Dec. 31st Newsletter

RVE CLUB MEETING –

Chair John Geer called the meeting to order.

Pledge to the flag and“God Bless America”was sung Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Paul Delashmit

Secretary Report – Max Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

Properties Report – Ron Zollar says we need to be more diligent about pouring grease down the sinks in the parks kitchen. They're looking into buying a commercial grease trap. Someone spoke about the lighting in the back card room not real good and Properties will look in to that.

He's taking recyclables over this Thursday. May drop them off at his home #153

Report from Managers Mgr. Dana said the office will close at noon today and open back up on the 2nd at the usual time

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos,  Jim Moeller.

Brock Lange spoke on the upcoming Friday entertainment,

Jan. 4th “Helen Russell and Company”award winning show, playing country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Gospel, 50's – 70's. Impersonaters, audience participation, comedy to tickle your funnybone. $7.00 pp

Thusday night movies start Jan. 17th

Monday night dances begin Jan. 7th, ever popular “Country Roland” band, $6.00 pp

Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. A get well card for Cindy Shaffer, bronkitis, Jim Ales blood pressure issues, a card will go up for Tom Cassidy.Helen will be gone some taking a class for 2 weeks, so Sam will take your calls

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events

Dec. 31st New Years Party in the hall 6:00 to 9:00

Jan. 4th Entertainment “Helen Russell and Company,”7:00

Jan. 7th Dance “Country Roland” 7:00p.m.

Jan. 11th Flea Market 8:00 a.m.– 12:00

Jan. 16th Ladies Salad Luncheon 12:00

January 18th Wellness Screeen,blood draw, 6:30 a.m.

Notify news editor Mary Lou Benson, at lot #103, 956-532-9665 if aware of changes in Chairman of activities and or wanting anything published in the newsletter, Signed written notes please.

Jan. 11th Flea Market See Lucy Johnson#93 for a table. Sign-up to bring a pie. Besure to cover tables. You may set up Thurs. 4:00 – 6:00

Sharyl and George Krantz thanked all who helped with the Christmas Dinner

Diana Bruce says tickets for the will go on sale for the “Tea”at next Mondays meeting, theme is 'Lots of Love' also they will be taking down Christmas Decorations Wednesday morning at 9:00, need help with the fireplace

Janean Geer, Judy Greenlee, and Judy Shively,

(The 3 J's )will be in charge of the Ladies Lucheon. Bring a salad and it starts at noon Wednesday Jan. 16th

Judy Shively said “31” will be held tonight in the back card room

Donuts this morning were donated by anominous

Joyce Amos said a Fairwell Party will be held for Brock and Adrian Feb. 18th in the hall at 3:00p.m.

Mary Norby said only 4 or 5 tables left for the Feb. 7th Craft sale. Let her know if you want one.

Marilyn Mason and Lucy Johnson will be taking over the Entertainment next year!

Be sure to sign up for the blood testing, a clip board is on the back of hall.

Sue Barnhar t says the Sock Hop is Jan. 24th , started selling tickets this morning, tickets going fast, buy them from them at lot#276, or Ken's office, or at the Mon. morning meetings. Doors open at 5:15, kitchen opens at 5:30 serving $.25 hot dogs and $.10 cokes and chips. Decorate your table and win a prize, games, and great entertainment by Fred Goldsberry

Rio Grande Wellness blood draws to be done on Jan. 18th,

6:30 a.m. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards.

Fasting for 12 hours before testing.

Italian Dinner Crew

I sure forgot to put this picture in . These folks worked the Italian dinner , The Kunkels chaired the event. We all loved the Lasagna. they plan on doing it again next year. A great big thanks goes to those gals who baked all the Lasagna in their homes!

2nd page newsletter

Notify news editor (standing in for Mary Lou Benson), Donna Gabbert at #270, 956-968-6684, if aware of changes in Chairman of activities and or wanting anything published in the newsletter, Signed written notes please.

