March 7th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. Only one new arrival at park. We bid farewell to those leaving. Meeting began with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag & singing of God Bless America. Meeting closed with singing of club song.
Accompanist – Peg Hayelan
Invocation – Tom Cassidy - “God Whispers” & “Look Around You” followed by prayer.
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Charlotte Therrien
MANAGEMENT REPORT – Bob Davis reminded all to beware of door to door sales people. Be sure they are authorized to work in park. Protect yourself & call office if any doubt. Office will be closed this Wed. afternoon. Pool is repaired. The “gap” in cement in walkway between Rio Valley Dr. & Orange Dr. will be repaired. No golf carts are allowed on the walkway. Website for Rio Valley Estates is riovalleyestates.com
Read Donna Gabbert's blog..she keeps us informed year-round .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Anyone with news can get it to her at #270.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley. Would you like to be emailed a copy of the monthly calendars Judi puts on website? If so email her at judideke@mail.com, put RVE or CALENDAR in the subject line.
Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch. He has priced recycled plastic bench to replace cement bench formerly in walkway. It shouldn’t deteriorate & will be bolted to concrete. It is hoped the plaque that was on former bench can be located & given to Corky & Linda Hamann who erected the bench in memory of her parents, Hap & Margo Schuman.
We regrettably accepted resignation of Darryl Henningsen from board due to health reasons. Thanks, Darryl, for your service. It was decided Sally Hejlik would serve his unexpired term (2 years) and Jim Moeller would serve the new 3 year term on Finance. We elected Larry Pavlis to serve on Properties Committee. Current board members are: Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Jerry McAninch; Finance – John Geer, Charlotte Therrien, Daryl Henningsen.
Mary Lantis said the coffeemaker in pool room is AGING, nice way to put it! She was given authority to get prices for alternative to the Bunn currently being used. She’ll do this over the summer.
$300 was given to “summer folks” for their activities, Mary Lantis to take care of this. PARTY ON WITHOUT THE REST OF US!!
Correction from last week .. a motion to purchase a quality electric can opener was made by Sharon Barksdale & approved.
Brock Laing gave a short wrap-up of Thursday movie & Friday entertainment season thanking all who attended & the folks who worked canteen at these. He has full entertainment schedule for next season with it being posted on bulletin board.
Ron Talbert reported 94 were at the final dance of season. He said Janie Maxwell has kept the records which show an average attendance of about 100.,,,was a successful season. Craig Daves said he, Dana & Laings have been out listening to bands. Next season they have all but one Monday filled. The first dance will be Jan. 9, 2017 with final one being second Monday in March.
Helen Curtis handles card duties. You may call her at 603-674-3869. She appreciates phone calls from anyone when they know of someone needing a card due to illness or death of family member. She places cards in office area for residents to sign. No cards this week!
Helen presented a gift of appreciation to editor of newsletter.
“Thank you for the unexpected gift of handcrafted blanket. I believe Helen made this? It is beautiful! I wish I had opened it in front of you all so you could see it! Is it Swedish weaving? Much appreciated, I do really enjoy doing the newsletter. Thanks to my right hand gal Cheryl Costley who takes to printer.” – Mary Lou Benson, Editor
Editor Mistake! Even though our Friday night entertainment programs are over for this season .. POTLUCKS THAT NIGHT WILL STILL BE HELD! Bring a dish to share at 5 p.m.
It should be noted we need dates & chairs for the following activities next season .. Vet’s Dinner, NASCAR, Potato Bar, Stew Feed, Spaghetti, Style Show. Who will step up?

NEEDING CHAIR FOR EASTER DINNER!!

