Jan. 14th

 

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 – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Sandy Olson–“The Dash”

Secretary – Virginia Baker

Treasurer – Sandy Olson

Welcome back home to the McCauleys from Canada

Managers’ Report – None today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Notes from chairperson –

“Please watch your speed when driving in the park. Speed limit is 15 mph.”

“If you would be willing to give invocation at a Monday meeting, let me know. I’m at #77.”

“I talked to managers. Filters & ceiling fans have been cleaned. Working on heat issue and potholes.”

“Election for two spots on club board is coming up. If you are interested in serving on either Properties or Finance committee, let me know. Refer to your park directory for list of duties.”

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

Virginia Baker gave Secretary report. It was approved.

Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report, accepted.

Mark Probst reported for Properties, thanking residents who fill his truck with recyclable items. Mark asked folks who leave cans to please wash them. Ron Henderson spoke about the ladder we use, saying it is unsafe. He felt we should purchase a new one. We voted to approve the purchase.

TY to Patty Lamp who served coffee & donuts today. There is a signup sheet if you wish to provide donuts in honor of a special occasion. Give your name to Sandy Olson & your name will be announced. If no one signs up, club pays the $30 cost. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear them.

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. Card this week was for Sue/Ken Barnhart, death of Sue’s sister Janet.

Ed Tice & crew will serve breakfast of pancakes, sausage & applesauce the next two Saturdays. Serving is 7-8:30 a.m. Bring own table service. Price is $4 pp. Any volunteers to prepare Saturday breakfasts in March?

Craig Daves, dance chair, encourages all to come enjoy tonight’s dance, 7–9:30 p.m. Roger Kenaston will be with us. Admission is $7 pp. BYOB. TY to Catherine Gibbs & others who decorated windows for Valentine’s Day. Craig said tonight the hall will look like a Valentine Party. You may reserve table after 4 p.m.

Marylyn Mason urges all to attend Helen Russsell Show this Friday night, 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 pp. We’ll have 50-50 draw.

Some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of COVID. Feel free to wear mask to any event/activity.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 21 – Memorial Service prior to Mon. meeting, 8:45 a.m.

Feb. 22 – Blood Profile Results, behind stage, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 – 2-22-22 2-Soup Supper, chairs Sally Hejlik and Steve St .Clair, doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 24 – Iowa Noon Potluck, Rollo/Arlene Fisher chair

March 3 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m., Pat Printy chairs, $1 ppMarch 10 – Ladies’ Salad/Dessert Luncheon, 12 noonMarch 17 – Pork Loin Dinner, Mark & Linda Kunkle chairs, $10 pp 4:30 social hour, eat at 5:30 p.m.

Next Monday, Feb. 21, we will have our annual Memorial Service to remember residents & former residents who have passed away. Pastor Johnie McDaniel will conduct the 8:45 a.m. service. Since no service was held last year, our list includes 2020 & 2021. Here are names of those we remember: (passed in 2020) Raquel Morales, Marge Whited, Ellis Hauser, Harold Laursen, Carmen Bernier, Opal Wilson, Bobby Gabbert, Clarence Bernier, Leon Cheatham, Wade “Buzz” Roberts, Jerry “Hutch” Hutchinson, Clay Arneson, Mary Hilde, Anita Madsen, Cookie Shackleford, Claus “Junior” Kaduce, Raymond Davis, Mary Nelson; (passed in 2021) Donna Buck, Jack Havertape, Martha Millender, Doris Armistead, Jim Goodwin, Verna Fischer, Peg Hayelan, Mary Koliba, Beverly Talley, Gary Schisel, Mary Christianson, Gary R. Hejlik, David Berglund. If we have missed someone, please let Pastor McDaniel, Sharon Sprague or news editor know.

A nice Anniversary Party was held yesterday to honor these five couples in our park .. Ken/Sue Barnhart, Vern/Marilyn Cummins, Al/Sandy Lenius,  & Lynn/Jean Stamp. Emcee Kathy Cochran thanked all who helped with the event .. committee chair Dana Daves & past honorees who served on committee; Vic Greenlee, speaker; Patty Shellito, invitations/name tags; Deb Hostetter, flower decorations; Mark/Cathy Probst, music; Carolyn Thomsen, photographer; and these helpers..(hopefully not missing any!) Arleta Blevins, Donna Holker, Mary/Marv Weeder, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman, Ron/Lois Henderson & David Cochran.

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

All activities in Friendship Hall should be cleared with Club Secretary’s Calendar. Judi DeKoning posts our monthly activities on back bulletin board.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Get written info to her 3 weeks before event please.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 has new park directories, $2 each, at Monday meetings.

