Olympic winners 2014

Our Olmpic winners

Left to right Lu Scott, Judy Nordquist Ladies 4th in Euchre

Leon Cheathum, Bob Kerkau, Men 4th place in Euchre also

Febuary 22nd

We are having on and off showers today, which are much needed. Our weather is getting warmer and more like S. Texas weather should be!!
Here is the newsletter

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 (need new accompanist next season)

Invocation – Dianne Bruce - “Fore”.. golf compared to life closing with a prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Helen reminded us to complete change of address form & wire mailbox shut (ties provided at office) when we head north. Beginning today, if you have a yellow card that indicates you have a package, package will be at office for you. Those who converted during gas crisis, some checks are in the office. Sam reported complaints of some driving over the 15 mph speed limit .. please adhere to this rule to prevent a tragedy. We were reminded to respect other people's property .. use roads not their yards when walking. Worth repeating .. pick up after your pet.

Official website for park is riovalleyestates.com. This includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . See Donna Gabbert's blog at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, reported 2 new griddles will be shipped this week. He said a cable connection to Time Warner is needed to use in big hall instead of using Brock's hook-up. He thanked those who attended Nascar yesterday. RVE Club Board is at Monday meetings prior to business session. Address concerns to them. Board members are Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Ron Zoeller; Finance – Mary Lantis, John Geer, John Norris.

Election next Monday meeting: Candidates are properties, Jim Moeller, Clyde Read; finance, Rita Sutherland, Charlotte Therrien.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing invited all to come for Friday night entertainment to hear Rainey with her Patsy Cline Tribute Show. (Jack Nelson had to cancel). Cost is $5 pp. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the 5 p.m. potluck prior to entertainment.

Brock tells us our projector does not have tuner .. we need to have a way to hook up (HDMI). Did the computer-illiterate editor get this correct, Brock?!!

Thursday we'll have our free movie, “Oz, The Great & Powerful”.

Jim Statton plays at dance tonight, $4.50 pp. Doors open at 6 with dance beginning 7 p.m. Tonight's free ticket goes to #227 (Hicks). Ticket is non-transferable. Set-ups available & FREE popcorn. Thanks to Bruce & Billie who are handling tonight's duties.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call at 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. This week cards made or sent to: Wayne Hayelan, losing blood, had transfusions, now home; Kay Henriksen, Nancy Stokwisz & brother Marvin Lindley (rented here for 3 mos. this season), their uncle passed away; Rita Van Anne, here last year from Kansas, cancer or some disease. It was reported Marilyn Loutzenhiser has gone home as her mother died. A note from Larry Dixon's daughter was read saying the metastic/cancer, is now Stage 4, not curable. They are waiting for TX tests to arrive, then will test to see if it can be treated by pill or chemo.

Rolls today were provided by Gary Lundgren in memory of Martha; and the Moores in honor of Clarence's birthday. Thanks.

Thanks to the Canadians for some great Saturday breakfasts in February! Do we have volunteers for March? Chair Judy “mentioned” residents who equal 95% of our population??

I don't know how to adequately thank all for kindness to Bud & me these past weeks .. visits, phone calls, cards, meals, most of all for your prayers. Unbelievable, we will never forget .. keep praying & I will gradually get better.” – Love, Arlene Lykken

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New RVE directories are available from Dave Johnson #93 or Sharon Sprague #244. $1.50 each.

The back card room will be used tomorrow, Feb. 25, for Stroke Prevention tests. There will not be quilting this Tuesday.

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Many have asked why we do not recycle here as most of us are required to do up north. We have information posted on board as to WHAT can be taken WHERE in our area. Please read board as space doesn't permit printing all in newsletter. Items you can recycle include tin, steel, iron, copper, brass, aluminum, cardboard, glass, plastic, electronic waste, plastic bags, car & household batteries, ink cartridges, eyeglasses, and more. Newspapers are collected & left in totes behind our stage to be taken to pinata folks in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico.

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Info was given about First Respnders by Rita Sutherland. News editor is not printing ALL she's heard as not certain “what's true, what's not”. We do, however, need to put medical info on sheets previously provided & enclose in red envelope to be found in case of emergency. You may call Weslaco Police instead of 911,.. 956-968-8591. “ICE” on your cell phone is important in order to call your family in case of emergency.

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Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says there are no crafts this Wednesday. See info sheet on card room bulletin board for March 5 crafts & fabric requirements.

Golfers: Harry Fisher tells us about the format for golfing at Tierra Santa on Wednesdays. You can reserve tee times for remainder of season. No handicaps calculated, score sheets need not be turned in. Call 956-973-1811 before 4 p.m. on Monday to arrange tee time/4-somes. Ask for RVE tee times.