Mary Lou Sirovy says:

Bowling at Pins and Cues's changed from 1:00 p.m. To 12:00 p.m. Friday

Jan. 11th Flea Market See Lucy Johnson#93 for a table. Sign-up to bring a pie. Besure to cover tables. You may set up Thurs. 4:00 – 6:00

Brock Lange thanked Rex and Marge for helping with the entertainment. Rex took over for Brock with the arranging for the 58 children to come from the Cleckler Middle School, who sang, everyone enjoyied it. A big thanks to Sharon Barksdale for the childrens “goodie bags”

Brock said this will be their last year coming to the Valley.
He said to let someone else needs to step up and take over
Rex rexroad will not assist next year either.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Christmas Dinner – Ham and Cheesy Potatos furnished, also tea and coffee. Wear festive attire.

Bring a dish to share and your own table service, you may set up your table after 12p.m. today. Still needing some help, uncovering dishes, meeting for helpers in back card room today.

New Years Party begins at 6:00p.m. Card games, music, and fun. Bring finger food to share. Lunch served at 8:00 p.m. We need a Chair person for this!!!

Rio Grande Wellness blood draws to be done on Jan. 18th,
6:30 a.m. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards.
Fasting for 12 hours before testing.

Irene Quail said Mickey and Cheyenne (who has entertained here) will entertain at the Elks this Friday, the kitchen will be closed and folks can order pizza

Peter Piper Pizza Wed. Dec. 26 wear your name tags, Bring your mug for free soda, there's free icecream and prizes. Need a mug? See Dean at #72

Mary Norby thanked all the participants in the golf cart parade! They will do it again next year with an ugly Christmas Sweater theme.

Margaret Davis found a key on her driveway, claim in the office

Jerry McAnnich said Joyce put on a fantastic wine and cheese party for both the women and the men. Thanked her for doing a great job. Will need a new Chair for this next year.

Sock Hop tickets to go on sale Dec. 31st.

Dec 24th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Dec. 24th

Co Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order. She had new folks in the park stand and also returning folks

Pledge to the flag and“God Bless America”.was sung Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.



Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Sharon Barksdale

Secretary Report – Max Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

Properties Report – no report. Ron Zollar said give Brock Lange his allocated 3 min.



Report from Managers Craig and Dana wished us all a Merry Christmas. The office is no longer issuing receipts for your rent, print ink very expensive. Your check can be your receipt. But those who wish one may get one. A Sattelite receiver to be placed in the 99 area so they will get internet service. If you need to put in changes in the phone book, make out a slip, give to the office. The office closed at noon today, open back up Wed. Check for pkgs. In the office

Irene Quail thanked Craig and Dana for taking over the managing of the park. She gave out the Christmas moneys to them and Asst. Mgrs. Also to Roberto and Jesse, they pick up their Christmas boxes today

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson filling in for Jim Moeller.

Brock Lange spoke on the upcoming Friday entertainment, Helen Russell and Company, award winning show, playing Country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Gospel, 50's – 70's . Impersonaters, audience participation, comedy to tickle your funny bone. $7.00 pp

Thusday night movies start Jan. 10th free, intermission icecream

Monday night dances begin Jan. 7th, ever popular “Country Roland” band, $6.00 pp

Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. A card is up for Rita Sandoval, surgery, Al Lenius Hospital

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com

Upcoming Events

December 25th Christmas Dinner 1:00p.m.

December 31st New Years Party in Hall 6 p.m.

Jan. 4th Entertainment “Helen Russell and Company,”7:00

Jan. 7th Dance “Country Roland” 7:00p.m.

Jan. 11th Flea Market 8:00 a.m.– 12:00

Jan. 16th Ladies Salad Luncheon (time to be announced)

January 18th Wellness Screeen,blood draw, 6:30 a.m.

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.

R.V.E. Christmas Parade

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December 17th

RVE CLUB MEETING –



Chair John Geer called meeting to order. New perninant folks in the Park are Cathy and Mark Probst #239.



Bev Telfor led us in the “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.



Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Lynn Stamp

Secretary Report – Max Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

Properties Report – Ron Zoller said they have taken down the shades in the kitchen, and was considering shutting off freezer and refrigerator, but folks said we use the

refrigerator quite often in the Summer, so it will remain on.



