Monday, February 20, 2017

Monday February 20th

Monday night dance Feb. 20th: Back to our Park is "Country Roland"
Everyone loves to dance to Country Roland!!!







Next Monday night come and dance to: "Diego"















Friday Entertainment



Get ready for a great show filled with talented guitar playing and the voice of an angel. (Daphne’s voice, not Dave’s.) Dave & Daphne are returning to Rio Valley Estates on Feb. 24th

Dave, who was lead guitarist for Barbara Mandell for seven years, was declared by Roy Clark to be “one of the most fabulous guitarists on the planet.” Dave makes songs like “Orange Blossom Special” and “Flight of the Bumblebee,” which are both difficult to play, look like child’s play. In addition to his skills as a guitarist, he is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and humorist.

Daphne, whose father fondly referred to her as “The Mouth of the South,” has one of the greatest voices ever heard in the Rio Grande Valley—or anywhere else for that matter. She toured with the Gaither’s, one of the best-known gospel groups ever. She sang with the Florida Boys, the Cathedrals, Rex Nelon, the Hinsons, and many others. She was voted Female of the Year by the Southern Gospel Music Association.

Daphne’s voice has been referred to as a cross between Shania Twain and Patsy Cline and she is able to sing almost any kind of music. She also yodels like Patsy Montana. Her version of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” sends chills down the spine of the listener. Her renditions of “Amazing Grace” and “The Lord’s Prayer” are incredible.

Both Dave and Daphne give God credit for the enormous talent he gave them. They are truly two of the most talented entertainers to perform at Rio Valley Estates and should not be missed.





Here's the Newsletter from today...thanks Mary Lou


RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair John Geer 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
Invocation – Irene Quail – “Memories” followed by prayer
Secretary Report – Jan O'Dell
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Bob Davis will be gone a few days as he's heading to Corpus for his first cornea transplant. While gone, Sue Barnhart will be in office. Vicki will take care of rent receipts upon their return. Walter Piper plans to be here March 5 for any questions. Website for our park is riovalleyestates.com
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed year-round with a blog. Go to www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Get 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.
Treasurer Jim Moeller gave his report, approved.
Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch who said he & Larry Pavlis have completed inventory. We are reminded to be sure refrigerator is locked following all activities. Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Charlotte Therrien, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis asks us to call her at 603-674-3869 if we know of someone needing a card due to illness/death of family member. Sign cards in office area. This week cards are going to: daughter of Clarice Christensen upon Clarice's death; Sharon Sprague, knee surgery; Ken Costley, surgery today for kidney stones.
Entertainment chair Brock Laing invites all this Friday to enjoy Dave & Daphne, $7 pp. He said Daphne was taken to hospital this past weekend with a throat problem...we're hoping all will be okay for their appearance on Friday. In event it is not, there would be no replacement. Gospel Night with “Ambassadors of Grace” was attended by over 100!
Potluck is held prior to Friday shows, Bruce & Billie Wells chair. Bring dish to share & table service, 5 p.m.
Dance chairs Craig & Dana Daves encourage residents to come dance tonight, $6 pp. Dana appeared in her best Country Roland Jr. attire. Boots appeared to be slightly large for her! Let's have a good crowd!
Brock said he's had requests for a good comedy movie. It IS DIFFICULT to find one that doesn't leave your ears blue .. but he's come up with “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” for FREE movie this week. It stars Michael Caine & Steve Martin.
Dave/Pat Printy & crew tell us there will be another Omelet Breakfast on Saturday, 7-8:30 a.m. Please sign up on sheet in back of hall by Thursday. TY in advance for your patience as this takes a little longer to prepare. There were 6 people who received FREE breakfasts last week. Cost is $3 pp.

Today is President's Day

Upcoming Dates –
Feb. 21 – Integra Stroke Prevention
Feb. 21 & 28 – Sunset Dinner Bay Cruise at South Padre Island (Daves chair), bus loads at our park 3 p.m.
Feb. 22 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 23 – ROPA models practice for style show, 9:30 a.m. In card area behind stage
Feb. 23 – Bean Feed, $2 pp, 4:30 p.m. (new time) – Topels chair
Feb. 24 – ROPA Style Show, Judy Shively chairs, 1 p.m., $1 at door
Feb. 26 – Daytona 500 Race, 1 p.m. .. FREE – bring snacks .. Joyce/Gordon Amos chair
March 1 – Iowa Dinner, Friendship Hall, 11:30 potluck (sign up)
Paul-Sharon Sprague, Doug-Marilyn Jass chair
March 2 – Vet's Luncheon, $5 for vets, $10 nonvets, open to all, noon
March 3 – Patio Sale , 8 a.m. to noon
March 7 – Illinois Luncheon, Harold's Country Kitchen, 11:30 a.m., Sandy Olson in charge, please sign up
March 9 – Luau, tickets on sale, $10 pp or $80/table of 8, chair is Kathy Cochran...doors open at 5:15 p.m.
March 14 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon .. more on this later


