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.