MANAGER’S CORNER
Hello Neighbors,
As we enter the time of year that marks the beginning of the holiday season, and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, we want you to know how grateful we are to live in such a beautiful community. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the kind, caring neighbors who make this place so special, we truly have much to be thankful for.
Recently, we were reminded once again of the generosity and compassion that make Bow Lake such a remarkable place to live. One of our residents was unfortunately scammed out of a significant amount of money, leaving him short on rent for the following month. In an incredible act of kindness, another resident anonymously started a GoFundMe campaign that raised enough to cover a large portion of his rent. The recipient was deeply moved by this outpouring of support and said, “Bow Lake is a treasure. There is nowhere else that I could live where something like this would happen!”
After hearing from some officers at the “Coffee with a Cop” meeting in October, we were also reminded about what a wonderful community we have. This is a place where people look out for one another with a true Neighborhood Mentality. That is something rare and worth celebrating.
As we count our blessings this season, we want to thank each of you for helping make Bow Lake such a warm, welcoming, and caring place to call home. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with friendship, gratitude, and joy.
With Gratitude, Sean and Denise
recreation association NOTES
It has been great to see so many new faces at the various events these past few months! Your Recreation Association Board hosts these activities for you—our neighbors. Our September 14th Breakfast had over 70 attendees, including 11 guests and family members, along with 15 to-go orders.
This month we will host our Annual Veterans Brunch on Saturday, November 8th, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The menu will include French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, fruit, and more. This event is open to everyone—residents attend for free, and guests are $5.00 each.
Upcoming Events:
• Saturday, December 6th – Silver Sounds Holiday Music Showcase
Nibbles, coffee, cider, and more will be provided. If you have a favorite holiday treat you’d like to bring and share, please do! This event is open to everyone—residents and their guests are welcome.
• Wednesday, December 31st – New Year’s Countdown to 2026 Celebration
Live music by Patty McConnell (Patty and the Travelin’ 4); 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (East Coast Time). Residents are free; guests are $10.00 each. Nibbles, coffee, cider, and noisemakers will be provided.
• Saturday, January 3rd – Holiday Dinner
Enjoy an Italian-themed meal with tiramisu and/or pumpkin pie for dessert. Renton Technical College (RTC) will once again cater this event. Two seatings of 75 each: 1:00–3:00 PM and 4:00–6:00 PM. Resident tickets are $10.00 each (refunded upon arrival). Guest tickets are $30.00 each (non-refundable). Residents have priority; we will contact you regarding any available guest tickets. Reservation forms are due by 3:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2025, to the Property Manager’s Office. We will contact you directly to pick up official tickets and make payment at the Clubhouse during the week of Monday, December 29th.
• Saturday, February 14th – Valentine Lunch
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Residents are free; guests are $5.00 each. Soup and sandwiches will be on the menu.
• Saturday, March 14th – Recreation Board Elections
Time to select your Board for 2026–2027! We will have seven (7) vacancies for next year’s Board. If you are interested in joining, please submit the form below or contact Will Booth for more information. All residents of Bow Lake are welcome to run for the Recreation Board. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM will be meal time and in-person voting. Absentee ballots will be available for those unable to attend.
For more information about these and other events—or if there’s something you’d like to see or learn more about—please join your neighbors at the next Recreation Association Meeting on Monday, November 24th, at 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse. As a reminder, when we have at least 17 residents in attendance (not counting Board members), there will be a drawing for a $20 gift card.
Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Clubhouse, Recreation Association, or upcoming events, we encourage you to attend the monthly meetings to learn more.
COMMUNITY NOTES AND REMINDERS
• RECENT NOTICES
We’ve received some calls and visits with questions about the recent notices that were delivered and mailed to residents. As many of you know, several new laws were passed in Washington State this summer regarding landlord–tenant relations. While residents experience these changes from the tenant’s perspective, we’ve also had to adjust the way we operate to comply with the new requirements.
Some of these laws now require a more detailed and specific process for serving any legal document. By law, we must post the document on your home in a visible location, take a photo of it, and also mail a copy to you by certified mail. In addition, the language used in these documents has become more formal and complex to meet state legal standards. We understand that this process may seem confusing, but please know that we are simply following the procedures required by law. If you receive a legal notice from us, you may receive it more than once and through more than one delivery method. We appreciate your understanding as we work to stay fully compliant with state regulations.
• INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
We’ve noticed some confusion recently about the community’s insurance requirements. Many residents have received reminder cards in the mail and may believe that providing proof of insurance once is sufficient. However, we need proof of current insurance on file each year. This means that whenever your policy renews, you must provide an updated Binder or Declaration Page. (Please note that a copy of your invoice does not meet this requirement.)
Maintaining insurance on your home is extremely important. In the unfortunate event of a catastrophe, such as a fire, you would be responsible for the cost of debris removal and any damage caused to another person’s property. Having the right insurance in place helps protect you and your neighbors.
You can drop off your updated paperwork in the office, email it to us, or have your insurance company send it directly when your policy renews. Please make sure we have your current insurance information on file to help keep everyone protected.