Report from Managers

Craig Daves said again a big thank you to folks here for donating all the toys for the kids for Christmas and can still donate. Also money can be given for the cause in the Office

for them. Judges from out of the Park will judge the decorating of mobiles



Iren Quail said there's still boxes for folks to give food items for Jesse and Roberto, they were checked over and found some canned goods with expired dates, please only fresh food should be put in.



Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson filling in for Jim Moeller.



Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. Cards this week for Janel Baker on the death of her Father, Ken Eshelman, former resident, a card to RoJean Anderson on the death of her husband Tom, former resident,

a card for Daryl Henningson, # 414 mild stroke.

Someone took down a few cards that Helen had up, please do not take down or put up any cards. Also if a card is needed do not just write it on the board, call Helen and she will put a card up.



Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com



Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.



Upcoming Events



December 18th Golf cart parade

December 20th – Mens party

December 21st Christmas Show

December 25th Christmas Dinner

December 31st New Years Party in Hall

Mary Lou Sirovy says:

Bowling at Pins and Cues's changed from 1:00 p.m. To 12:00 p.m. Friday



UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Pizza Party Wed. Dec.26th 11:30, free icecream, free pop, Drawing for prizes, price-$7.46 pp. Need a mug for free pop, come by Ricke's #72



Sheryl Krantz said - Sign up for Christmas Dinner, by tomarrow! Tea and coffee, ham and potatoes furnished, bring your own table service, and a dish to share. She

thanked all who are helping them, and you may decorate your table after 12:00 p.m. On Monday.



Mens Party – Dec. 20th, 3:00 p.m.no glass exchange but bring a glass of your own, bring a six pack of beer or bottle of liquor to share, set-ups furnished or bring a drink of your choice, $3.00 , Come have fun!



Golf cart and Caroling December 18th, decorated golf carts and festive attire is encouraged. Meet at the Hall at 5:00p.m. Leave at 5:30

Return for refreshments at 6:15 Please sign up if coming to the after party so they know how many refreshments to provide, even if you did not participate in the parade. Cookies and drinks are provided for al l to enjoy and celebrate the Christmas Season among friends.



A special thank you to the decorating committee for the lovely Christmas decorations, also thanks to the Kranyz for contributing to the decorations. Please do not set items in the windows or take any of the decorations!



Ron Zollar taking items to recycle place on Tuesdays!



Salad Luncheon (Red Hat Luncheon) needs a chair. Also A chair is needed for New Years Eve Party.



Thanks to the Kunkels for a great Italian dinner. Prizes

awarded that evening to Ales, and Margie Walker,

need to be picked up.



Rex Rexroad said the first Friday entertainment will be the children from Cleckler Middle School, Dec. 21st at 7:00

p.m. $4.00 pp



1st Monday dance will be Jan. 7th with Country Roland, cost is $6.00pp





Sign up sheet is up for the FLEA MARKET Jan. 11th for pies. See Lucy Johnson for a table



Thank you from Irene Quail for the donations she took to the Veterans Home



There will be a meeting next Monday, tables for Christmas dinner set up after.



Ken Barnhart talked about the up coming Sock Hop to be held Jan. 24th. More later



Thanks to Kathy and Dave Cochran for furnishing the donuts this morning

Dec. 15th

I am sorry I did not get the newsletter in my blog again. I am always in a hurry to get it done and taken to the printer, and send it to a few folks, I forget to put it in my blog.

Some sad news Tom Anderson passed away.

Also  my Canasta playing buddy, Ken Eshelman died Dec. 15

Ken had been in and out of the hospital 

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Winter Cards

More Orkut Picture Scraps


Thanks to Judy Dekoning for doing the newsletter this week. I took Bobby to Mexico for another Dental appointment, they are so busy over there now that we had to take this appointment. We have to go back next week also but it will be Monday afternoon.
We have had some beautiful weather but the next week looks kind of cold, upper 60's for highs
It looks like some really lovely Christmas decorations going up around the park! I will try to get some pictures.

