March 26th

Happy Easter

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Craig - “Who will take care of Grandma?” gave us something to really think about. He closed with prayer.

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



Belated Happy Birthday to Jim Moeller .. it was yesterday.



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager,

reminded residents to sign up for Easter Dinner. Wi-Fi was down over weekend, is back up today. During the off-season, managers & helpers will be replacing lights that don't come on properly & also repairing wobbly fans. The new sod that was laid at #106 needs water to get it going, so sprinklers are on there most days. Ken said, “You may run through the water if you want .. clothes or not.” We were reminded to have safe trip home but come back ASAP. When asked names of assistant managers, Ken said they are Ron & Tricia. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Park owner Walter Piper spoke to us this morning, saying, “It's a sad time of the year because chairs are empty. I urge advertising to promote the fun in RVE. Tell your friends how you love this park. Take along some brochures.” Walter lives in Florida, spends part of his summer in Wisconsin where it's cooler. He comes to the Valley mid-summer where “At night it cools off, especially in the pool.” He added, “All go home safely & come back and make this park SHINE!”



Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com .. she will continue to put news throughout the summer season. If you have something you think residents will want to know, give her a shout.

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report approved. He is handing over treasurer duties to Sandy Novak April 1 with these words of advice, “Most tomatoes that are thrown are not soft.” Books have been audited with a few adjustments. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis reported committee will meet with Bier Electric about lighting suggested by Brock. Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik have returned their keys as going off the board April 1. Jim closed by saying, “It's been a pleasure working with Jerry & Sally.” Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3 year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



A round of applause was given to our board for their work this season .. RVE residents appreciate you.



Election of new chair & vice chair for April & November was held last Monday. Darlene Bryant will serve as chairperson. Vice chair is Sue Barnhart.

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. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week were for Bud Lykken, who had foot surgery; Anita Farley, death of husband Ken; Bob Bruce, fell breaking hip, surgery was successful, other health issues continue. Helen appreciates updates on how folks are doing after we send them a card.



HAPPY EASTER TO ALL ..

CHRIST IS RISEN !



George/Sharyl Krantz, are chairing Easter Dinner. Ham & taters will be furnished, remainder is potluck. Plan to eat at 1 p.m. If you plan to attend, please sign up with number in your party & what you'd like to furnish .. so they will know how much ham & potatoes are needed. Volunteers to help are needed .. see sign up sheets to indicate how you can help.





Upcoming Dates to Remember:

March 28 – Park Pizza Party (this is last one until fall), Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

April 1 – Easter Dinner, 1 p.m. - George/Sharyl Krantz chair

April 2 – FINAL NEWSLETTER OF SEASON .. WANT IT PRINTED, GET IT TO EDITOR AT #103 OR AT MEETING!!

Chair Craig announced the secretary's briefcase is full of books from past years' minutes. With cabinet out of room, we voted to shred all older than 3 years back.
Table cover for poker top appears to be missing. If you know where it might be, please return to back room.

“Thanks to all who attended the RVE Sunday ice cream socials in March. Another great way to fellowship .. it would not have been possible without the guidance & help of .. Brock & Adrienne Laing, Paul & Sharon Sprague, Judy Nordquist, Justin Markuson, Darlene Ales, Gloria Gomez Dave Hicks. Thanks to all who helped rearrange the tables & chairs. Thanks!” -- Lynn &Jean Stamp

The last Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Wear name tags. Bring mugs for free pop. Come enjoy delicious pizza.
Linda Palmero told us she had gone to Golden Corral for dinner this week. Manager told her how grateful they were for monies from our Vet's dinner. A picture was taken and this will appear in their national magazine.
A petition to have VA counselor Felix Rodriguez return to Weslaco from Edinburg office is in office area. Rex Rexroad urges vets, spouses, widows, widowers, to sign.
Did you know .. tomorrow has been recognized as National Vietnam Vet's Day” .. we honor those vets.

“A problem not worth praying about
is not worth worrying about.”

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Irene Quail at #49 has a supply of RVE cookbooks. Pick one up, $5 each.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Some activities are discontinued until next season. Those announced this morning include euchre, pinochle, line dance, yoga (after tomorrow). Darlene Bryant announced activities & games continue throughout the summer if there are enough folks wishing to play. Thanks from Kathy Cochran to all who line danced this season.
Does anyone have high chair or booster seats? Donna Granath needs for the “twins from Mexico” who will be visiting them this week. Contact Donna at #153.

*****
From Rollo or Harriet .. or whoever the heck sent these!

“I hate it when I see an OLD person ..then realize
we went to school together.”

I say .. “For better digestion, I drink beer.
In the case of appetite loss, I drink white wine.
In the case of low BP, I drink red wine.
In the case of high BP, I drink scotch,
And when I have a cold, I drink Schnapps.”
My friend asks .. “When do you drink water?”
My reply .. “I've never been that sick.”

