Jan. 7th 2022

 

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 – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Sandy Novak -- “Time”

Secretary – Dana Daves (sub)

Treasurer – Sandy Olson

Welcome to new folks in the park: Howie & Sherri (#55), Phil (Bill?) & Carol (#69) & Steve (#290)

Afterwhile, editor may even spell your names correctly!

Managers’ Report – None today. Chair Judy mentioned potholes in streets; ceiling fans & ventilation system needing cleaning. She will take these complaints as well as low water pressure issues to management. TY to George Morgan, our handyman in the park, for his work on the furnace in big hall & all he does to keep our park running efficiently! 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 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. He thanked all for bringing recycling items to #54. Do not bring your aluminum cans as these go behind Friendship Hall building where they are crushed. New flooring will be completed in card room this summer.

TY to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts this morning. There is a signup sheet if you wish to provide donuts in honor of a special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. 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. A card will be placed there this week for Al & Jackie Jacobs as his mother passed away.

Club Board will prepare biscuits & gravy with scrambled eggs Feb. 12. Ed Tice & crew return with pancakes, sausage & applesauce Feb. 19 & 26. Serving is 7-8:30 a.m. Bring own table service. Price is $5 pp this week. Looking for volunteers to prepare Saturday breakfasts in March. Anyone?

Craig Daves, dance chair, encourages all to come enjoy tonight’s dance, 7–9:30 p.m. South Texas Ramblers will be with us. Admission is $7 pp. BYOB. Thanks to all who stay following morning meeting to put chairs on tables for floor cleaning. You may reserve table after 4 p.m.

Marylyn Mason urges all to attend “Shelly & Darren” Friday night, 7 p.m. They do 50’s, 60’s music & comedy. Marylyn, Lucy & all entertainers appreciate our hall & your support as some parks in the Valley not are doing so well. Tickets are $8 at the door. 50-50 draw will be held.

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. 9 – Stroke Prevention Tests, noon, big hall

Feb. 9 – Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 11 – Blood Profile Tests, 6:30 a.m., big hall, fasting

Feb. 13 – Anniversary Party, 2 p.m., Friendship Hall, sign up sheet is in Friendship Hall if you are attending

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 pp

March 10 – Ladies’ Salad/Dessert Luncheon, 12 noon

March 17 – Pork Loin Dinner, Mark & Linda Kunkle chairs, 4:30 social hour, eat at 5:30 p.m.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 said new park directories may be purchased, $2 each. He has them at Monday meetings.

John Norris is maintains the notebook in card room containing obits of residents we’ve lost. Please look at book to be sure we’re not missing anyone. If so, contact John at #246, email jdnorris811@att.net. A Memorial Service will be held later in February (date to be announced) with Pastor Johnie McDaniel leading service.

Dean Ricke announced Park Pizza Party is this Wed., Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. It is at Peter Piper Pizza, Weslaco. Pizza, salad bar, free pop & ice cream. Wear name tags.

Chances are being sold on the Queen Size Quilt our ladies embroidered. Purchase 1 chance for $1, 6 for $5, says Sharon Sprague. Drawing will be Feb. 14.

Happy Hour will be this Wed. at 4 p.m. Sharon Sprague tells us beef burgers & chips will be offered for $1.50. 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.

Stroke Prevention Tests are this Wednesday, Feb. 9, in big hall. These begin at noon.

Blood Profile Tests are 6:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in hall. Fast prior to test. See signup sheet plus prices in both halls. An added test this year is test for COVID antibodies at an additional $40. Basic screening is $20.

If anyone would like an address for Robert & Mary Norby in Minnesota while he’s undergoing radiation, you may wish to contact Dana Daves at #234 as she has this information.

Upcoming Events you don’t want to miss!

Our annual Anniversary Party is Sun., Feb. 13, 2 p.m. This is for couples having been married 50-55-60-65-70-75 years April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022. Dana & Craig Daves chair. Couples being honored are Barnhart, Cummins, Stamp, Lenius & Neises. Sign up if attending.

Feb 22, there will be a Twosday, 2-22-22 Soup & Salad Supper .. 2 soups, 2 salads, 2 desserts.  Encouraging a TWO theme.  Tickets at $8 on sale. Doors open at 4:30, dinner at 5.  Sally Hejlik & Steve St Clair are co-chairs. 

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

Pat Printy announces a ROPA Style Show is March 3, 1 p.m. $1 pp. She needs helpers & models. If you would be willing to model but have no outfit, contact Pat at #219 & she’ll have something for you. There is a signup sheet.

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.

Who but Kathy Cochran would be planning some new shenanigans!! Some Illinois folks are looking to host a summer fun get-together. This began over 25 years ago in Iowa & we hope to move over to Cobden, Illinois in August this year. Aug. 11-14 is tentative date. There is a signup sheet in back of hall to see how many people would be interested. 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.

“During the first third of life, everyone told you what to do.

During the second third, you told everyone else what to do. The last third, everyone’s telling you what to do again.

THE GOOD THING IS YOU CAN’T HEAR ‘EM ..

SO YOU DON’T CARE.”

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. 1 - Virgil White, Al Jacob

Feb. 2 – Dave Cochran, Jose Ponce

CANASTA – Table of 4 –

Jan. 31 – Maria Walton, Fran Hryniw 34770

Table of 6 – Feb. 4 –

Pam Brustkern, Mardell Blom, Fran Hryniw Score?

CRIBBAGE – Feb. 3 – Jewel Kruckman 684

DOMINOES – Mexican Train – Feb. 1 – Fran Hryniw, Dick Topel, Janel Baker, Phyllis Branstetter, Russel Branstetter, Karen Bolte, Mary Lou Benson, Catherine Donovan, Bob (could not read last name!), Janie Maxwell Feb. 6 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Lois Henderson, Phyllis Branstetter, Jean Stamp, Karen Bolte, Mary Weeder, Catherine Donovan, Vic Greenlee, Ron Henderson, Donna Gabbert, Don Lewis, Marge Reishus

DUMMY RUMMY – Feb. 5 –

1st – Russ Branstetter 188 2nd – Sandy Lenius 201

3rd – Denny Argo 218 4th – Del Telfor 238

GOLF – Monte Cristo – Jan. 31 –

1st – Tony Shore 85 2nd – Al Jacobs 86

Tony Butler – Feb. 2 – 3-way tie for 1st -

Tom Benson, Dewey Bremer, Bob Shore 92

PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 3 –

1st – Sharon Bussinger 495 2nd – Ron Henderson 463

SHUFFLING – Feb. 1 – Henry Hryniw, Dick Topel, Dave Johnson

Feb. 2 – Henry Hryniw, Al Rainwater, Russel Branst3etter, Ron Henderson

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER – Feb. 4 –

1st – Jean Stamp 2nd – Max Reynolds 3rd – John Quail

TIC – Jan. 26 –

1st – Joe Robinson 155 2nd – Diane Branstetter 170

3rd – Paul Sprague 176 4th – Paul Kumm 186

Feb. 2 –

1st – Max Reynolds 137 2nd – April Walling 161

3rd – Kathryn Ratliff 184 4th – Clarence Moore 196

A Senior’s Version of FACEBOOK

For those of my generation who do not, and cannot, comprehend why Facebook exists, I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the same principles.

Therefore, every day I walk down the street & tell passers-by what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do later & with whom.

I give them pictures of my family, my dog & of me gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town, having lunch & doing what anybody & everybody does every day. I also listen to their conversations, give them “thumbs up” & tell them I “like” them.

And it works just like Facebook. I already have 4 people following me … 2 police officers, a private investigator and a psychiatrist.