RVE CLUB MEETING –

Chair John Geer called meeting to order.

Bev Telfor led us in the “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – John Geer

Secretary Report – Max Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

New Chairs are asked to request a form from Sandy re: money

Properties Report – Ron Zoller: Damaged cord on coffee maker has been replaced. There’s been a request to put chairs away after Monday meetings for Line Dancing Tuesday.

Report from Managers Craig and Dana Daves:

Please pay attention to people in the Park; get license numbers when possible and REPORT to Management. There have been solicitors knocking on doors. NO SOLICITING IS ALLOWED IN THE PARK.

Again – Pick up waste from your pets!!

When coming in at night, stop to assure the gate closes after you and nobody enters who’s not supposed to be here. When leaving make sure nobody swings over from the entrance and comes in. There will be a park wide Christmas Decorating contest. Date/Details TBA

If you have a camper stored in A or B rows, please see Craig.

Maps, new rules of the Park, etc. have been put in all mailboxes. Please fill out and return the info form to the Office. New stickers are provided, but old ones are fine.

Thanx to the Elves for decorating the Office. Decorations are sparse and if you have extra, or ones to loan it would be appreciated.

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.

Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her ; leave message, leave name. Card is up for Carol Hansen on the death of her mother. A card will be put up for Martha Millenger, former resident.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.

Upcoming Events

December 7th - Patio Sale

December 10th – Blood Profile talk b/4 meeting

December 11th Italian Dinner

December 13th – Ladies Wine Party

December 18th Golf cart parade

December 20th – Mens party

December 21st Christmas Show

December 25th Christmas Dinner

December 31st New Years Party in Hall

There are packages at the back of the Hall for Christmas gifts for Roberto and Jesse.

Nancy Gonnerman #23 takes blood pressure readings prior to Monday meetings (behind stage).

Activity Calendars for the 2018 - 2019 season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning #67 know of additions or changes.

Notify news editor (standing in for Mary Lou Benson), Donna Gabbert at #270, 956-968-6684, if aware of changes in Chairman of activities and or wanting anything published in the newsletter, Signed written notes please.

Park Breakfast is enjoyed at Fiesta Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 8 a.m. All are welcome.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Are you sorting through your valuable items? Get busy .. PATIO SALE is Friday, Dec. 7th.

Don't forget Golfers! Draw for Tea times at 10:00a.m. Friday, golf at 12:00

A reminder from Joyce Amos. The Ladies Wine and Cheese Party, is Dec. 13th at 3:00p.m. Bring a wine glass in a gift bag to exchange and a bottle of wine, or your choice, to share and $3.00

Italian Dinner on Dec. 11th – Soup, Lasagna, Salad, Breadsticks, and Dessert. Social Hour at 4:30, dinner at 5. $9.00 pp Tickets are going rapidly; only 6 left. They will take names for a cancellation list. Will serve restaurant style. Bring table service and a ‘to go’ dish. Chair Kunkels #411

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Sorry I didnt get the newsletter posted this last Monday, too much going on right now.
We just got home from a charter flight to Wendover NV. We were delayed taking off becuz of a Winter storm out there

I took this picture on the way to the airport from our motel, I think the main problem was the icy runway and there was a lot of fog

I have to add this cute picture of our Grand dog Molly

We had some cold weather already this Season especially last month but it sure is nice this week.

Aren't these little pups cute? I took the picture with them sitting on my golf cart with their Winter coats on!

I will try to remember to put the newsletter in this coming Monday but it will be late as we need to go to the Dentist Monday morning and Judy Dekoning will be doing the newletter

Nov. 19th

RVE CLUB MEETING –

Chair Darlene Bryant called meeting to order.

Bev Telfor led us in the “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.



Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Irene Quail



Secretary Report – Marge Rexroad

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

new phone for Sandy, 507-473-3193



Properties Report – Ron Zollar said after your functions besure to clean up, kitchen and floors

Replacing rope lights after Brock comes



Report from Managers: Turn off all the lights when done using them, utilities are going up and they don't want to have to raise our rent.

