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MANAGER’S CORNER Think Small I listened to an interview recently that started me thinking about the difference that one person can make in the world. Not by any grand or large effort, but through very small actions. The idea was simple: We don’t have to change the whole world. But we can have an impact on our little corner right in front of us. That thought resonated with me. I recently read the book, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, and one of the things I found so beautiful was the suggestion that simple acts of kindness, compassion, and listening to another person could have such a profound impact. Nothing grand or heroic was required. Small things mattered. I like that thought for our community. We don't have to solve every problem at Bow Lake. We don't have to know everyone, agree with everyone, or even see things the same way. But we can smile and say hello to our neighbor. We can check in on someone who seems to be having a difficult day. We can offer a helping hand when we see a need. We can be patient when someone makes a mistake. We can choose kindness when it would be easier to be irritated. We can take a moment to listen instead of making assumptions. None of these things seem particularly big. But perhaps that's the point. A community isn't transformed by one enormous act. It is shaped, day after day, by hundreds of small choices made by the people who live here. One kind word can brighten someone's day. One thoughtful gesture can remind someone that they are not alone. One person choosing compassion or forgiveness can influence another person to do the same. So, as we move into September, perhaps we can all think a little smaller. Rather than worrying about everything that needs to be changed, let's look around and ask ourselves, What small thing can I do to make it a little better? And maybe those small things will add up to something remarkable here at Bow Lake. Warmly, Sean and Denise

recreation association NOTES A great summer here at Bow Lake! We had a couple of community-hosted potluck BBQs, with an estimated 50-60 residents and guests attending both or either. Great big THANK YOU!! to the hosts for this year's Summer Block Parties. Upcoming Events for September 2026: • Saturday, September 5th is the French Toast Brunch from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Clubhouse (As always, Residents are Free and guests are $5 each) • Sunday, September 20th is the Annual Hobby Showcase from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Clubhouse (sign up to show off your collections/hobbies). This is open to ALL and light refreshments will be provided … Please text Board Vice Chair Bill Whitfield to register and get more information. Text Bill Whitfield 425-691-9474 Additional Events for the remainder of the Calendar Year include: • Thursday, October 8th, annual Coffee with a Cop, 4:00 PM at the Clubhouse Come and meet an Officer or Two (or more) from the SeaTac City Police Department and learn about safety, security, and what you should do in the case of either, or just sit and chat with the Officers and neighbors … light refreshments provided. • Saturday, October 24th, our Annual Chili Cook-Off, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse Make and bring your definition of Chili and share with your Neighbors. Top 3 winners receive a $20 Safeway Gift Card and bragging rights for the year of having one of the three Best Chilis at Bow Lake, as voted on by Residents/Attendees. • Saturday, November 7th, Annual Veterans Appreciation Lunch, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, in the Clubhouse (Residents and Veterans are Free. Guests are $5 each) • Saturday, December 5th, Live Holiday Music Performance by The Silver Sounds, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Clubhouse; refreshments provided • Thursday, December 31st, An East Coast New Year's Eve Celebration, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (which is 10:00 PM – 12:30 AM East Coast Time) ... in the Clubhouse. As always, Residents are free and Guests are $10 each … Live Music with Patty and the Travers, along with refreshments and sparkling cider for ringing in the New Year!!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Recreation Association, its Board, or any Events, attend the monthly meeting to voice your concern, ask questions, and learn more. The next Recreation Association Meeting will be on Monday, September 28th at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse. When we have 17 Residents in attendance (not counting the Board), there will be a drawing for a $20 Safeway gift card. We continue to include Adaptive Technology to make Meetings/Events accessible. To attend meetings virtually, you will need a computer, laptop, tablet/iPad, or smartphone. Go to the internet and type in this web address: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88270647175?pwd+rGHafvHTexyaYV202Ex78FWbzVc3h.1

COMMUNITY NOTES AND REMINDERS ANNUAL YARD OF THE MONTH/HOME IMPROVEMENT DERBY WINNERS AUGUST YARD OF THE MONTH - 3229 S 183RD PL

HOME IMPROVEMENT DERBY – Because we have several deserving residents this summer, we decided to give this honor to two recipients this month. AUGUST MOST IMPROVED LOTS 18163 31ST AVE S 18223 35TH PL S

• “A LOT TO BE PROUD OF” DRAWING Next month we will hold our “A Lot to Be Proud Of” drawing for a $100.00 gift card. This is our way of saying thank you to residents who continue to take pride in caring for their homes and lots, month after month.