Upcoming Events:
March 9 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m. Bring your cups & wear your badges!
March 10 – Hawaiian Luau, 5-9 pm Tickets available at Barnharts
March 16 – Chicken Happy Hour, sign up, need count, $2.50 at door
March 18 – ROPA Style Show, 1 pm, $1 at door, snacks provided
March 22 – Orange Street potluck dinner, Friendship Hall, noon
March 27 – Easter Dinner .. who will chair?
Friday Night Potlucks will end March 18. Thanks to all who participated, says Bruce Wells.
No more Line Dancing this season, says Beverly Talley.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 am.
Anyone wishing a table at next year’s Craft Sale should contact chair Mary Norby at #179.
Marlene Prohaska & Judy DeKoning give a huge shout out to the excellent crew & all who attended the Stew Feed. Wow, was it tasty! Thanks, Marlene & Judy!
Park Pizza Party is Wednesday, March 9, 11:30 am at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring mugs & wear name tags. Free pop and ice cream!
Hawaiian Luau is March 10. Kathy Cochran & committee will roast a hog. Come observe while this is cooking. There will be entertainment!! Bring your cameras. Ticket includes meal & table service. Tickets still available $8 pp ($64/table of 8) from Barnharts at #276. There will be prizes for decorated tables plus 50-50 draws. NO HAPPY HOUR THIS WEEK. You may decorate your table between noon and 3 pm.
March 16 HAPPY HOUR will be a Chicken Cook-Out on the outside grill. Cost is $2.50; bring non-meat dish to share. Pay at door, names needed by Ken Barnhart so he can have a count of how many plan to attend.
ROPA Show is March 18, 1 pm. $1 admission at door. Snacks will be served. Chair Judy Shively had to go home so Pat Printy #219 & Arlene Fisher #H-1 will be filling in for her. There is a sign up sheet for models & helpers. Still looking for models! Models can wear clothing from garage sales, flea markets, friends, hand-me-downs & ROPA. Prizes are (1) prettiest purse (2) ugliest purse).
Orange Street Potluck is March 22, noon in big hall..
Does your state have special get-togethers spring & summer? Will print dates & other info in newsletter.
IOWA has two we know about .. Annual Potluck is held at noon in Story City July 6. If you want to stay overnight, Story City motel where this is held is quite nice. Make reservations by calling 515-733-6363. Thanks to the Spragues for chairing this.
Annual Iowa Campout is at SkipAway Campground in Clermont Aug. 6-13. Want to camp, make your own reservations by calling manager Terri at 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have hosted this for 18 years. Bensons can give you phone numbers of motels/bed & breakfasts in area. Brick City Inn is within walking distance of camp. There are motels in West Union 8 miles away. The Benson’s granddaughter has planned her wedding Aug. 13, so the night Tom will be cooking up “something special” is Thursday (11th) this year. You don’t have to be from Iowa to attend. Just ask folks who come from other states if they had fun.

GAME RESULTS Place scores, winner names, complete information on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. Write legibly!
BEAN BAGS –
Feb. 29 – Dorothy Bryant, Jim Brant
March 2 – Jim Bryant, Bob Kerkau
BRIDGE –
March 1 – Dick Gibson 3800 Virgil Mittelberg 3060
Date? - Dick Gibson 3670 Dolores Mason 3220
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Feb. 29 – Mary Jean Steward, Sharon Bussinger 30500
March 2 – Agnes Messner, Val Cleland 33120
March 4 – Mary Jean Steward, Jewel Kruckman 28765
Table of 6 –
Feb. 29 – Jewel Kruckman, Agnes Messner
Marge Rexroad 34940
CRIBBAGE –
DARTS - Feb. 29 –
1st – Mary Christianson 2nd – Catherine Gibbs
DOMINOES – Mexican Train – March 1 – Beverly Talley, Darlene Bryant, Wally Wichmann, Dorothy Borah, Bruce Wells, Hazel Bocock, Doris Armistead, Laurie Walter, Ann Johnson, Ray Miller, Jean Wichmann, Virgil Tyler, Marieanne Bezo, Agnes Messner March 6 – Diana Ateah, Mary Lou Sirovy, Marge Reishus, Margaret Morrow, Ann Johnson, Ed Marcukaitis, Laurie Walter, Mary Lou Benson, Bonnie Cassidy, Dorothy Borah, Alice Talbert, Maud Fisher, Virginia Baker, Mary Christianson
DUMMY RUMMY – March 5 –
1st – Gert Rugkahr 179 2nd – Virginia Baker 220
3rd – Rex Rexroad 229 4th – Norm Nold 246
56 CARD GAME – Feb. 29 –
1st – Leroy Larsen 1320 2nd – Judy Nordquist 880
GOLF –
March 1 – Shary Mark Fisher 78 Bob Freebe 72
March 2 – Tierra Santa Mark Fisher 74 Bob Freebe 72
March 3 – Los Lagos Mark Fisher 81 Charlie Stevens 68
March 5 – Shary Neil Kommer 82 Charlie Stevens 69
March 4 – Executive
Women’s Low – Ione Hayungs 42 Nancy Stokwisz 45
Men’s Low – Henry Hryniw 3
(tie) Jerry MaAninch, Dale Livingood 34
HAND & FOOT – Table of 4
Feb. 29 – Mary Christianson, Jan Delashmit 17535
Table of 6 – March 2 –
Maud Fisher, Patti Lamp, Mary Christianson 18555
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 5 –
High – Stan Burkinshaw 498 2nd – Martha Millender 497
POOL LADIES – March 2 – RVE – 3 Pine to Palm 2
Players .. Janie Maxwell, Agnes Messner
SHUFFLING – March 3 – Earl Olafson, Lyle Koste March 5 – Earl Olafson, Henry Hryniw, Ross McAuley, Bruce Wells, Val Cleland, Dick Topel
TIC – March 2 –
1st – Al Lenius 144 2nd – Sandy Lenius 150
3rd – Mary Henninger 172 4th – LeRoy Larson 184
Jim Bryant - 454

