Mon. Jan 21st

 Nominated to serve as Club Chairperson for months of February & March were John Geer & Judy Nordquist.  Election will be held at next Monday’s meeting.

   Dave Johnson #93 is working on park directories.  If you have changes from last year’s info, he needs this by Jan. 25.  New directories will be on sale Feb. 4.

  Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning.  If supply is depleted, office will print one for you.  Give any changes to Judi, #67.

  Notify editor (written notes appreciated) Mary Lou Benson, Lot #103, 956-532-9665, of items you wish to be printed in weekly newsletter.  Also appreciate being notified of changes in chairman, times of activities, etc.

   Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.

   Wednesday Social Hours .. all invited to join in.  Bring snacks & choice of beverage.  No Wednesday Social Hour this week as committee is setting up for Sock Hop.

“A guy knows he’s old when he’s cautioned to

slow down by his doctor instead of the police.”

   John Norris will be taking pics for RVE Picture Directory Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. and during Ice Cream on Sunday afternoon.  If you haven’t had yours taken, & can not be available for these sessions, email a good close up pic to John at jdnorris811@att.net.

  Golden Age Olympics sponsored by McAllen Parks & Rec has replaced Senior Olympics.  This is open to anyone in Rio Valley area; you can enter individually or as part of a park team.  Entry fee is $7 for 1^st event, $5 for each add’l event. We voted club pay the $7 fee.  A list/sign up sheet is in main hall.  Park will provide park tee shirt for each entering.  Included are many card games, sporting games, baking, other events, bean bags (??) 😊 For more info, contact John Norris #246.

“Times sure change .. Somewhere along the way,

things went from Flower Power to Power Naps.”

    Plan to attend Wednesday, Jan. 23, Park Pizza Party at Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.  Bring your mug, you get free pop.   See Dean Ricke at #72 if you need a mug.

   Tickets are going fast for the Sock Hop to be held this Thursday, the 24^th.  Get tickets at Barnhart's or Ken's za, office.  Applause greeted chair Ken Barnhart when he appeared at meeting.  He said MRI shows compression fracture, he’ll have injection Friday.  We’re glad he’s on the mend!  Ken thanked his committee who have all ready to go. Doors open 5:15 p.m. & not sooner, kitchen opens 5:30.   Hot dogs will be sold 25 cents each, soda/chips, 10 cents.  Bring small change, no large bills, for purchases.  Decorate tables beginning Thursday noon.  Games & entertainment by Fred Goldsberry begins at 6 p.m.

  Kansas Day is Tuesday, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. at Linn’s.  Come for fellowship, sign up in back of hall.

  Get your $2 pp tickets for Bean Feed which will be held Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m.  Dick & Max Topel chair.

   Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says 48 tables have been reserved for the Feb. 7 sale.  Several are new crafters.  There is a sign up sheet for pies.  In charge of the kitchen are Sally Hejlik & Sharon Sprague.

   Jewel Kruckman announced anyone celebrating their 50-60-65-70 or more wedding anniversary should attend the annual Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Feb. 10, at  2 p.m.  Celebrants may bring items they wish to be displayed and everyone is urged to come help them party. There is a sign up sheet.  This will be held during ice cream Sunday.  Would someone like to chair?

  You may purchase $5 pp tickets for the Cancer Tea to be held February 13.  This year's theme is “Lots of Love”.  Chair is Dianna Bruce.  Time is 10:30 a.m. Bring tea cup & saucer for exchange.

   The FAREWELL PARTY for Brock & Adrienne Laing is Feb. 17, 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall.  Everyone is urged to attend!!

   Kathy Cochran who chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21 said tickets at $10 pp will be sold beginning next Monday.  Ticket comes with full meal.  More details later.

   Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show March 14, 1 p.m.  If you have anything you would like to model from ROPA, thrift store, Good Will, wherever, see sign up sheets.

  Here’s a corrected address if you wish to send card to ailing Marilyn Babbitt, a former resident.  She is at Pioneer Valley Sr. Living, Room 629, Sgt. Bluff, IA 51054.

    If you haven’t seen the South Padre Island Kite Show, check this out!  An indoor display will be in Convention Center on the Island on Jan. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For outdoor competition, go past the Convention Center, on the bay side, on Feb. 1 & Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Many take along snacks .. or even a grill to cook hot dogs, burgers, etc.

Editor’s note .. “I’m only responsible for what I say ..

not for what you understand!!” .. OR SHOULD I SAY?

“I’m NOT responsible for what YOU say ..

not for what I understand!!”

WRITTEN NOTES PLEASE !!!

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

BOWLING – Pins & Cues – Jan. 18 –

 Women’s High Game/Series – Venita Lingle         189/488

BRIDGE – Jan. 15 -

 1^st – Dick Gibson               5240       2^nd – Sue Shaffer    2610

                     Jan. 17 –

 1^st – Ed Hover                    2160       2^nd – Dick Gibson   2150

 1^st – Catherine Donovan Score?   2^nd – Sue Shaffer Score?

CANASTA –  Table of 4 –

 Jan. 14 – Marge Rexroad, Jeanie Burkinshaw           30485

                Table of 6 – Jan. 16 –

 Fran Hryniw, Juanita Fisher, Nancy Argo                 32115

                                       Jan. 18 -

 Jewel Kruckman, Judy Greenlee, Grace Thornton 37240

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 15 – Diane Branstetter, Dianna Miller, Mary Lou Benson, Janel Baker, Dick Topel, Vic Greenlee, Carl Sanders, Stacey Johnson, Ray Miller, Mary Christianson, Catherine Donovan  Jan. 20 – Marge Reishus, Mary Lou Sirovy, Dick Topel, Mary Christianson, Virginia Baker, Dianna Miller, Janel Baker, Janie Maxwell, Ann Johnson, Ray Miller, Patty Lamp

DUMMY RUMMY – Jan. 19 –

 1^st – David Clement          219        2^nd – Vic Greenlee     233

 3^rd – Mary Christianson  245        4^th – Ron Henderson 259

EUCHRE – Jan. 15 –

 1^st – Allen Swanson             48         2^nd – Al Kruckman     37

GOLF –                Date       Low Gross            Low Net

Monte Cristo       ??   Mark Fisher – 77   Neil Kommer  70

                                                                            Dave Origer    82

Palmview             ??   Neil Kommer   80   Paul Sprague  78

                                     Vic Greenlee    80

Tierra Santa  Jan. 17-Mark Fisher    77   Vic Greenlee   70

                                                                                Neil Kommer 71

Executive       Jan. 18 –

                Men’s Low – Dave Johnson  35   Vic Greenlee    36

PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Jan. 19 –

 1^st – Grace Thornton       478         2^nd – Ed Marcukaitis  462

SHUFFLING – Jan. 18 – Leroy Larson, Lyle K., Mike Oster, Dick T   (please put last names on sheet)

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Jan. 19 –  1^st – John Quail

 2^nd – David Clement         3^rd – Lynn Stamp

TIC – Jan. 16 –

 1^st – Sandy Lenius             143         2^nd – Paul Sprague   152

 3^rd – Patti Lamp                158         4^th – Carol Jones      176

Something to think about this Monday afternoon ..

I was at the airport checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, “Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?”  I replied, “If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?”  He smiled & nodded, “That’s why we ask.”

…

When I arrived at a car dealership to pick up our car after a service, I was told the keys had been locked in it.  I went to the service department & found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door.  As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle & discovered that it was unlocked.  “Hey,” I announced to the technician, “It’s open!”

His reply, “I know, I already did that side.”