Aug 16th - Aug 22nd edition 

A Week of Appreciation August 16th-21st

The Summer Committee and Residents proclaim the week of August 16th as “Management/Staff Appreciation Week”.

They work tirelessly in all kinds of weather conditions to provide us with the beautiful park we call home.

We want to thank them for everyghing they do. Their kindness, patience, hard work and caring spirit make such a difference in our lives.

Whether they are helping us, keeping our community running smoothly and maintaining our grounds, we want them to know that their efforts are deeply appreciated.

On Monday, August 17th we will be delivering doughnuts for their morning break. Then at Cafe Wednesday August 19th, we are inviting them down for a lunch in their honor showing them how much we appreciate all they do. Each will be presented a ticket to our Cabaret, September 18th.

We encourage all residents to attend that can, showing them our support.

In closing, we thank them for treating us with dignity and respect. They make our community feel more like home and we are truly grateful to have them here. Anytime you see a member of the “team”, let them know how much you care.

We salute you Buttonwood Bay management and staff

(Lunch menu is under cafe below)

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!

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

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.

Lunch is served in the rec hall every Wednesday.  

On August 19th they will be serving,

Pork Loin with mashed potato and gravy

Green Beans 

Dessert & Drink 

all for only $6.00 

If you would rather try Gloria's Chefs Salad 

Again only $6.00.

Summer Line Dance with Judy Turner

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

NO HAPPY HOUR THIS WEEK

IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHY?

Well Kathy has gone to France 

 and Gale is heading up Bistro this week. 

Not to worry 

Happy Hour will be back next week! 

Worship schedule for August

The month  of  August  will highlight the early  church fathers, and  the  advice

they  may have for the church  of  today.

Sunday, August  16  - "Thomas - I'll Believe It  When  I  See  It!"   John 14

    Communion  served

Sunday,August 23 - "Peter: He  Wanted to Walk on Water!  "  Matthew  14

Sunday, August  30 -"Luke: Keep the Doors Open!" Luke  10

All services  are non denominational and include  singing  of  favorite hymns,

special music,  biblical  preaching,  and a  warm fellowship of  family  and friends.

This  is  a good opportunity  to extend an invitation to   your neighbors. 

George Arebaugh, Patty Baker, 

David Bodine, Don Bower, 

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.

The Next Bar Poker will be held today

Sunday Aug 16th  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

The Veterans' Group meets on 

Monday 10:00 AM in the Craft Room.

Back  by the Post office again.   10:00 am to 4:00  pm. 

The Bistro for August will be held at Cody’s Restaurant 27 N. Sebring. We will be going on August 18 which is the third week of August, if you sign up, please put it on your calendar to remind you. We will be ordering off the menu. We are limited to 45 people. The sign-up sheet is in the Community Center. Any questions call Gail Patterson. 

704-351-0444

313 Pay me 

is held on Tuesdays at 6:30  PM in 

the Community Center. 

KARAOKE WILL BE HELD EVERY 3RD FRIDAY FROM 6:30 - IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  THE NEXT KARAOKE WILL BE ON AUGUST 21ST.

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

MAHJONG IS PLAYED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER ON  

WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY AT 1:00 pm

Summer  Tennis will be M-W-F

at 7am. A little early but hopefully enough time to get some exercise in before it gets too hot.

Dominoes played at 6:30 pm Tuesday in the 

Craft room. 

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

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

Bid Euchre  is played on Monday & Thursday 

6:15 in the community center

Cornhole is played on Saturday at 1:00 

at the horseshoe pits. 

Pictures  & Ramblings

What in the devil is going on around good old Buttonwood Bay?  What started out as a busy summer turned out to be a dud, at least with those activities which are held outside.  About the only sporting activity we have seen this summer is Cornhole which is held on Saturday  at the horseshoe court with shade at the cafe area.  Honestely you would expect more residents using the  pools but even they are slack. So what is the   problem?

Wonder if the above could be why  there 

are hardly any outside sporting events?

When  you open your door to go outside in the morning the heat and humidity will about push you back inside where 84 feels like you fell into the refrigator. 

Above are a couple of cool spaces,  Happy Hour on Tuesday &  cafe on Wednesday

It wasn't cool at Cornhole on Saturday 

but at least there was shade