chicken Sandwitch  and Jello Salad

As Always you can have a chef salad 

for only $6 .00

Top off your lunch with a Sundae.

only $1.00

The Buttonwood Book Club invites you to start reading the books chosen for 26-27 season.  Sign up to lead one of the discussions or just join us for lively discussions on Thursdays in the card room by the Community Center. 

BOOK CLUB 2026 - 2027 DATE BOOK PRESENTER

 11/5/2026 Opening meeting

11/12/2026 A Land Remembered Nancy Schulte

11/19/2026 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Connie Zornow

11/26/2026 Thanksgiving - no meeting

12/3/2026 12/10/2026 12/17/2026 The Pink Pony Randa Dimara

12/24/2026 Christmas eve - no meeting

12/31/2026 On the Hippie Trail Judie Schafer

1/7/2027 Culpability Rhanda Dimaria

1/14/2027 1/21/2027 The Girl with the Autumn Eyes Nel Massar

1/28/2027 2/4/2027 2/11/2027 2/18/2027 

The Briar Club Linda Durbin

3/4/2027 Springfest - no meeting

3/11/2027 3/18/2027 3/25/2027 Final meeting of the season.

3 novels remain to be scheduled: The Bluest Eyes by Morrison Atmosphere by Reed The Wedding People by Espach If you would like to lead the discussion on one of these books, contact Randa Dimaria rush16001@aol.com to choose an open date.

The Veterans' Group meets on 

Monday 10:00 AM in the Craft Room.

KARAOKE WILL BE HELD EVERY 3RD FRIDAY FROM 6:30 - IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  THE NEXT KARAOKE WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 18TH

Buttonwood Bay OCC

Are you able to help pack more shoeboxes by purchasing a toy, on sale, at Walmart or any store? A stuffed animal, for example, is a wonderful addition to a shoebox for boys and girls of all ages. It may be their first plushie to love and cuddle. Many of these children live in a world of stress caused by insurrection. Toys are a prized addition to the shoebox. Our Operation Christmas Child packing party will be November 14. Come help us pack love in a shoebox.  **

The Next Bar Poker will be held 

Sunday September 20th  in the Community Center.

  Doors open at 3:15 with the game starting at 4:00 pm.  Only 50 residents will be allowed.  

            Tammy Haskett will be handling Bar Poker 25 cents per hand.  

At break Gloria will be serving 

Sloppy Joes,  Chips and a Brownie $3.00

Correction on the poster above under Shows only, it should read $90 dollars rather than $80 dollars.  

The Bistro for September 22, 2026 will be held at the Watering Hole. We will meet for cocktails at 3:45, dinner at 5 PM. The sign-up sheet will be in the community center on September 1 by 9 AM. If you sign up and have to cancel, please contact Gail Patterson at 

704-351-0444. if you have any questions, you can also call me or text me at this number. please add your phone number next to your name. 

Bid Euchre  is played on Monday & Thursday 

6:15 in the community center

RUMMIKUB WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY @ 6:30 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER 

MAHJONG IS PLAYED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER ON  

WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY AT 1:00 pm

Cornhole is played on Saturday at 1:00 

at the horseshoe pits. 

Tickets for the New  Year's dance are still  available.  If you wish to get tickets contact, Cindy Jones at  810-706-2284

313 Pay me 

is held on Tuesdays at 6:30  PM in 

the Community Center. 

Dominoes played at 6:30 pm Tuesday in the 

Craft room. 

Pictures  & Ramblings

Well the contractor moved in last Wednesday 8/26/26  and started work.  Surprise, not at the Tennis court or the small pickleball court by the lake but at the court by the laundry where they tell me they are installing a new court as pictured below. 

I think I was wrong, if you can believe that, when I told you that the contractor was adding another pickleball court.  With my bad hearing and the contractor who spoke a language I didn't understand, I thought I was correct until Friday night when I took an another picture,  Now you tell me after looking below what it is?

What it is going to be?  Let's look  again on Saturday

Well above is a post  which if you look at the back you will see a wheel that will raise the top part higher.

Now we have the answer,  

we have a basketball and net yet to be added.

Again on Friday evening here is what the pickleball court by the lake looks like.