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. Accompanist – Cathy Probst
Invocation – Mark Probst
Secretary – Virginia Baker
Treasurer – Sandy Olson
FOLKS ARE HEADING NORTH EVERY DAY.
WE REMIND THEM NOT FORGET THESE ITEMS:
Umbrella, flip flops, mittens, suntan lotion,
winter coat, sunglasses, thermals, ice tea, hot chocolate
OR JUST STICK AROUND AWHILE AND
YOU MAY NEED ALL THE ITEMS IN TEXAS!
Managers’ Report – General manager Nathan was at our morning meeting. He thanked everyone for prayers & cards during his cancer treatment & surgery, is doing well. He said new laminate floor will be completed in pool room over the off season. He will be coming to Monday meetings once a month to give report. Concerning street potholes, work will be done along with edging & concrete, more cement in RV section. SealMaster Company has been used at our sister park & if works well, that’s what will be used at RVE. A question was asked as to whether a handicap chair could be placed by swimming pool. Answer was “no”, as would have to change restrooms too. 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. New board members Jose Ponce & Janel Baker will replace Mark Probst & Gordon Amos Nov. 1.
Virginia Baker gave Secretary report, approved
Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report, accepted.
Mark Probst reported for Properties Committee. His pickup is parked on or around his mobile at #54 for those who wish to drop off recycling. TY to all who have brought recycling items. Folding chairs are to be stored under stage. Outdoor pool chairs except a few that are being used will be brought inside to protect from summer heat & sun. Managers have been asked to not return them out to pool area.
TY to Catherine Gibbs who placed flowers in windows of Friendship Hall. Sure makes everything look like spring!
TY to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who have served coffee & donuts Monday mornings.
During summertime, residents are invited to join their friends for coffee/donuts in pool room on Friday mornings 7:30 a.m. There is sign up if you wish to donate the donuts.
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. This week a sympathy card was to Larry McFarland on the passing of wife Dianna. Donna posted Robert “Red” Floyd obit. Look at it.
TY to Donna Gabbert for making & posting of the cards!
Information on kitchen roasters was given by Maxine Topel. We thank her for her research. She said two methods were used to test roasters we have: hot-dry & water. We currently have 13 roasters, only 4 work well, others have issues such as a buzzing sound, hot cords, rust spots, missing non-slip feet on bottom, thermostats no good. She recommended if we purchase new ones, they all be one specific brand so lids will interchange. 18 & 22 qt. sizes are available. Maxine felt 18 qt. size would be best for our purposes & would store better. We are reminded to NEVER put water in cook well. Prices range from $65 to $120. We voted & approved purchase of 10 new 18 qt. roasters. Mark Probst will deliver old unworkable ones to recycling center.
Craig Daves agreed to contact Captain Stubbs of Weslaco Fire Dept. concerning the Vial of Life. It appears this will be a project in the fall.
Join us for Chair Zumba, a 17 minute exercise video that will motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Meet new people at recreation hall, 10 a.m. starting April 11,3 days a week. Call Betty Brodel 956-245-9832. A new TV has been purchased for this activity.
Activities that continue include “31” tonight at 6 p.m. in card room; Wednesday Happy Hour 4 p.m. in big hall; TIC Wednesday evenings; Dummy Rummy Saturday mornings; plus other games whenever you choose.
Middle Age (or older) in a Nutshell
“Who cares if it looks good? I’m comfortable.”
“Has anyone seen my phone?”
“The scale? That cannot be right!”
“Did I already take my vitamin?”
“Huh, I wonder how I got this bruise…”
“Why is the print on these instructions so tiny?”
“$5 for a box of cereal? They raised the price
and shrunk the box .. such a racket!”
“Software update again? I don’t like updates.”
“Who in the world is calling me at 9:30 p.m.?”
“Sorry, I forgot what I was going to say.”
“Wait! What did I come in here for?”
“I could’ve sworn that was my password!”
Love your mother !
A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things & he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her & continued on.
Finally he went to the checkout line but she got in front of him. “Pardon me,” she said, “I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look just like my son who just died recently.”
“I’m very sorry,” replied the young man, “is there anything I can do for you?” “Yes,” she said, “As I’m leaving, can you say ‘Goodbye, Mother’? It would make me feel so much better.” “Sure,” answered the young man.
As the old woman was leaving, he called out, “Goodbye, Mother!” As he stepped up to the checkout counter, he saw that his total was $127.50. “How can that be?” he asked, “I only purchased a few things!”
“Your mother said that you would pay for her,” said the clerk.
Upcoming events you don’t want to miss!
E A S T E R D I N N E R
We’ll have a POTLUCK EASTER DINNER AT NOON ON APRIL 17. There is a signup sheet. Bring your own table service, water will be provided. Plan to attend!
Kathy & Dave Cochran are hosting the Apple Knocker RVE Peachy Picnic in Cobden, IL Aug. 11-14. Planning this with the Cochrans are Catherine Gibbs, Carleen Basler, Judy DeKoning. Questions? Check with Kathy.
If your state has special activities over the summer, let editor know & we’ll print in final newsletter next Monday.
News editor thanks all for written notes of articles or items to be printed in newsletter. Some items are edited for content & size.
Newsletters are available mid-afternoon by back door in card room. A few may be found in office area.
GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BEAN BAG – March 22 – Margarita Ponce, Virgil White
March 23 – Margarita Ponce, Virgil White
CANASTA – Table of 6 – Table of 6 – March 21 –
Beverly Yancey, Juanita Fisher, Fran Hryniw 33715
CRIBBAGE – March 24 - Fran Hryniw 671
DOMINOES – Mexican Train – March 22 – Janel Baker, Mary Lou Benson, Virginia Baker, Donald Lewis, Fran Hryniw, Donna Gabbert March 27 – Dick Topel, Janel Baker, Marge Reishus, Virginia Baker
DUMMY RUMMY – March 26 –
1st – Lynn Stamp 233 2nd – Harold Mack 241
3rd – Virginia Baker 266 4th – Arwin VanWyk 276
GOLF – Executive Golf Course – March 25 –
Low – Henry Hryniw 35 2nd – Dick Topel 42
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 24 –
1st – Sharon Bussinger 591 2nd – Del Telfor 504
SHUFFLING -March 23 – Henry Hryniw, Mike Oster, Dave Printy, Dave Johnson March 22 – Henry Hryniw, Larry Carlson
TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER –– March 25 –
1st – Jean Stamp 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – John Quail
TIC – March 23 – (tie for 1st)
1st – Judy Nordquist 166 2nd – Donna Granath 166
3rd – Al Lenius 182 4th – Paul Sprague 186
Remember a couple weeks ago when I told you
I was running out of clean jokes? No one sent me any clean ones .. so I am forced to print this.
A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor & pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool. Catching his breath, he ordered a banana split.
The waitress asked kindly, “Crushed nuts?”
“No,”, he replied, “Arthritis”
(don’t say I didn’t warn you! mlb)
ONLY ONE MORE NEWSLETTER THIS SPRING…THEN NONE UNTIL FALL!
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.
