Nov 1st - Nov 7th Edition

25 Halloween Pictures by Gillian Shaffer are at the bottom of this Cyber News.

Venue Management Change for 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 winter seasons has arrived. Many of the part-time residents have already returned to BB with many more to follow. By January 2027 the facilities will be fully utilized with all the activities scheduled for this coming season.

The master calendar for Buttonwood Bay dated 1 October 2026 has been posted to the MAC website: butttonwoodbayevents.com. If any resident wants to request a venue or if anyone needs to make a change to a venue already scheduled, please contact me (Tree Frazier) by email: treengreg@aol.com. The next calendar update will be posted by 1 November 2026.

This is my 12th year as the venue coordinator for Buttonwood Bay. The venue process is, in my opinion, critical to the smooth operation and use of the facilities, especially in peak season (November-April). I have truly enjoyed meeting and working with the residents to put these master calendars together. I especially want to thank those residents who were willing to give up a day of their scheduled activity to make room for a new activity or for a one-time event (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) Putting the calendars together is not unlike putting together a giant puzzle and it has been fun (most of the time!).

For the past three years I have known that I would be remiss as the coordinator if I did not have someone to follow me in this role. I am 20 years older than when Greg and I first came to BB (as is Greg) and I recognize that our situation here and in our Georgia home could change at any moment (which it has regarding Greg's 101-year-old Mother). Fortunately, two years ago a park resident agreed to learn the venue process and worked with me last season to develop this season’s calendars.

As of January 1st, 2027, the new venue coordinator for the Buttonwood Bay master calendar is Barb Young. Many of you will know Barb from her participation in the Saturday Night Dance Committee, Winter Special Events and Spring Fling. Barb’s email address for venue requests starting 1 January 2027 is young4ever_53@yahoo.com.

One final note that bears repeating since there is still misinformation in the park about the calendars. The master calendar is the Buttonwood Bay calendar for all residents, full and part-time. It does not belong to MAC or any other resident group. All MAC activities must go through the venue process for scheduling their events. MAC has been given written authority by park management to manage the venue process by having a venue coordinator and a written policy. MAC also pays for all costs for producing the calendars and the website where the calendars are posted. Generally, conflicts only occur when an individual or group chooses not to be part of the venue process. Let’s make this a great year!

I hope you will give Barb the same support you gave me. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Tree Frazier

Current Venue Coordinator

(Rescheduled Finance Training)

Good morning! The finance training for all MAC Chairs and Committee Treasurers has been rescheduled to Friday, November13th from 10A - 12N in the Community Center. Chairs are reminded to contact your committee treasurer to attend this meeting. There will be one other opportunity to attend the training in January for those who are not currently in the park.

Tree Frazier

MAC Secretary

Weather permitting the Cafe by the Lake will be open starting on Monday November 9th. For the first few week the cafe will only open on Mon, Wed & Fri until more help arrives.

BB EVENTS SCHEDULES

NOV 2ND - NOV 8TH WILL BE POSTED IN THE BOXES OUTSIDE IN THE BREEZEWAY'S AT THE REC HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER!

The front page will list the weekly schedules, the back page will listed all the information of times and dates for the winter season. The BB Events will be updated each week.

Below are the front and back pages of this week schedule!

Huff n Puff: Dust off your tennis shoes for Huff 'n Puff walking exercise! We will start on Monday, November 2nd at 9:15 after Monday coffee. Tuesday thru Friday will start at 9am. Contact Debbie Stanionis for more information (724-3621)

The Buttonwood Bay HOA November General meeting will be held in the Rec Hall on November 11th at 2:00 pm.

On November 14, 2026 we will be packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in the Rec Hall, from noon-to 2:00 pm.

If you would like to contribute items to be used in the boxes, we can always use small children's toys (for ages 2-14;boys & girls), baseball caps, sunglasses, compact or unbreakable mirrors, flashlights, games, jump ropes.

Questions or if you want to donate please contact Cheryl Wille 810-824-0900.

Thank you and see you at the Packing Party.

WINTER COFFEE HOUR

Will be held on Monday's 8:00 am in the Rec Hall. Bring your coffee cup and enjoy free coffee & donuts!

In November and December, hard card Bingo will be held on both Mondays and Thursdays.

Doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:00.

There will be no bingo on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Barb Fluegel

Red Hats Gathering for November 2026

Who: All ladies currently a Buttonwood Bay Red Hat and those wanting to learn about our fun group’s monthly meetings.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM

Where: Rec Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet at the back of the Rec Hall

What: Bring either soup, salad or dessert.

Project: We will be making a Thanksgiving project.

Details: There is No Charge for Red Hats or this project.

