Monday meeting

There's a huge mass of folks leaving for the North, in cars, motor homes , 5th wheels , pulling trailors etc.
Hope the weather is going to be warm for them !

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 – Sandy Novak

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Geer ***********************************************************
We voted on a Chairman for April and November...Rex Rexroad, and co-chair will be Darlene Bryant

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Helen had a cute joke this morning!

And again said for all to have a safe trip home

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. Includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . To get into “members only” on Judi's site, password is riovalley. Check Donna Gabbert's blog www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. It has link to Mary Lou's Slow Boat To Nursing Home site if you want to read that.

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Ron Zoeller, properties committee, New covers were made for the new grills! Also had spoken to our owner about the Wi-Fi and was told it is for the 99 section and if some of the mobiles get it then they're lucky. 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. New board takes over Oct. 1. They are: properties – Clyde Read; finance – Charlotte Therrien.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. This week cards made or sent:

Doris Davis is in the hospital, she was in ICU but is now in a room, running tests.on her.A card is up for Cheryl Nuccio, Daughter of the Rusers, Breast Cancer.

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April 20th: Barnharts Chairing Easter Dinner

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A thank you to Donna Granath for providing the donuts this morning, her Birthday!

If any of you have activities in your state up north & wish it published in newsletter, give editor a note. So far, these are the ones we've heard of:

Iowa Potluck – July 9, noon,at the Comfort Inn, Story City. In charge are Jerry McAninch & Carol Nelson. If you wish to stay overnight, call motel at 515-733-6363.

Iowa Campout – Aug. 3-10 at SkipAway Campground, Clermont. Make your own reservations by calling Terry at 563-423-7338, be sure to mention this is the “Benson” group so you will be camping in that area with our group.

All are invited to Raymond & Margaret Davis' 70^th wedding anniversary celebration June 14, 5-11 p.m. at Legion Club, Bassett, NE. For details, call Sharon Bussinger, 308-325-4979.

How about a drive to Ontario, CA for the 50^th anniversary celebration honoring Hector & Charlotte Therrien? All are invited for the party August 29! No gifts.

Last year we listed a get-together in Minnesota, one in Missouri .. can someone give us info on these? How about Illinois?

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There is already a sign-up sheet on back board if you will be celebrating a special wedding anniversary next season. This year's honorees chair next season's party.

A librarian will be needed for months of April through October says Kay Henriksen #263 (give to Mary Lou).

Come to Friendship Hall 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Happy Hour, a chance to visit with your friends. Music for dancing if you wish. Bring snack to share.

Happy Spring

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 – John Geer, talked about Friendship

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Geer ***********************************************************

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Helen wished all a safe trip back home, also besure to let the office know when you are leaving, because of the mail , She also said the Wi-fi situation is in Scotts hands, some folks wandering if they paid by the year if they could get a 5% discount, but the Owners will not go along with that. Walter was here and said he was praying for bad weather up North so people would pay for another month and stay down here! Helen is helping make brochures to give out to folks to show others about our park and encourage them to spend the Winters here in our beautiful park!Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. Includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . To get into “members only” on Judi's site, password is riovalley. Check Donna Gabbert's blog www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. It has link to Mary Lou's Slow Boat To Nursing Home site if you want to read that.

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Ron Zoeller, properties committee, The griddles are in and are being primed for use. Talk about covers for them.Walter has said he would go halves on these. 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. New board takes over Oct. 1. They are: properties – Clyde Read; finance – Charlotte Therrien.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. This week cards made or sent:

Joan Coakley, heart problems, a card for Loren Paczkowski, having tests and has some serious health issues. Anita Farley is in re-hab and Phyllis Mosby is to be home Tuesday.

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Ron Talbert is having a dinner to thank all who helped with the dances this year, he said it was to be at their house but do to the weather it will be in the Hall.

Ron also talked about a Senior Softball League that some from Ranchero want to start for next Season, so you may want to bring your catchers mitt next Fall!!

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A thank you to Kruckmans for helping with donuts on Mondays

March 27 – Citrus St. Breakfast, Dianna's, 8 a.m.

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

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THE NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL BE PRINTED MARCH 31.

