Aktion Club of Highlands County

06/06/2026

Aktion Club of Highlands County President Tim Brown listens to Rotary Club of Avon Park President Jane Breylinger, right, talk on June 3 about how much they appreciated the Aktion Club assisting with the cleanup after the Rotary's Blueberry Festival last March. Rotary Club's Volunteer Coordinator Susan Hodo presented a $300 check to the Aktion Club for all their hard work. Aktion Club is a civic club consisting of adults with disabilities.

05/23/2026

Aktion Club members were on hand today at the Highlands County Family YMCA to help teens celebrate the end of the school year.
They helped with concessions and played basketball.
Great job guys!! See less

05/10/2026

05/05/2026

To Aktion Club members:

Due to several people going out of town, vacationing, and dealing with other matters plus the cost of gas and other expenses, Aktion Club will be postponing meetings and activities for May and June to give everyone a break. We will regroup in July.

So, yes that means there is NO meeting next week, May 14. If you have diapers or wipes to donate, call Cindy this week to set up a pick up.

No Mall Walk on May 18, but if anyone wants to walk on June 1 and 15 come on out at 4 p.m.

Cindy

04/29/2026

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we remember Dennis “Gerald” Bass, a man whose presence made the world a brighter, kinder place. He was a man who truly loved his family and embraced life with open arms, no matter what it brought his way. Through every high and low, he carried a smile that could lift spirits and a heart full of joy that never seemed to fade.
He had a rare gift — he never met a stranger. To him, every face was simply a friend he hadn’t yet spoken to. His laughter was easy, his kindness genuine, and his spirit unforgettable. Life was not always easy, but Gerald faced it all with quiet strength and an unshakable belief in finding the good. Even in difficult times, he chose hope. Even in hardship, he chose to smile. That outlook didn’t just carry him through — it inspired everyone lucky enough to know him.
He was, at his core, a cowboy — not just in style, but in spirit. Music filled his soul, often serving as the soundtrack to his days, and his loyalty to his beloved Bucs was unwavering, bringing him both joy and spirited conversation.
Gerald was a member of Aktion Club of Highlands County, Special Olympics and Special STARS. He did powerlifting, softball, tennis, bowling, swimming, basketball and often performed in the STARS Got Talent Show and won many awards. He was a true showman.
Above all, Gerald was a family man. His love for those closest to him ran deep and true, steady as a heartbeat. He gave his time, his laughter, and his whole heart without hesitation. He is survived by his mother, Sandi Bass, and his sister Kristin Pfennig (Brent) of Sebring. He was a proud uncle to niece Savannah and nephews Austin and Collin, who will carry his love and laughter forward. To his family, he was not just a presence — he was a constant reminder of what it means to love fully.
Though he may no longer walk beside us, Gerald’s spirit lives on in every shared story, every burst of laughter, and every moment of kindness passed forward. His legacy is one of love, resilience, and joy — a reminder that even in the face of life’s storms, we can still choose to smile. He will be deeply missed, forever remembered, always loved and forever talked about—probably with a laugh or two along the way.
Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida www.stephensonnelsonfh.com.
Everyone with the Aktion Club will deeply miss Gerald and send our condolences to his family.

04/27/2026

Aktion Club of Highlands County pitches in to help run carnival games, play characters and serve food during the festival in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month at Lakeshore Mall in Sebring on Saturday. There were 150 Corvettes at the event that the club welcomed as they rolled in. Approximately 30 vendors were on hand offering information, games, prizes, etc. for hundreds of participants attending.

04/27/2026

Hundreds of people welcomed 150 Corvettes at Lakeshore Mall parking lot in Sebring on Saturday morning as part of the festival recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. The cars came from all over Florida and Georgia with the Tampa Bay Corvette Posse and even the local Highlands County Corvette Club participated in the parade and displayed their rides at the event. More than 30 vendors offered information for families and activities and games for children to enjoy as well as emergency vehicles. Prizes were given away along with free food, drinks and other giveaways. A free trip to Legoland was won by one local family.

04/22/2026

Aktion Club members and volunteers who are coming to help with the Family Resource Fair with all the Corvettes at Lakeshore Mall on Saturday, I need you there by 8 a.m. The event starts at 9 a.m. so I need you in place before things start. Wear any of your blue Aktion Club shirts. For those who are physically setting up tents, tables and chairs, you are there at 7 a.m.

04/21/2026

While one Aktion Club of Highlands County group worked the Co****le Tournament, another Aktion Club group helped the Highlands County Family YMCA during their Healthy Kids Day on Saturday in Sebring.
They helped provide fun games and activities and then served healthy snacks. Great job Aktion team.

04/21/2026

Aktion Club of Highlands County shucked some roasted corn on the cob for people attending the Champion for Children Co****le Tournament on Saturday at the AmVets in Sebring. They club also helped prepare some corn for contestants participating in the corn eating contest that day. The club and Coffee News of FLA was helping Robert and Gina Hendrix who roasted the corn. They made a $125 donation to Champion for Children.