• FREE ITEMS REMINDER
If you have items you’d like to give away, please place them in the laundry room or donate them to a local resale organization such as Habitat for Humanity or Value Village. We kindly ask that you do not leave items on your lawn or in your carport for others to pick up. The only exception to this is immediately following the annual yard sale, when items may be temporarily set out until they are removed. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe and looking its best!
• CLUBHOUSE PARKING
When parking in the spaces around the Clubhouse, please be mindful not to pull your vehicle so close to the curb that it blocks the sidewalk. Clear access is essential for residents who use wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters, and keeping the sidewalk unobstructed ensures safe and easy passage for everyone. Thank you for helping us keep our community accessible to all.
Community Event Photos
EVENTS and CLUBS
BLOCK WATCH/NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
REPORT ALL emergencies, CALL 911
To report non-emergencies, call 206-296-3311
All residents of Bow Lake Estate are invited and welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Please join us and share your thoughts and learn from your neighbors.
With the weather changing and getting colder and darker earlier, we begin our monthly meetings earlier in the day.
This month, we will be meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 5:30PM in the Clubhouse.
As always, if you see something, say something. Only We Can Make Our Community Safe for Ourselves and Our Neighbors.
BOW LAKE ESTATES ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMEOWNERS (BLEAMH)/HOA
BLEAMH will be now known as BLAMHO, the Bow Lake Association of Manufactured Home Owners. We need everyone’s voice, therefore, let’s gather with our nieghbors to discuss and work together to continue making this the best community it can be.
Please join us at our next meeting, on Monday, November 3rd at 6:00PM in the Clubhouse. This is our monthly Meeting and Potluck (if able, please bring a dish/side/ dessert to share).
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Thank you to those who have already Volunteered for this important responsibility; however, we still need more volunteers. We are working to bring various trainings and information to the Community. Attend the monthly BLAMHO/HOA Meetings with any questions or to sign up.
Questions?
Should you have questions regarding any of these Community Programs, please attend the applicable Monthly Meeting, or reach out to Will Booth �� 206-310-1307 �� williambooth.wb@hotmail.com
EVENTS and CLUBS
DANCE CLUB
Sallie Palella - 206-960-0303
Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy sharing a fun evening with family & friends; join our dance night Saturday, November 15th with Live Entertainment by 13 Coins regular Phil Slater!
Doors will be unlocked, and check-in will begin at 6:45pm. Please do not arrive early. Guests must be accompanied by their resident host. The event is from 7-9:30 pm. Masks are optional, no reserved tables, no pets. Cups, water & ice will be provided. Bring your own beverages and snacks. Remember you don’t need to dance to enjoy a fun evening.
Did you know Siddie, Wilma & I have collectively volunteered on The Dance Committee for over 50 years? For our dances to continue we need new members of Bow Lake to attend our next Dance Meetings. The next two meetings are on Wednesday, November 5th at 5:30pm. This meeting is open to all residents.
DANCE CLUB LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE:
November 15th – Phil Slater December 20th – Randy Litch
Watch for 2026 line-up in next Newsletter!
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!!!
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!
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 9:30am in the club house downstairs. If you have any questions, just call Beverly 206-380-2844
EVENTS and CLUBS
HOBBY SHOP HAPPENINGS
KARAOKE
David Withrow | 443-910-3943
Second Saturday of the month.
November 8th, 2025, 7:00 pm
Nibbles and beverages are welcome!
Bring your neighbors, your family and friends. Dancing shoes not required but welcome. Come and join the fun!
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 audiobooks. Audiobooks 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.
• Audiobooks: one at a time, returned within a reasonable timeframe.
• Please do not reshelve items yourself—place returns or donations on top of the shelf units or near the book return area.
GOOD NEWS CORNER
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.
King County Metro offers training for using the King County transit system, including Access Transportation. For more information about the training call 206-749-4242 or 206-263-3113 for the Access service.
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.
HANDYMAN – you name it, I do it!
Call David at 206-963-0578
NEED A JUMP? | Call Sam 206-229-0439
Retired Auto-mechanic can help you with the following auto emergencies: No start/Jump Start & Battery/Battery change
NEED HELP MOVING OR DUMP RUNS?
Call Scott Lohkamp 206-383-6390
MANICURES/PEDICURES
Selena is now ready and available for manicures or pedicures and is offering an Autumn Special! Please give Selena a call at 425-229-9780
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?
FOR A RELAXING MASSAGE
Call Shirley 626-244-6067
A-1 MELODY AIRPORT SERVICE
Call Mohsen (Mo) 206-999-6567
$50 for airport service
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.
Contact Brandon Judy with CHS 425-589-5365 or email Brandon.Judy@cwres.com NEW! Seller incentives may be available when you list with Commonwealth. Call today to learn about our current specials. Your home will receive maximum exposure through the NWMLS, our YouTube channel, and the Bow Lake website!
Veterans Day Brunch
Saturday, November 8th
11:00AM -1:00PM in the Clubhouse
Come join your neighbors and celebrate our Veterans and Military Families
Share stories, laughter and some great food
Family and Guests are welcome at $5.00 per person
Residents are always free
November CALENDAR
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