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If any of you have activities in your state up north & wish it published in newsletter, give editor a note. So far, these are the ones we've heard of:

Iowa Potluck – July 9, noon,at the Comfort Inn, Story City. In charge are Jerry McAninch & Carol Nelson. If you wish to stay overnight, call motel at 515-733-6363.

Iowa Campout – Aug. 3-10 at SkipAway Campground, Clermont. Make your own reservations by calling Terry at 563-423-7338, be sure to mention this is the “Benson” group so you will be camping in that area with our group.

Free hearing tests were held before and after the meeting today. The gentleman from Clear Design Hearing spoke about the tests.

Marge Rexroad Wants $500.00 to put in cupboards in the card room to hide a lot of the mess back there, she had talked to Walter and he agreed to help with the cost, and it was voted that the $500.00 be given for this, Robert Norby has said he would make them and install them free of charge.

All are invited to Raymond & Margaret Davis' 70^th wedding anniversary celebration June 14, 5-11 p.m. at Legion Club, Bassett, NE. For details, call Sharon Bussinger, 308-325-4979.

How about a drive to Ontario, CA for the 50^th anniversary celebration honoring Hector & Charlotte Therrien? All are invited for the party August 29! No gifts.

Last year we listed a get-together in Minnesota, one in Missouri .. can someone give us info on these? How about Illinois?

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There is already a sign-up sheet on back board if you will be celebrating a special wedding anniversary next season. This year's honorees chair next season's party.

A librarian will be needed for months of April through October says Kay Henriksen #263 (give to Mary Lou).

Come to Friendship Hall 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Happy Hour, a chance to visit with your friends. Music for dancing if you wish. Bring snack to share.

If you would like to see a slide show of the Fashion Show, stop at Sutherlands , #289.

Judi DeKoning keeps our calendar up-to-date, so requests activity chairs take a look at list, back of Friendship Hall, report changes to her. Let office staff know if you are chairing an event as often someone stops there to ask. Judi & Mary Lou have been working together to get these dates & chairpersons compiled before leaving this spring. If you see a “spot” missing or incorrect please let one of these gals know .. #67 or #103.

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Monday March 17

So many people are asking how Anita is doing.......

Update. On Anita Farley, from talking to her boys, and receiving this message.. sent to me by Steve, her oldest Son, "She is doing better they are allowing her to be awake and to sleep without all the drugs that were given to make her sleep The drug to fight the infection is beginning to work. She is tired from the fight.  They are planning to remove the breathing tube in a couple of days. The are adding a new anti fungal drug to the mix. The doctor was able to get some more infection out of her bad lung."
Also they unplugged the ventilator and so far breathing on her own, but waiting to see how she does before removing it.

 Also, the Family is together, Anita's boys are all here! 4 of them! All her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren have called her and skyped her!


I received word that Evelyn Kepler passed away. They were both in a Nursing Facility.

Mondays 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

Invocation – Donna Goodwin “Irish Friendship Wish” followed by St. Frances prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Geer ***********************************************************

Bert Daquay from Victoria Palms Park spoke about their First Responders group, on call 24/7 & trained to use defibrillator & CPR. Good Samaritan Law in TX protects. Defibrillator cost was $4000, beepers costing $50/month. There are call boxes in park. Their equipment was purchased through fund raising activities.

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Following is a short synopsis of info given by Willie Martinez of the Lower RGV Development Council concerning “911” calls answered by Weslaco Police Dept. There are 3 ways of sending calls (1) voice call from land line phone, (2) cell phone, (3) Voice Internet Protocol (VOIP). In all cases, you should STAY ON LINE& DO NOT HANG UP until they get the signal. “911” uses “relative location” which is WHERE you are at the moment. He stated land lines work best but since most of us do not have them, the cell phone signal should get you “911”. VOIP would be phones based on the internet such as Magic Jack, Time Warner, etc. “911” operators are trained to take calls so LISTEN & be an active participant in the conversation.

*********************************************************** MANAGEMENT REPORT – No report today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. Includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . To get into “members only” on Judi's site, password is riovalley. Check Donna Gabbert's blog www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. It has link to Mary Lou's Slow Boat To Nursing Home site if you want to read that.