“Thank you to all for cards received for my brother's passing. Sorry we had to miss the birthday-anniversary party. Thank you to the Van Pattens for the CD.” - Jim/Donna Goodwin
Thanks to all who help with can recycling. Everyone has been so good ..it's nice to have all the help.” - George Krantz

M aybe this day is not
O ne of your favorites but
N ever forget that every
D ay you wake up is an
A mazing gift that's up to
Y ou to make it count!

NOTICE – needing someone to host the Park Dinner in March . Argos unable to host as Nancy scheduled to have her hip surgery. Hosts pick place and date of dinner.

IN THE PARK ..
No quilting tomorrow due to Integra Wellness testing, says Marge Rexroad.
Dave Johnson has the new park directories at $1.50. You can purchase from Dave at #93 or Vicki in the office.
Please don't take calendars off the bulletin board. If you'd like a copy see Judi DeKoning or ask Vicki to make you one.
Check with Ann Johnson, Marge Reishus, John Geer if you will volunteer to serve Ice Cream at least a couple Sundays in March. No ice cream this Sunday because of Nascar race.
Memorial Service remembering resident friends we've lost this year was held today prior to meeting. We remembered: Dean Wright, Donald Miller, Loren Ratliff, Tom Bergstedt, Joanne Miller, Gordon Coopman, Ken Meyer, Joyce Omann, Mary Alice Eshelman, Rita Henningsen, Camilla Mohrman, Don McElwee, Loren Rutherford, William Clement. Pastor Tom Cassidy spoke & led us in prayer. All sang “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”. “Beyond The Sunset” was sung by Donna Perkins. We had time to reminisce with widows/widowers who were with us. I think all agreed RVE is an extension of our families.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday at 8 a.m.
The first of the Sunset Dinner Bay Cruises is tomorrow. See list of those on cruises on board or in office if you're unsure which cruise you are taking. The weather is looking good, would be good idea to bring jacket along as usually cooler on island than mainland. Be at hall at 3 p.m. Soda/water provided, you may bring whatever else you wish for drinks. There is a restroom on boat. Bus returns to park around 8:30 p.m.
As a reminder .. If you have an appointment time for the Integra Wellness Tests , don't forget the date .. it is Feb. 21.
It's time for the Park Pizza Party. Plan to attend on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. It's held at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring Peter Piper mugs, wear name tags. There will be free ice cream & prizes. Rickes and Goodwins chair.
Maxine Topel says Bean Feed is this Thursday, Feb. 23, at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $2 pp .. ticket sales end today. You may set up your tables at 2 o'clock. Bring table setting, crackers, corn bread or fixings for meal.
Judy Shively (785-640-1444) announced ROPA Style Show is Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Models meet behind stage at 12:30. Doors open at 12:30 with $1 admission to be paid at door. Program lasts about 2 hrs. Deadline for models to sign up is Wednesday, 5 p.m. You need to describe outfit you will model. Clothes can be from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, hand-me-downs. You may put any garment on clothesline on stage from 9 a.m. to noon day of show (pick up after program). If you want to sell clothing, hang on clothes rack on north side of hall. Put ticket on item with price & your name. This year's door prize is for the “prettiest jacket”. Models will practice Thursday, Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m. in card area behind stage. Next year's show is Feb. 16, 2018.
Joyce Amos tells us the Daytona 500 Race will be shown on big screen Sunday, Feb. 26. Race starts at 1 p.m. We'll have our own car races. Delicious hamburgers/hot dogs will be served at 1 p.m. Decorate your own tables. FREE ADMISSION. Bring snacks.
Iowa Dinner is in big hall March 1, 11:30 a.m. potluck. No cost, please sign up. Chairs are P/S Sprague & D/M Jass.
The Vet's Luncheon is March 2 at noon...open to all. Judy Nordquist chairs event. Cost is $5 for veterans, non-vets $10. Tickets on sale until next week from Harriet Stromer & Darlene Bovenmyer. Irene Quail presented a pin & certificate provided by the DAR to Lynn Stamp who served during the Vietnam era as he & wife Jean won't be here for Vet's Dinner.
Sandy Olson announced the Illinois Luncheon will be held at Harold's Country Kitchen March 7, 11:30 a.m. Sign up sheet.

