Wednesday, Jan. 29

The temperature got down to 31, wind chill at 26.  and there's icicles on the windmill! And also icicles on the clothes line, ice on the trees and palms
The Expressway is closed! Those going to work this morning have to use the frontage roads. some overpasses may have ice on them. The frontage roads will get overloaded with cars.
We were warned last night to bring in pets, cover plants and when going outside cover exposed skin! They don't know what cold is down here!
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Now if we had cold weather like Iowa and Minnesota has been experiencing and snow like this picture of my Sister, Mickeys, condo, in Alden Minn. we would have something to complain about.! By the way , Mickey we are to have 70's tomarrow and  80's this weekend!

Jan. 27th

Well, this week has been really a busy one, for our Park and for the office, we got new Assistant Mgrs. Mgr. Helen introduced them at the meeting this morning, they are Bob and Vickie Davis. They are from Nebraska.
The ladies had their Red Hat Luncheon, The RGV Concert Band,was Sunday, and Wed. at crafts we made glass totems, this Wed. we will make microwave bowl hot pads.
The telephone book is being sold at the meetings and available at Johnson's lot 93, $1.50 each. Dave and Lucy did a great job!
Wednesday Happy Hour is fun, music for those who wish to dance and we bring finger food to share.
Spagetti dinner coming up Thurs. at 5:00p.m. And the Friday night potluck and entertainment after.
A card is up to sign for Ray Davis, his Sister died. A card was signed for Lavada Heiskell former resident in rehab.
 I jokingly put my screen name (Donnagabby) on my score paper in Dummy Rummy, I see they put that name in the newsletter when I came in 2nd Saturday, how funny!


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We made some glass totems in craft class today!

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Monday meeting

RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance & singing of “God Bless America” preceded meeting. Meeting closed with singing of club song.

Accompanist – Peg Hayelan

Invocation – Marge Rexroad - “Only one of each of us” & prayer
Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris

MANAGEMENT REPORT – Managers Helen & Sam were with us. Helen said there are 473 people in our park. Remember, if renting a unit, you need to sign in, pick up your mail. Visitors should sign in as well. Park is looking great! Thanks extended to Bobby Gabbert who has painted numbers in front of units! Sam asked the owner of the Ford in storage to move it to make room

 

Ron Zoeller asked about cardboard in trash area. There is a need for recycling & cardboard should be broken down. Frank Willard commented, “Lone Star National Bank accepts plastic and cardboard

 

We heard David Almquist, lab director, Rio Grande Regional, speak about the Blood Profile Tests this Friday. You need to be fasting. See sign up sheet. Be at Friendship Hall by 7 a.m. or shortly after as this blood draw is completed in one hr. Reports will be back Feb. 7 with explanation in big hall at 1:30 p.m. We've been asked to not use the kitchen that afternoon until after 3:30.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, said grill burner on one of the older grills doesn't shut off, may need repair. He requested everyone empty trash after events.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing reported Jay & Tammy will entertain Friday night, 7 p.m. Come hear their Variety Music Show, $5 at the door. This is a must see show. Snack bar will be open

 

Brock said a Kindle Fire raffle will be offered at the Feb. 27^th Style Show, tickets will be available 1st week in April.

 

Come to the Super Bowl Party Feb. 2. It was “mentioned” this is also Ground Hog Day AND Sharon Barksdale's birthday! You may set up tables at 4:30. Bring something to share, hamburgers and hot dogs will be grilled before the game

Another BIG EVENT is the RVE Park Talent Show Feb. 16, 7 p.m. You may sign up to perform your talent .. practice will be the day prior to the show. More on this soon …..

Monday night dances have begun with Diego playing tonight. Ron Talbert said committee may ask some who signed up to help to assist throughout the season. $4.00pp

Mark Wieners & friends are serving pancakes at Sat. morning breakfasts in January .. time is 7 to 8:30 a.m. The Canadians headed by Taylors & Messners will serve Sat. breakfasts in Feb.

