RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist 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 – none today
Invocation – Memorial Service to remember folks who died in 2019
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
Chair Judy thanks all who helped with mat project…takes 11,200 bags for one mat. This helps our environment to use bags this way.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan was not with us this morning. Our chair Judy read report. He stressed “no smoking” in ladies room, still some problems with bathroom issues. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved.
Mark Probst gave Properties report. We had a couple of sample chairs for residents to sit on to help decide which we prefer. There were so many opinions! We ruled out the new padded blue chairs. Some comments: “3 hours on black chairs is too long”, “any chair for 3 hours would be uncomfortable”, “no two people have same body size or shape”, “weight limit of 1000 lbs. was tested”, “don’t get rid of old blue tall back chairs we have”, “foolish to throw away any”, “charge less at functions if worrying about too much money to remain non-profit tax-wise”, “back doesn’t fit properly”, “purchase as many new as the old brown ones we will be eliminating”. A motion to purchase 240 black chairs was made & seconded, approved. There will be a sheet on board in back of Friendship Hall to sign up if you wish to purchase some of the old folding chairs. Thanks, Mark, for your research!
Dance chair Craig Daves reports tonight’s music is the “Roger Kenaston Band. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop, 50-50 draw.
NO FREE MOVIE or potluck this week.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason announced this Friday’s show is Rusty Rierson, $ 8 pp. He is classic country & was nominated Entertainer of Year in 2018. Rusty is from Kansas & has radio show in Kansas & Oklahoma. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Thanks to Al & Jewel Kruckman and Rex & Sue Pio who have stepped up to serve donuts at Monday meetings. Next week Clarence & Agnes Moore have volunteered to serve.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards sent this week were Mary Weeder, eye problems, went north; Norm & Catherine Gibbs, his brother died. Al Kruckman asked for prayers for Mary Weeder as retina is totally detached, will require surgery & long recuperation.
“Thank you to all for flowers & well wishes. My kidney was removed as well as gallbladder. Cancer was all self-contained, no chemo or radiation will be needed.” – Sharyl Krantz
Breakfast on Saturday $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. ?? this week ??
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 26 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 27 – Mexican Fiesta, tickets $10 pp, $80/table. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Cochrans chair
March 1 – Karaoke at Telfors #208, 4 p.m.
March 2 – Rep from Sky Med will tell us briefly about services
March 4 – Iowa Noon potluck dinner, Friendship Hall, Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair
March 6 – Park Patio Sale, 8 a.m. to noon
March 6 – Band & Music Concert at Center Church in Pharr (see article on back side of newsletter) 7p.m.
March 8 – Orange Street Block Party, Friendship Hall, 2-6 p.m.
March 9 – Rep from Sky Med will speak to those interested AFTER morning meeting
March 11 – Blood Profile Test results, Friendship Hall, 1 p.m. (this is rescheduled) Dave Almquist will be with us.
March 13 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m., $1 pp at door, Pat Printy
March 18 – MN Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Jalisco’s, Juanita Fisher contact person
Dave Johnson #93 has the new park directories you may purchase for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris has updated the digital directory. Throw away the directory you received this week via email as there are some errors. A printed one will not be done this season as only 11 additions were made. John has 20 copies leftover from last season. John’s email is Jdnorris811@att.net.
Thanks to Julie Williams who has volunteered to be our Librarian.
Come Shuffle at 3 p.m. on Mondays, says Agnes Messner.
Give greeting cards to June Ingamels at #175. She makes bookmarks for children at Airport Elementary School. There are 700 kids there & they love these.
We remembered RVE residents this morning who passed away in 2019: Tom Cassidy, Art Bloom, Marilyn Babbitt, Al Johnson, James Steward, Bud Kraft, Darlene Gowery, Marilyn Loutzenhiser, John Whited, Kay Henriksen, Herb McClish, Anita Farley, Robert Javens, Leonard Paca, Ron Baker, Lyle Sharar, Harris Shellito, Carla Wahlers, Lorraine Origer, Bob Jones, Jan Lewis, Veronica Johnson, Mary Jean Steward. Thanks to Lynn Stamp who gave the prayer.
Thanks to Linda Palermo & committee for the wonderful Veterans Dinner Thursday. ROTC students from Weslaco High School presented the colors & singers from Weslaco High sang the National Anthem. A video of one of Bob Hope’s USO shows was shown prior to our meal served by Weslaco Police officers. We enjoyed meeting 12 year old Fieldy, a black lab that served in Afghanistan along with owner/handler, Marine Nick Caveras. Caveras spoke of what these dogs do in locating IEDs & bombs. Caveras was able to adopt Fieldy upon their retirements. If you wish to learn more about Sgt. Fieldy, you can pull up on Google. Country Pickin’ Band donated their music for us. Irene Quail presented a brick to be placed at the War Memorial in McAllen to honor Clyde Read for his help. Brick was given to Clyde from chair Linda at Christmas. Special recognition was given to two World War II veterans living in our park, Ray Davis & Ed Irvine. Irvine received a quilted wall hanging presented by Marge Rexroad who also gave quilts to each member of the band and to Caveras. All proceeds went to Camp Corral. We thank all veterans for their service!
“Special thanks to Linda Palermo & the folks who made the Vets Dinner possible. The room looked awesome, food was good, & my Dad felt special & proud to be recognized. Special thanks to Marg Rexroad who made Daddy’s wall hanging. How very thoughtful.” – Iris Gosselin (World War II veteran Ed Irvine’s daughter)
This week:
No Happy Hour this Wednesday
No Free Movie or Potluck on Thursday.
