Nov. 15th

 RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague 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 – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Sandy Novak gave us reason to think when she spoke about a “homeless man in church” .. followed by prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Welcome back to everyone who just arrived this week!

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. there was none today.

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Mark Probst gave Properties report. As suggested last week, a member of committee was asked to speak to management about possibility of office area being left unlocked later in the day. George talked to them & this will not be done. A new stool for kitchen will be purchased, possibly one that was seen at Walmart. The big tube TV in back room is not being used so will be disposed of. Mark will not be available to haul recycling items in Dec. His truck is available at #54 if someone will volunteer. He requests NO plastic bags. Be careful as tailgate of truck is heavy.

Wear your RVE name tags. This will help you meet new residents & remember their names! If you do not know them, they probably don’t know you. Make newcomers welcome!

Donna Gabbert puts 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 -- sympathy to family of former resident Mary Christensen as she has passed away; and “thinking of you” to John Norris as he & Dale left to go north for his medical treatment.

Dana Daves, dance co-chair, reports all bands booked have agreed to come .. with first dance on Jan. 3. Admission this season is $7 pp.

Marylyn Mason, Friday entertainment co-chair, said the kids from Cleckler Elementary School are coming to entertain us with Christmas music on Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them. Volunteers are needed to help pack goodie bags for the children.

Dana and Marylyn said they understand some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. They cannot ask if you’re vaccinated but if you are still concerned feel free to wear mask.

Craig Daves is asking for volunteers following next Monday meeting .. to help move chairs for hall cleaning.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

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.

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 17 - $2 HOT DOGS FOR HAPPY HOUR, 4 p.m.

Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Dinner, Noon .. Sign up sheet on back board in Friendship Hall .. HELP NEEDED WITH CLEANUP AFTER THE MEAL.

Dec. 3 - Park Patio Sale, 8 – noon

Dec. 17 – Christmas Program by children from Cleckler Elementary School, 6 p.m.

TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS, NEW & OLD, ABOUT ATTENDING MONDAY MEETINGS. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO BE AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON. BRING ANY COMMENTS TO BE HEARD 😊 CHAT WITH OTHERS .. GET FREE COFFEE/DONUTS TO START YOUR WEEK!

It was noted entire kitchen & in particular bottom cabinets need a good cleaning (critters ☹) Question was asked if management is responsible for spraying for bugs. A motion was made to hire someone to come clean kitchen. Maria Marin was suggested & will be asked.

More discussion was heard about whether to elect club chair for 2 months or for entire season. Judy DeKoning had created what would be the change in club by-laws & chairperson Sharon Sprague read this to club members present. After suggestion to elect chair for entire CALENDAR YEAR beginning Jan. 1 was made, we decided to review this proposed change next week, then vote in December. Current chair will serve remainder of 2021. Back to the drawing board, Judy!!

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Dan Bryant has agreed to crush cans at back of Friendship Hall & is asking for volunteers to help.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Changes may be given to Judi DeKoning.

Editor Mary Lou Benson, Lot #103, sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, for instance dances, patio & craft sales, entertainment, flea markets, etc. Get this information to her at least 3 weeks before the event. Again, WRITTEN notes are helpful.

After so many things were cancelled during the pandemic, activities are picking up for this season. We’re glad to be back to near normal again. Let’s have a fun season!!!

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

Lynn Stamp chairs Friday afternoon (1-3 p.m.) Texas Hold-Em Poker. Texas Hold-Em is NOT held on Saturday evenings at the current time.

Don’t forget to sign up for Thanksgiving dinner on sheet in hall. Pam Brustkern & Ken Barnhart have volunteered to co-chair. Pam said if you know of someone not signed up, let them know. We’re looking for a good turnout! Sign up if you will be attending .. clean up help is especially needed, both on Wednesday after turkey carving & following the meal. Ken said bags are used in roasters so cleaning of those pans is relatively simple. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, ice tea & water will be provided with remainder potluck. If you wish other beverage, you may bring that. Covered tables will be set up on Wednesday so you may put out your table service Thursday morning. Thanks to those who have volunteered to prepare potatoes, gravy & dressing.

Happy Hour on this Wednesday, Nov. 17, will be HOT DOGS, cost $2 pp. For this week only, get together is in Friendship Hall. Tickets will be sold at door & includes dogs, buns, onions, condiments. There is a sign up sheet in back to get count.

Park Patio Sale will be held outside units on Friday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to noon. This is your chance to make big $$$ .. so you can spend $$$ on other items you can’t live without.

The Kentucky Derby Party has been cancelled due to Norby’s health situation. It had been planned to be held January 20.

News editor Mary Lou Benson requests WRITTEN notes for any articles or items you wish printed in newsletter. There is a clip on the front of steps if no one is home. She’s at Lot #103, phone 956-532-9665. Some items may be edited for content & size.

Your printed newsletter is available mid-afternoon on Mondays Find it by the back door in card room.. A few may be found in office area.

We send God’s blessings & many prayers

to John & Dale Norris who headed up north Saturday. John will be seeing doctors there.

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

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 14 – Donna Gabbert, Darlene Bryant

DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 13 -

1st – Al Lenius 224 2nd – Sandy Lenius 255

3rd – Darlene Bryant 278 4th – Sharon Sprague 285

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING – Nov. 9 – Dave Johnson, Larry “Uber” Pierstorff Nov. 10 – Dave Johnson, Larry PierstorffTEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Nov. 12 –

1st – Lynn Stamp 2nd – John Quail 3rd – Jean Stamp

TIC – Nov. 10 –

1st – Mark Probst 151 2nd – Sharon Sprague 166

3rd – Al Lenius 172 4th – John Norris 181

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What I read on Facebook this summer:

All are anonymous quotes as far as I could tell ..

but I may have learned some from my grandkids!

-- mlb

“Life humbles you as you age. You realize how much time you wasted on nonsense.”

“I have decided I no longer want to be an ADULT. If anybody needs me, I will be in my tree house .. coloring & eating FRUIT LOOPS.”

“The most beautiful things in life are not things. They are people & places, memories & pictures. They are feelings & moments, and big smiles, hugs & laughter.”

Have a great week everyone !!