There's a box in the Lobby from the Police Dept. Put toys in for kids, it will be picked up Dec. 20th

Jan has gone to Wisconcin to be with her Mother so Vicki Davis is helping in the office.

Hats for sale for $11.50, green jackets reduced for sale at $4.00 lined, $3.00 unlined

Dana ask for help decorating lobby for christmas!



Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.



Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. This week cards for:

Anita Madson, her husband , Harvey passed away.

A memorial service was held

Ken Eshelman, former resident, Pneumonia, Betty Wieners, hospital, Stroke, Virginia Haberkamp, former resident, broke her hip



Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com



Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.



Upcoming Events





November 22nd Thanksgiving dinner

December 7th Patio Sale

December 11th Italian Dinner

December 18th Golf cart parade

Dave Johnson has park phone books, $1.50 ea. Purchase from Dave at #93



Nancy Gonnerman #23 takes blood pressure readings prior to Monday meetings (behind stage).



Activity Calendars for the 2018 - 2019 season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning #67 know of additions or changes.



Notify news editor (standing in for Mary Lou Benson), Donna Gabbert at #270, 956-968-6684, if aware of any changes in chairpersons/times of activities. Signed written notes please.



Sunday Church has begun with Dr. Tom Cassidy our pastor. Time is 8:30 a.m.

Also choir practice on Saturdays, at 9:30,needing singers





Park Breakfast is enjoyed at Fiesta Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 8 a.m. All are welcome.



UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS





Are you sorting through your valuable items? Get busy .. PATIO SALE is Friday, Dec. 7th. That's when you put items on your patio & sell them for fabulous prices so you will have $$$$$ for Christmas shopping. Walk or drive around the park & purchase items you cannot live without!



Darlene Bryant will make a sign-up sheet for those folks who wish to provide donuts for Monday meetings,

Thanks go to Jim and Darlene Ales for providing the donuts this Monday



Singles Happy Hour – on the Patio, weather permitting

every Thursday at 3:00p.m. Except this Thursday, (Thanksgiving)



Don't forget Golfers! Gordon Amos says draw for Tea times at 10:00a.m. Friday, golf at 12:00



Bev Telfor #208 has Epson ink, #273

free to a good home



Nancy Gonnerman Chair for Thanksgiving, any questions contact her at lot #23. Sheets are missing table 6 and table 8, she needs names to give those two tables their Potatos

People can still sign up to come on empty lines



Italian Dinner on Dec. 11th – Soup, Lasagna, Salad, Breadsticks, and Dessert. Social Hour at 4:30, dinner at 5. $9.00 pp , prefer tables of 8 but not necessary Tickets go on sale next week. Chair Kunkels #411



Golf cart and caroling December 18th, decorated golf carts and festive attire is encouraged says Mary Norby, Chair.

Meet at the Hall at 5:00p.m. Leave at 5:30

Return for refreshments at 6:15



No Social Hour Wednesday, the hall will be set up for Thanksgiving





























New folks to the park are Randy and Jo Hinkle at #154

He sells at the Don-Wes flea market, T-shirts, jackets and knife business

April Walling #253 She works at the High School



Bingo – Please no bills larger than $5.00, cards are $.50 each



Rex Rexroad said, Dec. 21st 80 children to entertain Sharon Barksdale will be in charge of the little treat bags for each child.

He also thanked all those for cards and prayers when he went thru his heart surgery



Judy Nordquist and John Geer nominated for Chair persons for Dec. and Jan. will vote next Mon. 2nd place will be the Co-Chair





GAME RESULTS

Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!