Park Pizza Party is 11:30 a.m.at Peter Piper Pizza this Wed., Feb. 26. Wear name badge, bring Peter Piper cup for free beverage. Prizes given & ice cream. Rickes & Goodwins chair.
The theme of Feb. 27 dance is Mexican Fiesta according to chair Kathy Cochran. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table are being sold. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish. Table coverings & table service are provided, BYOB & cups. You may decorate tables Wed. afternoon at 1 or Thursday morning whatever you prefer. Judges will be here 1 p.m. Thursday.
Doors open 4:45 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres at 5:15, party begins 5:30, eat at 6, Fred Goldsberry plays 7-9 p.m. Menu includes charro beans as appetizer, taco salad, dessert.
Bev Telfor at #208 invites all to come “sing along” at Karaoke Sunday, March 1. She said we have good singers in our park. It’s a fun social afternoon with snacks too.
Looking Ahead:
Nancy Gonnerman has lined up presentation from Sky Med. Brief talk will be at next Monday meeting. The following Monday, March 9, you will want to stay following meeting to hear more from them.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. This is a noon potluck in Friendship Hall, everyone welcome. BYO table service & a dish to share.
Park Patio Sale will be 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 6.
We are in for a treat on March 6 according to Del Hickey who plays in RGV Concert Band of 45-60 retirees. The band along with Magic Valley Chorus, Men of A Chord & Sr. Ambassadors will combine for a concert at Center Church, 4801 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. Event is at 7 p.m.
Orange Street Block Party will be held 2-6 p.m. in Friendship Hall on March 8 according to Mary Norby.
Results from the Blood Profile Tests have been rescheduled for March 11 in Friendship hall, 1 p.m. Dr. Dave Alquist will be with us to give results.
The ROPA Style Show will be held in Friendship Hall Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. Men as well as women can participate. More models are needed. Chair Pat Printy who goes to ROPA often has clothing in various sizes if you’re willing to model, so stop at #219. Contest will be “most creative use of plastic bags”, cannot be just a bag or Judy’s mats, must be original creation.
Minnesota Luncheon is March 18, 11:30 a.m. at Jalisco’s on N. Westgate across from Home Depot. Any questions, call Juanita Fisher 218-784-8496.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Arwin VanWyk chairs Texas Hold’em in the poker room on Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m.
Monday, February 24, 2020
A little craziness
Friday, February 21, 2020
Monday, February 17, 2020
February 17th
RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist 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 – Acapella
Invocation – Judy Nordquist
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell had positive & negative remarks. “Great kitchen!” he said. He spoke about issues in bathrooms including (his exact words) “vandalism by urine” in men’s, “water on floor” in women’s & “dog washing” in bathrooms by 99s. He stated “this is not a policeman’s issue but a community issue.” Let’s keep all areas clean & safe. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved.
Mark Probst gave Properties report. Ice machine had broken piece of plastic in pump & repairman (on service contract) has piece ordered. Machine can be used. Directions concerning grease trap appear in BIG print by each kitchen sink. Trap will need to be cleaned by a volunteer 3 to 4 times a year. Mark thanked the “elf” who did cover in kitchen & said elves are appreciated! He had a chair for us to try & felt we have monies available to purchase whichever chair we select. This one has a 10 yr. warranty with 1000 lb. weight limit (?). Give chair a try & possibly vote next Monday? Board member Sandy Novak showed plastic tablecloths that have been purchased online at cost of 54 cents each compared to what we usually buy at Dollar General for $1. There are many colors, some not available. She mentioned the disappearing ice cream scoops & we all wonder where these go! Heavy duty bags are needed in some waste baskets but in some cases the smaller 13 gal. bags may be used.
Dance chair Craig Daves reports tonight’s music is “Sweetwater”, a country western band. Many bands want a guarantee; we pay 80-20. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.
FREE MOVIE Thursday is a Walt Disney movie, “Miracle, a true story behind the greatest moment in sports history 40 years ago. Kurt Russell stars as the dynamic determined coach Herb Brooks who had an impossible dream & beat the Soviets at their own game. Movie starts 7 p.m. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream treats, sodas, water for sale before & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invites residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason announced she heard some good comments about last Friday’s entertainment … with room for dancing. She & Lucy attend showcases & we thank them for their effort in providing such good entertainment. This Friday come enjoy Tom Wurth, $9 pp. He has a great voice & has played with name entertainers including Vince Gill, Neil Diamond & others. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards sent this week were Sharyl Krantz, surgery; Brenda Shore, death of her mother; Verleen Fehringer, death of her brother.
Breakfast continues on Saturday $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. This week .. pancakes & sausage served by Ed/Sharon Tice & committee. Will a group volunteer beginning the following week, possibly a state with lots of folks in our park?
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 18 – AED & basic CPR training, 1:30 p.m. Sign up sheet
Feb. 20 – Veterans’ Dinner, noon, open to all this year, $10 pp, Linda Palmermo chairs, final day to get tickets is today
Feb. 21 – Nebraska Breakfast, Jose’s, 8 a.m.
Feb. 21 – Blood Profile Test Results, Friendship Hall, 1 p.m.