Bruce Wells introduced winners in Sr. Olympics .. two 4^th place winners: Judy Nordquist/Lu Scott in cribbage, Leon Cheatum-Bob Kerkau in euchre. Congratulations!

No Happy Hour this week..

Illinois Lunch is tomorrow, Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. at Harold's Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna. Questions?? Donna Granath or Catherine Gibbs.

Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza, Weslaco, say the Stensruds.

Citrus Street folks plan to eat breakfast Thursday, Feb. 27, at Dianna's in Weslaco, 8 a.m.

Minnesota Luncheon is next week, March 4, 11 a.m. at Jalisco's on Westgate across from Home Depot.

Rio Valley Drive lunch will be in Friendship Hall on March 4, noon until 2 p.m.

We were reminded there is a Park Patio Sale here March 6.

Nancy Argo invites all to attend the next BBQ Cookout on Sunday, March 9, with all invited. Eat at 5 p.m. Bring meat to grill & dish to share, plus your table service.

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Robert & Mary Norby, Vet's Dinner chairs, introduced Chief of Staff A. J. Garcia & Commander Tony Romando (local) who accepted $1,318 for Wounded Warriors from our dinner proceeds. They told us there is no paid staff & all goes to vets. We thank our sponsors Home Depot, Olive Garden, Costco & Lowe's. As John Geer said “Jeanean & I are relatively new residents at RVE but we feel blessed to be here where so many volunteer in many ways, in particular, we thank the Norbys for their hard work on the Vet's Dinner.” Ditto from the rest of us!

If you won the “whirley stand”, Mary Nelson has the bottom.

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Sock Hop chair Ken Barnhart thanked all who helped. A slide show was on big screen prior to Monday club meeting & 2 tables of pictures free for the taking are in front of big hall. Ken thanked Wells Store who loaned the bikini-clad mannequins. Plans for next season are underway with a “hillbilly” theme. Bring your best overalls & feed sack dresses to participate! Date reserved is Jan. 29, 2015.

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Other dates on calendar for 2015 season are:

Feb. 15 Anniversary-Birthday Party Sign up sheet already on board if you will be honored.

Feb. 17 Mardi Gras .. Gordon & Joyce Amos chair. You can dress in costume if you wish (not a must) & decorate tables.

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NASCAR party was yesterday .. chair Donna Granath. In spite of rain delays in Florida, everyone who attended had a fun day! Thanks to Donna, Ron & committee who worked hard to pull this off!

Our Fashion Show is this Thursday, Feb. 27. Practice is 2:30 Wednesday for all participants. Table set up 9:30 Wednesday. Doors open at 11 Thursday; program at noon. As the men will be setting up tables, we cannot open doors until 11. Looking forward to fun-filled “cruising” afternoon. You can still purchase raffle tickets for the Kindle Fire HD from Rita Sutherland or Adrienne Laing.

*************************************************** Plan to attend a reception in Friendship Hall 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to honor Bill & Mary Welch upon their wedding. No gift please, just your best wishes!

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A reminder .. RGV concert band will play combined concert with Magic Valley Chorus, Sr. Ambassadors & Men of A Chord at Trinity Worship Center in McAllen March 7, 7 p.m. Tickets at $7 are available from Del Hickey #282, or Ken #271.

The Baked Potato Bar is Tuesday, March 11, in Friendship Hall, 5 p.m.. $5 pp tickets are available from either Stensruds #252 or Spragues #244.

Ropa Style Show is Thursday, March 13, 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the door. Chair Judy Shively, says model sign up sheet is posted back of hall. Models can wear Ropa clothes or bargains from any bargain source. Model clothing from jeans to formals.

Stew Feed is March 18, 5 p.m., Wells & Vosses chair. Tickets went on sale this morning, $5 pp. available from Bruce/Billie Wells, E-4. Meal includes Irish stew, buns, dessert. Coffee & tea will be provided. Bring own table service.

Market Days at Padre Island

We went to Padre Island today. It sure was a hazy day. We thought forsure it would clear off and the sun would shine but it was not to be. going over the Causeway it was quite foggy

Last night the weatherman said there was zero visibility, but today was better.We went to Market Days at the South Padre Island Convention Center.
There sure were lots of tables of hand crafted items and many tables of folks selling jewelry and Island souveniers etc. One gentleman was selling his hand crafted mahogany items, ww 1 airplane replicas , cars, guitars,  etc. really nice. Lots of demonstrations of products, new pots and pans, food choppers, spices, places that offered samples of their dips, jellies etc. it was neat. Outside of the Convention Center some one had poured cracked corn on the ground, the Seagulls acted like they were starving!!

