Febuary 22nd

We are having on and off showers today, which are much needed. Our weather is getting warmer and more like S. Texas weather should be!!
Here is the newsletter

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.

Accompanist – Peg Hayelan (need new accompanist next season)

Invocation – Dianne Bruce - “Fore”.. golf compared to life closing with a prayer

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Norris

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Manager Helen reminded us to complete change of address form & wire mailbox shut (ties provided at office) when we head north. Beginning today, if you have a yellow card that indicates you have a package, package will be at office for you. Those who converted during gas crisis, some checks are in the office. Sam reported complaints of some driving over the 15 mph speed limit .. please adhere to this rule to prevent a tragedy. We were reminded to respect other people's property .. use roads not their yards when walking. Worth repeating .. pick up after your pet.

Official website for park is riovalleyestates.com. This includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . See Donna Gabbert's blog at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Editor still writes occasionally on slowboattonursinghome.com.

Ron Zoeller, properties committee, reported 2 new griddles will be shipped this week. He said a cable connection to Time Warner is needed to use in big hall instead of using Brock's hook-up. He thanked those who attended Nascar yesterday. 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.

Election next Monday meeting: Candidates are properties, Jim Moeller, Clyde Read; finance, Rita Sutherland, Charlotte Therrien.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing invited all to come for Friday night entertainment to hear Rainey with her Patsy Cline Tribute Show. (Jack Nelson had to cancel). Cost is $5 pp. Snack bar will be open. Don't forget the 5 p.m. potluck prior to entertainment.

Brock tells us our projector does not have tuner .. we need to have a way to hook up (HDMI). Did the computer-illiterate editor get this correct, Brock?!!

Thursday we'll have our free movie, “Oz, The Great & Powerful”.

Jim Statton plays at dance tonight, $4.50 pp. Doors open at 6 with dance beginning 7 p.m. Tonight's free ticket goes to #227 (Hicks). Ticket is non-transferable. Set-ups available & FREE popcorn. Thanks to Bruce & Billie who are handling tonight's duties.

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. This week cards made or sent to: Wayne Hayelan, losing blood, had transfusions, now home; Kay Henriksen, Nancy Stokwisz & brother Marvin Lindley (rented here for 3 mos. this season), their uncle passed away; Rita Van Anne, here last year from Kansas, cancer or some disease. It was reported Marilyn Loutzenhiser has gone home as her mother died. A note from Larry Dixon's daughter was read saying the metastic/cancer, is now Stage 4, not curable. They are waiting for TX tests to arrive, then will test to see if it can be treated by pill or chemo.

Rolls today were provided by Gary Lundgren in memory of Martha; and the Moores in honor of Clarence's birthday. Thanks.

Thanks to the Canadians for some great Saturday breakfasts in February! Do we have volunteers for March? Chair Judy “mentioned” residents who equal 95% of our population??

I don't know how to adequately thank all for kindness to Bud & me these past weeks .. visits, phone calls, cards, meals, most of all for your prayers. Unbelievable, we will never forget .. keep praying & I will gradually get better.” – Love, Arlene Lykken

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New RVE directories are available from Dave Johnson #93 or Sharon Sprague #244. $1.50 each.

The back card room will be used tomorrow, Feb. 25, for Stroke Prevention tests. There will not be quilting this Tuesday.

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Many have asked why we do not recycle here as most of us are required to do up north. We have information posted on board as to WHAT can be taken WHERE in our area. Please read board as space doesn't permit printing all in newsletter. Items you can recycle include tin, steel, iron, copper, brass, aluminum, cardboard, glass, plastic, electronic waste, plastic bags, car & household batteries, ink cartridges, eyeglasses, and more. Newspapers are collected & left in totes behind our stage to be taken to pinata folks in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico.

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Info was given about First Respnders by Rita Sutherland. News editor is not printing ALL she's heard as not certain “what's true, what's not”. We do, however, need to put medical info on sheets previously provided & enclose in red envelope to be found in case of emergency. You may call Weslaco Police instead of 911,.. 956-968-8591. “ICE” on your cell phone is important in order to call your family in case of emergency.

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Craft chair Sharon Barksdale says there are no crafts this Wednesday. See info sheet on card room bulletin board for March 5 crafts & fabric requirements.