Feb. 24 – Memorial Service to remember residents who passed away in 2019, 8:45 a.m. (prior to morning meeting)
Feb. 27 – Mexican Fiesta, tickets $10 pp, $80/table, Cochrans chair
March 4 – Iowa Noon potluck dinner, Friendship Hall, Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair
March 6 – Band & Music Concert at Center Church in Pharr (see article on back side of newsletter)
March 8 – Orange Street Block Party, Friendship Hall, 2-6 p.m.
March 13 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m., $1 pp at door
Dave Johnson #93 has the new park directories you may purchase for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.net.
Still looking for a Librarian.
“I want to tell everyone how much I’ve enjoyed the gifts, candy, flowers, food, cards & visits since my surgery. My 1st two days in the hospital I didn’t realize I had said I didn’t want visitors until I ran across my note on Facebook later. Those days I was hurting & they had me pretty drugged up. I’ve enjoyed every call & especially the visits. Thanks a million!!! Hope to be out & about very soon.” –Irene Quail
This week:
The AED/basic CPR lessons are tomorrow, 1:30 p.m. with Richard Stubbs, paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. instructor. There is a sign up sheet on back board.
Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner with meal at noon. Menu is chicken plus your favorite pie. Doors open at 11:15, not before please. Table service is provided. Cost is $10 pp. Tear both sections of ticket in half when you arrive. Final day for ticket sales is today. This event is OPEN to all. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. Theme is USO Show. Proceeds will go to Camp Corral. A few parking spots will be blocked off with orange cones for guests. Tables will be set up at 11 a.m. on Wed. so NO Happy Hour this week. There WILL BE potluck prior to Thursday movie, however.
Attention Nebraskans – You should join others from your state for breakfast this Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m. at Jose’s.
Results from the Blood Profile Tests will be given on at 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Friendship Hall.
Looking Ahead:
We’ll remember RVE residents who passed away in 2019 at 8:45 a.m. before Feb. 24 morning meeting. We remember these friends: Tom Cassidy, Art Bloom, Marilyn Babbitt, Al Johnson, James Steward, Bud Kraft, Darlene Gowery, Marilyn Loutzenhiser, John Whited, Kay Henriksen, Herb McClish, Anita Farley, Robert Javens, Leonard Paca, Ron Baker, Lyle Sharar, Harris Shellito, Carla Wahlers, Lorraine Origer, Bob Jones, Jan Lewis, Veronica Johnson, Mary Jean Steward. In event we have missed a name, let chair Judy Nordquist know.
The theme of Feb. 27 dance is Mexican Fiesta according to chair Kathy Cochran. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table are being sold. Put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish. Table coverings & table service are provided. BYOB & cups. Prizes will be given for best decorated tables. Doors open at
5 p.m. Menu includes charro beans as appetizer, taco salad, dessert. Fred Goldsberry will play.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. This is a noon potluck in Friendship Hall, everyone welcome. BYO table service & dish to share.
We are in for a treat on March 6 according to Del Hickey who plays in RGV Concert Band of 45-60 retirees. The band along with Magic Valley Chorus, Men of A Chord & Sr. Ambassadors will combine for a concert at Center Church, 4801 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. Event is at 7 p.m.
Orange Street Block Party will be held 2-6 p.m. in Friendship Hall on March 8 according to Mary Norby.
The ROPA Style Show will be held in Friendship Hall Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. You may model some bargains you have from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, etc. Men as well as women can participate. Chair Pat Printy who “frequents” ROPA almost weekly has items you may model if you stop by at #219. If you’d like to help or model, sign up. Contest will be “most creative use of plastic bags” .. cannot be just a bag or Judy’s mats, must be original creation.
Looking WAY ahead, next year’s Veteran’s Dinner will be held Feb. 18 (2021) according to Linda Palermo.
Miscellaneous Announcements
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Arwin VanWyk chairs Texas Hold’em in the poker room on Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m.
Accompanist – Acapella
Invocation – Judy Nordquist
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell had positive & negative remarks. “Great kitchen!” he said. He spoke about issues in bathrooms including (his exact words) “vandalism by urine” in men’s, “water on floor” in women’s & “dog washing” in bathrooms by 99s. He stated “this is not a policeman’s issue but a community issue.” Let’s keep all areas clean & safe. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved.
Mark Probst gave Properties report. Ice machine had broken piece of plastic in pump & repairman (on service contract) has piece ordered. Machine can be used. Directions concerning grease trap appear in BIG print by each kitchen sink. Trap will need to be cleaned by a volunteer 3 to 4 times a year. Mark thanked the “elf” who did cover in kitchen & said elves are appreciated! He had a chair for us to try & felt we have monies available to purchase whichever chair we select. This one has a 10 yr. warranty with 1000 lb. weight limit (?). Give chair a try & possibly vote next Monday? Board member Sandy Novak showed plastic tablecloths that have been purchased online at cost of 54 cents each compared to what we usually buy at Dollar General for $1. There are many colors, some not available. She mentioned the disappearing ice cream scoops & we all wonder where these go! Heavy duty bags are needed in some waste baskets but in some cases the smaller 13 gal. bags may be used.
Dance chair Craig Daves reports tonight’s music is “Sweetwater”, a country western band. Many bands want a guarantee; we pay 80-20. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.