“Think OLD and you'll be OLD. Think YOUNG
and you'll be a delusional OLD FART.”

“I remember being able to get up
without making sound effects …. GOOD TIMES!”

*****
Summer Activities
If your state has something special going on, let editor know before final newsletter next Monday, April 2.
Editor received a note from Sandy Lenius about two get to gethers Illinois winter Texans have. The 3rd Thursday of each month, they get together for breakfast at Roscoe, Illinois. Once a month, they gather at Dairy Queen for birthdays, usually the Sunday after the Thursday get-together. Pass the word!
The Iowa Potluck is at noon on Wed., July 11. This is held at Comfort Inn in Story City.
In Iowa, RVE residents are invited to SkipAway Campground, Clermont, August 5-12. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have opted to not plan tours/activities after having done it for over 20 yrs, but plan to camp. If you wish a camping spot, make your own reservations with Terry Baker at 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Some come & stay at motels .. Bensons can get phone numbers for you! Gene Maurer & Carolyn Thomson have announced a special activity on Wed., Aug. 8. All are invited to their home on “Lansing Day” when many go to Horsefall's. The new conservation building in Lansing will surely be of interest to folks too. Plan to end the day at Carolyn & Gene's where they will provide maidrites & baked beans! Others may wish to bring a dish to share. We'll have a sign up sheet at the camp out so you can indicate if you plan to join the group there....will help Carolyn/Gene to plan.

“The blessing of old friends can't be counted in
cups of coffee or hours spent together ..
but by the deep and constant
certainty that someone cares.”

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BRIDGE – March 20 -
1st – Dick Gibson 3490 2nd – Maud Fisher 3120
March 22 -
1st – Maud Fisher 3120 2nd – Dick Gibson 2770
March 24 -
1st – Ed Hover 1920 2nd – Bruce Wells 1910
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
March 19 – Frank Willard, Juanita Fisher 31950
March 23 – Frank Willard, Mitzi Hutchinson 32480
Table of 6 – March 21 -
Donna Gabbert, Marge Rexroad, Jeanie Burkinshaw 41235
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – March 20 – Ron Baker, Agnes Messner, Dick Topel, Virginia Baker, Janie Maxwell, Alice Talbert March 25 – Grace Thornton, Vic Greenlee, Virginia Baker, Red Tyler, Charlotte Cop, Janie Maxwell
DUMMY RUMMY – March 24 -
1st – Nancy Argo 203 2nd – Sharon Sprague 222
3rd – Judy Nordquist 247 4th – Tom Anderson 249
EUCHRE – March 20 - 1st – Dale Livingood 39
2nd – Jewel Kruckman Score?
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 23 -
1st – Ed Hover 483 2nd – Del Telfor 473
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM – March 24 -
1st – Dave Clement 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – Judy Nordquist

Here's something for you Poker players from actor Beth Hall.
She says “With poker, you don't really need to get lucky.
You just don't want to get unlucky.”

TIC – March 21 -
1st – Sally Hejlik 129 2nd – Rex Rexroad 150
2nd – Judy Nordquist 170 4th – Harriet Stromer 175



Received these from Gert awhile back ..
An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him. “How do you expect to get into Heaven?” The boy thought it over & said, “Well, I'll run in & out & in & out & keep slamming the door until Saint Peter says, 'For Heaven's sake, Dylan, come in or stay out!'”

It was time during Sunday service for the children's sermon. All the children came forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress. As she sat down, the pastor leaned over & said, “That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter dress?” The little girl replied directly into the pastor's clip-on microphone, “Yes, and my Mom says it's a b---h to iron.”

Dare I print this one? We all know the true meaning of Easter.
The minister started his Easter Children's Sermon with this question, “Who knows what a Resurrection is?” Not missing a beat, a young boy says, “If you have one lasting more than 4 hours, call your physician.” The pastor is still laughing .. and so am I!


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March 19th

I will try to keep you all informed of the goings on down here in S. Texas. I will usually have something to write about  after our  Friday coffee and donuts as it

is usually a good time to share info. 

It's so hard to believe that Mary Christianson had her 90th Birthday, the 17th, I think. We celebrated with cake at Bingo Sat. night. She's so active and such a fun person!

I don't have a date for the park photo directory coming yet. Last I heard was a week to 10 days from a about last Tuesday, As most know arrangements were made for Zeko Printing to print our books and they closed unexpectantly without notice, so Rod had to find a new place to get them printed.


RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Judy Greenlee - “The Other Fellow” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



Prior to our morning meeting, Vet's Dinner chair Linda Palermo, presented a check ($947) to Mario ??? for Camp Chorale. This was proceeds from Vet's dinner & goes toward cost for children to attend camp.

Happy 80th Birthday this week to Darlene Bryant .. some of her family are here to help her celebrate .. welcome to them.