COMMUNITY NOTES AND REMINDERS • PAYMENT REMINDER As a reminder, our policy has always been that partial payments cannot be accepted, and balances cannot be carried from one pay period to the next. We will be enforcing this policy consistently going forward. This applies to lot rent as well as other charges, including gate cards, late fees, and underpayments. Beginning this month, if your payment does not cover your entire balance by the 5th of the month, the $15.00 late fee will apply. If you make a payment in the office, please note that we can accept checks or money orders only; we are unable to accept cash or credit/debit cards. Thank you for helping us keep accounts current and making the payment process as smooth as possible for everyone. • REPORTING ISSUES The City of SeaTac has a great program and website, SeeClickFix, where residents can report issues such as potholes, streetlights, graffiti, and other concerns that fall under the City’s responsibility. Please keep in mind, however, that SeeClickFix is for issues on public property and the City does not respond to requests involving private property. Since Bow Lake Estates is private property, please contact the office directly if you notice an issue within the community grounds. We are happy to help make sure your concern gets to the right person. • KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UP TO DATE If your email address or other contact information has changed, or if you're not sure we have your current information on file, please complete the Contact Information Update form included with this newsletter and return it to the office. Keeping your information current helps ensure you receive important community updates and emergency notifications. If you're interested in receiving urgent text message alerts, be sure to indicate that on the form as well.

BOW LAKE ESTATES CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATE Name (s): _________________________________________________________ Lot # or Street Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Cellphone: __________________________ Receive text alerts for urgent community notices? ☐ Yes ☐ No Email: ____________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact: _________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________ Relationship: _______________________ Phone: _________________________ Please return this form to the office. Thank you for helping us keep our records current so we can reach you when important community information or emergencies arise.

COMMUNITY NOTES AND REMINDERS • MYQ COMMUNITY APP Starting October 5, 2026, Multi-Factor Authentification (MFA) will be required for all myQ residential accounts using email and password to log in to the phone app that controls gate access. If you haven't enrolled by October 5, 2026, you'll be asked to complete MFA setup before you can access your account. We encourage you to enroll now so you're ready before it becomes mandatory. It only takes a few minutes to set up; most customers can enroll in less than 3 minutes. How to enroll in MFA 1. Open the myQ app on your mobile device. 2. Choose Manage Account from the main menu. 3. Tap Two-Step Verification under Account Security and follow the prompts. 4. Toggle on Enable Two-Factor Authentication. 5. Choose to receive your one-time verification code by text message or email. Text message delivery requires providing your mobile phone number for SMS. 6. Enter the confirmation code you receive to complete setup. Once enrolled, you'll only be asked to verify your identity when signing in on a device, not every single time you use the app. • PROTECT YOUR PETS We continue to have reports of raccoons and coyotes in and around the community, so we'd like to remind everyone to help keep their pets safe by keeping them indoors, especially during the evening, overnight, and early morning hours when wildlife is most active. We also ask that you avoid leaving pet food or other food outside, as it can attract wildlife and encourage them to return. With just a few simple precautions, we can all help keep our pets safe and make our community a little less inviting to unwanted animal visitors.

General Announcements BLOCK WATCH/NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH REPORT ALL emergencies, CALL 911 | To report non-emergencies, call 206-296-3311 All residents are invited and welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Please join us and share your thoughts and learn from your neighbors on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00PM in the Clubhouse.If there is anything specific you would like to see/hear about regarding Safety and Security, please reach out to Will Booth by email at williambooth.wb@hotmail.com, or by phone at 206-310-1307 or better yet, come to any of the Monthly Meetings. Even though the sunlight has been sticking around longer each day, please remember if you are walking around the community after dark, please wear a reflective vest so that vehicles can see you; even if it is only one.

General Announcements BOW LAKE ALLIANCE OF MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMEOWNERS (BLAMMHO) We work with residents and property management to ensure everyone understands the rules and treats one another with respect. We are here to support you and serve the residents of our community. Our goal is to build a strong community where everyone’s voice is heard. Remember, if you are an authorized resident, you are a member. There are no dues or fees. We continue to work to bring resources and programs to this community and look forward to meeting new, recent, and long-time Residents. We continue to work to move forward with renewed engagement, and with that, the Board and Community have agreed to move away from the HOA format into a more unified Alliance … thus, the name has been changed to Bow Lake Alliance of Mobile/Manufactured Homeowners (BLAMMHO). Other updates include the great work led by our very own Dave Whithrow, ADA Committee Lead. He and the rest of the Committee have researched and worked together with Property Management to not only add the wheel stops/parking blocks around the Clubhouse, but also revert the ramp (ADA) door to not require a keycard during normal access hours of 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday – Friday). Now you can access this doorway by simply pressing the ADA button to open the door. You will require your keycard on weekends and other times/days the Clubhouse is closed. Should you wish to be more involved, we have a few committees where you can get your hands dirty without having to carry the responsibility of Leadership: Safety and Security, Communications and Outreach, and Compliance. However, if you wish to take on a more active role, we also have a few vacancies on the Board of Directors. Should you have a desire to attend the Annual In-Person AMHO Meeting, there has been a change. Bow Lake has once again been asked to host this Annual Meeting. Therefore, this meeting will be at our Clubhouse on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Specific information and Agenda will be shared at the next BLAMMHO Meeting and in the October 2026 Newsletter. Please join us at our next Potluck Meeting on Monday, September 7th, at 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse. Please bring your favorite dish, side, snack, beverage, dessert, etc. to share. Should you have questions regarding BLAMMHO, please attend the Monthly Meeting.