FREE MOVIE Thursday is a Walt Disney movie, “Miracle, a true story behind the greatest moment in sports history 40 years ago. Kurt Russell stars as the dynamic determined coach Herb Brooks who had an impossible dream & beat the Soviets at their own game. Movie starts 7 p.m. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream treats, sodas, water for sale before & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invites residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason announced she heard some good comments about last Friday’s entertainment … with room for dancing. She & Lucy attend showcases & we thank them for their effort in providing such good entertainment. This Friday come enjoy Tom Wurth, $9 pp. He has a great voice & has played with name entertainers including Vince Gill, Neil Diamond & others. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards sent this week were Sharyl Krantz, surgery; Brenda Shore, death of her mother; Verleen Fehringer, death of her brother.
Breakfast continues on Saturday $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. This week .. pancakes & sausage served by Ed/Sharon Tice & committee. Will a group volunteer beginning the following week, possibly a state with lots of folks in our park?
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 18 – AED & basic CPR training, 1:30 p.m. Sign up sheet
Feb. 20 – Veterans’ Dinner, noon, open to all this year, $10 pp, Linda Palmermo chairs, final day to get tickets is today
Feb. 21 – Nebraska Breakfast, Jose’s, 8 a.m.
Feb. 21 – Blood Profile Test Results, Friendship Hall, 1 p.m.
Feb. 24 – Memorial Service to remember residents who passed away in 2019, 8:45 a.m. (prior to morning meeting)
Feb. 27 – Mexican Fiesta, tickets $10 pp, $80/table, Cochrans chair
March 4 – Iowa Noon potluck dinner, Friendship Hall, Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair
March 6 – Band & Music Concert at Center Church in Pharr (see article on back side of newsletter)
March 8 – Orange Street Block Party, Friendship Hall, 2-6 p.m.
March 13 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m., $1 pp at door
Dave Johnson #93 has the new park directories you may purchase for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.net.
Still looking for a Librarian.
“I want to tell everyone how much I’ve enjoyed the gifts, candy, flowers, food, cards & visits since my surgery. My 1st two days in the hospital I didn’t realize I had said I didn’t want visitors until I ran across my note on Facebook later. Those days I was hurting & they had me pretty drugged up. I’ve enjoyed every call & especially the visits. Thanks a million!!! Hope to be out & about very soon.” –Irene Quail
This week:
The AED/basic CPR lessons are tomorrow, 1:30 p.m. with Richard Stubbs, paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. instructor. There is a sign up sheet on back board.
Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner with meal at noon. Menu is chicken plus your favorite pie. Doors open at 11:15, not before please. Table service is provided. Cost is $10 pp. Tear both sections of ticket in half when you arrive. Final day for ticket sales is today. This event is OPEN to all. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. Theme is USO Show. Proceeds will go to Camp Corral. A few parking spots will be blocked off with orange cones for guests. Tables will be set up at 11 a.m. on Wed. so NO Happy Hour this week. There WILL BE potluck prior to Thursday movie, however.
Attention Nebraskans – You should join others from your state for breakfast this Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m. at Jose’s.
Results from the Blood Profile Tests will be given on at 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Friendship Hall.
Looking Ahead:
We’ll remember RVE residents who passed away in 2019 at 8:45 a.m. before Feb. 24 morning meeting. We remember these friends: Tom Cassidy, Art Bloom, Marilyn Babbitt, Al Johnson, James Steward, Bud Kraft, Darlene Gowery, Marilyn Loutzenhiser, John Whited, Kay Henriksen, Herb McClish, Anita Farley, Robert Javens, Leonard Paca, Ron Baker, Lyle Sharar, Harris Shellito, Carla Wahlers, Lorraine Origer, Bob Jones, Jan Lewis, Veronica Johnson, Mary Jean Steward. In event we have missed a name, let chair Judy Nordquist know.
The theme of Feb. 27 dance is Mexican Fiesta according to chair Kathy Cochran. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table are being sold. Put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish. Table coverings & table service are provided. BYOB & cups. Prizes will be given for best decorated tables. Doors open at
5 p.m. Menu includes charro beans as appetizer, taco salad, dessert. Fred Goldsberry will play.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. This is a noon potluck in Friendship Hall, everyone welcome. BYO table service & dish to share.
We are in for a treat on March 6 according to Del Hickey who plays in RGV Concert Band of 45-60 retirees. The band along with Magic Valley Chorus, Men of A Chord & Sr. Ambassadors will combine for a concert at Center Church, 4801 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. Event is at 7 p.m.
Orange Street Block Party will be held 2-6 p.m. in Friendship Hall on March 8 according to Mary Norby.
The ROPA Style Show will be held in Friendship Hall Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. You may model some bargains you have from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, etc. Men as well as women can participate. Chair Pat Printy who “frequents” ROPA almost weekly has items you may model if you stop by at #219. If you’d like to help or model, sign up. Contest will be “most creative use of plastic bags” .. cannot be just a bag or Judy’s mats, must be original creation.
Looking WAY ahead, next year’s Veteran’s Dinner will be held Feb. 18 (2021) according to Linda Palermo.
Miscellaneous Announcements
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Arwin VanWyk chairs Texas Hold’em in the poker room on Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Monday, February 10, 2020
Feb. 10th
RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell announced $10 per month rate increase in mobile home rent effective March 1. He thanked all for contributing in any way, such as mysterious man who did work in #3 stall & people who have volunteered to do painting. Appreciation was given to chairpersons for events. Dan said, “Things happen like clockwork in our park.” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved.