I’ve had requests to print “MY SEAT IN CHURCH” read by Jean McCann-White at one of our talent programs. I’m printing this in memory of her (shortened in a few spots)

A lady took my seat in church a while ago; it’s not really that important. She’s a nice lady, kind, considerate, a friend, in fact. There were other seats available. I can sit any place. The people in our church are as friendly & caring as you will find anywhere. A person should be comfortable sitting any place…no big deal.
My seat is in the 7th row from the front of the church. I’m sure she didn’t intend to take my seat. She wouldn’t do that nor would anybody else in our church. It doesn’t make that much difference.
My seat is on the end of the pew, on the North side, by the windows, on your left as you come into the sanctuary. I can rest my left arm on the end of the pew. It’s a good seat. I would never raise a fuss about a seat. I suppose she came early & my seat appeared available. She probably didn’t intend anything personal by taking my seat. I would never hold a grudge.
There were several seats available on the South side, on your right as you come in. I could have taken one of those. Those people over there on the South side are very nice. I know most of those people & would be welcome over there on the South side.
It was about 3 months ago when she took my seat. I don’t know why she took it. I’ve never done anything to her. I’ve never taken her seat. I suppose I’ll have to come early now to get my seat. Either that or sit on the South side.
She took it because it’s one of the best seats in the house, that’s why. She had no business taking my seat. I wouldn’t have been surprised if it had been a couple of other ladies, who shall remain unnamed. They have been picking on me for some time now.
I’m not going to sit on the South side. That’s for Southsiders. I’m a Northsider. I can just hear those Southsiders if I sat over there. “What’s she doing over here? I’ll tell you what she is doing over here. Some unscrupulous person took her seat, that’s what. She took it because it’s the best seat in the house.” I’m not going to go to church 2 hours early to get what was rightfully mine.
This is the way great social injustices begin, people taking other peoples’ seats in church. This is the way seeds of revolution are sown. A person can only stand so much. Where is it going to end? If somebody doesn’t stand up & be counted, nobody’s seat will be safe. People will sit any place they please and the next thing they’ll do is take my parking place too. World order will be in shambles.
I am not going to take this lying down. I can’t, the stakes are just too high. I think I’ll go to the church board. Better yet, I’ll call the Governor. Still better, I’ll contact a good personal injury lawyer, a real shark. One who will go right for the throat. Even better, one who will go right for the pocketbook.

HOW MANY REMEMBER JEAN READING THIS? DOESN’T IT MAKE YOU SMILE? SHE WAS ONE NEAT LADY!

February 29th

This month has flown by. At the meeting this morning there were several people that raised their hands that they were leaving for home. I know quite a few going tomarrow and in the next few days.