We were going to eat on the Island,  but so many people at noon at the main restaurants so we headed over to a place we know has great seafood and shrimp, it was called the Lost Galleon  in Port Isabelle. It now has changed to Rincon Vericruzano, located on your right about 3 blocks this side of the causeway on the corner, they said they still have the same cook, and still serve all you can eat shrimp or fish. but there are lots more choices on the new menu below. the only thing bad about the Restaurant is , it is quite small and would be hard to seat any big groups of people.

My shrimp was very good, Senior Platter

Our place to buy frozen shrimp, Twin City Shrimp Co.  901 South Shore Dr. was closed , Sat. and Sun .Open only Mon. thru Fri. they have individually frozen shrimp in bulk packages. I f you like shrimp they have several different sizes, we turn right at the Dairy Queen in Port Isabel, follow the road around on the right past a school.

Sock hop

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Sock Hop 2014

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Veteran's Dinner

Our Veterans Dinner

Brock Lainge was Emcee, with Robert and Mary Norby chairing the event.

Olive Garden furnished the meal free of charge, which was salad, Lasagna, and bread stick, plus a delicious dessert of Cheesecake,  all ticket money was donated to the Wounded Warriors, which was over $1,000.00, also Home Depot donated $150.00 worth of prizes.

Many prizes were donated, I won a quilt made and donated by Bonnie Cassidy and Mary Jo Havertape. Gary Van Patton sang the Wall, and another song written by a lady from Iowa. Art Bloom said grace, Taps were played. It was very very nice.

Monday Feb.17th

Good Day

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I hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day. We went to the Elks Lodge for their wonderful Fish and shrimp.
the weather is finally what everyone came down here for, 80's yes! I saw a few sunburned people last night at Mexican Train...need to wear that sunscreen!

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 (need new accompanist next season)

Invocation – none this morning due to Memorial Service being held

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Sam said those in RV section wanting 6-6 reservations should get deposit in by the end of this week. Address change forms are available at the office. Water bills will be due end of month (when you pay March rent). Official website for our park is riovalleyestates.com. This includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . Check out Donna Gabbert's blog .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, thanked Gary Philipp & Clyde Read for work removing old shelves, replacing with new; and Gary for replacement of ceiling tile. We voted to purchase 2 new griddles for kitchen, might possibly sell old one (at least the one that works) on E-Bay. Owner Walt Piper has agreed to pay half the purchase cost. The new grills have 2 year warranty for parts/labor.

RVE Club Board is at Monday meetings prior to business session. Address concerns to them. Board members are Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Ron Zoeller; Finance – Mary Lantis, John Geer, John Norris.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing invited all to come for Friday night entertainment to hear “Amber Waves”, a family band. They play a mixture of music, old & new, delivering them in their own modern artistic sound. Cost is $5 pp. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the 5 p.m. potluck prior to entertainment. Last week 44 came for good food & fellowship. Everyone welcome to join in!

Brock reminded us Vet Dinner proceeds go to Wounded Warriors Fund. He explained the Kindle Fire to be raffled at Fashion Show is similar to an I-Pad ..tickets available from Rita, #289.

There will be a movie, title unknown, this Thursday night. We're pretty certain it is not XXXX-rated, right, Brock? !!

Diego plays at dance tonight, $4.50 pp, said Ron Talbert .. a free ticket was drawn, #D-6 the lucky winner, ticket non-transferable. Set-ups available & FREE popcorn. Looking for chair or steering committee for next season. You could work week to week, & not entire season. Current committee just wishing some assistance so they can dance too!

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call at 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. This week cards made or sent to: Anita-Harvey Madsen, her sister died; Calvin Hoegh, knee surgery; Cleland Thorpe, back surgery.

The Canadians headed by Taylors & Messners are serving some tasty Saturday breakfasts in February, $3.... 7 to 8:30 a.m. This Saturday it's “lazy man's quiche”, hash browns, toast & fruit.

New RVE directories are available from Dave Johnson #93 or Sharon Sprague #244. $1.50 each.

We were asked to please get ice from machine a day prior to events if at all possible. If you remove decorations from big hall, please return them. Do NOT leave coffee cups etc. in the windows following an event, says Dianna Bruce.

Looking ahead, the back card room can't be used on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as Stroke Prevention tests will be conducted entire day. Also, there will not be quilting that Tuesday.

Thank yous .. Therriens & Ales thanked helpers & those who attended the bean feed this past week. A thank you was heard from cancer chair Jan Philipp to all who supported that event in any way including her committee. Mary Norby says “thanks” to Sue McLaughlin & Sharon Sprague for their help at craft sale. Editor thanks everyone who is giving written notes .. and a big thank you to Cheryl Costley who takes newsletter to printer.