Mark Probst gave Properties report. Grease trap has been installed in sink on north side of kitchen. Directions are posted nearby. Sink on left is where you rinse food off dishes as that flows into grease trap. Middle sink is for washing & last sink for rinsing. Ice machine needing cleaning & we have service contract on that. Concerning chairs, there is difference of opinion on which are best. Seems we can’t satisfy everyone. 😊 If you see one you like, for example in another park, you could either bring it here to try or get info on it.
Dance chair Craig Daves reports tonight’s music is a favorite of many, Diego & Edith. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.
FREE MOVIE this Thursday is “Send Me No Flowers” starring Doris Day, Rock Hudson & hilarious Tony Randall. With Valentine’s Day on Friday, we should show a movie with love & laughter. Movie starts 7 p.m. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream treats, sodas, water for sale before & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invites residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanks residents for support. Rick McEwin was enjoyed by all who came last week. He sang mostly requests the 2nd half of his show. Come this Friday for “Rusty Rockers”. This is music from 50-60-70 & oldies. There will be chairs for listeners, plus tables for those who may wish to dance. Cost is $8 pp. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards sent this week were for Kathy Baustian, mother died; Millie Ricke, hand surgery; Irene Quail, knee surgery; Mary Hennigar, fell at home, still at Knapp hospital; Diane Branstetter, mother died. A card has gone up for Sharyl Krantz who had surgery.
Breakfast continues on Saturday mornings, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. This week .. pancakes & sausage served by Ed/Sharon Tice & committee.
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 10 – Hearing tests prior to meeting, donuts provided
Feb. 11 – Stroke Prevention Test, noon to 5 p.m. .. done behind stage
Feb. 12 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14 – Nebraska Breakfast, Josecito’s, 8 a.m. .. sign up please
Feb. 18 – AED & basic CPR training, 1:30 p.m.
Happy 75th Wedding Anniversary to
Raymond & Margaret Davis. A good crowd attended
the party in their honor last Thursday afternoon.
Eight couples were honored yesterday on special wedding anniversaries. Honorees were: Dave & Kathy Cochran (50); Craig & Dana Daves, Ron & Lois Henderson, Ed & Charilyn Hover, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Marv & Mary Weeder (all 55); Gordon & Joyce Amos (60) and Ray & Margaret Davis (75). Congratulatons to all!! Sandy Novak did an outstanding job as emcee with some fun questions for each couple. John Norris was on hand to take pictures. We enjoyed special music by April Walling.
Thank Yous ..
“Gordon & I want to thank the committee for the nice party & we thank all for the cards & messages.” – Gordon & Joyce Amos
We thank all who planned anniversary celebration. TY to Novaks & Norrises in particular.” – Dave & Kathy Cochran
“Thanks to our Valley friends that helped us celebrate a fun & memorable 75th wedding anniversary. TY to Gordon & Joyce & helpers that hosted the party. We loved the music, dancing, friends, family & cake. Thanks so much to those that hosted the anniversary party on Sunday.” – Ray & Margaret Davis
Dave Johnson #93 has completed the new park directories. They may be purchased for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.ne.
This Week:
Marge Rexroad announces there will be no quilting tomorrow as the room is needed for Stroke Prevention.
Stroke Prevention tests are tomorrow, Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board.
Attend Park Pizza Party this Wed. the 12th, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring your Peter Piper cup & your beverage is free. Wear your name tags. Prizes & ice cream. Rickes & Goodwins are in charge.
Come to Social Hour at Friendship Hall Wednesday where you can enjoy Sloppy Joes..leftover from Craft Sale. Bring snacks & your own beverage.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursday, 8 a.m.
Nebraska Breakfast is Friday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. at Josecito’s (hotel). Sign up please.
Looking Ahead:
Learn about AED & basic CPR next Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. when Richard Stubbs, a paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. gives instruction. He’ll talk about this at next Monday’s meeting.
Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner with meal at noon. Menu is chicken plus your favorite pie. Doors open at 11:15, not before please. Table service is provided. Cost is $10 pp. Final day for ticket sales is Feb. 17. This event is OPEN to all. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. Theme is USO Show. Proceeds will go to Camp Corral.
We’ll remember RVE residents who passed away in 2019 at 8:45 a.m. before Feb. 24 morning meeting. We remember these friends: Tom Cassidy, Art Bloom, Marilyn Babbitt, Al Johnson, James Steward, Bud Kraft, Darlene Gowery, Marilyn Loutzenhiser, John Whited, Kay Henriksen, Herb McClish, Anita Farley, Robert Javens, Leonard Paca, Ron Baker, Lyle Sharar, Harris Shellito, Carla Wahlers, Lorraine Origer, Bob Jones, Jan Lewis, Veronica Johnson, Mary Jean Steward. In event we have missed a name, let chair Judy Nordquist know.
The theme of Feb. 27 dance is Mexican Fiesta according to chair Kathy Cochran. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table are being sold beginning today. Gather your friends; put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish. Table coverings & table service are provided. BYOB & cups. Prizes will be given for best decorated tables. Doors open at 5 p.m. Menu includes charro beans as appetizer, taco salad, dessert. Fred Goldsberry will play.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.