Chair Kathy Cochran talked about March 9 Luau. We'll roast whole hog & provide full meal. Tickets are selling fast, $10 pp or $80/table of 8. Table service will be provided, bring your own drinks. Music by Fred Goldsberry. Prizes for best decorated tables which you may decorate from noon to 3 p.m. day of party. Judging will be done after 3. Doors open at 5:15. Kathy tells us there will be fun & games, plus “world famous entertainment”!! If you wish to watch the guys cooking the pig, come bright & early morning!
Ladies Salad Luncheon is March 14, noon. More on this later....

GAME RESULTS Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. Write legibly...as editor having trouble reading writing!!
BEAN BAGS –
BOWLING – Feb. 17 - High Game High Series
Men – John Norris 159 456
BRIDGE– Feb. 14 -
1st – Dick Gibson 3560 2nd – Ed Nover 3200
Feb. 16 -
1st – Catherine Donovan 3410 2nd – Dick Gibson 2980
CANASTA – Table of 4 -
Feb. 13 – Ann Baker, Linda Palermo 32365
Feb. 16 – Donna Gabbert, Catherine Donovan 33425
Feb. 17 – Kay Hutton, Janean Geer 29650 Table of 6 –
Feb. 13 - Marion Fidler, Bev Yancey, Kay Hutton 34390
Feb. 16 – Margie Rexroad, Kay Wright, Fran Hryniw 43000
Feb. 17 – Marion Fidler, Marge Rexroad,
Donna Gabbert 31705
DARTS – Feb. 13 – Mary Christianson, Debbie Stelwagen
DOMINOES – Mexican Train – Feb. 14 –Doris Armistead, Mary Lou Benson, Pat Olafson, Stacey Johnson, Marilyn Cummins, Carl Sanders, Catherine Donovan Feb. 19 – Janie Maxwell, Al Swanson, Pat Olafson, Mary Lou Sirovy, Agnes Messner, Elaine Perkins, Virginia Baker, Mary Christianson, Donald Lewis
DUMMY RUMMY – Feb. 18 -
1st – Rex Rexroad 196 2nd – Bev Telfor 245
3rd – Darlene Bryant 250 4th – Paul Sprague 274
EUCHRE – Feb. 14 - 1st – Ed Marcukaitis 39
3 way tie for 2nd – Al Kruckman, Chuck Kopsell, Bev Telfor 38
1st – Ann Baker 50 2nd – Allen Swanson 39
GOLF – Executive – Feb. 17 -
Women – Ione Hayungs 45 Dorothy Ritter 55
Men – Henry Hryniw 29 Dave Mason 35
Course Low Gross Low Handicap
Feb. 6 – Treasure Hills Neil Kommer-85 Vic Greenlee-78
Feb. 9 – Tierra Santa Neil Kommer-82 Dave Origer -74
Feb. 12- Los Lagos Neil Kommer-86 Dave Origer -71
Feb. 14- Shary Neil Kommer-83 Dave Origer -74
Feb. 17- Tierra Santa Neil Kommer-83 Dave Origer -74
HAND AND FOOT – Feb. 15 -
Maud Fisher, Marion Fidler 13940
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 18 -
1st – Stan Burkinshaw 531 2nd – Del Telfor 472
PUSH RUMMY – Feb. 13 – Mary Christianson score?
SHUFFLING – Feb. 15 – Larry Pierstorff, Charlotte Therrien, Bruce Wells, Henry Hryniw, Dick Topel, Dave Johnson Feb. 17 – Henry Hryniw, Val Cleland, Jim Moeller
TIC – Feb. 15 – no scores were written down
1st – Marlene Prohaska 2nd – Mary Ann Hennigar
3rd – Judy Nordquist 4th – Harriet Stromer

Remember last week when I asked ..
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
No one came up with an answer for Donald Trump .. How about maybe this? Remember I'm not politikin .. I'm politichicken!!

Chicken couldn't cross the road because of a border fence!!


Well, enough of that foolishness! Going on to other jokes...

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?” The mother replied, “Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.” The child thought about this, then said, “So why is the groom wearing black?”

An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, “They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead.”


Men wear their hair in 3 ways: parted, unparted, and departed.

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