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says this group will meet Wed. 9 a.m. in card room. We will be working on the crazy quilt place mats with Virginia Baker teaching (began last week).

Golfers: Harry Fisher tells us about the format for golfing at Tierra Santa on Wednesdays. We've arranged with manager to reserve tee times for remainder of season. No handicaps calculated, score sheets need not be turned in. Call Tierra Santa at 956-973-1811 before 4 p.m. on Monday to arrange tee time & 4-somes. Ask for RVE tee times .. 9:13, 9:20 or 9:27 a.m.

Bruce Wells says Sr. Olympics are over. We had two 4^th place winners: Judy Nordquist/Lu Scott in cribbage, Leon Cheatum-Bob Kerkau in euchre. Winners should wear park t-shirts & their medals to next Mon. meeting for pictures & recognition.

Come join your friends most Wednesdays, 4 p.m. for Happy Hour. Bring refreshments, there will be music on CD if you wish to dance.

99-400-37 residents will enjoy breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Jalisco's, 8 a.m. Come one, come all!

Sun Valley Drive Street Breakfast is Thursday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m. at Fiesta Tex-Mex.

Citrus Street folks plan to eat breakfast Thursday, Feb. 20, at El Dorado in Weslaco, 8 a.m.

Rio Valley Drive lunch will be in Friendship Hall on March 4, noon until 2 p.m.

“Thank you to all my Valentine's!  You know who you are, even if I don't.  I've said before that RVE is the only place to be in times of need.  You all prove each day that I'm right, and I appreciate each of you SO much.”..  Judi DeKoning

Memorial Service honoring RVE residents who passed away in 2013 was held this morning. Thanks to Donna Perkins, Pastor Art Bloom, Tom & Bonnie Cassidy who lead us in scripture, song & prayer remembering these residents .. Ailene Petrey, Paul Davis, Linda Bowers, Martha Lundgren, Ken Samples, Lavina Kelsey, Merlin Davis, Paul White, Jean McCann White, Dick Thornton, Rachel Kerr, Donna Passage, Les Reynolds, Richard DeKoning, Irvin Parks, Adrian Zee.

Robert & Mary Norby chair the Vet's Dinner tomorrow, the 18^th. ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD!. Take door prize donations to #179. Doors open at 11:30, remember to bring your blue ticket you purchased. All proceeds from raffle & event will go to Wounded Warriors Fund. Doors open 11:30 a.m. There will be no line dancing tomorrow due to this dinner.

Sock Hop is Wednesday, Feb. 19. Chair Ken Barnhart says only 6 tickets left .. no tickets will be sold at the door. Decorate your table noon & 3 p.m. to win a prize! Doors open 5:30 p.m. Kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Prizes for best dressed. Theme is “Beach Blanket Bingo”. Fred Goldsberry will play. Special surprise guests will be arriving soon from “out of state”. Kitchen crew is headed by Ann Johnson & Marge Reishus. 50's prices on hot dogs & soda pop.

There will be no TIC tournament this week due to Sock Hop.

NASCAR party is Sunday, Feb. 23, chaired by Donna Granath. Gates open 11 a.m. Green flag waves at 12:00. Admission $2 each. Hamburgers/hot dogs .. soda, water at concessions. Bring your favorite snack foods/beverages. A pit pass may be purchased to enter pit stop contest for $1. There will be race pools & other games. Brock will show live race on our large screen TV. Wear any favorite racing gear. Come & cheer on your favorite driver! Tickets may be purchased at Lot #66 or #153.

Illinois Lunch is Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. at Harold's Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna. Sign-up please. Questions?? Donna Granath or Catherine Gibbs.

Our Fashion Show with the theme “Cruising” is guaranteed to be fun. Chair Sharon Barksdale tells us tickets at $7 for the Feb. 27 event are available until this Friday, only a few left. 8 seats/table...purchase 1 ticket or entire table. Sharon Sprague has tickets . This is Sharon Barksdale's last fashion show so we need chairman for 2015. She has all the paper work you need to do the show. Get raffle tickets for the Kindle Fire from Rita Sutherland or Adrienne Laing. If you aren't familiar with a Kindle Fire, it's similar to an I-Pad; there are some fine folks in our park who can help you get started should you win this!

Plan to attend a reception in Friendship Hall on March 2 to honor Bill & Mary Welch upon their wedding. Come 2-3:30 p.m.

Plan now to attend the Baked Potato Bar Tuesday, March 11, in Friendship Hall, 5 p.m.. $5 pp tickets are available from either Stensruds #252 or Spragues #244.