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, said, “I apologize (many excuses we won't mention) that kitchen floor didn't get cleaned after the St. Pat's Day dinner.” He thanked Rachel Morales for donating ALL the cabbage for the meal. Ken Farley's son Steve, has called to let all know Ken is in Hospice in Colorado & not expected to live. We need to put long time residents Ken & Anita in our prayers. Ken ended his report by saying, “All of you who are leaving, please come back soon. Have a safe trip .. but don't leave too soon!” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

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

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's (he's now at Lot #701 for those who need to know how to find him) report approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis said “Old people bring notes”...The new stove top has arrived & is being installed today. An electric meat slicer was purchased & used on Saturday to slice the corn beef....really helped the committee! Larry said the large freezer will be turned off over the summer..items will go into smaller freezer. A thank you to Linda Palmero for her work in keeping kitchen clean. Board has hired resident Maria Marin #269 to cleaning of kitchen after Easter so it will be ready when we return in the fall. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.

Election of new chair & vice chair for April & November was held this morning. Darlene Bryant was chosen & agreed to serve as chairperson; Sue Barnhart agreed to be vice chairperson.

Current chair Craig Daves said, “We have difficulty finding folks to run for the board & as officers. This club cannot survive if residents do not stand up & serve. Don't be afraid to volunteer to serve.”

Craig thanked Judy DeKoning for work with club calendar & Mary Lou Benson for newsletter & publicity of events. Speaking for Judy & myself, your editor says, “Like doing it!”

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. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week were for Janice Williams #57, knee surgery; Marylyn/David Mason #417, death of brother; Bev Telfor #208, hospitalized for pneumonia, now home; Ken Costley #47, in hospital, heart issues. Since Feb. 19, Helen has prepared 20 cards this month alone! Helen appreciates updates on how folks are doing after we send them a card.

It was reported Bud Lykken has been having problems with poor circulation. A toe has been removed & he's in nursing home recovering. He & Arlene lived in #150 for many years.

Chair Craig said 6 residents volunteered to review club by-laws as printed in directory. They will review bylaws over the summer & make suggestions in the fall on changes they feel need to be made.

Nancy Gonnerman will continue to take blood pressure readings before Monday meetings when they return in fall.

Thanks, George & Sharyl Krantz, for volunteering to cook ham for our April 1 Easter Dinner. Plan to eat at 1 p.m. Sign up so they will know how much ham is needed. They're asking for help slicing, serving, clean up, etc. George says, “We appreciate all of you.”

Thank you from Mary Christianson's daughter who said, “Mom is hard to get to know .. does appreciate everyone's kindness, in particular those responsible for the celebration of her 90th birthday on Saturday.”



Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 1 – Easter Dinner, 1 p.m. - George/Sharyl Krantz chair

April 2 – FINAL NEWSLETTER OF SEASON .. WANT IT PRINTED, GET IT TO EDITOR AT #103 OR AT MEETING!!