The ROPA Style Show will be held in big hall Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. You may model some “treasure hunt” bargains you have from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, etc. Men as well as women can participate. Chair Pat Printy who “frequents” ROPA almost weekly has items you may model if you just stop by at #210. If you’d like to help, see sign up sheet. An announcement of contest will be made next Monday.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell announced $10 per month rate increase in mobile home rent effective March 1. He thanked all for contributing in any way, such as mysterious man who did work in #3 stall & people who have volunteered to do painting. Appreciation was given to chairpersons for events. Dan said, “Things happen like clockwork in our park.” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved.
Mark Probst gave Properties report. Grease trap has been installed in sink on north side of kitchen. Directions are posted nearby. Sink on left is where you rinse food off dishes as that flows into grease trap. Middle sink is for washing & last sink for rinsing. Ice machine needing cleaning & we have service contract on that. Concerning chairs, there is difference of opinion on which are best. Seems we can’t satisfy everyone. 😊 If you see one you like, for example in another park, you could either bring it here to try or get info on it.
Dance chair Craig Daves reports tonight’s music is a favorite of many, Diego & Edith. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.
FREE MOVIE this Thursday is “Send Me No Flowers” starring Doris Day, Rock Hudson & hilarious Tony Randall. With Valentine’s Day on Friday, we should show a movie with love & laughter. Movie starts 7 p.m. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream treats, sodas, water for sale before & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invites residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanks residents for support. Rick McEwin was enjoyed by all who came last week. He sang mostly requests the 2nd half of his show. Come this Friday for “Rusty Rockers”. This is music from 50-60-70 & oldies. There will be chairs for listeners, plus tables for those who may wish to dance. Cost is $8 pp. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards sent this week were for Kathy Baustian, mother died; Millie Ricke, hand surgery; Irene Quail, knee surgery; Mary Hennigar, fell at home, still at Knapp hospital; Diane Branstetter, mother died. A card has gone up for Sharyl Krantz who had surgery.
Breakfast continues on Saturday mornings, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. This week .. pancakes & sausage served by Ed/Sharon Tice & committee.
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 10 – Hearing tests prior to meeting, donuts provided
Feb. 11 – Stroke Prevention Test, noon to 5 p.m. .. done behind stage
Feb. 12 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14 – Nebraska Breakfast, Josecito’s, 8 a.m. .. sign up please
Feb. 18 – AED & basic CPR training, 1:30 p.m.
Happy 75th Wedding Anniversary to
Raymond & Margaret Davis. A good crowd attended
the party in their honor last Thursday afternoon.
Eight couples were honored yesterday on special wedding anniversaries. Honorees were: Dave & Kathy Cochran (50); Craig & Dana Daves, Ron & Lois Henderson, Ed & Charilyn Hover, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Marv & Mary Weeder (all 55); Gordon & Joyce Amos (60) and Ray & Margaret Davis (75). Congratulatons to all!! Sandy Novak did an outstanding job as emcee with some fun questions for each couple. John Norris was on hand to take pictures. We enjoyed special music by April Walling.
Thank Yous ..
“Gordon & I want to thank the committee for the nice party & we thank all for the cards & messages.” – Gordon & Joyce Amos
We thank all who planned anniversary celebration. TY to Novaks & Norrises in particular.” – Dave & Kathy Cochran
“Thanks to our Valley friends that helped us celebrate a fun & memorable 75th wedding anniversary. TY to Gordon & Joyce & helpers that hosted the party. We loved the music, dancing, friends, family & cake. Thanks so much to those that hosted the anniversary party on Sunday.” – Ray & Margaret Davis
Dave Johnson #93 has completed the new park directories. They may be purchased for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.ne.
This Week:
Marge Rexroad announces there will be no quilting tomorrow as the room is needed for Stroke Prevention.
Stroke Prevention tests are tomorrow, Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board.
Attend Park Pizza Party this Wed. the 12th, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring your Peter Piper cup & your beverage is free. Wear your name tags. Prizes & ice cream. Rickes & Goodwins are in charge.
Come to Social Hour at Friendship Hall Wednesday where you can enjoy Sloppy Joes..leftover from Craft Sale. Bring snacks & your own beverage.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursday, 8 a.m.
Nebraska Breakfast is Friday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. at Josecito’s (hotel). Sign up please.
Looking Ahead:
Learn about AED & basic CPR next Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. when Richard Stubbs, a paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. gives instruction. He’ll talk about this at next Monday’s meeting.
Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner with meal at noon. Menu is chicken plus your favorite pie. Doors open at 11:15, not before please. Table service is provided. Cost is $10 pp. Final day for ticket sales is Feb. 17. This event is OPEN to all. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. Theme is USO Show. Proceeds will go to Camp Corral.
We’ll remember RVE residents who passed away in 2019 at 8:45 a.m. before Feb. 24 morning meeting. We remember these friends: Tom Cassidy, Art Bloom, Marilyn Babbitt, Al Johnson, James Steward, Bud Kraft, Darlene Gowery, Marilyn Loutzenhiser, John Whited, Kay Henriksen, Herb McClish, Anita Farley, Robert Javens, Leonard Paca, Ron Baker, Lyle Sharar, Harris Shellito, Carla Wahlers, Lorraine Origer, Bob Jones, Jan Lewis, Veronica Johnson, Mary Jean Steward. In event we have missed a name, let chair Judy Nordquist know.
The theme of Feb. 27 dance is Mexican Fiesta according to chair Kathy Cochran. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table are being sold beginning today. Gather your friends; put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish. Table coverings & table service are provided. BYOB & cups. Prizes will be given for best decorated tables. Doors open at 5 p.m. Menu includes charro beans as appetizer, taco salad, dessert. Fred Goldsberry will play.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.
