Feb. 3rd

Rio Valley News

Rio Valley Estates Mobilehome and RV Resort --715 N. Westgate Drive, Weslaco, Texas 78596

Volume 42 NO. 14 Date: February 3, 2014

RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance & singing of “God Bless America” preceded meeting. Meeting closed with singing of club song. We welcomed new comers.

Accompanist – Peg Hayelan

Invocation – Faye Werstein ' “My God” reading & prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah Treasurer Report – John Norris *********************************************************** Carol, a rep about First Responders, spoke before meeting. First Responders can be called by dialing AAA Pager on your cell phone. She suggested everyone have medical info & history written on a form inside a red envelope (provided by them), then hang this on refrigerator, also put copy in glove compartment of your car. They follow Good Samaritan Law & would only provide assistance before ambulance arrives. John Geer added that residents may want to put “ICE” (in case of emergency) on their cell phones. Don't know how? John will help you.

MANAGEMENT REPORT – Managers Helen & Sam were with us with 3 items of concern. (1) Personal notes & other items should not be placed in mail boxes, only stamped mail allowed. (2) Everyone should respect “handicap” parking spots. Do not park there unless you have a handicap sticker. (3) No one should help themselves to fruit in other resident yards without permission. Sam announced office has the 3-light lamp posts if anyone wishes to purchase these, $79 each.

Official website for our park is riovalleyestates.com. A link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning is included. Check out Donna Gabbert's blog .. www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

*********************************************************** ****** Ron Zoeller, properties committee, reported exterminator sprayed for ant problem in kitchen. Residents mentioned they had found bugs (alive & dead) in other places & exterminator may possibly be called back. The griddle in kitchen has been partially repaired, committee looking into purchase of new equipment. RVE Club Board is at Monday meetings prior to business session. Address concerns to them. Board members are Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Ron Zoeller; Finance – Mary Lantis, John Geer, John Norris.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing wore many hats today .. he reported Walter Plant presents his Gospel/Country Show this week. Using his 4 keyboards & his own voice, you'll be swept away with his songs. He doesn't use any prerecorded tracts or CDs. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the potluck prior to entertainment. Brock said numbers attending has been down this season & asked if there was something he could do to improve attendance. Yesterday's Super Bowl party 80 people with much good food. There was some food (burgers/hot dogs) which you can purchase from Brock or it will be saved for another barbecue event. If you are the “Donna” who wrote #715 on pool ticket instead of your lot number, check with Sharon Sprague .. she has your winnings!

The week's free movie (Thursday night) is “Thicker Than Water”.

The Park Talent Show has been cancelled due to lack of residents signing up. Possibly this will become an every-other-year event.

Jim Statton plays at dance tonight. A free ticket was drawn with winner #72, free ticket non-transferable. Dance cost is $4.50. There is a special area for singles. Set-ups available & FREE popcorn.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call at 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. Cards this week: Jacque Anderson, shoulder surgery; Kathy McAuley, stints put in; former resident Margaret Morrow, husband Nathan died. Larry Dixon is in hospital. Card will be up for him . It was announced Arlene Lykken is as good as can be expected, will return home this week.

The Canadians headed by Taylors & Messners are serving Sat. breakfasts in February, $3.... 7 to 8:30 a.m. This week they will serve French Toast & link sausage, alternating with different menu each wk. Many helping!

New RVE directories are for sale .. you can purchase for $1.50 each from either Dave Johnson #93 or Sharon Sprague #244.

Thank you from Jerry McAninch & Carol Nelson, #233, to everyone who attended Spaghetti Dinner last Thursday. Need new chairs next season, Jerry & Carol tell us.

Dave Almquist will be in Friendship Hall Friday, Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m., to explain results of Blood Profile Tests. Mary Nelson says her report was lost .. do you have it?

Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says this group will meet Wed. 9 a.m. in card room. We will be making a ruffled tote bag with Donna Gabbert teaching. Bring ½ yard cotton fabric. Donna has sign up sheet in card room with list of supplies you can purchase. If you want to bring your own, you will need a tote bag & fabric. Thread provided. Bring sewing machine if you have one. Cost is $1 plus what you purchase from Donna.

Come join your friends on Wednesday afternoon, 4 p.m. for Happy Hour. Bring refreshments, there will be music on CD if you wish to dance....or just come to visit.

