Cypress Lakes Activities and Entertainment

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Karaoke with DJ Dennis

• 6:00-9:00 pm  @ Big Cypress Grill

Come groove at the Grill with friends. DJ Dennis hosts karaoke every Wednesday night.

Amy’s Veterinary Services Meet & Greet

• 2:00-4:00 pm  @ Clubhouse Lobby

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with a team dedicated to the health of your furry friends. Learn more about mobile veterinary services at Cypress Lakes Village.

Toys for Tots

Drop off Toys for Tots donations starting October 1.

There will be four collection boxes in the clubhouse to drop off your unwrapped toy donations.

Collection ends November 15.

J.C. Newman Cigar Factory Tour & Trip

• 8:45 am @ Bus leaves the Cypress Lakes Clubhouse. Bus returns at 5:00 pm.
• $119 per person

Spend the afternoon in Tampa with a behind the scenes tour of the J.C. Newman Cigar Factory. Tickets include roundtrip motorcoach transportation, the factory tour, flamenco dancer show, and lunch at the Columbia Restaurant.

Sign up at the Lifestyle Office.

Make checks payable to Small World Yours. No refunds will be issued after October 2.

Live Music by Fever

• 6:00-9:00 pm @ Big Cypress Grill

Come down to Big Cypress Grill to enjoy drinks, food, music, and a night of dancing.

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Live Music by Cat Valentine

• 6:00-9:00 pm @ Big Cypress Grill

Cat Valentine returns with an energetic mix of classic rock, pop, dance, and contemporary favorites, performing with the versatility of a full band as a true one-woman show. She covers music from iconic artists such as Stevie Nicks, Adele, Tom Petty, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, and Steve Perry.

Come down to Big Cypress Grill to enjoy drinks, food, music, and a night of dancing.

BINGO

• Card sales – 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
• Games start – 7:00 pm in the Main Hall

All residents are welcome to play and their house guests – 18 years and older. Community volunteers host 10 games of regular bingo, 6 bonus games, and 3 jackpot games.

The CLVCO will be selling hot dogs, chips, drinks and baked goods from the kitchen October 20 beginning at 5:30.

Fresh Produce Market 

• 9:00 am -1:00 pm @ Outside the Cypress Lakes Clubhouse

Shop fresh produce without leaving the neighborhood every Wednesday morning at the white tents.

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Karaoke with DJ Dennis

• 6:00-9:00 pm  @ Big Cypress Grill

Come groove at the Grill with friends. DJ Dennis hosts karaoke every Wednesday night.

Trivia Night

• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Big Cypress Grill

Put your knowledge to the test and earn the trivia crown (literally)!

Dang Yo Trivia is back every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Get your team together to compete, eat, drink, and win. Happy Hour runs from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

PRO TIP: Watch the DangYo Facebook page for answer clues leading up to each trivia night. The top three teams will take home gift certificates to the Big Cypress Grill.

Lunch Seminar + Cremation Pre-Planning

• 10:00 am @ Arts & Crafts Room in the Clubhouse

Lunch will be served at this October planning event, including gourmet deli sandwiches, fruit, treats, lemonade, and iced tea. The October seminar offers peace of mind on end-of-life planning with Smart Cremation. Start building a plan today. The upcoming seminar covers:

• How to correctly document your final wishes.
• Social Security & veterans’ benefits
• Cost

Live Music by The AV Project

• 6:00-9:00 pm @ Big Cypress Grill

The AV Project brings together live vocals and piano for a relaxed evening of music. Come down to Big Cypress Grill to enjoy drinks, food, music, and a night of dancing.

Par for the Corpse – Comedy Play

• Ticket sales
  • October 5 – 9:00 am to noon in the Main Hall lobby
  • October 6 – 9:00 am to noon
  • October 7 – 9:00 am to noon

The Curtain Time Players has selected a cast and rehearsals are in full swing for our Fall Show, “Par for the Corpse.” The comedy play, by Craig Sodano, follows a group of singles on a golf retreat looking for love but finding murder instead.

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Live Music by the Summit Kings

• 6:00-9:00 pm  @ Big Cypress Grill

Come dance to the classic rock hits and blues favorites with Summit Kings at the Grill as a Cypress Lakes favorite plays the hits.

Crab Daddy’s Seafood Truck

• 5:00 – 7:00 pm @ the Garden Walk

Skip the cooking and leave dinner to an incredible Florida food truck. Famous of their crab cakes shrimp, and fish.

Organized by the HOA.

BINGO

• Card sales – 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
• Games start – 7:00 pm in the Main Hall

All residents are welcome to play and their house guests – 18 years and older. Community volunteers host 10 games of regular bingo, 6 bonus games, and 3 jackpot games.

Auto Repair Estimates

• 2:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Cypress Lakes Clubhouse – Main Hall Lobby

Fresh Produce Market 

• 9:00 am -1:00 pm @ Outside the Cypress Lakes Clubhouse

Shop fresh produce without leaving the neighborhood every Wednesday morning at the white tents.

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Karaoke with DJ Dennis

• 6:00-9:00 pm  @ Big Cypress Grill

Come groove at the Grill with friends. DJ Dennis hosts karaoke every Wednesday night.

Live Music by the SandSpurs

• 6:00-9:00 pm  @ Big Cypress Grill

Come groove at the Grill as a Cypress Lakes favorite plays the hits.