General Announcements DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Thank you to those who have already Volunteered for this important responsibility; however, we still need volunteers. We continue to work to bring various trainings and information to the Community. Should you have questions regarding Neighborhood/Block Watch or Disaster Preparedness, please attend the Monthly Meeting. We are working with Property Management to collect and update everyone’s contact information and emergency contact information. You will see a form at various Events and Gathering, as well as a web link provided where you can enter this information. Please reach out to Will by calling 206-310-1307 or by email at williambooth. wb@hotmail.com with questions or additional information or to sign up.

EVENTS and CLUBS BOW LAKE DANCES - Live Music since the 1980’s The third Saturday of every month, 7:00pm – 9:30pm. Check-in starts at 6:45pm. Residents $6.00 Guests $8.00 The ballroom is reserved from 5:00 – 11:00pm for set-up and clean-up. We are grateful for the residents who come and enjoy the music, socializing and helping make the dances possible. Sallie Palella, President, Bow Lake Dance Club - 206-960-0303 Dance Club meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 5:30pm. Join us and keep the music playing! DANCE CLUB LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE: September 19th – Phil Slater November 21st – Randy Litch October 17th – CC Engel December 19th – Phil Slater LINE DANCE CLUB Sharon Gosline - 206-588-3459 Line Dance Club meets every Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:00pm. If you are interested in kicking up your heels a bit, al fresco style please let me know. Everyone is welcome!!! KARAOKE! | David Withrow - 443-910-3943 | 2nd Saturday of the month September 12th, 7:00 pm | Nibbles & beverages are welcome! Summer's over, but karaoke isn't! Bring your neighbors, family, and friends. Dancing shoes aren't required, but they're certainly welcome! Come join the fun and sing your favorite songs as we celebrate the end of summer together!

EVENTS and CLUBS HOBBY SHOP HAPPENINGS Mark Eidem – 425-306-9878 | konatrader78@gmail.com If you like woodworking, come check out the Bow Lake Hobby Shop. There are a variety of tools, including Table Saw, Radial Arm Saw, Chop Saw, Band Saw, and Router table just to name a few. Contact Mark Eidem by phone or email if you have questions. BOW LAKE LIBRARY CORNER Liz - 206-604-3665 Our community library offers more than just books. Come explore our wide selection of jigsaw puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and games available for all residents to enjoy. When visiting, please be mindful of the jigsaw puzzles in progress. These take hours to complete, and we ask that you do not disturb any partially assembled puzzles out of respect for the time and effort others have put in. Expanded Digital Library Thanks to generous donations, our digital library has been updated! DVDs are now organized into categories such as “Kid Zone,” “Sports,” “Westerns,” “Comedy,” and “Crime/Police,” making it easier to find your favorites. We also have a few Blu-Rays (check the cover, as most include a standard DVD) and a selection of CDs and audio books. Audio books are especially helpful for those with reading or vision difficulties, and donations are always welcome. Borrowing Guidelines: • Limit of two DVDs and/or two CDs at a time. • DVDs should be returned within one week if possible; sets and CDs may be kept up to one month. • Audio books: one at a time, returned within a reasonable timeframe. • Please do not re-shelve items yourself—place returns or donations on top of the shelf units or near the book return area. MOVE IT :) Come move your body with us. We have a walking video, treadmill, bikes, and free weights. Whatever you want to do. Just keep moving with friends. Every Monday and Friday at 9:30 am in the club house downstairs. If you have any questions, just call Beverly 206-380-2844 BINGO, BINGO, BINGO! Sharon Gosline - 206-588-3459 BINGO Every Friday: 6:15-9:00pm in the Club House! The cost, as always, is $2.00 to join and then 25 cents a card which is collected before the games begin. We are also in need of volunteer Bingo assistants to set up and tear down. Please call Sharon if you’re interested!