Be sure to attend Feb. 6 Craft Sale. Mary Norby #179, chairs. Kitchen chair Sharon Sprague says there is a sign up sheet in back of big hall for workers & pies. Vendors may set up Wed. evening. Front doors will then be locked. Men needed to help vendors shuttle their equipment, etc.

Rio Valley Drive monthly breakfast will be at Jalisco's Restaurant (across from Home Depot, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m.

Senior Olympics finals begin in one week. The event schedule, list of entries from RVE & park locations are on easel on back of Friendship Hall. Note the time for your event & be at park 30 minutes early. Euchre is here, 8:30 a.m. (date?) Chair Bruce Wells would like to have 12 dozen cookies. Sign up list for cookies in back of hall. The front of Friendship Hall will be used from 6 a.m. until noon on the 14^th.

The Anniversary-Birthday Party is this Sunday, Feb. 9, with an open house from 2-3:30 p.m. A short program honoring these 6 couples will be at 2:30....Alvin-Jackie Smit & Gary-Sally Hejlik, 50^th anniversaries; Ken-Anita Farley, Jerry-Mitze Hutchinson, Al-Dolores Mason, Pete-Joan Sharar, 60^th anniversaries. Come help them celebrate these milestone !

Tickets are being sold for Feb. 12 Bean Feed. It's at noon with Therriens & Ales selling tickets, $2 pp. Last week to get tickets!

Cancer chair Jan Philipp, #70, says all (men & women) are invited to Feb. 13 event. Raffle tickets available at Monday meetings, $1 each, 6/$5. It's a noon luncheon. Sign up so they can get count on numbers. Pies needed. Love Box is continuing to collect toiletry items; will be delivered mid-March.

Memorial Service honoring residents we've lost this past year will be held Feb. 17, 9:15 a.m. (prior to Monday meeting).

Robert & Mary Norby chair the Vet's Dinner on Feb. 18. You may take door prize donations to them at #179. A $100 gift certificate to Home Depot will be raffled. Only 17 tickets left! Vets and widows/widowers of vets are encouraged to attend. Olive Garden is donating the entire meal except for dessert. Lowe's has donated $150 shopping spree & Home Depot another $50 as door prizes. All proceeds from raffle & event will go to Wounded Warriors Fund. Doors open 11:30 a.m. with tickets selling fast. Get yours now.

Sock Hop is Feb. 19, Barnharts chairing. Ticket sales began today; none will be sold at the door. We're halfway to a full house! Table of 8 is $40 or you can purchase single ticket at $5. Decorate your table to win a prize! Prizes for best dressed. Get your tickets early...you don't want to miss this party. It's the 4^th year it's been held. Theme is “Beach Blanket Bingo”. Fred G. will play. There will be some special surprise guests. Kitchen crew is headed by Ann Johnson & Marge Reishus. 50's prices on hot dogs & soda pop.

NASCAR party is Feb. 23, chaired by Donna Granath. Gates open 11 a.m. Green flag waves at 12:00. Admission $2 each. Hamburgers/hot dogs .. soda, water at concessions. Bring your favorite snack foods/beverages. A pit pass may be purchased to enter pit stop contest for $1. There will be race pools & other games. Brock will show live race on our large screen TV. Wear any favorite racing gear. Come & cheer on your favorite driver! Tickets may be purchased Mon. mornings or Lot #66 or #153.

Our Fashion Show with the theme “Cruising” is guaranteed to be fun. Chair Sharon Barksdale tells us tickets at $7 for the Feb. 27 event are now available. There are 8 seats/table. You can purchase 1 ticket or entire table. Have one person buy the table if possible. We are taking you on a cruise with fashion & fun. Raffle of the Kindle Fire HD will be offered with Rita Sutherland selling raffle tickets, $2 ea. or 3/$5.

Ropa Style Show is March 4, 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the door day of show. Chair Judy Shively , #12, says model sign up sheet is posted at back of hall. Models can wear Ropa clothes or bargains obtained from garage sale or other type of bargain source. You can model any clothing items from jeans to formals.

Del Hickey said RGV concert band will play combined concert with Magic Valley Chorus, Sr. Ambassadors, Men of A Chord at Trinity Worship Center, 4801 N. Cage (Exp.281-Nolana) March 7, 7 p.m. Tickets at $7 are available from him at #282.

Mary Lantis presented her suggested amendment to club by-laws concerning where we purchase various things for events we have. This will be discussed next Monday & voted on next week.