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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