Today at the meeting
Tonights the final dance, after tonight those who chair an activity will need to sweep the floor.
also a motion was made to buy a new can opener and it was approved $500.00, yikes!

A.J. Garcia Purple Heart rep. accepted a check from the Veteran's dinner for $1,791

Election for new board members will take place next Monday.

Brock said the final Friday entertainment will be this week, we all voted to give Adrian and Brock a small check in appreciation of all they do.

The final Monday night dance is tonight, Feb. 29th

Helen has cards up to sign for Katherine Donavan, who fell and broke her wrist, also a card for Mary Norby, who is now home from the hospital.

Tomarrow, March 1st is the stew feed. Park patio sale this coming Friday.

Mar. 10th is the Luau, Mar. 16th, Happy Hour, doing chicken on the new grill, people are ask to bring a dish to share, and $2.50 pp. Ropa style show is Mar. 18th

Monday meeting Feb. 22nd

Our Olympic winners! Sherry Cheatmum and Charlotte Therrien 1st place in Euchre,
David Clement 2nd place in Texas Holdem, Jerry Johnson and Virgil White 4th place in bean bags.

Our meeting was called to order as usual,Dave and Kathy Cochran were our new arrivals,everyone happy to see them and Kathy thanked all who sent her c
ards, called etc. as she had knee surgery. She said we are definitely a Family here at R.V.E.
Irene gave the invocation Helen said there's a card up for the Goodwins as their Grandson died suddenly, they have returned home. I also put up a card for Ruth Bergstedt, her husband died Thursday, he had been in a nursing home for 2 years or so. They lived here last in 2005 at 411 and moved their unit to Llano Grande Lake Park.

Manager Bob said the recycling is not going well, folks putting recyclable items in regular dumsters and many items that are not recyclable in the recycle bins.

The last photo session is this Wed. and Thursday,you receive a free 5 x 7 or 4 x 6 just for having your picture in the directory Will write more later

Dinner Honoring our Veterans and Spouses & Widows of those who served

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meeting Feb. 15th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. We welcomed new residents.

Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & singing of God Bless America. Meeting closed with singing of club song. Accompanist – Peg Hayelan Invocation –

John Geer spoke about his 40 yr old cousin, Derek Geer, lost recently in the line of duty. He was a deputy sheriff in Colorado. We joined in praying The Lord’s Prayer to remember him and other officers lost.

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel Treasurer Report – Charlotte Therrien MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Bob Davis reported pool repairs on the way, maybe today. He said we’re using a LOT of animal traps & office has checked all out. If you have one & not using it, let him know.
Recycling program has not been going the best.
Website for Rio Valley Estates is riovalleyestates.com Read Donna Gabbert's blog..she keeps us informed year-round .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Anyone with news can get it to her at #270. Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley. Would you like to be emailed a copy of the monthly calendars Judi puts on website? If so email her at judideke@mail.com, put RVE or CALENDAR in the subject line. If you want to read more interesting things about the Rio Grande Valley & what’s going on, check out Winter Texan Connection online. Rod who is doing our pictorial directory does a great job on this website!
“Stu” from Integra Wellness spoke before meeting about Feb. 23rd testing offered in hall. See flyer on board. You can get full vascular pkg (3 tests) for $100, complete wellness pkg for $125 (3 tests + osteoporosis). Schedule appointment by calling 1-800-884-6251.

Properties report was given by Ron Zoeller. Purchased recently were 12 noodles for swimming pool, 1st aid kit in kitchen, electric can opener to replace hand opener. Effective April 1, we need person (s) to handle can crushing & recycling. Ron reported park owner Walter Piper has agreed to pay half cost for the new freezer.

Board members: Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran (Ron Zoeller, sub), Jerry McIninch; Finance – John Geer, Charlotte Therrien, Daryl Henningsen.

Brock Laing reported this Friday entertainment is Shake, Rattle & Roll, $5 at door. This is music from the 50s & 60s. He noted last week’s entertainers had the “crud”, not feeling well but did not cancel on us. He has some problems with advertising for final program on March 4 & this may cancel.
Park potluck is 5 p.m. before show. 42 attended potluck last week. If you want an interesting Jazz Banjo Band, call Brock. He has phone # for group that will come to your party for “pass the hat”. Brock announced FREE movie this week is a comedy, “Waking Ned Divine”.