“TY to everyone who helped make my 90th birthday a great celebration. Whether you sent a card, attended open house, helped in kitchen, set up tables, or just verbally wished me a Happy Birthday, it all resulted in a perfect day which I will always remember.” - Peg Hayelan
Note from Jean Stamp: “TY to Lu Scott for providing ice cream & cookies yesterday in celebration of Lu spending 30 years with her friends at RVE.”
Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar. New calendars are up this week, please check for accuracy.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Some of our newer residents may not know that in 2002 a Rio Valley Estates cookbook was printed. A supply remains at Irene Quail's #49, purchase at $5 each. Many good recipes there!
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Bruce Wells announces no more Bean Bags until fall. He has a few Vial of Life stickers left. Best to put on front door & door where vial is stored. Anyone not receiving a paid for card for CPR/AED, let Bruce know, he can print. Stickers & cards can be picked up at E-4.
Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chaired the tasty St. Pat's Day Dinner on Saturday. Nancy announced they will again chair the event in 2019 .. on Saturday, March 16. Sandy Lenius stated, “this was best corn beef/cabbage dinner I've ever had .. thanks to committee.” We thank in particular Rachel Morales at #91 whose brother donated ALL the cabbage! Thank you to Bruce Wells for his special Irish music with his dulcimer.
We honored Mary Christianson on her 90th birthday at the St. Pat's Dinner .. it was a surprise to this long time resident from Minnesota. Cake was provided by Maud Fisher.
If you're Irish you may enjoy this joke .. The Irish never hesitate to come to the aid of their fellowman. Shortly after take-off on an outbound flight from Dublin, the lead flight attendant made the following announcement in her lovely Irish brogue: “Ladies & gentlemen, I'm so very sorry, but it appears there has been a mix-up by our catering service. I don't know how this happened but we have 103 passengers on board & unfortunately received only 40 dinner meals. I truly apologize for this.” When the muttering of the passengers died down, she continued, “Anyone who is kind enough to give up their meal so someone else can eat will receive free & unlimited drinks for the duration of our 10 hour flights.” Her next announcement came about 2 hours later: “If anyone is hungry, we still have 40 dinners available.”
Summer Activities
If your state has something special going on in the summer, let editor know before final newsletter
which will be printed April 2.
The annual Iowa Potluck is scheduled for noon on Wed., July 11. This is held at Comfort Inn in Story City. If this is incorrect, chairman PLEASE let me know!
Also in Iowa, RVE residents are invited to SkipAway Campground in Clermont from August 5-12. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have opted to NOT plan tours/activities after having done it for over 20 years, but we know many folks still plan to come on up. Tom & Mary Lou will still camp, just not planning the activities. If you wish a camping spot, you must make your own reservations with Terry Baker at SkipAway, ph. 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Some RVE folks come to join in for fun & stay at motels in the area. If you wish to do this, that would be great .. Bensons can get phone numbers for you!
HOW ABOUT OTHER STATES' ACTIVITIES?
GET INFO TO #103 TO APPEAR IN NEWSLETTER.
Who dreams these up?
“A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy.”
“Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.”
“Broken pencils are pointless.”
“All the toilets in New York's police stations have been stolen.
The police have nothing to go on.”
“Don't worry about old age. It doesn't last.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BRIDGE – March 17 -
1st – Dolores Mason 2950 2nd – Dick Gibson 2880
March 13 -
1st – Maud Fisher 2870 2nd – Ed Hover 2690
March 15 -
1st – Maud Fisher 4290 2nd – Catherine Donovan 2890
CANASTA – Table of 4 – There appears to be a HUGE MIX-UP this week. It is very important the person in charge put name of game, date & score on sheet they put into plastic box. Only winners' names go there! Editor had tough time trying to figure it out this week but chose to NOT call everyone involved!
March 12 – Jean Burkinshaw, Mary Jean Steward 28480
March 16 – Mary Jean Steward, Juanita Fisher 28070
March 16 – Catherine Donovan, Lorraine Origer 26965
March 14 – Jeanie Burkinshaw, Fran Hryniw 36040
Table of 6 – March 12 -
Margie Rexroad, Jean Stamp, Fran Hryniw
Frank Willard, Marge Rexroad, Mitze Hutchinson 32755
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – March 13 – Darlene Bryant, Pat Olafson, Agnes Messner, Ann Johnson, Alice Talbert, Judy Greenlee, Diana Ateah, Catherine Donovan, Dick Topel, Grace Thornton, Vic Greenlee, Donna Gabbert March 18 – Pat Olafson, Ann Johnson, Vic Greenlee, Janie Maxwell, Catherine Donovan, Virginia Baker, Red Tyler, Judy Greenlee
DUMMY RUMMY – March 17 –
Need to know who Harvey P. is as he had only 51 points!!
1st – Tom Benson 201 2nd – LeRoy Larson 208
3rd – Jim Goodwin 217 4th – Donna Goodwin 238
EUCHRE – March 13 -
1st – Lloyd Patrick 44 2nd – Del Telfor 43
GOLF – Los Lagos Golf Club – March 13 -
1st – Henry Hryniw 74 2nd – Ken DeViers 92
Executive Course – March 16 -
1st – Henry Hryniw 31
tie for 2nd – Justin Markuson & Dave Johnson 35
Palmview – March 14 -
1st – Mark Fisher 78
tie for 2nd – Al Jacobson & Bob Short 83
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 17 -
1st – Margaret Davis 487 2nd – Grace Thornton 468
SHUFFLING – March 13 – Ross McAuley, LeRoy Larson Maqrch 15 – Henry Hryniw, Jim Moeller, Dave Johnson, Bruce Wells March 17 – Cooper Upmeyer-Evers (Harriet Stromer), Chad Evers (Harriet), Claire Upmeyer-Evers (Harriet again!)
WHAT A GREAT SHUFFLER THAT HARRIET IS ..
AND TAUGHT THE GRANDKIDS TOO !! :-)
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM – March 17 -
1st – Justin Markuson 2nd – John Quail
3rd – Harriet Stromer (you play poker too, Harriet?!!)
TIC – March 14 -
1st – Justin Markison (Judy Nordquist's grandson) 164
2nd – Lynn Stamp 200 3rd – Ann Johnson 202
4th – Marge Rexroad 207

Grandmas
A woman was out walking with her grandson. He picked up something off the ground & started to put it in his mouth. She took the item away from him & asked him not to do that. “Why?” he asked. Grandma replied, “Because it's been on the ground. You don't know where it's been, it's dirty, probably has germs.”
The grandson looking at her with great admiration asked, “Grandma, how do you know all this stuff? You are so smart.”
Grandma said, “All grandmas know stuff. It's on the Grandma Test. You have to know it or they don't let you be a grandma.”
The grandson was evidently pondering this new information, “Oh, I get it!” he beamed, “So, if you don't pass the test you have to be the Grandpa.!”
“Exactly,” said Grandma with a big smile on her face.