CANASTA – Table of 6–

Nov. 12th

Table of 4 - Mary Jean Steward, Donna Gabbert, 31,465

Table of 6 - Catherine Donovan, Patty Lamp, Fran Hryniw

32,940

Nov.14th

Table of 4 – Frank Willard, Fran Hryniw

Nov. 16th

Table of 6

Catherine Donovan, Mary Jean Steward, Fran Hryniw

34,995



DOMINOES – Mexican Train – Nov. 13th– Ed Marcukaitis,Donna Gabbert, Dick Topel, Janel Baker

Nov. 18th– Fran Hryniw, Darlene Bryant, Ken Borah, Dan Bryant, Verna Fisher, Dick Topel



DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 17th-

1st – Robert Lingle 222 2nd - Larry McFarland 240

3rd – Sharon Sprague 248 4th - Clyde Reed 256

T

BRIDGE -

1st. - Catherine Donovan

2nd – Dolores Mason



TIC

Nov. 14

1st - Nancy Argo 157

2nd -Chuck Gonnerman 191

3rd -Mary Hennigar 199

4th - Al Lenius 210



PINOCHLE NOV. 17TH

1st – Margaret Davis 483

2nd - Raymond Davis 464



TEXAS HOLDEM POKER – Nov. 17

1st – Harriet Stromer

2nd – John Quail

3rd – tie – June Clement and Judy Nordquist

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I will post news mainly on Mondays now, also put in the newsletter from the Monday morning meetings

there are 3 cards for us to sign

Ken Eshelman former resident, in the hospital, pneumonia
Betty Wieners lot 415 in the hospital, stroke
Anita Madson, #52, her husband, Harvey passed away

We are about to freeze to death down here...tonight to get down to below freezing for several hours
and it's been very cold and windy the last few days, shelters are open to those who have no heat.
It's about 6:15 Tuesday night and it's 50 degrees and have had strong winds all day out of the North which made it seem colder than it is,some winds up to 50mph during the night last night. Lows to be 32, in the morning, with wind chills in the 20's!Wed. and Thurs. 59 and 66 for highs warming up this coming weekend to mid 70's.

November 12th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Our park owner, Walter Piper opened the meeting this morning. His message is on the back side of this paper.



Chair Darlene Bryant called meeting to order. Bev Telfor had each person who served in the military to come up front and we all gave them a big round of applause for their service.



Bev Telfor led us in the “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.



Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Darlene Bryant, had a reading called “After Glow”



Secretary Report – Marge Rexroad

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

new phone for Sandy, 507-473-3193



Properties Report – Ron Zollar, When using the Hall turn

off all the lights.There's some dishes on the back counter that some one has left, claim them or they will get thrown away.

The committee still working on our rope lights, and possibly replacing the kitchen floor



Report from Managers:

Dana said there's a new system where each person will receive a receipt for their rent. They will be placed in your mail boxes by the end of the day.

There's shirts and jackets and hats for sale.

Some light poles will be replaced so power may be shut off

this afternoon and tomarrow

The 99 water heater is being fixed today so no hot water in

the bathrooms in the 99's

Bev Telfor said there were some issues regarding water backing up and also Sharaon Bussinger had the same issues and wanted the park to look into a possible problem with the city sewer pipes.



Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.



Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name.

A card will go up for Anita Madson, her husband Harvey has had a stroke

It was reported that Doris Armistead doing well after blood clots in her arm and is in re-hab



Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com



Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.



Upcoming Events



November 14th Happy Hour Hot Dogs $2.00 pp

November 22nd Thanksgiving dinner

Dave Johnson has park phone books, $1.50 ea.  Purchase from Dave at #93
  Nancy Gonnerman #23 takes blood pressure readings prior to Monday meetings (behind stage).

  Activity Calendars for the 2018 - 2019 season are posted.  Let Judi DeKoning #67 know of additions or changes.

    Notify news editor (standing in for Mary Lou Benson), Donna Gabbert at #270, 956-968-6684, if aware of any changes in chairpersons/times of activities.  Signed written notes please.

   Sunday Church has begun with Dr. Tom Cassidy our pastor.  Time is 8:30 a.m. Bible Study on Fridays not yet.
 
  Senior Yoga is held 9 a.m. Wed. & Fri.
--Line Dancing
9 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays each week.

   Park Breakfast is enjoyed at Fiesta Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 8 a.m.  All are welcome.
 