Monday night dances are 7:00-9:30 p.m. $5 pp. Thanks to the Barnharts for chairing last week with 73 attending. Come dance to Hitman tonight. Alice Talbert will be celebrating her birthday at tonight’s dance. Bring cups after 3 to reserve your table.

Helen Curtis handles card duties. Call 603-674-3869 if you know of someone needing a card due to illness or death of family member. She places cards in office area for residents to sign every Monday. None this week so all is well, we believe.

Come for biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs this Sat., Feb. 20 – 7-8:30 a.m. Need minimum of 80 in order to repeat the following Saturday.
Upcoming Events: Feb. 16 – Illinois Luncheon, Luby’s, 11:30 am
Feb. 16 – Nebraska Dinner, I-HOP, 4:30 pm
Feb. 17 – Sun Valley Drive St. Breakfast, Fiesta Tex-Mex, 8:30 am
Feb. 18 – Veterans Luncheon, doors open 11:30, eat at noon
Feb. 21 – NASCAR Party, gates open 11 am, green flag at noon
Feb. 23 – Wellness/Integra Stroke Prevention tests, 9 am
Feb. 23 – Rio Valley Dr. Street Dinner, 11:45 am, Friendship Hall
Feb. 23 – Minnesota Luncheon, 11:30 am, Jalisco’s on Westgate
Feb. 23 – Baked Potato Bar (sweet potatoes avail. by request) 5 pm
Feb. 24 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 am
Feb. 24-25-26 – Final sittings for Directory Pics (see Donna Gabbert)
Feb. 28 – Dunham’s Gospel Show, 7 pm, $3 pp
March 1 – Stew Feed, 5 pm, $5 pp tickets on sale now
March 4 – Patio Sale, 8-noon
March 10 – Hawaiian Luau, 5-9 pm Tickets available at Barnharts
March 16 – Happy Hour Chicken (sign up sheet available later)
March 18 – ROPA Style Show, 1 pm $1 at door

Dave Johnson #93 & Sharon Sprague #244 have park directories you may purchase, $1.50 each.
Sharon Barksdale brought up subject of rat problem in park. Exterminator says we need to take pro-active part. Tractor Supply has block of rat poison you can put under mobile. IN THE PARK ..
As of April 1, Paul Sprague is giving up being in charge of the can recycling, so looking for a new volunteer. Check with Paul if you want to know what it entails.

No Happy Hour this week…setting up for Vet’s Luncheon. No line dancing or YOGA this Thursday.
Choir Practice changed to 10:30 on Saturday, this week only.
No Quilting Feb. 23 due to Stroke Prevention Tests.
Park Breakfast is held at Fiesta Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 8 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mary Norby reported Craft Sale went well, sign up for next year; a few tables available. Next year’s date is Feb. 9, 2017.

Ron Talbert asked if we want to continue with the Monday dances next season. Meet 3:30 pm today to discuss.

From Bruce Wells: Olympics is over. Congrats to Sherry Cheatum & Charlotte Therrien, 1st in euchre; David Clements, 2nd in Tex Hold’Em; Jerry Johnson & Virgil White, 4th in bean bag toss.

Medal winners are asked to come to next Monday meeting for pictures by Donna Gabbert (for park directory). Thanks to every participant, those who helped set up/take down for euchre tournament; those who brought cookies. Special thanks to Bev Telfor & Nancy Kerkau for playing so we could have an even number of women’s teams; to Billie Wells for making coffee & keeping steady supply of cookies for players. Finally, to Mark Wieners & Barney Wisniewski for officiating.

Bruce Wells says Weslaco Fire Dept. & a team of volunteers will be here Sat., Feb. 27, 1 pm for the Vial of Life program. Bruce has left forms to use or take to fill out prior to program. Volunteers will help you & provide vials/stickers. If desired, they will go to your residence to place them. Bring all meds, including non-prescription ones & your medical insurance info.
Anniversary-Birthday party was Sunday. Honored were: (50 yrs) Vern/Marilyn Cummins, Fred/Verleen Fehringer; (60 yrs) Jerry/Janie Maxwell, Ron/Alice Talbert, Ron/Bonnie Burnes. Couples who attended expressed their appreciation for a very nice party! “Thanks for flowers, cards & kind words”, they said.