 

Lucy Johnson thanked all who helped in the kitchen at Flea Market & those who brought the tasty pies

 

This Friday, 8:30 a.m., we'll meet in kitchen to select items needed there. We had originally planned on Tuesday, but the Iowa group had already reserved hall & kitchen for dinner. Anyone who works in kitchen is welcome to help; we need input & advice on what you use in preparing meals

 

This year's Style Show has the theme “Cruising” and is guaranteed to be fun as always. Chair Sharon Barksdale tells us tickets at $7 pp for the Feb. 27 event will be available the first Monday of February. There are 8 places per table & you can purchase one ticket or by the table. A raffle of a Kindle Fire HD will be offered too as many liked this last year

 

A card is up to sign for David Clement in the hospital for tests

 

 

 

 

January 14th

Well, shucks, Mary Lou sent me the newsletter so I could download it on the blog instead of me having to write so much of what takes place at the  Monday Club meetings each week but it's not going to be possible...It said when I tried to download it that I need Office on my computer and it costs $99.00 a year to use it....hmmm maybe the "Club" would pay for it  LOL









Sunday night the Men of a Cord sang, my neighbor Ken Farley is a member.
Friday entertainment will be The Powell Family
The Super Bowl party, Feb. 2nd sounds like fun..going to grill burgers and hot dogs prior to the game. And folks bringing food to share.

The flea market is Friday with lunch served

Sounds like the Mon. night dances are going great, I heard last Mondays music was really good and Diagos music the Monday before..very nice. Nice turnout!

Our windows in the hall and Valentine decorations are so cute...teddys and hearts, I know some of the gals who help...Janean, Diana,
Catherine, and Kathy.

Since 90% of the folks who Winter here are here, it seems kind of foolish to write a lot of the goings on here in the park as they go to the Monday meetings and also get the newsletter. so I think of folks who aren't here yet and those who wished they were here and can not be for one reason or another. I think of friends like Hejliks, Bob and Diane Griffin, who have health issues and aren't here yet, Dale and Val Cleland who love to read the blog and miss us and think of us and try to adjust to not being here every Winter, so for you guys and many others back up North, I will be writing things that may interest you and hope to do the best I can.

January 14th

I have gotten too many calls & emails to not do this blog so stop crying  

January 13th

Since there is a RVE news on facebook and riovalleyestates.com, and now another web site rvewtc.com, this blog is really not needed. 4 sites for news etc is not needed. So am closing this one

January 6th

Yes it is only 40 degrees right now, and a cold North wind. But just wait a few days and it's to be 70's and up to 80 very soon
We had a great New Years Eve! The food was awesome, and music really nice, and games were so neat.
The hall was filled with card players and other games. Passing the grapefruit,( under the chin) and passing the carrot between the knees was hilarious! Also was amazed how well some could pitch a marshmellow!? lol

There are 4 cards up to sign:
Jack Bardon..heart problems, Arlene Lykken, fell, broke her hip, Rita Henningsen, a thinking of you card,she is now home, John and Marie Sylcord, John's Mother died, funeral is  Wed.

The Club website as mentioned previously is RVEWTC was created by Judi Dekoning, she asked if the club wants to maintain the site for $16.95 per month, more discussion next week. It's a neat site and probably would not need a blog like this one. As we would be doing double info.

The pancakes were so good Sat. morning. Thanks to Mark Wieners and friends! they will continue for the month of January

Aside from the regular street and park breakfasts,Craft/sewing class starts this Wed. at 9a.m. making earrings. Friday night potlucks start this week at 5p.m. Jan. 17th is the flea market, the 21st is the Iowa dinner, Jan. 24th blood profiles, Jan. 26th is RGV concert band, Jan. 29th Kansas dinner, Jan. 30th spagetti dinner

When Mary Lou gets her new computer I will be able to copy and paste the newsletter. Atleast that's the plan.