Golfers: Harry Fisher tells us about the format for golfing at Tierra Santa on Wednesdays. You can reserve tee times for remainder of season. No handicaps calculated, score sheets need not be turned in. Call 956-973-1811 before 4 p.m. on Monday to arrange tee time/4-somes. Ask for RVE tee times.

Bruce Wells introduced winners in Sr. Olympics .. two 4^th place winners: Judy Nordquist/Lu Scott in cribbage, Leon Cheatum-Bob Kerkau in euchre. Congratulations!

No Happy Hour this week..

Illinois Lunch is tomorrow, Feb. 25, 11:30 a.m. at Harold's Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna. Questions?? Donna Granath or Catherine Gibbs.

Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza, Weslaco, say the Stensruds.

Citrus Street folks plan to eat breakfast Thursday, Feb. 27, at Dianna's in Weslaco, 8 a.m.

Minnesota Luncheon is next week, March 4, 11 a.m. at Jalisco's on Westgate across from Home Depot.

Rio Valley Drive lunch will be in Friendship Hall on March 4, noon until 2 p.m.

We were reminded there is a Park Patio Sale here March 6.

Nancy Argo invites all to attend the next BBQ Cookout on Sunday, March 9, with all invited. Eat at 5 p.m. Bring meat to grill & dish to share, plus your table service.

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Robert & Mary Norby, Vet's Dinner chairs, introduced Chief of Staff A. J. Garcia & Commander Tony Romando (local) who accepted $1,318 for Wounded Warriors from our dinner proceeds. They told us there is no paid staff & all goes to vets. We thank our sponsors Home Depot, Olive Garden, Costco & Lowe's. As John Geer said “Jeanean & I are relatively new residents at RVE but we feel blessed to be here where so many volunteer in many ways, in particular, we thank the Norbys for their hard work on the Vet's Dinner.” Ditto from the rest of us!

If you won the “whirley stand”, Mary Nelson has the bottom.

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Sock Hop chair Ken Barnhart thanked all who helped. A slide show was on big screen prior to Monday club meeting & 2 tables of pictures free for the taking are in front of big hall. Ken thanked Wells Store who loaned the bikini-clad mannequins. Plans for next season are underway with a “hillbilly” theme. Bring your best overalls & feed sack dresses to participate! Date reserved is Jan. 29, 2015.

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Other dates on calendar for 2015 season are:

Feb. 15 Anniversary-Birthday Party Sign up sheet already on board if you will be honored.

Feb. 17 Mardi Gras .. Gordon & Joyce Amos chair. You can dress in costume if you wish (not a must) & decorate tables.

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NASCAR party was yesterday .. chair Donna Granath. In spite of rain delays in Florida, everyone who attended had a fun day! Thanks to Donna, Ron & committee who worked hard to pull this off!

Our Fashion Show is this Thursday, Feb. 27. Practice is 2:30 Wednesday for all participants. Table set up 9:30 Wednesday. Doors open at 11 Thursday; program at noon. As the men will be setting up tables, we cannot open doors until 11. Looking forward to fun-filled “cruising” afternoon. You can still purchase raffle tickets for the Kindle Fire HD from Rita Sutherland or Adrienne Laing.

*************************************************** Plan to attend a reception in Friendship Hall 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to honor Bill & Mary Welch upon their wedding. No gift please, just your best wishes!

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A reminder .. RGV concert band will play combined concert with Magic Valley Chorus, Sr. Ambassadors & Men of A Chord at Trinity Worship Center in McAllen March 7, 7 p.m. Tickets at $7 are available from Del Hickey #282, or Ken #271.

The Baked Potato Bar is Tuesday, March 11, in Friendship Hall, 5 p.m.. $5 pp tickets are available from either Stensruds #252 or Spragues #244.

Ropa Style Show is Thursday, March 13, 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 at the door. Chair Judy Shively, says model sign up sheet is posted back of hall. Models can wear Ropa clothes or bargains from any bargain source. Model clothing from jeans to formals.

Stew Feed is March 18, 5 p.m., Wells & Vosses chair. Tickets went on sale this morning, $5 pp. available from Bruce/Billie Wells, E-4. Meal includes Irish stew, buns, dessert. Coffee & tea will be provided. Bring own table service.