Ponder These Thoughts ..
“Why do they lock doors at gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?”
“Does the little mermaid wear an algebra?”
“If a synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown too?”
“How is it possible to have a civil war?”
“Whose cruel idea was it for the word 'lisp' to have 's' in it?”
“Why is there an expiration date on sour cream?”
“Can an atheist get insurance against 'acts of God'?”
“If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?”
“What was the best thing before sliced bread?”
“If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?”
“Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot at them?”
“Why are hemorrhoids called hemorrhoids instead of 'asteroids'?”
( I can't believe I printed THAT last one!!)

March 12th Newsletter

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Sharon Sprague - “Soldier & His Deck of Cards” followed by prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



Seems there are MORE folks going home than ARRIVING .. but we were all glad to welcome back Jan Philipp & friend Larry Quigley. Don't stay away so long next year!!



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, says “It may have been 90 degrees yesterday but it's chilly today .. summer's coming”. Winter Texan Times is the leading news in the Valley throughout our season & they have offered to bring EXTRA copies of the March 15 issue. We encourage our residents to take some home & tell your friends up north about our great times. Let the office know if you need extra copies. A comment from Sue McLauglin made us smile, “WiFi is 'this' much better .. !” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

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

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis said new ice machine was delivered & installed but last night “it went on the fritz”, it's under warranty, will be repaired. Old ice machine was sold. There is new coffee maker in big hall, card room folks want new one. Committee has good prices on one. Still some stove top issues, will be taken care of. Inventory has been completed. A dry erase board is now in pool room area. Larry thanked all who helped with the February breakfasts served by the board. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



We'll be electing new chair & vice chair for April and November. Be thinking about who you wish to nominate. Nominations will be taken next week. We'll vote last Monday in March....the 26th.



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. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week were for Tom Anderson, McAllen Heart Hospital, breathing problems; Dottie Reiff, Knapp Hospital, pneumonia. Helen would appreciate updates on how folks are doing after we send them a card.



Chair Craig said three residents have volunteered to review club by-laws as printed in our directory. He would like three more volunteers. This group will review bylaws over the summer & make suggestions in the fall on changes they feel need to be made.



PLEASE turn off cell phones during Monday meetings.



It was announced entertainment chair Brock Laing & wife Adrienne arrived safely at their home up north.



Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Tonight is the final dance of the season .. Diego plays. Cost is $6 pp. 50-50 draw.



Thanks to George & Sharyl Krantz who have volunteered to cook ham for our April 1 Easter Dinner. They are asking for helpers & will post a sign up sheet soon. Park provides the ham, remainder is potluck. Always a nice way to close our season's activities .. Celebrate the day Christ is Risen.



From Rose of The Golden Girls –

“The older you get, the better you get .. unless you're a banana!”



Upcoming Dates to Remember:

March 14 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

March 17 – St. Patrick's Day Dinner, 4 p.m., $9 pp, ticket sales end today, March 12, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair

April 1 – Easter Dinner, Noon .. George/Sharyl Krantz chair


Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on big board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Some of our newer residents may not know that in 2002 a Rio Valley Estates cookbook was printed. A supply remains at Irene Quail's #49, purchase at $5 each. Many good recipes there!
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Marge Rexroad who heads our Quilters Group displayed the many quilts that will be taken to V.A. by Irene Quail. Marge thanked everyone who helps and those who have donated supplies for the quilters.
Charilyn Hover announced she & Ed have volunteered to chair next year's Iowa Dinner which was placed on the 2019 calendar .. March 6 at noon. She thanked Mary Lou for the mobile quilt she won (making them chairs).
Does anyone besides your editor believe treasurer Jim Moeller & “doc” Bruce Wells missed their calling? Should they have been comedians!?? Bruce announces,
“If you have a living will & Vial of Life, the will or instructions on where it is should be in the Vial of Life. Both Vial of Life & living will forms should be those used by Texas.” Need extra vial, forms or stickers, Bruce has these at #E-4. Sue Barnhart said Texas forms can be obtained online. Bruce has reminded Rich Stubbs about the certificates, will call him again. The AED is located in women's restroom. Ken Barnhart will periodically check the AED batteries during the summer season.

Admonitions I read way back in 2002!
“Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.”
“If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.”
“Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.”
“The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.”
“Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving.”
“Experience is what you get just after you need it.”

Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, the 14th, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Pizer Pizza. If you have the Peter Piper cups, bring with you as your beverage is then free. Wear name tags. Prizes & ice cream included with price of meal.
March 17, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef & cabbage, potatoes, dessert, lemonade, green beer. The committee will be using scales purchased by club so all will receive the same amount of corn beef. Tickets are being sold, $9 pp. Final day for sales is today, March 12. Chair Nancy said there will be juice to put over your meal so you may want to bring good-sized soup bowl. If you don't wish to have the juice, butter for potatoes plus your table service will be provided for you. A few more volunteers needed to help on some duties. See sign up sheet for volunteers. Dress in green. Enjoy special entertainment by Bruce Wells with his dulcimer.
Regular game activities such as Bingo, Pinochle & Texas Hold'em will be held on Saturday after St. Pat's dinner even though they may run a little late.
“Must Goes” – If you have left-over food items you do not want to take back up north, you may deliver them to the Runn School office. They will accept partial servings of food in disposable containers.

“Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.”

Extras ..
Nancy Gonnerman at #23 would like to know if anyone uses lace ribbon to crochet necklaces. Contact her.
Some of you have met Tom Benson's son Kyle when he has visited in the park nearly early year. He will receive his long-awaited kidney transplant on March 14. Prayers for him & his donor are appreciated by Bensons.
Summer Activities
If your state has something special going on in the summer, let editor know before final newsletter which will be printed March 26 (or April 2?).
The annual Iowa Potluck is scheduled for noon on Wed., July 11. This is held at Comfort Inn in Story City. If this is incorrect, chairman PLEASE let me know!
Also in Iowa, RVE residents are invited to SkipAway Campground in Clermont from August 5-12. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have opted to NOT plan tours/activities after having done it for over 20 years, but we know many folks still plan to come on up. Tom & Mary Lou will still camp, just not planning the activities. If you wish a camping spot, you must make your own reservations with Terry Baker at SkipAway, ph. 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Some RVE folks come to join in for fun & stay at motels in the area. If you wish to do this, that would be great .. Bensons can get phone numbers for you!
HOW ABOUT OTHER STATES' ACTIVITIES?
GET INFO TO #103 TO APPEAR IN NEWSLETTER.

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BRIDGE – March 6 -
1st – Maud Fisher 4460 2nd – Dick Gibson 3220
March 8 -
1st – Dolores Mason 2910 2nd – Bruce Wells 2160
March 10 -
1st – Dick Gibson 2670 2nd – Aleen Mittelberg 2560
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
March 5 – Mary Jean Steward, Darlene Bryant Score?
March 7 – Agnes Messner, Judy Greenlee Score?
March 9 – Fram Hryniw, Judy Greenlee Score? Table of 6 – March 9 -
Margie Rexroad, Jean Burkinshaw, Linda Palermo 41720
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – March 6 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Ann Johnson, Maud Fisher, Pat Olafson, Fran Hryniw, Nancy Gonnerman, Virginia Baker, Patty Lamp, Red Tyler, Janie Maxwell March 11 – Agnes Messner, Virginia Baker, Janie Maxwell, Judy Greenlee, Dick Topel, Dianna Miller, Janel Baker, Nancy Gonnerman, Grace Thornton, Margaret Morrow
DUMMY RUMMY – March 10 -
1st – Del Telfor 225 2nd – Nancy Argo 227
3rd – Donna Goodwin 231 4th – Arwin VanWyk 244
EUCHRE –
GOLF – March 9 – Executive - 1st – Henry Hryniw 29
2nd (tie) – Arwin VanWyk, Dave Johnson, Bob Blank 35
Women's Low – Brenda Smith 44
March 6 – Tierra Santa -
Low – Paul Sprague 86 2nd – Bob Short 87
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 9 -
1st – Ed Hover 466 2nd – Del Telfor 464
SHUFFLING – March 6 – Henry Hryniw, Jim Moeller, Agnes Messner, Bruce Wells March 7 – Bruce Wells, Henry Hryniw March 9 – Lyle Voste, Henry Hryniw, Ross McAuley
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM – March 10 -
1st – Arwin VanWyk 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – Jean Stamp
TIC – March 7 -
1st – John Norris 111 2nd – Dale Norris 162
3rd – Donna Granath 189 4th – Ann Johnson 192

From my favorite author .. Anonymous ..
“God loves you because of who God is, not because of
anything you did or didn't do.”
“Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.”
“Life is too short, enjoy it.”
“Don't take yourself too seriously. No one else does.”
“Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.”

Something to make you SMILE ..
A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed by. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. “They use him to keep crowds back,” said one. “No”, said another, “He's just for good luck.” A third brought the argument to a close, “They use the dogs”, she said firmly, “to find the fire hydrants.”

March 5th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO CLARENCE MOORE!