Ropa Style Show has been changed to March 13, 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the door. Chair Judy Shively, says model sign up sheet is posted back of hall. Models can wear Ropa clothes or bargains from any bargain source. Model clothing from jeans to formals.

Ken Farley reminds us RGV concert band will play combined concert with Magic Valley Chorus, Sr. Ambassadors & Men of A Chord at Trinity Worship Center in McAllen March 7, 7 p.m. Tickets at $7 are available from Del Hickey #282, or Ken #271.

Stew Feed will be March 18, 5 p.m. Tickets went on sale this morning, $5 pp. & available from Bruce/Billie Wells. Sign-up sheets on back of big hall. Specific tasks will be assigned later.

Peg Hayelan says the Amigos de los Ninos fundraiser jam session scheduled on Feb. 20, has been cancelled. There will be another “hoedown” to benefit Amigos March 6 at Casa del Sol, $3.

Monday Feb. 10th

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 (need new accompanist next season)

Invocation – Bruce Wells - “His Take on Life” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris

Items mentioned by chair: Let office know if you are heading an event; often someone comes in to ask who's in charge. Feel free to decorate hall for events, but please do NOT help yourself to decorations in windows. If you must move decorations, put them back after event. Take out trash & remove your decorations.

MANAGEMENT REPORT – Managers Helen said there is water leak by 99s, staff is working on this. Helen has 3 different earrings; if you lost one, come get by showing the matching one. When asked about reason for no WI-FI available throughout entire park, she replied Scot is “trying to get all the ducks in a row.” Helen added, “Enjoy the pool & good weather .. may change tomorrow!”

Official website for our park is riovalleyestates.com. A link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning is included. Check out Donna Gabbert's blog .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, reported..still working on the problem with griddle, will check with owner Walt to see if he will go along with what we need. Concerning ice machine, we were told when temp falls below 40 degrees, no need for ice and the machine automatically shuts off. Machine seems to be working okay now as it has reset. When asked if park owner should be paying for bug spray, John Norris said they had paid for spraying earlier in season & will refund for recent kitchen spraying.

RVE Club Board is at Monday meetings prior to business session. Address concerns to them. Board members are Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Ron Zoeller; Finance – Mary Lantis, John Geer, John Norris.

Bruce Wells reported for absent entertainment chair Brock Laing. Wade Benson Landry will present his “Swingin' Cajun Style Show” this Friday, cost $5 at the door. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the potluck prior to entertainment. More from Bruce on 2^nd page.

No movie this Thursday night.

Diego plays at dance tonight. A free ticket was drawn with #413 drawn as winner, free ticket non-transferable. Dance cost is $4.50. Special area for singles. Set-ups available & FREE popcorn. Ron Talbert reported 105 pd.admissions last week & thanked residents for support. Dances are held Dec. til mid-March, except Christmas-New Year holidays. He thanked Bruce & Billie Wells for chairing the last two Mondays .. and Whitey for cookies provided last week in honor of wife Betty's birthday. Looking for chair or steering committee for next season.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call at 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. A card was up this week for Larry Dixon, who has been diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer. His daughter is coming down & he'll be heading north with her. Former resident Bob Woodruff had back surgery, is home & miserable. His address is 300 W. 11^th St., Lot C7, McCook, NE 69001.

The Canadians headed by Taylors & Messners are serving some tasty Saturday breakfasts in February, $3.... 7 to 8:30 a.m. This Saturday it's sausages & scrambled eggs, English muffins & fruit.

Stuart Donovan spoke prior to meeting about Integra Wellness tests . Series of 5 tests available in our hall Feb. 25,

8-5. Make appointment & select which tests you wish.

New RVE directories are available from Dave Johnson #93 or Sharon Sprague #244. $1.50 each.

What a lovely anniversary celebration yesterday in Friendship Hall! We had a large attendance. The six couples who were honored say “thanks to committee & residents for a fun day!”

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says this group will meet Wed. 9 a.m. in card room. We will be making crazy quilt place mats with Virginia Baker teaching. Bring 6 fat quarters, don't need your sewing machines as we'll be cutting & pinning. Cost - $1.

Golfers: Harry Fisher tells us about the format for golfing at Tierra Santa on Wednesdays. We've arranged with manager to reserve tee times for remainder of season. No handicaps calculated, score sheets need not be turned in. Call Tierra Santa at 956-973-1811 before 4 p.m. on Monday to arrange tee time & 4-somes. Ask for RVE tee times .. 9:13, 9:20 or 9:27 a.m.

Mary Norby, Craft Show chair, reported a successful day Thursday & thanked all who attended or helped in any way.

