Monday, February 18, 2019

Feb. 18th newsletter

R.V.E, CLUB MEETING -

Chair John Geer called the meeting to order

New arrivals this week were Jan  and Phil Jones#12, from Kansas

Pledge to the flag and singing “God Bless America” was sung.

Acompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Sharon Barksdale

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel

Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak

Propertie Report – Ron Zoeller says there not happy with the new kitchen curtains and will be getting different ones.

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

Ron Zoeller asks that recyclables be seperated for ease in putting in bins, he carries these to the Center on Tuesdays at 1:00

Thanks to Mary Bauer for providing the donuts this morning!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig said Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Water will be shut off today for a leak. New signs will be put up for one-way streets in 99 area. PVC pipes will be placed at the sidewalk area in fron of the office and at front and back of the big hall to let water run freely when we get rains.

Monday Night Dance is tonight with Roger Kenaston, $6.00 pp

Craig says the band is really a great one tonight

Residents stay away from the hall noon to 3p.m. For crew set up and floor cleaning. Craig requests we avoid outside behind the big hall where he sets up orange cones to assist bands in unloading their equipment

Our Mail lady says to stay away from the mailbox area until she finishes putting up the mail, she complained that folks are trying to get their mail before she's done

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Potluck 4:45 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. By re-arranging seating  starting a few minutes earlier, this allows more time to set up for entertainment.

This Friday Entertainment New entertainment chair, Marlyn Mason said entertaining us will be Kelli Marie, the youngest entertainer to have her own solo show in the RGV. Tributes to Dolly Pardon, Adele, Marie Osmond, Ann Murray and many more.

You will be entertained and charmed as you enjoy undeniable

vocal talent

No Thusday night movie this week

Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Cards this week are for:Mary Cristianson#6, Rehab Hospital, Joyce LaRosa, hervFather, Art Bloom (former resident) passed away, Card to Bryan Bloom#142 Son of Art bloom

Plan to enjoy breakfast of biscuits & gravy plus eggs for 4 weeks beginning Feb. 16…served by club board, $3 pp.

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.

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 19 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests .

Feb. 20th Illinois Luncheon at 12:30, Luby;s

Feb. 21 – Old West Party, $10 pp, includes full meal, doors open at 5, eat at 5:30, Cochrans chair

Feb. 28 – Veteran’s Dinner, Linda Palmermo chairs, tickets $10 pp .. 11:30 a.m.

March 1 – Patio Sale, 8 to noon.

March 1 Nebraska Breakfast 8a.m. Joses Restaurant

March 6 – Iowa Potluck, noon, Hovers chair

March 14 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m… Pat Printy chairs

March 16 – St. Pat’s, Beef & Cabbage, $10 pp, Gonnermans chair

March 19 – 99's Potluck on E-9 5:00


Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. Give any changes to Judi, #67.

WRITTEN notes if you want announcement/info in newsletter

Ron Zoeller takes recycling items on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. You may leave items in back of his car.

Brock Laing thanked the Amos's for the Fairwell Party, Sunday

there were over 300 folks there, he said he would keep in touch.

Mary Norby thanked all the great help she had for the Craft sale this year. She said we need to look for a new Chair for next year

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

Illinois Luncheon, Feb. 20th 12:30 at Luby's
Nebraska Breakfast , March 1st at 8:00 Joses Restaurant

Wednesday Social Hours . Not this week, setting up for Western Days


Gordon and Joyce Amos chair the 99's potluck on March 19th

on E-9 at 5:00, bring a covered dish to pass, your own table service and chairs


Judy Dekoning says: On behalf of Bonnie and Family Thank for your support during Tom's illness and passing


Kathy Cochran chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21; tickets at $10 pp are being sold. Ticket comes with meal of pulled pork, cowboy beans, dessert. Table covers will be provided. Prizes will be given for best table decorations. Decorate tables after 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Bring your own drinks & table service. Fred Goldsberry entertains. Doors will open at 5, plan to eat at 5:30. Sheriff Ken said you better watch out as you may get arrested and sent to jail and face a Judge, who may fine you! Better bring extra money!!!

Veteran’s Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 28 with Linda Palermo as chair. Menu: Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Salad, Dessert. $10 pp tickets on sale next week. All veterans & surviving spouses may attend. Proceeds go to Camp Chorale which is camp for children of service folks injured or killed. Speaker is a 97 yr. old veteran with a fascinating story. A beautiful patriotic quilt made by Marge Rexroad will be raffled. There will be 50-50 tickets, $1 ea./ 6/$5 or $10 for strip of tickets as long as your arms. Chance on the quilt is $5.00

Ed & Charilyn Hover chair the Iowa potluck dinner in Friendship Hall March 6, noon. Could use 2 couples to help .. donations of door prizes welcome.

John Norris said park directory will be emailed out to those with email, Sharon Spraque made a motion the club buy 100 directories at $5.00 each for residents but new folks will receive one free.

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.

Plan to attend March 16 Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner chaired by Gonnermans. $10 pp tickets sales end March 4.

Want a park badge with the new logo? Also have a few Park Photo Albums left, Call me at 956-968-6684, Donna Gabbert



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