Winner of the Queen Size Quilt was Chuck Gonnerman.

Happy Hour will be this Wed. at 4 p.m. Bring snacks & choice of beverage. If you would be willing to host a Happy Hour, sign up on board.

Couples’ Line Dance will not be held during February as instructor Judy Shively will not be here.

David Alquist will be here Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m. to talk to residents about their results from Blood Profile Tests done last week. He will be in the sewing room behind

stage.

Upcoming Events you don’t want to miss!

Feb 22, there will be a Twosday, 2-22-22 Soup & Salad Supper .. 2 soups, 2 salads, 2 desserts. Tickets at $8 on sale. Doors open at 4:30, dinner at 5.  Sally Hejlik & Steve St Clair are co-chairs. Don’t wait until next Monday to get your tickets. may purchase from Sally at #296, Steve at #290, Judi at #89. Put your name on back of ticket. 

Arlene & Rollo Fisher chair the Iowa Dinner in Feb. 24. This is a NOON potluck with no charge. See signup sheet.

ROPA Queen Pat Printy announces a ROPA Style Show is March 3, 1 p.m. $1 pp. Some have indicated they will help but she is needing models. If you would be willing to model but have no outfit, contact Pat at #219 & she’ll have something for you. Feel free to model ANY outfit you may have, could be from thrift store, Good Will, etc. Theme of show will be announced next week.

Ladies’ Salad/Dessert Luncheon will be held Thursday, March 10, at noon. Bring $1 & salad or dessert. Janel Baker, Jean Stamp, Judy Shively are chairing the event.

March 17 Mark & Linda Kunkle are hosting a Pork Loin Dinner….4:30 social hour, plan to eat at 5:30. They encourage “wearing of the green”. Cost is $10 per plate. Tickets will be on sale March 7.

Kathy Cochran & some Illinois folks are looking to host a summer fun get-together. This will be in Cobden, IL in August. Aug. 11-14 is tentative date. There is a signup sheet in back of hall to see how many people would be interested. No obligation if you sign up, they are just wanting to know how much interest there is. Planning this are Catherine Gibbs, Carleen Basler, Judy DeKoning & Kathy. This will be known as the Apple Knocker Rio Valley Estates Peachy Picnic.

News editor says thanks for all the written notes for articles or items to be printed in newsletter. Some items may be edited for content & size.

Newsletters are available mid-afternoon by back door in card room. A few may be found in office area.

NEEDING A VALENTINE TREAT?

STOP AT BEV TELFOR’S .. LOT #208 TODAY!

TREATS ON TABLE OUT FRONT ..

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

BEAN BAG –

Feb. 8 – Doug Jass, Jose Ponce, Virgil White, Ron Henderson

Feb. 9 – Margarita Ponce, Russel Branstetter

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

Feb. 7 – Beverly Yancey, Jewel Kruckman

Feb. 11 – Janel Baker, Vern Cummins

CRIBBAGE – Feb. 10 – Lynnel Fiscue 697

DOMINOES – Mexican Train – Feb. 8 – Janie Maxwell, Karen Bolte, Marge Reishus, Ann Johnson, Donna Gabbert, Bob Galloway, Janel Baker, Marilyn Cummins, Nancy Gonnerman, Phyllis Branstetter Feb. 13 – Vern Cummins, Vic Greenlee, Ann Johnson, Janel Baker, Marge Reishus, Mary Lou Sirovy, Janie Maxwell, Rex Pio

DUMMY RUMMY – Feb. 12 –

1st – Dick Topel 219 2nd – Lynn Stamp 232

2nd – Vern Cummins (tie) 232 3rd – Dean Ricke 280

GOLF – Tierra Santa – Feb. 10 –

Dave Durkin 79 Tony Shore 85

Marvin Lindley 89 Dave Mason 90

Executive – Feb. 11 –

Doug Jass 37

Dick Topel & Al Kruckman (tie) 38

PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 10 –

1st – Jewel Kruckman 478 2nd – Sharon Bussinger 414

SHUFFLING – Feb. 8 – Russel Branstetter, Ron Henderson, Henry Hryniw, David Johnson Feb. 9 – Jim Rainwater, Henry Hryniw Feb. 11 – Dick Topel, Larry Carlson, Dave Printy, Judy Greenlee

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER – Feb. 11 –

TIC – Feb. 9 –

1st – Arwin VanWyk 110 2nd – Ann Johnson 131

3rd – Cindy Utley 144 4th – Al Lenius 157