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Craig - “Blessings Around You” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, says “what a beautiful day .. it's 85 degrees!” Thanks to residents who watch over outsiders using our dumpsters. Let management know, take license plate number, etc. When you come in after front gate locks at night, watch to be sure gate closes behind you. Discussion of outsiders coming in early for Patio Sales was heard. Ken says this is a Club activity, not management. One suggestion was we could have a committee to address these problems. Think about this over the summer. Concerning WiFi, the new tower is up but some say still not operational. Ken will check on this. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

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

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis had nothing to report on ice machine, going shopping today. Stove top is to arrive this week. Brock Laing talked about his wish list. Some entertainers complain they cannot see audience. We will NOT turn off lights, as Brock said, “Not the way we do it .. suck it up!” He talked concerning rope & LED lighting, rope lights are failing, LED lighting that could be dimmed & would create atmosphere. Not being an electrician, he suggests if interested we let properties committee get a study & report on findings in the fall. With Brock leading discussion we talked about new seating as brown chairs wearing out, blue chairs some don't like. He said Bibleville has some that are 2 ½ inch thick. We could sell old ones, purchase new. Decided to have properties get proposal for fall. Popcorn machine voted down. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



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. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Card this week was for Dale Neises, in hospital for tests, BP seems to be problem.



Entertainment chair Brock Laing said The Piano Man Jason Whorley was here last Friday for our final entertainment of the season. BROCK SAID, “It's been a successful year & next year looks to be great, maybe better!” Brock thanked his light guys, the kitchen crew, set up folks.

Bruce /Billie Wells hosts the Friday Potluck at 5 p.m. Bring dish to share & table service. Final potluck is March 10.



Chair Craig said there is a list of committee chairs on bulletin board & asks all to check sheet to see it is correct. He also asks everyone to PLEASE turn off cell phones during Monday meetings.



Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Craig Daves reports Country Roland Jr. plays. Cost is $6 pp. 50-50 draw. Next week will be FINAL Monday dance of season with Diego.



Thursday movies will resume in the fall. Brock & Adrienne heading out tomorrow. THANKS TO THEM FOR ALL THEY DO!



Chair Craig suggests a committee of 6 residents might want to check by-laws as printed in our directory. Come back in the fall if there are changes they feel need to be made. Who volunteers? He said list of chair people is on bulletin board & thanked all of them.



Upcoming Dates to Remember:



March 7 – Iowa Potluck, Friendship Hall, noon, Geers chair



March 8 – Minnesota Luncheon, Jalisco's, 1501 N. Westgate Drive, 11:30 a.m. All welcome. Juanita Fisher chairs.

March 17 – St. Patrick's Day Dinner, 4 p.m., $9 pp, ticket sales end on March 12, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair


Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on big board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar. It's 1st come 1st serve.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Some of our newer residents may not know that in 2002 a Rio Valley Estates cookbook was printed. A supply remains at Irene Quail's #49, purchase at $5 each. Many good recipes there!
“Thank you for the cards & well wishes from all the kind people in the park after my surgery. I am doing well.” – Dave Printy

“Apologies in advance for newsletter errors .. as we are taking grand kids to SPI to fly a kite! In a hurry!” - Mary Lou Benson

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
No Bean Bags March 7 due to set up for Iowa potluck.
Take a look at March 1 Winter Texan Times as they ran an article submitted by your editor. It's about Roaring 20s Party. Sent 6 color pictures, they printed 1 black & white. Iwas happy they printed this article for us!! We DO have the BEST fun-loving park! – mlb
Linda Palermo chaired Vet's Dinner. What a good crowd & nice program! Colors were presented by 4 Weslaco ROTC seniors. Brock Laing served as emcee. We heard The National Anthem & other music by a Weslaco High School quartet. Folding of our country's flag was done by 3 members of the quartet with chair Linda reading the meaning of each fold. Special speaker was Edie Virkus who with her family lived in Latvia during WW II, leaving as refugees/displaced persons, eventually coming to United States. Her story needs to be recorded for future generations! Felix Rodriguez who has talked to vets in our park spoke about benefits available to vets & spouses. You may call him at his McAllen office, 956-318-2436. Marge Rexroad & Bonnie Cassidy introduced 2 WW II vets, Ray Davis & Bill Pavlis, & presented them each with a quilt made by our quilters & the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild. Winners of raffles were quilt (Marge Rexroad) to Mary Christianson; car organizer (Dean Ricke) to Virginia Baker; bracelet (Mary Norby) to Sue Barnhart; eagle picture (Ken Barnhart) to Jody Pavlis; wine basket to Cindy ??; painted mobile board (Mary Lou Benson) to Kay Henriksen; beer cooler to Kathy Cochran; table runner (Alice Moeller) to Richard Linders; 50-50 draw of $64 to Donna Gabbert. Many door prizes were given from ticket sales. Linda will have full report on monies to be given to Camp Chorale at next week's meeting. She has agreed to again chair next season. Thanks, Linda!
“A great big Thank You to Linda Palermo & her team for such a special day honoring vets, wives/husbands. As a World War II vet, I thank Bonnie Cassidy & her helpers for the beautiful quilt. It is magnificent! God Bless the U.S.A. & RVE!” – Raymond Davis
Rich Stubbs & crew were in hall last Saturday morning to help residents complete forms for Vial of Life. TY to Bruce Wells who coordinated this. If you need a sticker for your door, he will get one for you. Bruce is still trying to get Rich Stubbs to email CPR/AED certificates to all who haven't received theirs. Friday .. you don't have to leave from potluck by 5:45 as no entertainment that evening. Thanks to all who supported the meals.
If you think activities are “slowing down” ..
think again. There's still much fun to be had
at Rio Valley Estates! Don't miss out!!
Don't head north too soon...
Iowans take note .. Iowa Dinner is this Wednesday, March 7, says chair John Geer. See sign up sheet on back bulletin board so a count can be taken. You may indicate what you wish to bring for the noon potluck. This is free but you will receive ticket at door for door prize drawings. There will not be a big program, want this to be a SOCIAL time. Set up tables 9 a.m. (not 7 or 8 .. but 9!). Bring pencil or pen for an activity.
Juanita Fisher #62 announces Minnesota Luncheon will be held at Jalisco's, 1501 N. Westgate Drive on Thursday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. Everyone from MN welcome!
March 17, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef & cabbage, potatoes, dessert, even green beer. The committee will be using the scales purchased by our club so all will receive the same amount of corn beef! Tickets are being sold, $9 pp. Final day for sales is March 12. A few more volunteers needed to help on some duties. See sign up sheet for volunteers. Dress in green. There will be special entertainment by Bruce Wells.
“Must Goes” – If you have left-over food items you do not want to take back up north, you may deliver them to the Runn School office. They will accept partial servings of food in disposable containers.