Halloween Party & Costume Contest

• 7:00-10:00 pm  @ Cypress Lake Clubhouse Main Hall

Welcome Back Golf Scramble

• 9:00 am shotgun start @ Big Cypress Golf Club
• Sign up starting at $30 for members

Play the South Course with a twist! All Par 5s, along with hole #18, will be shortened to approximately 150–100 yards, creating a faster-paced, exciting round with plenty of opportunities for strategy, fun, and maybe a few surprises.

Entry fees include golf, lunch buffet, and a shot at playing for prize money.

Medicare Education – Lunch & Learn

• Noon -1:30 pm @ Arts & Crafts Room in the Cypress Lakes Clubhouse

Learn about our health care options for the upcoming year with David Norris from Health Markets.

A light lunch will be served, so please RSVP below.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is one of the largest independent health insurance agencies in the United States and is licensed to market and sell health insurance nationwide.

Navigating New Tax Laws – Lunch & Learn

• Noon -1:00 pm @ Media Room in the Cypress Lakes Clubhouse

Protect what matters most. Learn about what new tax laws could mean for your retirement and estate plan. 

A light lunch will be served, so please RSVP below.

Experts from Neighbors Wealth Management will cover the new $6,000 senior bonus deduction for those 65+, what expires after 2028, new higher standard deductions, estate tax changes, IRA withdrawals, and steps you can take now to keep more of your savings.

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Cleveland / Srixon Demo Day

• 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

37th Annual Holiday Craft Fair

• 9:00 – 1:00 pm @ Main Hall

A Cypress holiday tradition returns this November with your favorite craft booths and some new must-haves. Shop Christmas gifts from jewelry to pottery and even beautiful hanging baskets. Save the date or sign up below to be a vendor and show off your crafty side.

Aqua Tabata

• 1:30 pm @ Pool 2

A 45-minute workout class offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The first set of eight exercises are warm-ups. Water weights are encouraged for tabata classes but not necessary. A pool noodle will also work for resistance training. This class is weather permitting.

Cypress Lakes Talent Show

Cypress Lakes Veterans Association (CLVA) Chili Cookoff

2027 Upcoming Small World Tours  

• • 9:00 – 10:00 am | Main Hall

Ready to plan your next adventure? Join Small World Tours on Wednesday, November 18  for an exciting presentation showcasing trips scheduled through May and beyond. Enjoy coffee and donuts while exploring upcoming destinations, then stay for a Q&A session to get all your travel questions answered.

Holiday Dinner & Gaylord Palms ICE Experience

• • Destination: Bucca de Beppo and Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida

• • Bus leaves Cypress Lakes at 2:30 pm and returns at 10:00 pm.

• • $125/person

Christmas trip includes transportation, dinner, tax, gratuity, and event tickets to Gaylord Palms ICE featuring Polar Express. ICE is a signature holiday attraction that brings scenes from the beloved The Polar Express story to life through massive hand-carved ice sculptures in a walk-through winter wonderland. Warm coats are provided for the walk-through experience.

• Meeting times vary, check the events calendar for more information.
• Arts & Crafts Room

The Cypress Lakes RV Club is a club for those who are avid RVers and like to travel and enjoy each other’s company.  The Club does several campouts every year.  

• Monthly on the third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
• Main Hall

Join this group of residents that are passionate about honoring Veterans and Veteran Related Organizations. 

They also run a program called the Good Samaritan Handyman Project: Members of the CLVA are available to assist residents of Cypress Lakes with small chores around the house at NO COST to the homeowner. This program is for those residents that are unable to do those tasks themselves.

• Weekly on Monday at 9:30 a.m.
• Arts & Crafts Room

A social group that meets on Monday morning to make shorts, T-shirts & baby layettes for the children of Polk County. They also make lap robes for nursing homes. It’s a great way to meet ladies with similar interests and contribute to wonderful charities.

• Weekly on Monday & Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
• Main Hall
• $5 Yearly Dues

Curtain Time Players is the theater group for Cypress Lakes. In addition to being on stage, there are plenty of off-stage activities you can get involved in. They perform three or four shows a year. All residents are invited to join the group and audition for the shows. No experience necessary.

• Weekly on Monday from 3:00 p.m. 
• Locations vary check the events calendar for more information.

If you enjoy singing four-part harmony, join us for our two annual performances. Practice runs January through March for the spring concert and October through November for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. No tryouts or music reading skills are required.

• Monthly on the third Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.
• Arts & Crafts Room

Green thumb or not, all residents are welcome to join. This is a relaxed and social gardening group where residents learn about plants, share gardening knowledge, and participate in gardening-related projects.

• Monthly on the Second Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
• Cypress Room

AMBUCS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving mobility and independence for people with disabilities. This resident-led group supports that mission locally through fundraising and volunteer ramp-building projects that help neighbors stay active and safely remain in their homes.

• Monthly on the second Monday at 3:00 p.m.
• Cypress Room

Neighbor to Neighbor is a volunteer group of approximately 35 members that supports residents who may be living alone or in need of additional assistance. The group offers friendly check-ins, companionship, and helps connect residents with local resources such as transportation, housekeeping, and caregiver services.

Just a friendly reminder that Neighbor to Neighbor is available as a resource if you ever notice a neighbor who may need a little extra support.