The ROPA Style Show will be held in big hall Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. You may model some “treasure hunt” bargains you have from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, etc. Men as well as women can participate. Chair Pat Printy who “frequents” ROPA almost weekly has items you may model if you just stop by at #210. If you’d like to help, see sign up sheet. An announcement of contest will be made next Monday.
Monday, February 3, 2020
Feb. 2nd
We need piano player for Monday morning meetings & church.
Could alternate with Jan Delashmit & Cathy Probst.
Prior to meeting, Stroke Prevention rep “Stu” spoke. If wanting this Feb. 11 test, you need to sign up in advance. Offered are three wellness tests .. stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm & peripheral arterial tests at $110. Complete wellness package that includes osteoporosis test is $140. Single tests are $50.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell spoke briefly about some of the “things he loves” in RVE. Included arenew flag on pole, blue chalk marks on ceiling in pool room, lubricated hinges, coffee at 5:15 a.m., donated bags of rags, unsung heroes in park, & community involvement .. and “hearing from all of us”. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller thanked George Mason for his repairs to rope lighting. Our projector had vertical lines when used yesterday; something wrong inside unit & Ron taking to Office Depot for repair. Concerning kitchen grease trap, we would buy unit, owners pay to install. We approved purchase of trap. Ron still recycles on Tuesdays and requests we NOT tie plastic bags. The carryout plastic boxes are not accepted by recycling.
Rex Rexroad asked if there is 1st aid kit in kitchen. Reply was “yes”. Kits may need to be upgraded, resupply one in card room.
FREE MOVIE this Thursday is Appollo 13 featuring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon in this Ron Howrd film which was awarded 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Movie starts at 7 p.m. with cartoon preceding feature. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream, soda & water for sale before movie & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invited residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked residents for the great support on Fridays. Come this Friday for “Rick McEwin. Cost is $7 pp. Please don’t bring $50 & $100 bills. Judi DeKoning has printed cards with entire schedule. You may pick these up when you enter hall for show. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Dance chair Craig Daves said great crowd last week. Tonight’s music is a new group, Southbound. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week were for Vicki Carlson, her brother died; Janet Rader, going to Rochester for tests; Ellis Hauser, passed away.
Breakfast continues on Saturday morning, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs this week, served by Club Board.
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.
Today .. Happy Birthday to Dale Livingood!
Chair Judy Nordquist thanked Maxine Topel for help at Super Bowl party yesterday.
Concerning a complaint, Judy said do NOT park golf carts in car-parking area.
Dave Johnson #93 has completed the new park directories. They may be purchased for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.net.
If anyone wants a copy of the slide show from Sock Hop, John Norris will provide in both PDF & movie format on USB memory stick for $5, files are too large for email. Pictures from this year’s event have been added to what was shown at hop.
Still looking for Librarian.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m.
A big crowd enjoyed the Loaded Potato Bar last Wednesday. Thanks to the Topels & their committee.
“I see people around my age mountain climbing.
I feel good getting my leg through my underwear
without losing my balance.”
This Week:
Vicki Davis #252 chairs Craft Sale Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. Lots of new vendors! RVE park vendors may set up 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Doors will be locked at 8:30. No activities on Wed. after 2 p.m. due to set up. There will be lunch with sandwiches & pies. Sally Hejlik chairs kitchen. Sign up if you can bring pie.
Following Craft Show, attend celebration of Ray & Margaret Davis on 75 years of marriage. This will be held 2-4 p.m. Fred Goldsberry will play for dancing & listening. He is playing for TIPS.
Sandy Novak tells us 8 couples will be honored on their special wedding anniversaries at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Honorees are: Dave & Kathy Cochran (50); Craig & Dana Daves, Ron & Lois Henderson, Ed & Charilyn Hover, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Marv & Mary Weeder (all 55); Gordon & Joyce Amos (60) and Ray & Margaret Davis, 75. Sign up if you plan to attend. There will be entertainment & a short program.
Looking Ahead:
Hearing tests will be given before Feb. 10 meeting with donuts provided.
Sharon Sprague #244 chairs Stroke Prevention test Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board.
Sandy Olson announced we will have the opportunity to learn about the AED & basic CPR on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. when Richard Stubbs, a paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. gives instruction. He’ll talk about this at our Monday meeting, Feb. 17. Already many have signed up for this class.
Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner. $10 pp tickets are available. Final day for ticket sales is Feb. 19. This event is OPEN to all. Linda thanks everyone who has donated raffle items which were on display. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. She has lined up entertainment you will enjoy. Theme is RVE USO Show, with proceeds going to Camp Corral. Meal will be served at noon.
Mexican Fiesta is theme of Feb. 27 dance according to chair Kathy Cochran. Times will be announced soon. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table will be selling next Monday, Feb. 10, at 8 a.m. Gather your friends; put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish.Table coverings & table service provided. It’s BYOB & cups. Decorate tables. Fred Goldsberry will play.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.
Many residents remained after morning meeting to hear Ronda Lewis speak about the newly opened Micro-Hospital in Weslaco. This is located on Exp 83 between Westgate Drive & Border Avenue & is the first of its kind such facility in the Rio Grande Valley. It has a full service emergency department including 12 ED beds, 2 trauma beds, unit with 8 inpatient beds; laboratory, pharmacy, imaging & respiratory services. Many questions were answered this morning. It has capability to transfer test results to neuro-vascular doctors. The micro-hospital accepts almost every insurance, is affiliated with Valley Baptist & accepts VA patients.
