March 27th

 

Monday March 27th, Rio Valley News

Our invocation given by Leona Hilker

Donuts provided by Salley Hejlik

Nathan was here again this morning. He said if there's anything we would like or need here in the park to write out what we would like to purchase and to give him a note, to talk over with Walter to possibly have  the park paying some on what ever we would be wanting, such as new flooring in the Quilt/Weight rooom, or whatever it may be.

There were quite a lot of people raised their hand when asked if they are leaving this week. 

Sandy Olson was not present for the meeting as  Wendall will be getting a new hip, he's been in the hospital and still is , a card is up for all of us to sign and also a card for Augustin and Aurora's Son fron San Antonio passed away. they are on Lot 50

Judy Greenlee has said she will do the newsletter for next Season, a computer was purchased for her to do that. Mark Probst said he would help her with this as she is not computer savvy.

Folks playing games on Sunday nights are asked to put the chairs on top of the tables as the floor will be cleaned on Monday mornings and will save Daniel O'dell time for cleaning the floor

There will be a movie Thurs. night, I thought Judy said the movie "Elvis" ?? 

Mr. Gatti's pizza to be held the 12th and 26th of April

It didnt cost the club money for icecream on Sundays as the folks who paid for their icecream covered the cost

Any food thats left in the frig needs to be taken out as they will be cleaned 

March 26th

 I counted over 35 mailboxes wired shut, so I guess folks are heading back North.My friend Jane from Lake City, Ia said there was some snow today. we of course have been pretty warm  over 85 for several days and we are in a drought , need rain badly

I put up a card for Augustin and Aurora who lived at #50 , their Son passed away

Also a card for Wendall Olson, he's in the hospital

March 20th, 2023

 Happy St. Pattys Day ...a little late              

Our meeting was short this morning.

Vic Greenlee gave the invocation

Donuts furnished by Barb Richt and Bob Blank

We all gave Deb Hostetter (my step-daughter) a round of applause for the neat March decorations  in front of the stage that she created and gave us, she's on lot#96 and makes beautiful wreaths for all Seasons

2 cards up to sign were for Family of John Bowers, former resident, passed away,his wife Linda was a Sister of Pam Whites and a card for Maude Fisher, her Brother died 

 John Bowers, formerly on Lot#88

Park Pizza Party at 11:30 at Mr. Gaitti's this Wed.

Neal Johnson is giving instructions on using our new exercise equipment  after the meeting today. there are instructions for each machine available hanging with the machines

Some "Picklball" equipment will be here in the back room for those who wish to use them

Sandy Novak said the Minnesota potluck is Tuesday, the 25th, Cathy Probst asked if former Minnesotans can come and of course they're welcome,  not like the Iowa dinner where you might get carded  Lol  

Easter Dinner Potluck April 9th at 1:00 p.m. - sign up in the back, ham furnished, bring your own place setting

March 15th

OMG Where has the Winter gone, so many folks are about to leave and some who left wished they hadn't, with all the bad weather up North. Oh, well, maybe they missed the snow?  

Well, this morning started like most mornings, up at the "crap"of Dawn (like my buddy Aloyce would say)  and it was around 5 a.m. Yes that's the time my new Puppy thinks it's time to eat and pee. So got on my coat and shoes and out the door we went, she peed right away and of course beat it for the house, as she knows it's breakfast time for her. She was pulling extremely hard and I trying to keep up, but tripped on the edge of the sidewalk and down I went on my stomach and then my face hit the concrete hard!  Immediatly bleeding from a wound above my eye. so went in and put ice on my eye but the bleeding stopped and started alot so I drove over to the Valley Baptist ER. They did a catscan and also xrayed my hand which was hurting and said I was lucky and said no stitches and keep ice on ever so often for the swelling and bruising. No breaks! They say there's many people come in from walking their dogs and fall, a common thing I guess. but I will live, just have to really be careful. this little Min-Pin that is supposed to weigh 12 pounds or so at adulthood is already 13.6 pounds and strong as heck!! and only 5 1/2  months old. I think she must be part Doverman Pincher

Well, enough said about that!!!!

I will try to keep you posted about the happenings down here this Summer, I only hope we have a more intersting summer this year. Last year it seemed nothing went on, we even quit our usual Friday Coffee and donuts and also quit our Wed. Happy Hours. I realize  laying of our new flooring kept us out for quite awhile. So I enjoyied going to 3 different parks for Bingo and even went to a Luau this summer.

Seriously thinking maybe a move is in order but when you have lived in a park 30 years change would be very hard.

I enjoyied Co-ordinating our photo album this year, making cards, and doing a short newsletter. but  I know someone will step up to do the newsletter next Fall. 

Did you know there are still some "Red Hat" ladies groups around? I miss the fun and craziness we used to have and going different places of interest. 

 

March 6th, 2023

 MARCH 6TH, 2023

RVE CLUB MEETING –Chair Judy Nordquist called the meeting to order

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Steve St.Clair

Secretary –Virginia Baker

Managers Report – Jan says to bring in address labels for forwarding mail, also ties available to close your mail box when you leave.

Virginia Baker gave Secretary report. It was approved.

Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report & it was approved.

Properties – Lynn Stamp - Their checking on new bulletin boards

Cards up to sign - None today

Dance tonight - Only 2 dances left $8.00pp, Tonight, South Texas Ramblers, The Kenasons will play for our St.Patty's dance the following week, Dana says - wear your green!!!

New arrivals this week were Ross and Kathy

McCauley, D-9 and Ron Zollar Lot 153

Please wear your name tags at events, Donna Gabbert makes them for $3.00 each, call her at 956-968-6684

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find her blog at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com

Social Hour on Wednesdays at 4p.m. Bring fingerfood

Ed Tice Pancakes 7:30 – 9:00, $5.00

Donuts provided by - Jean Stamp, and Clarence Moore, their Birthdays

Newsletters by the back door of the card room, some in the lobby

The Salad Luncheon – Judy Shively says - March 9th, bring your favorite salad and $1.00. Also your own table service, and drink

Judy Dekoning says: Movies this Thursday, name of movie “R.V”.

Sunday Icecream Max says icecream for $1:00, Mar. 12th,19th & 26 from 2:00 – 3:00

Sandy Olson says – Carol Noble is making curtains for our hall and card room!!!!

Thanks to Linda Engleman for doing blood pressures in the back room on Mon. mornings before the meeting

Ron Henderson Lot 419 says – CPR training tomarrow at 2:00

I am sure it will be in the room behind the stage, but check with Ron forsure

Neal Johnson Lot 15 ask if anyone would be interested in some exercise equipment to be in the room behind the stage. Most all approved , so he has already looked into the machines that will be put in. they may be used in the Summer of course!