Bow lake resources BOW LAKE MHP 55+ RESIDENTS BUY/SELL/GIVEAWAY FACEBOOK GROUP Selling something? Giving something away? Facebook Group page for Bow Lake residents. To buy, sell, giveaway, make announcements, ask for recommendations, etc. Please join! Search Facebook groups for “Bow Lake MHP 55+ Residents Buy/Sell/Giveaway”. Or text 253-218–8700 for the link. The City of SeaTac has a Minor Home Repair program. Call 206-973-4815 to request an application. King County also has a Housing Repair Program. To apply with King County or to find out if you might qualify, call 206-263-2490 or visit www.kingcounty.gov/housingrepair. CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER REFERRALS We would love your help in building a list of reliable contractors and service providers for our community. If you have had a good experience with someone who has done work for you, such as a plumber, electrician, landscaper, handyman, painter, roofer, or other service professional, please let the office know. Your recommendations may be very helpful to neighbors who are looking for trusted services. Thank you for helping support one another in our community! RESIDENT HAIRCUTS One of our long-time residents, Evelyn, is a licensed hairstylist and is offering haircuts right here in the community for your convenience! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Evelyn 206-335-8553 NEED A JUMP? | Call Sam 206-229-0439 RESIDENT NOTARY PUBLIC Retired Auto-mechanic can help you with the Resident, Lorin Elkin is a WA State Licensed following auto emergencies: No start/Jump Notary Public offering services to Bow Start & Battery/Battery change Lake Residents. Call or text to schedule an FOR A RELAXING MASSAGE appointment. (949) 916-8686 Call Shirley 626-244-6067 NEED HELP MOVING OR DUMP RUNS? MANICURES/PEDICURES Call Scott Lohkamp 206-383-6390 Call Selena for manicures or pedicures THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? 425-229-9780 Contact Brandon Judy with CHS 425-589-5365 DAVE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE or email Brandon.Judy@cwres.com Remodeling and Repairs inside and out, Thinking about selling? Now is a great time to Plumbing and Electrical, Call Dave 206-931-2457 list with Commonwealth! Take advantage of our current seller incentives and discover the benefits of working with a team that knows Bow Lake inside and out. Your home will receive outstanding exposure through the NWMLS, our Bow Lake website, and our growing YouTube channel— helping your property reach more potential buyers. And don’t forget about our generous referral program! Call today to learn more about our current specials and opportunities!

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Simply invite someone interested in the 55+ lifestyle to explore Bow Lake’s beautiful homes, welcoming neighbors, and outstanding amenities. Once they move in, the rewards are yours! Questions? Contact the Bow Lake office at (253) 434-3137 for full details and qualifications. It’s our way of saying thank you for helping Bow Lake grow, one great neighbor at a time.

Don’t forget to fill out and submit the Referral Card below! Resident Referral Card Referred By

Referral

Name _______________________ Phone ________________

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(253) 434-3137 | Bow-Lake.com | 18050 32nd Ave S., Seatac, WA 98188 Referral Program Terms & Conditions: Buyers must be new prospects and registered prior to their first visit. Referred buyers must close on home purchases by December 31, 2026. All local, state, and federal taxes on referral payments are the responsibility (253) 434-3137 | Bow-Lake.com | 18050 32nd Ave S., Seatac, WA 98188 of the referrer. All buyers must meet applicable residency requirements. Buyers must be new prospects and must be registered prior to their first visit. Valid on select new homes. Home must close by March 31, 2025.

September 2026 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Garbage/ Recycling

Model Horse Show 9am – 6pm

Move it 9:30am

Yard Waste Garbage

Office closed for Labor Day 13

Private event Yard Waste 2 – 7pm Move it 9:30am

Garbage/ Recycling

Saturday

Line Dancing 6pm

Move it 9:30am

STREET SWEEPING

Office closed

Dance Meeting 5:30 pm 8 9

BLAMMHO 6pm

Friday

Thursday

French Toast Brunch 11am – 1pm

Bingo 6:15pm 11

Line Dancing 6pm

Move it 9:30am

Neighborhood Watch Meeting Bingo 6:15pm 7:00pm 18 16 17

Line Dancing 6pm

Bow Lake BBQ 4 – 6pm

Move it 9:30am

Karaoke 7pm

Dance $6 7pm

Bingo 6:15pm 20

Hobby Yard Waste Showcase Move it 11am – 2pm 9:30am

Garbage

Line Dancing 6pm

Move it 9:30am Bingo 6:15pm

Yard Waste Move it 9:30am Recreation Association Meeting 6:30 pm

Garbage/ Recycling

Line Dancing 6pm

STAY IN TOUCH VISIT US 18050 32nd Ave S SeaTac, WA 98188 OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday | 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm CALL US 206-244-4755 EMAIL US General Manager: Denise Stephens | bowlake@cwres.com General Manager: Sean Stephens | bowlake1@cwres.com Assistant Manager: Naomi Martin | bowlakeoffice@cwres.com