Senior Olympics begin today. Anyone who needs a pin on RVE pennant, see Bruce Wells, E-4. RVE hosts Euchre Feb.14, 8:30 a.m. & will be using big hall from 6 a.m. until noon. Set up after pitch Thursday night. Those baking cookies, please bring to Bruce or to hall by 8 a.m. on the 14^th. Thanks to all who helped & supported these Olympics.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, is Bean Feed, noon. Therriens & Ales chair. Bring your own table service & any other foods you'd like to have along with the bean soup. You may set up your table at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

There will not be a Park Pizza Party this week .

Come join your friends on Wed. afternoon, 4 p.m. for Happy Hour. Bring refreshments, there will be music on CD if you wish to dance....come to “dance off your beans” !!

Citrus Street folks plan to eat breakfast Thursday, Feb. 13, at Tierra Santa Golf Clubhouse, 8 a.m.

Cancer chair Jan Philipp, #70, says men & women are invited to Feb. 13 event. Raffle tickets will be available at the door, $1 each, 6/$5. This is a noon luncheon. Sign up so they can get count on numbers. Pies needed. Love Box is continuing to collect toiletry items; will be delivered mid-March. Lunch cost is $4 with $1 more if you wish a piece of pie.

Memorial Service honoring RVE residents who have passed away will be next Monday, the 17^th, 9:15 a.m. In 2013 we lost Ailene Petrey, Paul Davis, Linda Bowers, Martha Lundgren, Ken Samples, Lavina Kelsey, Merlin Davis, Paul White, Jean McCann White, Dick Thornton, Rachel Kerr, Donna Passage, Les Reynolds, Richard DeKoning and Irvin Parks, In 2014 we have lost Nathan Morrow. If we missed a name, please let chairperson know.

Robert & Mary Norby chair the Vet's Dinner Feb. 18. ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD!. You may take door prize donations to #179. A $100 gift certificate to Home Depot will be raffled. Olive Garden is donating the entire meal except for dessert. Lowe's has donated $150 shopping spree; Home Depot another $50 as door prizes. All proceeds from raffle & event will go to Wounded Warriors Fund. Doors open 11:30 a.m.

99-400-37 residents will enjoy breakfast Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Jalisco's, 8 a.m. Come one, come all!

Sock Hop is Feb. 19, Barnharts chairing. Tickets are available for only one more week...none sold at door Table of 8 is $40 or purchase single ticket for $5. Decorate your table to win a prize! Prizes for best dressed. It's the 4^th year it's been held &is always a sell-out. Theme is “Beach Blanket Bingo”. Fred Goldsberry will play. There will be special surprise guests. Kitchen crew is headed by Ann Johnson & Marge Reishus. 50's prices on hot dogs & soda pop. Residents should not pay 50's prices on pop, then take the pop home!

NASCAR party is Feb. 23, chaired by Donna Granath. Gates open 11 a.m. Green flag waves at 12:00. Admission $2 each. Hamburgers/hot dogs .. soda, water at concessions. Bring your favorite snack foods/beverages. A pit pass may be purchased to enter pit stop contest for $1. There will be race pools & other games. Brock will show live race on our large screen TV. Wear any favorite racing gear. Come & cheer on your favorite driver! Tickets may be purchased Mon. mornings or Lot #66 or #153.

Illinois Lunch will be Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. At Harold's Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna. Sign-up please. Questions?? Donna Granath or Catherine Gibbs.

Our Fashion Show with the theme “Cruising” is guaranteed to be fun. Chair Sharon Barksdale tells us tickets at $7 for the Feb. 27 event are available...8 seats/table...purchase 1 ticket or entire table. Have one person buy the table if possible. Sharon Sprague has tickets each Monday. We are taking you on a cruise with fashion & fun. Raffle of Kindle Fire HD will be offered with Rita Sutherland selling raffle tickets, $2 ea. or 3/$5.

Ropa Style Show has been changed to March 13, 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the door. Chair Judy Shively, says model sign

up sheet is posted back of hall. Models can wear Ropa clothes or bargains from any bargain source. Model clothing from jeans to formals.

RGV concert band will play combined concert with Magic Valley Chorus, Senior Ambassadors, Men of A Chord at Trinity Worship Center, 4801 N. Cage (Exp.281-Nolana) March 7, 7 p.m. Tickets at $7 are available from Del Hickey #282.

Stew Feed will be March 18, 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale next Monday, $5 pp. Sign-up sheets to help on back of big hall soon.

Peg Hayelan spoke about 2 Amigos de los Ninos fundraisers. Due to lack of newsletter space, please talk to Peg. The hoedown at Casa del Sol is Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. A jam session at Tropic Star in Pharr is scheduled for Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m. All monies go to Amigos!