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Ron Zoeller, properties committee, said new griddles will be installed Wednesday, asking for help to lift & remove old griddles, come at 10 a.m. Board would take suggestions on how to sell the old griddles .. Craig's list, a church wanting to purchase, etc. 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. New board takes over Oct. 1. They are: properties – Clyde Read; finance – Charlotte Therrien.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing began by asking “Notice anything different?” Yes, it was the NEW curtains in Friendship Hall. We thank Sharon Barksdale & all the gals who helped to make these. For anyone wearing a St. Patrick's Day shirt, Brock says, “Do not iron the shamrock. You don't want to PRESS YOUR LUCK!”

Birthday wishes are extended to Mary Christianson celebrating today. Also, thanks to Ann Johnson & Marge Reishus for providing donuts this morning for their birthdays.

Jim Statton plays at dance tonight, $4.50 pp. It's the last dance of the season. Tonight's free ticket goes to #420, non-transferable. Doors open at 6, dance at 7 p.m. Set ups available, FREE popcorn. Next year's dances will be Jan. 5 – March 9; that's 10 dances for 2014-2015 season. Ron Talbert tells us next year's schedule is set. They are keeping list of volunteers; you may add yours to list if you can assist. Thanks to Dave/Cathy Cochran & Ken/Sue Barnhart who will chair some of the dances along with others who worked this season. A cook-out “shindig” will be at Talbert's #210 next Monday, 5:30 p.m. for all who have helped. Let them know if you will attend.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call 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 Farley, hospital, serious infections; family of former resident Evelyn Kepler following her passing.

There will be NO NEWSLETTER next week .. Monday, March 24, as editor is going fishing.

THE NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL BE PRINTED MARCH 31.

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If any of you have activities in your state up north & wish it published in newsletter, give editor a note. So far, these are the ones we've heard of:

Iowa Potluck – July 9, noon,at the Comfort Inn, Story City. In charge are Jerry McAninch & Carol Nelson. If you wish to stay overnight, call motel at 515-733-6363.

Iowa Campout – Aug. 3-10 at SkipAway Campground, Clermont. Make your own reservations by calling Terry at 563-423-7338, be sure to mention this is the “Benson” group so you will be camping in that area with our group.

All are invited to Raymond & Margaret Davis' 70^th wedding anniversary celebration June 14, 5-11 p.m. at Legion Club, Bassett, NE. For details, call Sharon Bussinger, 308-325-4979.

How about a drive to Ontario, CA for the 50^th anniversary celebration honoring Hector & Charlotte Therrien? All are invited for the party August 29! No gifts.

Last year we listed a get-together in Minnesota, one in Missouri .. can someone give us info on these? How about Illinois?

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There is already a sign-up sheet on back board if you will be celebrating a special wedding anniversary next season. This year's honorees chair next season's party.

A librarian will be needed for months of April through October says Kay Henriksen #263 (give to Mary Lou).

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale reported the craft/sewing class & volunteers made the hall curtains last week. It was a great & productive morning. Sharon thanks all who've attended classes this season. There will not be any more classes this year.

Stew Feed is tomorrow, March 18, 5 p.m., Wells chair. They will not take tickets at the door; tickets will be taken when you get your stew so be sure to remember ticket. No ticket, no stew. Meal includes Irish stew, buns, dessert, coffee/tea provided. Bring own table service after noon. Bruce & Billie #E-4 (620-222-7300 &7301) need names of people unable to leave their homes; they will deliver stew to them. Clean-up help needed. Residents are asked to get ice from ice machine today.

Come to Friendship Hall 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Happy Hour, a chance to visit with your friends. Music for dancing if you wish. Bring snack to share.

If you would like to see a slide show of the Fashion Show, stop at Sutherlands , #289.

Here's a couple of notes editor gleaned from meeting with no time of event given .. Orange Street eats ??? in Friendship Hall March 19. Sun Valley eats at El Dorado on March 20, time?

Citrus St. Breakfast is March 20 at Fiesta Tex-Mex, 8 a.m. All residents are welcome. March 27 they'll go to Dianna's.

Cancer chair for next season Dianna Bruce announced their first event will be a tea party on December 11. This is an exchange so bring tea cup when you come this fall. She thanked Jan Philipp who chaired the events for the last 3 years. The committee met & with suggestion from Child's Advocate, they have established a new format. All monies will be kept here so supplies for quilts, boo-boo-dolls, Ronald McDonald House, etc. will be purchased by committee. Janean Berhow is drawing up plans for pillows, 8x12 inch size. As previously announced, the final run with items to go to the children's hospital will be March 20. If you have items you wish to donate, get them to Dianna by that time please.