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
 
For Wednesday Happy Hour – hot dogs!  $2.00pp
Bring a side dish to share, Fred Goldsberry will play

Thanksgiving will be chaired by Chuck and Nancy Gonnerman, There's a sign-up sheet in the back of the hall, please sign up by Nov. 16th so they know how many Turkeys to buy, Turkey and Potatoes furnished
she explained that there will be tables of 16, chairman to get with the folks at their table to decide your own menu,
When signing up put your lot # on the sheet.

 Are you sorting through your valuable items?  Get busy .. PATIO SALE is this Friday, Dec. 7th.  That's when you put items on your patio & sell them for fabulous prices so you will have $$$$$ for Christmas shopping.   Walk or drive around the park & purchase items you cannot live without!

Darlene Bryant will make a sign-up sheet for those folks who wish to provide donuts for Monday meetings,
This Monday they were provided by anominously

Bingo starts Nov. 17th, $.50 a card

Singles Happy Hour – on the Patio, weather permitting
every Thursday at 3:00p.m.

Rex Rexroad has a pkg. For tours and travel, Judy Dekoning will look thru the material.

Chair Darlene said police would come to talk about neighborhood watch but no one interested in them coming

No one spoke up for doing Breakfast on Saturday for Dec.

Walter Piper was here with his Daughter, Sandy, and Nathan and wife Faye. He introduced our new mgrs. And said for them to run it like they own it. Also for us to send out some of our beautiful brochures to folks up North and tell them that we have the friendliest park in the Valley and have the most fun here. Encourage new retirees to come. His Daughter, Sandy is in Florida and if you wish to call and visit with her, you may do so.  She will be coming here from Florida more often . Nathan's wife , Faye had health issues this Summer and she thanked all who sent cards and prayers her way. Nathan and Faye are working to get our sales computer and office computers updated.

A very good e-mail received

Some times there are e-mails that get sent to me I just feel like sending along to all of you. this is one of those

12 lessons

These 12 short stories are all very good lessons, and really made us think 
twice about the daily happenings in our lives as we deal with others.! !  

1. 
Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I'm   working on for my Psychology class.  When I asked her to define success in   her own words, she said, "Success is when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile."

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2. 
Today, I asked my mentor - a very successful business man in his 70s-   what his top 3 tips are for success.  He smiled and said, 
"Read something no one else is reading, think something no one else is thinking, and do   something no one else is doing."

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3.   
Today, after my 72 hour shift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me   at the grocery store and gave me a hug.  When I tensed up, she realized I   didn't recognize her. She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most   sincere smile and said , "On 9-11-2001, you carried me out of the World Trade Center."

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4.  
Today, after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side   of the road holding him and crying.  And just before he died, 
he licked the tears off my face.

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5.  
Today at 7AM, I woke up feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so   I went into work. At 3PM I got laid off. On my drive home I got a flat   tire. When I went into the trunk for the spare, it was flat too. 
A man in   a BMW pulled over, gave me a ride, we chatted, and then he offered me a job. I starttomorrow.

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6.  
Today, as my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my   mother's hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. 
She simply said, "I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often."

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7. 
Today, I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small   hospital bed. About 5 seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first   time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy.

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8. 
Today, in the cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start   recycling. I chuckled and asked, "Why?" She replied, "So you can help me   save the planet." I chuckled again and asked, "And why do you want to save   the planet?"

Because that's where I keep all my stuff," she said.

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9. 
Today, when I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient 
laughing   hysterically at her 2-year-old daughter's antics, I suddenly realized that  

I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again.

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10. 
Today, a boy in a wheelchair  saw me desperately struggling on crutches   with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. 
He   helped me all the  way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he said,

"I hope you feel better soon."

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11.  
Today, I was feeling down because the results of a biopsy came back  

malignant. When I got home, I opened an e-mail that said, "Thinking of you  today. If you need me, I'm a phone call away."

It was from a high school   friend I hadn't seen in 10 years.

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12. 
Today, I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe. 
He   said he hadn't eaten anything in over 3 days and looked extremely skinny and   unhealthy.  
Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was   eating. 
The first thing the man said was, "We can share it.

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The best sermons are lived, not preached.

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I am glad I have you to send these to.

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