We discussed, voted & approved the following amendment to club by-laws .. “(12-4) When at all possible, activity chairperson or vice chairperson shall purchase goods for the planned activity from a local vendor. In the event the needed item cannot be obtained locally, and shipping costs for the item exceeds the pre-approved $200 limit, the expenditure must be taken to a Monday meeting and submitted to the members for discussion and vote.”

“We would like to express our thanks to all the friends in RVE who gave flowers, cards, hugs & other expressions of sympathy since the passing of John's mother Jan. 4.” – John & Marie Slycord

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Feb. 3rd

Rio Valley News

Rio Valley Estates Mobilehome and RV Resort --715 N. Westgate Drive, Weslaco, Texas 78596

Volume 42 NO. 14 Date: February 3, 2014

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. We welcomed new comers.

Accompanist – Peg Hayelan

Invocation – Faye Werstein ' “My God” reading & prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah Treasurer Report – John Norris *********************************************************** Carol, a rep about First Responders, spoke before meeting. First Responders can be called by dialing AAA Pager on your cell phone. She suggested everyone have medical info & history written on a form inside a red envelope (provided by them), then hang this on refrigerator, also put copy in glove compartment of your car. They follow Good Samaritan Law & would only provide assistance before ambulance arrives. John Geer added that residents may want to put “ICE” (in case of emergency) on their cell phones. Don't know how? John will help you.

MANAGEMENT REPORT – Managers Helen & Sam were with us with 3 items of concern. (1) Personal notes & other items should not be placed in mail boxes, only stamped mail allowed. (2) Everyone should respect “handicap” parking spots. Do not park there unless you have a handicap sticker. (3) No one should help themselves to fruit in other resident yards without permission. Sam announced office has the 3-light lamp posts if anyone wishes to purchase these, $79 each.

Official website for our park is riovalleyestates.com. A link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning is included. Check out Donna Gabbert's blog .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

*********************************************************** ****** Ron Zoeller, properties committee, reported exterminator sprayed for ant problem in kitchen. Residents mentioned they had found bugs (alive & dead) in other places & exterminator may possibly be called back. The griddle in kitchen has been partially repaired, committee looking into purchase of new equipment. RVE Club Board is at Monday meetings prior to business session. Address concerns to them. Board members are Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Ron Zoeller; Finance – Mary Lantis, John Geer, John Norris.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing wore many hats today .. he reported Walter Plant presents his Gospel/Country Show this week. Using his 4 keyboards & his own voice, you'll be swept away with his songs. He doesn't use any prerecorded tracts or CDs. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the potluck prior to entertainment. Brock said numbers attending has been down this season & asked if there was something he could do to improve attendance. Yesterday's Super Bowl party 80 people with much good food. There was some food (burgers/hot dogs) which you can purchase from Brock or it will be saved for another barbecue event. If you are the “Donna” who wrote #715 on pool ticket instead of your lot number, check with Sharon Sprague .. she has your winnings!

The week's free movie (Thursday night) is “Thicker Than Water”.

The Park Talent Show has been cancelled due to lack of residents signing up. Possibly this will become an every-other-year event.

Jim Statton plays at dance tonight. A free ticket was drawn with winner #72, free ticket non-transferable. Dance cost is $4.50. There is a special area for singles. Set-ups available & FREE popcorn.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call at 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. Cards this week: Jacque Anderson, shoulder surgery; Kathy McAuley, stints put in; former resident Margaret Morrow, husband Nathan died. Larry Dixon is in hospital. Card will be up for him . It was announced Arlene Lykken is as good as can be expected, will return home this week.

The Canadians headed by Taylors & Messners are serving Sat. breakfasts in February, $3.... 7 to 8:30 a.m. This week they will serve French Toast & link sausage, alternating with different menu each wk. Many helping!

New RVE directories are for sale .. you can purchase for $1.50 each from either Dave Johnson #93 or Sharon Sprague #244.

Thank you from Jerry McAninch & Carol Nelson, #233, to everyone who attended Spaghetti Dinner last Thursday. Need new chairs next season, Jerry & Carol tell us.

Dave Almquist will be in Friendship Hall Friday, Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m., to explain results of Blood Profile Tests. Mary Nelson says her report was lost .. do you have it?

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says this group will meet Wed. 9 a.m. in card room. We will be making a ruffled tote bag with Donna Gabbert teaching. Bring ½ yard cotton fabric. Donna has sign up sheet in card room with list of supplies you can purchase. If you want to bring your own, you will need a tote bag & fabric. Thread provided. Bring sewing machine if you have one. Cost is $1 plus what you purchase from Donna.