Memorial Service to remember residents we’ve lost was held this morning with Tom Cassidy conducting. He opened by reading The 23rd Psalm. Songs sung by Tom & wife Bonnie were “Blessed Be The Tie That Binds” and “I’ll Fly Away”. We remember: (2015) Mason Vegors, Betty Pontias, Don Stocken, Darrell Wahlers, Robert Richgruber, Gary Philipp, Mac Donovan, Robert Miller, Donice Case, John Dee, Millie Melka, Walter Nielson, Wayne Barnes, Carroll Kepler, Judy Anselmin, Peg Bloom, Elaine Dohman, Bonnie Bryant, Jerry Nordquist, Gerald Cauldwell, Helen Dee, Gordon Lamp, Ruth Cochran, Robert Bocock, Bill Coakley, Ann Mitz; and (2016) Donald Miller & Loren Ratliff.

Anyone from Illinois or has lived in Illinois is welcome to attend the Illinois Luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 16. It is at Luby’s, 2001 Exp. 83 W in Weslaco, 11:30 a.m. Tables are reserved. There are many choices for lunch so you may choose. Pay for own meal. Sign up on clipboard in hall. Questions, contact Donna Granath at #153 or Catherine Gibbs at #264.
Nebraska Dinner is Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4:30 p.m. at I-HOP. Sign up sheet in back of big hall. Sun Valley Drive street breakfast is Wed., Feb. 17, 8:30 am at Fiesta Tex-Mex.
Vet’s Luncheon is Feb. 18, at noon, says Linda Palmero. Doors open at 11:30, your table service is provided. Committee will be setting up tables Wed., 2:30 pm so no happy hour. This is open to vets, spouses, $6 pp tickets sold in advance. Thanks to all who have donated silent auction/raffle items. Silent auction & ticket sales ended today. 60-40 & raffle items run through day of dinner. Irene Quail tells us recognition will be given to those in service during Vietnam Era (Nov.1, 1955–May15, 1975). If your name is not on the board, contact her 704-516-5360.

NASCAR Daytona 500 Race is Sunday, Feb. 21. Gates open at 11 am, green flag at noon. Admission is free, come watch race on our big screen, wear favorite race shirts & hats, cheer for your favorite driver. Concession stand will sell grilled burgers & hot dogs, includes pickle, assorted chips. Soda & water may be purchased. Ice cream banana splits available at 2 p.m. Donna Granath & Ron Zoeller chair.

Minnesota Luncheon is Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11:30 am at Jalisco on Westgate. Questions, ask Juanita Fisher 218-784-8496.
Rio Valley Drive street dinner will be a potluck at Friendship Hall, Feb. 23, 11:45 am.

Feb. 23 Potato Bar tickets are on on sale, $5. Purchase tickets from Sally Hejlik, #296, or Sharon Sprague, #244. You can have sweet potato but must sign up when purchasing ticket. 5 p.m.
Park Pictorial Album. “Final session Feb. 24-25-26. You get free directory if you place order of $44 or more. $15 is cost of directory if you do not order pictures. Bring checkbook (or credit card) to pay day of sitting” says Donna Gabbert.

Tickets for March 1 Stew Feed (5 pm) are on sale, $5 pp.

We decided to hold Park Patio Sale on March 4.

Del Hickey invites residents to concert at Trinity Worship Center, Pharr with these groups: Men of A-Chord, Magic Valley Chorus, Ambassadors, RGV Concert Band. See poster, get tickets from Del at #282.

Hawaiian Luau is March 10. Tickets are available $8 pp ($64/table of 8) from Barnharts at #276. Price includes full mean, entertainment and dancing to Fred G. There will be prizes for decorated tables plus 50-50 draws.

March 16 HAPPY HOUR will be a Chicken Cook-Out on the new grill. Cost is $2.50; bring non-meat dish to share. Signup sheet will be provided later.