It's been announced you can have FREE hearing test prior & after Monday meeting on March 24.

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Judi DeKoning keeps our calendar up-to-date, so requests activity chairs take a look at list, back of Friendship Hall, report changes to her. Let office staff know if you are chairing an event as often someone stops there to ask. Judi & Mary Lou have been working together to get these dates & chairpersons compiled before leaving this spring. If you see a “spot” missing or incorrect please let one of these gals know .. #67 or #103.

Irish Dancing Bears

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Monday March 10th

Well, we thought Spring was here!!! It’s just around the corner, I think! lol. The cool weekend makes one wonder when the cold fronts will end!!This sign at a landscaping business was cute.

There’s been quite a few leave this last week. I sure wouldn’t want to go North just yet, after Easter would be the ideal time!!

I hope you all check my blog this Summer, we full timers will keep an eye on everything here and hope we have a calm quiet Summer. It’s more like a normal neighborhood in the Summer with people coming up with fun things for us to enjoy only on a smaller scale. We meet every Friday morning in the pool hall/card room for donuts and coffee and conversation.One of us takes turns providing the donuts and making the coffee. That’s where we can share news with each other and hopefully the management will come occasionally and update us to anything new to share with you all. And every Wednesday we meet for Social Hour with everyone bringing tasty finger food. We still play Canasta and always a ticgame going. Hand and Foot and some other games also. Also we still have aqua sizes. Most holidays we have a get-to-gether, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s day, 4th of July etc.

Over all we have had a fun Winter inspite of the cold fronts. So many volunteering and coming up with great ideas to entertain us, feed us and make our hall nice and making new comers feel at home.

Now 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

Invocation – Dale Livingood - “Recipe for Happiness” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris *********************************************************** Chairperson told us Weslaco Police Dept. rep will attend next Monday meeting to talk about “911”. Be sure to attend. *********************************************************** Books have been audited by Dave Johnson & Janie Maxwell who reported all in good order with only a few adjustments. They said residents should get approval in advance if items are more than $200; this has been a rule for some time. John Norris gave report last week of 2013 receipt totals, and today of 2013 expenditure totals. **********************************************************MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Helen reminded all we need to let office know when leaving this spring, pick up change of address forms & ties for mail boxes. Checks are in office for gas conversions for Linda Palermo, Donna Rothman, Patty Shellito. When asked again about the WI-FI problems, Helen said she has asked Scott every week about this & management is as frustrated as residents. It was suggested they hire a professional to work on WI-FI. When asked about possibility of a 5% discount if paying rent by the year, she will check with owner Walter. Sam asked owners of Route 66 trailer & Viking in the bullpen to check with him. A suggestion from Rita Sutherland that a security system & cameras might help eliminate stealing in park. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. This includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . Read Donna Gabbert's blog by accessing www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Thanks to her as she keeps us posted throughout the summer too.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, said info received said kitchen grills have been shipped; help will be needed to remove old grills. A new light with motion detector was placed by water & pop machines; no electricity to these, board will check on this.

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 was held today with these folks elected for 3 year terms .. properties – Clyde Read; finance – Charlotte Therrien. Their terms begin October 1.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing expressed appreciation to all who have helped throughout the season. A “thank you” barbecue for those folks is Friday night at Laing's. A BLUSHING Brock received a standing ovation for the good shows he's provided!

Brock has his vehicle filled with items which he would like to unload, might need to increase number of locks on cupboards. He was given permission to put these in the shed.

Thursday we'll have a free movie, title unknown .. but come!

Diego plays at dance tonight, $4.50 pp. Last Monday 63 attended. We'll have only one more Monday night dance this season. Tonight's free ticket goes to#414, Gary VanPatten, non-transferable. Doors open at 6, dance at 7 p.m. Set ups available, FREE popcorn. Next year's dances will be Jan. 5 – March 9, 10 dance nights.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. Thanks to Donna Gabbert who filled in this week while Irene was gone. This week cards made or sent to Joan Sharar who fell & broke her hip, surgery at Knapp & now in rehab. Betty Aderton is currently at Knapp following hernia surgery.