Contact: Gloria Bawol 586-419-6531 or Grace Flannery 585-314-7349 if questions

Worship schedule for November

Sunday, November 8 - As we observe Veteran’s Day this coming week, we remind ourselves that we have responsibilities to be soldiers for Christ, with the theme "Onward,Christian Soldiers." Scripture is from II Timothy

Sunday, November 15 - We will participate in our monthly service of Holy Communion with the subject "Which Towel Are You Using?" Scripture from John 13 and Matthew 27.

Sunday, November 22 - On this the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we will celebrate that theme with the subject "Good News for Nobodies." Scripture from Philippians 3.

Sunday, November 29 - This is the first Sunday of Advent, a s we make preparations for the coming of the Prince of Peace. "Hope When All Else Fails" from Romans 5.

As we look forward to many joining us for the new season, we remind everyone that all the services are non denominational, and allow us to worship in a warm fellowship of friends and neighbors. You are encouraged to invite others to

Share in favorite hymns and biblical preaching.

Patty Baker, Stewart Barnhardt,

Tim Beagles,

David Bodine, Don Bower, Martha Brock

Justin & Amanda Lauria, JoAnn Carter,

Terry Ducar, Marilyn Hartl,

Marion Hopkins,

Sandra Jungels, Bruce Rice,

Sonia Rowe, Renie Vanmeter, Glenn Wearsch, Cris Wilson,

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.

Sunday Night At The Movie

With Veterans Day coming the second week in November we will be showing the movie "Pressure" on Sunday November 15. This movie is about General Dwight D. Eisenhower tense 72 hours before D-Day, with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Rated PG-13 History/Drama/War 1hr 40m .

Come out and enjoy the movies with your neighbors and friends. Membership cards are $5 for the whole season and will be available at the door. Movies start at 6:30 in the Rec Hall.

Attention Line Dancers!

It’s about time for a new season to begin. Dust off your dancin’ shoes. Line dance will

begin Monday, November 16 in the Rec Hall. We will dance every day of the week. Pick

your days or come everyday. Great for exercise, fun, and brain power.

These classes are open to residents only.

Mondays - 10:00-NOON- Experienced Beginners with Judy Turner (no charge)

Tuesdays - 10:00-Noon- Improver/Intermediate with Laura Gordon ($3.00)

Wednesdays and Thursdays- 10:00-11:00- Beginners with Laura Gordon

11:00-noon- Experienced Beginners with Laura

Gordon ($3.00 for the day whether you

stay one or two hours)

Fridays - 10:00-NOON- Intermediate with Judy Turner (no charge)

Our Friday Night dances will be $3.00 for residents/$5.00 for non residents

January 15, February 5, February 26 and March 19

Mark your calendars! Let’s fill the dance floor everyone!

Also, Judy will teach Nov 5th to finish the summer season. There will be NO line

dances November 9-13.

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 Greeting Card making class for November and December will begin November 10th and meet every Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 in the community center for 7 weeks. The cost is $5 per class. We will make at least 3 cards at each session and more if there is time. No experience is necessary. Just come and have a good time and leave with some great cards to send to friends and family. Sign up in TEXT Judie Schafer at 810-305-1825. Leave your name and phone number. Space is limited. Sign up for the January through March session will begin in December.

Buttonwood Bay Residents-- mark your calendars for the Big Red Bus donations in our park: Thurs. NOV. 19; Thurs & Fri. JAN. 14 & 15; and Thurs. & Fri. MAR. 18 & 19.

Our donations help so many others.

BUTTONWOOD BAY NAME TAG

UPDATE FOR THE 26/27 SEASON

As reported last spring, we lost our

long time BB name tag vendor.

UPDATE: The BB Welcome

committee now has a new local

vender who will supply BB name tags.

The BB name tag applications

are available

and are located at the Rec Center

near the kitchen area.

November 8th is the last day to sign up for Buttonwood Bay’s 50th Anniversary party! If you were married in 1977 please sign up for a great celebration on February 13, 2027. Sign up sheet is in the rec hall

Sign-up for golf will resume on Thursday at Golf at Hammock. It is open to both men and women and the first tee time is at 8:52am. Sign-up will be on the golf clip board in the Rec Hall.

ALSO

Golf at Pinecrest on Mondays is starting again. Cost for October is $38.00. Sign up sheet and tee times will be available at the rec hall and will be picked up on Friday evenings. At present we have space for 8 golfers but will add more as needed.

Shuffleboarders! Starting to play again at 1:00 pm Monday - Saturday. If you are new to the game, come and we will teach you all about the game, and all of you previous players, we welcome you back. Fun and friendship with a little competition.