Monday, January 23, 2017

Monday Jan.23rd

We have had some warm weather here in the R.G.V. but some days the winds blew so hard you could hardly stand up, lol this Monday is a bit chilly, 50's this morning but the winds have calmed down!

I ran across this joke I just have to share with you....

One Saturday morning, the pastor noticed little Johnny was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. It was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so The pastor walked up, stood beside the boy, and said quietly, "Good morning Johnny." "Good morning pastor Ron," replied the young man, still focused on the plaque. "Pastor, what is this?" Johnny asked. "Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service." Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Little Johnny's voice was barely audible when he asked, "Which one, the Wednesday night or Sunday morning service?

Here's the Monday morning news!

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order. We began with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag & singing of God Bless America; closed by singing club song.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Free donuts today!by Dean & Millie Ricke in honor of their Anniversary
Invocation – Chris Stevens
Secretary Report – Judi DeKoning
Treasurer Report –

Welcome to all arrivals - Denise Cheek, From Illinois lot#22, Virgil & Aileen Mittleberg, #423 from Illinois

If you'd like to have your blood pressure checked, you can do this on Monday mornings prior to our meeting behind the stage. Thanks to nurses, Virginia Baker & Better Wieners!

MANAGEMENT REPORT – no report

Website for our park is riovalleyestates.com
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed year-round with a blog. Go to www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Get any news to her at #270.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley. Want the monthly calendar? Send your email to her at judideke@mail.com.

Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch, said we are staying with the same Bank we've been using...not going with Rio Bank

Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Charlotte Therrien, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.

Bev is still doing cards for Helen, she has 2 cards up to sign one for Cheryl Costly , she had a stint put in, and a card for Dale Neises#53 he has Pneumonia

Entertainment: Brock - The Richard Lynch Band will entertain this coming Friday Jan 27th


Richard Lynch of Waynesville, Ohio is returning to Texas with his band for their third season of pure country music in the Rio Grande Valley. The band played in the showcase last January and proved to be popular with the activity directors, many of whom scurried out of the room and headed to the booking room after the band played.
Lynch is an American Country music artist who has released many songs that charted in the world of traditional country music. His passion and purity for country music is similar to that of Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams.
Lynch sings about what he is living. Lynch is a blue-collar man and an American farmer. His band performs 100 live shows a year across the United States. The band plays pure country, western swing, rockabilly, outlaw country and hard driving honky tonk.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see Lynch who was named 2015 Humanitarian of the Year by Josie Awards, 2015 Band of the year by Josie/Country Blas Radio, 2015 Male Vocalist of the Year Nominee at Nashville Universe, and 2015 Entertainer of the Year by CMG Global Radio Network.
No movie this Thursday for set up for the "Flea Market"

Dance chairs are Craig/Dana Daves & Brock/Adrienne Laing. tonight will be "Sweetwatewr"providing the music. Price is $6 pp. There's still sign up sheet if you could help with 50-50 ticket sales or concessions. The attendance at our last dance was real good, 150 people showed up


Sweet Water plays mainly country music, but also plays classic rock, and tejano music ... a Texas blend of Mexican music.










The Dinner cruise filled up and also a second one, check the board and sign-up sheets for a 3rd one going.

Don't forget Saturday Morning Breakfast. Plan to enjoy pancakes for $2.50 or with sausage, $3. Al Kruckman & crew will be serving from 7-8:30 a.m. Bring table service.Do not bring paper plates as the food is too heavy for this type of plate!

Upcoming Dates –


Jan. 26th - Red Hat Luncheon
Jan. 27 – Flea Market in big hall (Lucy Johnson in charge)
Feb. 2 - 7th Annual Sock Hop (Ken/Sue Barnhart chair)
Feb. 9 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon (Mary Norby chairs)
Feb. 16 – Cancer Fundraiser Tea Party (Dianna Bruce chairs)
Feb. 13-17 – Mid-Valley Senior Olympics

Newsletter editor Mary Lou #103, sends info of activities to news media. Only activities OPEN TO THE PUBLIC may be placed on news media.

You may get tired of editor saying this .. but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give her written notes for newsletter. Some weeks it's a nightmare to figure what you want printed! Deliver note at #103 or at Monday meetings. THANKS SO MUCH !! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

IN THE PARK ..

Dave Johnson #93 asks that changes for 2017 park directories be given to him by Feb. 6.
Have you picked up Park Pictorial Directory ordered when pictures were taken last season? If not, check with Donna Gabbert at #270 as she has these.
Sunday Ice Cream begins Jan. 8, 2:30 p.m. with Brock & Adrienne Laing chairing. All are welcome! We have volunteers for the month of February.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday at 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend.


George Krantz is taking care of recycling of cans with monies from tabs going to Ronald McDonald charity. He also collects plastic bottle caps.


Piper Pizza. Next one will be Jan. 25th, 11:30 a.m. say chairs Rickes & Goodwins. If you bring your Peter Piper cup, beverage is free. Ice cream is free & there is drawing for prizes, cost $7.03 pp, includes tax.

Bruce Wells said Potluck will be Friday the 20th

The Red Hat Luncheon will be Jan. 26th all are welcome, red & purple wear or not, bring $1.00 and a salad to share.

Dianna Bruce and help were in the back of the hall with the Clock and Quilt to be raffled off
for the Cancer Hosp. Also a "Tea" and Brunch to be held the 16th of Feb.they have new items to buy a raffle ticket on...a beautiful quilt square made by Mary Lou Benson, and a neat water fountain made by Ken Barnhart


Lucy Johnson could use some help for the up coming flea market which will be the 27th

Tickets for the upcoming "Sock Hop" going on sale each Monday at the meeting You may purchase individual tickets at $5 each or table of 8 for $40. Chair Ken Barnhart tells us we are going back to the “original” theme from our first hop. Fred Goldsberry will play for dancing & listening, plus always fun games. Hot dogs are 25 cents, chips or soda, 10 cents. Gals may want to wear poodle skirts & guys might grow sideburns! Sue is collecting donated pictures of residents from when they were younger (3-20 years old).

Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 9 Craft Show. We are the ONLY park in the Valley that has ONLY handmade items. 47 tables and they are filled. Food is served including homemade pie, 8 a.m. to noon.

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