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING March 2 -
Women's High Game/Series -Mary Lou Sirovy 157/408
BRIDGE – Feb. 27 -
1st – Aleen Mittelberg 2880 2nd – Dick Gibson 2480
March 3 -
1st – Catherine Donovan 2190 2nd – Dick Gibson 2130
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Feb. 26 – Jewel Kruckman, Donna Gabbert 30415
Feb. 28 – Janean Geer, Mary Jean Steward 27250
March 2 – Judy Shively, Mary Jean Steward 25885
Table of 6 -
Feb. 26 – Catherine Donovan, Fran Hryniw,
Jeanie Burkinshaw 32285
Feb. 28 – Agnes Messner, Jeanie Burkinshaw,
Fran Hryniw 38580
March 2 – Fran Hryniw, Jeanie Burkinshaw,
Patty Lamp 36000
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Feb. 27 – Maud Fisher, Alice Talbert, Dick Topel, Janel Baker, Catherine Donovan, Ray Miller, Tom Anderson, Margaret Morrow, Mary Christianson, Ann Johnson, Vic Greenlee, Judy Greenlee, Patty Lamp, Donna Gabbert, Adrienne Laing March 4 – Diane Ateah, Maud Fisher, Bonnie Cassidy, Fran Hryniw, Mary Lou Sirovy, Denise Cheek, Vic Greenlee, Donna Gabbert, Red Tyler, Mary Christianson, Dianna Miller, Tom Anderson, Ray Miuller, Catherine Donovan
DUMMY RUMMY – March 3 -
1st – Beverly Yancey 232 2nd – Ray Miller 271
3rd – John Bowers 281 4th – Darlene Bovenmyer 286
EUCHRE – Feb. 27 -
1st – Allen Swanson 43 2nd – Chuck Kopsell 41
GOLF – March 2 – Executive -
Men's Low – Henry Hryniw 33
Men's 2nd (tie) – Lloyd Patrick, Dave Johnson, Dave Mason 35
Women's Low – Brenda Smith 41
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 3 -
1st – Raymond Davis 502 2nd – Ruth Andrews 442
SHUFFLING – Feb. 27 – LeRoy Larson, Agnes Messner Feb. 28 – Agnes Messner, Bruce Wells, Ross McAuley, Lyle Koste
March 2 – Henry Hryniw, Bruce Wells
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Correction from Feb. 17, 2nd place was Dave Clement instead of Dave Johnson
Feb. 24 - 1st – Judy Nordquist
2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – John Quail
TIC – Feb. 28 -
1st – Patty Lamp 139 2nd – Marlene Prohaska 146
3rd – Ann Johnson 168 4th - Doug Novak 177

William Arthur Ward says:
Before you speak, listen.
Before you write, think.
Before you spend, earn.
Before you invest, investigate.
Before you criticize, wait.
Before you pray, forgive.
Before you quit, try.
Before you retire, save.
Before you die, give.

Here's a few things to remember from Red Skelton,
thanks to Harriet for sending along to me!
Rules for a Perfect Marriage
“Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays.
I go on Fridays.”
“I take my wife everywhere, she keeps finding her way back.”
“We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.”
“My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, 'In the lake'.”
“She got a mud-pack, looked great for 2 days. The mud fell off.”
“I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always.”
“I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.”
“The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, 'What's on the TV?' I said, 'Dust!'”
Can't you just hear Red say all of these? There were more .. maybe another time, I'll print them. His humor didn't have to start with a four letter word. It was clean & simple fun.