A black ladies' jacket, size M, remains in back of hall for someone to claim.

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Upcoming Events:

March 11 – Baked Potato Bar, 5 p.m. $5 pp (Stensruds & Spragues)

March 12 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

March 13 - Ropa Style Show, 1 p.m. (Judy Shively)

March 13 – Citrus St. Breakfast, Tex-Mex, 8 a.m.

March 13 – Michael/Dane St. Breakfast, Jalisco's, time?

March 18 – Stew Feed, 5 p.m. (Wells & Voss), $5 pp, sign up sheet

March 20 – Citrus St. Breakfast, Tex-Mex, 8 a.m.

March 20 – Last trip to take items to children's hospital (cancer drive)

March 24 – Hearing Tests in big hall, 9:15 a.m. (before & after club meeting)

March 27 – Citrus St. Breakfast, Dianna's, 8 a.m.

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

Thanks to newlyweds Bill & Mary Welch who provided free donuts at this morning's club meeting. Thank you to Jewel & Al Kruckman who've been serving the donuts in March.

Thank you to Jan Philipp for her work to get the Cancer Fund going .. she's chaired this each year since it began. A final run to take items to Children's Hospital will be March 20.

Editor Mary Lou at #103 appreciates that you are giving written notes for items you wish printed in newsletter. Please note there will be NO NEWSLETTER Monday, March 24, as editor is going fishing. If any of you have activities in your state up north & wish it published in newsletter, give editor a note.

Rita Sutherland spoke about the 1^st Responders, reminding all to complete the forms distributed at an earlier meeting. She suggested you place this in a good-sized pill vial & write “Vial of Life” on outside, then store in your refrigerator. A note on outside of house would tell ambulance you have completed this. Some discussion was heard about possible purchase of a defibulator. It was noted although expensive to purchase, it would save lives. As Bruce Wells stated, “How much is a life worth?” It does take some training to know how to operate this. Think about this for next season.

There is already a sign-up sheet on back board if you will be celebrating a special wedding anniversary next season.

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says Wed. class will meet in big hall to make curtains for Friendship Hall. She was able to purchase fabric on sale. Anyone wanting to help bring your sewing machine. We have ladies to iron & hang these, do appreciate your help. If time allows, we will make a new potholder; bring 4 different pieces of fabric.

Come to Friendship Hall 4 p.m. on Wednesday for Happy Hour, a chance to visit with your friends. Music for dancing if you wish. Bring snack to share.

The final Park Pizza Party is this Wed., March 12, at Peter Piper Pizza, Weslaco, 11:30 a.m.

Michael/Dane Street Breakfast is Thursday, March 13, at Jalisco's .. did not get the time, assume 8 a.m. ???

Citrus St. Breakfast is March 13 at Fiesta Tex-Mex, 8 a.m. All residents are welcome with the group going to Tex-Mex on the 20^th & Dianna's on the 27^th.

Most of you have heard Ranch House Burgers burned last week. A benefit for this family-run business will be Saturday, March 15 .. see board for details including the time??

Donna Perkins invites all to come for the Sunday (March 16) Hymn Sing , 3 p.m. There was good attendance yesterday.

Judi DeKoning keeps our calendar up-to-date, so requests activity chairs take a look at this located at back of hall, then report any changes to her. Also, let office staff know if you are chairing an event as often someone stops there to ask.

The Baked Potato Bar is tomorrow, March 11, in Friendship Hall, 5 p.m. Stensruds &Spragues are chairing. Feel free to bring your table settings after noon. Be sure to bring your tickets as you will need this to get your potato (6 tickets remain).

Clothing models for March 13 Ropa Style Show need to complete their clothing info form by 5 p.m. today; or take to chair Judy Shively at #12. If you want to sell your Ropa clothes, hang them on front of stage with the price & your name on it. The sale will be after the program. “Special models” will meet March 12, 3 p.m. in card room.

Stew Feed is March 18, 5 p.m., Wells & Vosses chair. Tickets are $5 pp. available from Bruce/Billie Wells. Deadline to get tickets is today, March 10. They will need space in refrigerator & freezer so have asked that any items left behind please be removed. Meal includes Irish stew, buns, dessert. Coffee & tea will be provided. Bring own table service after 1 p.m. Bruce & Billie #E-4 (620-222-7300 &7301) need names of people who are unable to leave their homes so they can take stew to them (see sheet on board). Clean-up help also needed. Residents are asked to get ice from ice machine on the 17^th. The Celtic dance entertainment will meet 9 a.m. tomorrow.