Could alternate with Jan Delashmit & Cathy Probst.
Prior to meeting, Stroke Prevention rep “Stu” spoke. If wanting this Feb. 11 test, you need to sign up in advance. Offered are three wellness tests .. stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm & peripheral arterial tests at $110. Complete wellness package that includes osteoporosis test is $140. Single tests are $50.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell spoke briefly about some of the “things he loves” in RVE. Included arenew flag on pole, blue chalk marks on ceiling in pool room, lubricated hinges, coffee at 5:15 a.m., donated bags of rags, unsung heroes in park, & community involvement .. and “hearing from all of us”. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller thanked George Mason for his repairs to rope lighting. Our projector had vertical lines when used yesterday; something wrong inside unit & Ron taking to Office Depot for repair. Concerning kitchen grease trap, we would buy unit, owners pay to install. We approved purchase of trap. Ron still recycles on Tuesdays and requests we NOT tie plastic bags. The carryout plastic boxes are not accepted by recycling.
Rex Rexroad asked if there is 1st aid kit in kitchen. Reply was “yes”. Kits may need to be upgraded, resupply one in card room.
FREE MOVIE this Thursday is Appollo 13 featuring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon in this Ron Howrd film which was awarded 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Movie starts at 7 p.m. with cartoon preceding feature. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream, soda & water for sale before movie & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invited residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked residents for the great support on Fridays. Come this Friday for “Rick McEwin. Cost is $7 pp. Please don’t bring $50 & $100 bills. Judi DeKoning has printed cards with entire schedule. You may pick these up when you enter hall for show. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Dance chair Craig Daves said great crowd last week. Tonight’s music is a new group, Southbound. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week were for Vicki Carlson, her brother died; Janet Rader, going to Rochester for tests; Ellis Hauser, passed away.
Breakfast continues on Saturday morning, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs this week, served by Club Board.
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.
Today .. Happy Birthday to Dale Livingood!
Chair Judy Nordquist thanked Maxine Topel for help at Super Bowl party yesterday.
Concerning a complaint, Judy said do NOT park golf carts in car-parking area.
Dave Johnson #93 has completed the new park directories. They may be purchased for $2 each.
Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.net.
If anyone wants a copy of the slide show from Sock Hop, John Norris will provide in both PDF & movie format on USB memory stick for $5, files are too large for email. Pictures from this year’s event have been added to what was shown at hop.
Still looking for Librarian.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m.
A big crowd enjoyed the Loaded Potato Bar last Wednesday. Thanks to the Topels & their committee.
“I see people around my age mountain climbing.
I feel good getting my leg through my underwear
without losing my balance.”
This Week:
Vicki Davis #252 chairs Craft Sale Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. Lots of new vendors! RVE park vendors may set up 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Doors will be locked at 8:30. No activities on Wed. after 2 p.m. due to set up. There will be lunch with sandwiches & pies. Sally Hejlik chairs kitchen. Sign up if you can bring pie.
Following Craft Show, attend celebration of Ray & Margaret Davis on 75 years of marriage. This will be held 2-4 p.m. Fred Goldsberry will play for dancing & listening. He is playing for TIPS.
Sandy Novak tells us 8 couples will be honored on their special wedding anniversaries at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Honorees are: Dave & Kathy Cochran (50); Craig & Dana Daves, Ron & Lois Henderson, Ed & Charilyn Hover, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Marv & Mary Weeder (all 55); Gordon & Joyce Amos (60) and Ray & Margaret Davis, 75. Sign up if you plan to attend. There will be entertainment & a short program.
Looking Ahead:
Hearing tests will be given before Feb. 10 meeting with donuts provided.
Sharon Sprague #244 chairs Stroke Prevention test Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board.
Sandy Olson announced we will have the opportunity to learn about the AED & basic CPR on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. when Richard Stubbs, a paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. gives instruction. He’ll talk about this at our Monday meeting, Feb. 17. Already many have signed up for this class.
Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner. $10 pp tickets are available. Final day for ticket sales is Feb. 19. This event is OPEN to all. Linda thanks everyone who has donated raffle items which were on display. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. She has lined up entertainment you will enjoy. Theme is RVE USO Show, with proceeds going to Camp Corral. Meal will be served at noon.
Mexican Fiesta is theme of Feb. 27 dance according to chair Kathy Cochran. Times will be announced soon. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table will be selling next Monday, Feb. 10, at 8 a.m. Gather your friends; put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish.Table coverings & table service provided. It’s BYOB & cups. Decorate tables. Fred Goldsberry will play.
Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.
Many residents remained after morning meeting to hear Ronda Lewis speak about the newly opened Micro-Hospital in Weslaco. This is located on Exp 83 between Westgate Drive & Border Avenue & is the first of its kind such facility in the Rio Grande Valley. It has a full service emergency department including 12 ED beds, 2 trauma beds, unit with 8 inpatient beds; laboratory, pharmacy, imaging & respiratory services. Many questions were answered this morning. It has capability to transfer test results to neuro-vascular doctors. The micro-hospital accepts almost every insurance, is affiliated with Valley Baptist & accepts VA patients.
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