Come join your friends on Wednesday afternoon, 4 p.m. for Happy Hour. Bring refreshments, there will be music on CD if you wish to dance....or just come to visit.

Be sure to attend Feb. 6 Craft Sale. Mary Norby #179, chairs. Kitchen chair Sharon Sprague says there is a sign up sheet in back of big hall for workers & pies. Vendors may set up Wed. evening. Front doors will then be locked. Men needed to help vendors shuttle their equipment, etc.

Rio Valley Drive monthly breakfast will be at Jalisco's Restaurant (across from Home Depot, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m.

Senior Olympics finals begin in one week. The event schedule, list of entries from RVE & park locations are on easel on back of Friendship Hall. Note the time for your event & be at park 30 minutes early. Euchre is here, 8:30 a.m. (date?) Chair Bruce Wells would like to have 12 dozen cookies. Sign up list for cookies in back of hall. The front of Friendship Hall will be used from 6 a.m. until noon on the 14^th.

The Anniversary-Birthday Party is this Sunday, Feb. 9, with an open house from 2-3:30 p.m. A short program honoring these 6 couples will be at 2:30....Alvin-Jackie Smit & Gary-Sally Hejlik, 50^th anniversaries; Ken-Anita Farley, Jerry-Mitze Hutchinson, Al-Dolores Mason, Pete-Joan Sharar, 60^th anniversaries. Come help them celebrate these milestone !

Tickets are being sold for Feb. 12 Bean Feed. It's at noon with Therriens & Ales selling tickets, $2 pp. Last week to get tickets!

Cancer chair Jan Philipp, #70, says all (men & women) are invited to Feb. 13 event. Raffle tickets available at Monday meetings, $1 each, 6/$5. It's a noon luncheon. Sign up so they can get count on numbers. Pies needed. Love Box is continuing to collect toiletry items; will be delivered mid-March.

Memorial Service honoring residents we've lost this past year will be held Feb. 17, 9:15 a.m. (prior to Monday meeting).

Robert & Mary Norby chair the Vet's Dinner on Feb. 18. You may take door prize donations to them at #179. A $100 gift certificate to Home Depot will be raffled. Only 17 tickets left! Vets and widows/widowers of vets are encouraged to attend. Olive Garden is donating the entire meal except for dessert. Lowe's has donated $150 shopping spree & Home Depot another $50 as door prizes. All proceeds from raffle & event will go to Wounded Warriors Fund. Doors open 11:30 a.m. with tickets selling fast. Get yours now.

Sock Hop is Feb. 19, Barnharts chairing. Ticket sales began today; none will be sold at the door. We're halfway to a full house! Table of 8 is $40 or you can purchase single ticket at $5. Decorate your table to win a prize! Prizes for best dressed. Get your tickets early...you don't want to miss this party. It's the 4^th year it's been held. Theme is “Beach Blanket Bingo”. Fred G. will play. There will be some special surprise guests. Kitchen crew is headed by Ann Johnson & Marge Reishus. 50's prices on hot dogs & soda pop.

NASCAR party is Feb. 23, chaired by Donna Granath. Gates open 11 a.m. Green flag waves at 12:00. Admission $2 each. Hamburgers/hot dogs .. soda, water at concessions. Bring your favorite snack foods/beverages. A pit pass may be purchased to enter pit stop contest for $1. There will be race pools & other games. Brock will show live race on our large screen TV. Wear any favorite racing gear. Come & cheer on your favorite driver! Tickets may be purchased Mon. mornings or Lot #66 or #153.

Our Fashion Show with the theme “Cruising” is guaranteed to be fun. Chair Sharon Barksdale tells us tickets at $7 for the Feb. 27 event are now available. There are 8 seats/table. You can purchase 1 ticket or entire table. Have one person buy the table if possible. We are taking you on a cruise with fashion & fun. Raffle of the Kindle Fire HD will be offered with Rita Sutherland selling raffle tickets, $2 ea. or 3/$5.

Ropa Style Show is March 4, 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the door day of show. Chair Judy Shively , #12, says model sign up sheet is posted at back of hall. Models can wear Ropa clothes or bargains obtained from garage sale or other type of bargain source. You can model any clothing items from jeans to formals.

Del Hickey said RGV concert band will play combined concert with Magic Valley Chorus, Sr. Ambassadors, Men of A Chord at Trinity Worship Center, 4801 N. Cage (Exp.281-Nolana) March 7, 7 p.m. Tickets at $7 are available from him at #282.

Mary Lantis presented her suggested amendment to club by-laws concerning where we purchase various things for events we have. This will be discussed next Monday & voted on next week.