ROPA Show, chaired by Judy Shively is March 18, 1 p.m. $1 admission at door. Models can wear clothing from garage sales, flea markets, friends, hand-me-downs & of course ROPA. Theme for prizes are (1) prettiest purse (b) ugliest purse).

Craft Sale 2016

Thank you Mary Norby for Chairing the Craft sale this year. Even though the turnout wasn't as big as expected, everyone sold alot of lovely hand crafted items and enjoyied the delicious Sloppy Joes and Home made pies! The folks in the kitchen did a great job Loved the hand painted China, eggs and bottles that Mary Nelson paints! Marilyns Bags she makes were awesome Joyce Amos's concrete bowls were so neat, the actual leaf patterns imprinted on them was so cool Pat Printy had some really nice things Analisa's crocheted items were so real like!! Everyone marvels at Ken Barnhart's skill at his wooden decor Brock Lainge's paintings were beautiful I had fun selling my hand made cards also Cheryl Costly and Adrienne Laing were the cashiers for the kitchen items and a big thanks goes to Marge Reishus, Ann Johnson, and Virginia Baker Such a great job by these gals in the kitchen It takes a lot of folks to make the Craft Sale successful, so Hats off to all who helped!

Feb. 8th

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Mondays meeting RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. We welcomed new residents. Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & singing of God Bless America. Meeting closed with singing of club song. Accompanist – Peg Hayelan
Invocation – Bob Blank “Letter from Montana Mom” (funny) & prayer
Secretary Report – Sharon Sprague (sub) Treasurer Report – Charlotte Therrien

MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Bob Davis reported hot tub should be repaired later today. Since Walter did not come last week, we’ll hear from him at another time. Later in meeting we rescinded the motion concern a Gazebo in pool area since there would not be room & still comply with code. Contact office if you need trap for stray animals.

Website for Rio Valley Estates is riovalleyestates.com Read Donna Gabbert's blog..she keeps us informed year-round .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Anyone with news can get it to her at #270.

Properties report was given by Ron Zoeller, who told us park owner intends to put something for shade by pool over the summer. Clyde Read mentioned having found 2 American flags in the trash bin. If you have an American flag you need to dispose, take to V.F.W. where they will do this properly. John Geer told us “things are walking off”. Residents are more than welcome to borrow items but need to check these out through a committee person. Board members: Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran (Ron Zoeller, sub), Jerry McIninch; Finance – John Geer, Charlotte Therrien, Daryl Henningsen.

Brock Laing reported 200 attended last Friday’s show. This week come hear Lindley Creek, $7 at the door. Park potluck 5 p.m. prior to show. Concession stand open at program.

free movie Thursday evening is "The Lost Valentine" Brock thanked Paul Sprague who helped with electrical repair due to his dog biting the cord, and to Dave Johnson who brought a film of the 1st Super bowl from 50 years ago.

Monday night dances are 7:00-9:30 p.m. $5 pp. Last week 143 was a houseful. Come dance to Hired Hand tonight. Bring cups after 3 to reserve your table.

Helen Curtis handles card duties. Call 603-674-3869 if you know of someone needing a card due to illness or death of family member. She places cards in office area for residents to sign every Monday. Cards this week are to Marilyn Loutzenhiser,hospital, and Arlene Jass, broke her leg out in Arizona.also Bob Mick, wife Ethel passed away

Upcoming Events: Feb. 11 – Craft Show, 8 to noon, Mary Norby chairs
Feb. 14 – Anniversary-Birthday Party, 2 p.m.
Feb. 15 – Memorial Service, Friendship Hall, 9 a.m.
Feb. 16 – Illinois Luncheon, Luby’s, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 18 – Veterans Luncheon, Linda Palmero chairs, get your tickets
Feb. 23 – Minnesota Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Jalisco’s on Westgate
Feb. 23 – Potato Bar (tickets on sale Feb. 8) Hejliks & Spragues chair
Feb. 28 – Dunham’s Gospel Show, 7 p.m. $3 pp

Dave Johnson at #224 has the park phone directories at $1.50 each

Park Pizza this Wednesday at 11:30 No happy hour this week or line dancing Craft show,
Thursday, Venders may set up 5 - 7 p.m. Wed. night