If you would like to see a slide show of the Fashion Show , stop at Sutherlands , #289.

It's been announced you can have FREE hearing test prior & after Monday meeting on March 24.

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Looking ahead to next season .. 2015 .. here are some dates ..

Feb. 4 – Jim & Donna Goodwin host the Iowa dinner, asking for volunteers to help them. Also prizes are being sought.

March 6 – Spring Patio Sale says Darlene Bryant, 8 – noon. It was decided both fall & spring patio sales will be on Fridays.

March 12 – ROPA Show, Judy Shively chairs, reserved date

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The Ten Tenors - Bohemian Rhapsody

The Ten Tenors

We so enjoyed the Ten Tenors performing this morning on Kathie Lee and and Hoda
They introduced each man so we could know which one was Jim and Darlene Ales Grandson, I think the 3rd one from the left.  They sang "New York New York" Wow that was something. I see why they are so proud of their Grandson.

Winters back!

Winter Graphics

More Orkut Picture Scraps

I keep putting the Winter coat away, now it's back out for a couple more days...dang!
Mary Lou Benson heard from her Sister-in-law Bev and friend yesterday, they're hold up in Temple, roads iced over. Thank God they are safe and they will wait out the weather before continuing on North to Iowa.
Wally and Jean Wichmann left here this morning for home in Minn.....yikes!

I did not get any pictures submitted to me to make a slide show of the style show, sorry about that.  

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 – Sandy Novak - “Conversation with God” - “Trust God”

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Helen reminded us rent is due with late fee of $10 after the 15^th. Green card will be placed in your mailbox if you have package in office, yellow card from postal employee. A list of packages that have arrived is on board in office. Please note office opens 9 a.m. If curtain is down they are not ready to do business yet. When asked by Mary Lantis about the Wi-Fi pole in her yard, we were told Helen will ask Scott to work on this. There have been many complaints about Wi-Fi service in park. Official website for park is riovalleyestates.com. This includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . Read Donna Gabbert's blog by accessing www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Thanks to her as she keeps us posted throughout the summer too. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

A correction was noted by treasurer John Norris that 100%Vet's Dinner proceeds went to Weslaco Chapter of “Purple Heart”.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, said griddles should arrive this week; help needed to unload as each weighs 260 lbs. The emergency lights in front of big hall need new batteries, this will be taken care of. When asked about lighting by water machine outside, we learned a new bulb is needed. This works on a motion detector. 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 was held today with these folks elected for 3 year terms .. properties – Clyde Read; finance – Charlotte Therrien. WHEN do their terms begin?

What a show we saw this past Friday with Rainey doing a Salute to Patsy Cline. If you closed your eyes, it was like you were really there. Thanks, Brock, for the great shows you've brought to us this season. We DO appreciate you & Adrienne!

Entertainment chair Brock Laing invites all for our final Friday night entertainment this week to hear “Mama's Wranglers” show. This group was formerly “The Kid Fiddlers”, regular performers in Vegas. Energetic & entertaining, they will give you a show to remember. Cost is $5 pp. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the final 5 p.m. potluck prior to entertainment.

Thursday we'll have our free movie, “Trial of Old Grump”. We thank Ken Southworth who is providing this film.

Diego plays at dance tonight, $4.50 pp. We'll have 2 more Monday night dances after tonight. Tonight's free ticket goes to #12 (Shively/Jones)...ticket non-transferable. Ron Talbert said 100+ attended last week. Discussion was held after morning meeting as to who will play next season. Currently, there are 39 volunteers who've agreed to help with the 14 dances next season. Doors open at 6 with dance beginning 7 p.m. Set ups available, FREE popcorn.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call 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: Marilyn/Robert Loutzenhiser, her mother died; Larry Dixon, cancer, living with daughter Ginger in Kansas; Verla McIntyre, sister of Tom Benson/Bev Yancey, pneumonia, problems with meds, now back at assisted living; Phyllis Mosby, Knapp Hospital, fall due to back problems; Rick Davis, Doris Davis' son, possible liver cancer.

