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

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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.