Still looking for volunteers to cook Saturday morning breakfasts in March .. guess we have none .. so no breakfasts in March!

“Do not regret growing older .. it's a privilege denied to many.”

RVE directories available from Dave #93 or Sharon #244, $1.50 each.

Congrats to Bill & Mary Welch. A reception honoring them upon their recent marriage was held yesterday in big hall. They will be providing donuts at next Monday meeting

It may be cold but it's spring in Friendship Hall, thanks to decorators Dianna Bruce & Catherine Gibbs! A wonderful job.

Considerable discussion again today about how to call for ambulance. FCC basic rules say dialing just “911” will get your call for ambulance. Several reported this worked for them.

There is already a sign-up sheet on back board if you will be celebrating a special wedding anniversary next season.

Tomorrow is final Line Dance lesson this season, says Bev T.

Robert Loutzenhiser reports he has a size L ladies yellow polo shirt that was ordered .. see him at #F-1 if this is yours.

Thanks to Dean Ricke who showed us a “diet fork” today!

Billie Wells says Friday being our last entertainment, it is also the final potluck, 5 p.m. Bring dish to share & table service.

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says Wed. class will meet in card room 9 a.m. Plans are to make potato bag, wine gift bag, or shorten tee-shirt sleeves without using machine. T-shirt, you need own shirt, pair of scisssors & ruler; potato bag, you need ½ yard cotton fabric (batting provided); for wine bag, $3 for kit. You may also bring your placemats to finish, plus sewing machine if you have one. Thread is provided, cost $1.

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

Rio Valley Drive Lunch will be in Friendship Hall on Tuesday, March 4, noon. Rita/Daryl Henningsen will provide pork loin entree & drinks. Everyone else should bring dish to share.

Come to Friendship Hall 4 p.m. on Wednesday for Happy Hour, a chance to visit with your friends. Music for dancing if you wish. Bring snack to share.

Nebraska Dinner is scheduled at Luby's, 4:30 p.m. March 4.

Citrus St. Breakfast is March 6, at El Dorado, 8 a.m.

We were reminded there is a Park Patio Sale here this Thursday, March 6. Hours are 8 until noon.

A fishing trip out of Pt. Mansfield for red snapper is Sat., March 8, cost $80. Interest? Talk to Paul Sprague, #244, before Friday.

Donna Perkins invites you to attend Hymn Sing next Sunday prior to BBQ cookout, 3 to 4 p.m.

Nancy Argo invites all to attend the BBQ Cookout on Sunday, March 9. They'll begin cooking after 4:30, eat at 5 p.m. Bring meat to grill & dish to share, plus your table service.

It was suggested by Sue McLaughlin we have a wheel chair available when needed at an event. We were told there is one under stage stairs, possibly would be good if we had more than one .. do you have an extra?

Dianna Bruce & Sharon Barksdale are looking into cost to sew valances & purchase roller-shades for Friendship Hall windows, will have estimate next week.

Judi DeKoning keeps our calendar up-to-date, so requests activity chairs take a look at this located at back of hall, then report any changes to her. Also, let office staff know if you are chairing an event as often someone stops there to ask.

Fashion Show was a success with many people helping chair Sharon Barnhart & co-chair Adrienne Laing. A salute to all including kitchen ladies, fellows who served, decorating folks, ticket sales people, models, actors on stage, Captain Brock .. we really loved the painted murel on back of stage painted by Ruth Andrews. Not wanting to miss anyone so names of committees have not been listed...you know who you are .. thanks! Date for next year's show is Feb. 26 .. need a chairperson!

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 #282, or Ken #271.

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

Clothing models for March 13 Ropa Style Show meet Monday, the 10^th, in back card room, after regular meeting. Chair Judy Shively said sign up sheet & description sheet back of hall. “Special models” will meet March 12, 3 p.m. in card room.

Stew Feed is March 18, 5 p.m., Wells & Vosses chair. Tickets are $5 pp. available from Bruce/Billie Wells, E-4. Deadline to get tickets is March 10. Meal includes Irish stew, buns, dessert. Coffee & tea will be provided. Bring own table service.

It was announced you can have FREE hearing test prior & after Monday meeting on March 24.

It's not even Spring .. and we are already thinking about Summer. If any of you have activities in your state up north & wish it published in newsletter, give editor a note.

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