Dec. 12th

Winter Graphics

More Orkut Picture Scraps
We had pretty darn cold weather for here, Friday and Saturday! down in the 40's, and yesterday up to 80.
No wander we get colds and flu this time of year. Start off with a warm coat and long pants then change to shorts in the afternoon.

We attended HEB's Feast of Sharing Saturday at the Joan of Arc Parish Hall here in Weslaco, It was the 14th annual Feast of Sharing and over 5,000 meals were provided as a "Thank You" from HEB for patronizing their stores.

This morning Kay Wright furnished donuts in memory of Dean, her husband who passed away.

Here's the newsletter

RVE CLUB MEETING – Vice chair Darlene Bryant called meeting to order. We began with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag & singing of God Bless America; closed by singing club song.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Dorothy Bryant

Secretary Report – Judi DeKoning

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller

Thank you to Kay Wright who provided donuts at our meeting in memory of her late husband Dean.

Thanks to Jan Delashmit who is our accompanist.




MANAGEMENT REPORT – Managers Bob Davis reported “Grandma & Grandpa” lost last week have been found. :-)

Judging of Christmas lights throughout the park will be done next week with presentation at Christmas Dinner. Website for our park 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. She will email monthly calendar if you send her your email. Her email is judideke@mail.com.

Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch. If you have one of the stainless steel bowls from kitchen, please return as one appears to be missing. Residents are welcome to use of items from kitchen but should check these out with a board member. Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Charlotte Therrien, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.

Helen Curtis, 603-674-3869, handles card duties. She appreciates calls if anyone knows of someone needing a card due to illness or death of family member. Cards are placed in front office area for us to sign. This week cards were sent to Lorraine Origer & Maggie Hunt on death of their brother; and Ruth Arnmstrong, removal of toe.

Dance chairs are Craig/Dana Daves & Brock/Adrienne Laing. Dances begin Jan. 9. Price is $6 pp.

Entertainment chairs Brock & Adrienne Laing should be arriving by Dec. 15. Our first Friday entertainment is Dec. 23 with Ralph Kuster's Christmas Show.

Come Saturday morning, 7 to 8:30 for BISCUITS AND GRAVY. Thanks to the Therriens & crew for feeding us. Scrambled eggs are included, $3 pp. with some breakfasts given free, luck of the draw. Bring your table service!

We are in debt to Hector & Char Therrien AGAIN!! They will be chairing Christmas Day dinner. Ham is provided by club. Needing 10 ladies to bring scalloped potatoes. Sign up if planning to attend so a count can be taken. CHURCH WILL BE HELD IN FRIENDSHIP HALL AT USUAL TIME .. THUS, DINNER WILL BE ENJOYED AT 1:00 P.M.

We decided to give managers and assistant managers $50 each (4 x $50 = $200) as Christmas gifts. It was voted and approved that park workers Roberto & Roland each be given $50 from the club. Irene Quail, Lot #49, is taking donations of money to be given to the park workers. These gifts will be presented at next Monday's meeting along with the boxes of non-perishable items for the workers. It was noted items could be not only food but also paper & cleaning products.




Upcoming Dates –

Dec. 14 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!

Dec. 25 – Christmas Dinner, Friendship Hall 1 p.m.

Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve Party, 6 p.m. Eat at 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 – Blood Profiles (John Geer in charge)

Jan. 10 – Specialty Swim Wear rep in big hall, 1-4 p.m.

Jan. 27 – Flea Market in big hall (Lucy Johnson in charge)




Newsletter editor Mary Lou #103, sends info of activities to news media. Winter Texan Times only takes info from ONE person in the park. Only activities OPEN TO THE PUBLIC may be placed on news media.




If editor does not print an announcement, did you

give her a written note? Sure helps if you do!!




IN THE PARK ..

We thank Dianna Bruce & Catherine Gibbs for the beautiful decorations in Friendship Hall. Doesn't it make you feel like Christmas will soon be here? IT WILL!

Dave Johnson #93 & Sharon Sprague #244 have park directories you may purchase, $1.50 each.

Have you picked up your Park Pictorial Directory you ordered when pictures were taken last season? If not, check with Donna Gabbert at #270 as she has these.

Would you like to learn to play Bridge? Lessons will be given by Dick Gibson on Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Call him at 816-799-6946 as there is limited seating. They will use book written by John Oda available for $6 refundable. First come first serve. After lessons, bridge will be played from 10 until 11 o'clock.

Darlene Bryant noted there was very little response as to whether to schedule Euchre Thursday evenings. She will check further as this previously was a popular game.

Note on calendar Yoga time changes. As announced before, Monday Yoga will begin 10 min. after meeting. Leader Janie Maxwell is gone over holidays. Thanks to Judi Dekoning & Dana Daves for leading until her return. Time is changed on Tuesday & Thursday to 9 a.m.

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, at 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

We have many golfers in our park .. Craig Daves & Paul Sprague have placed sign up on board to see if enough would like to golf on Tuesdays & Thursdays at different parks in the area. Friday golf at Executive Course in Weslaco is still an organized group.

George Krantz has taken over can crushing. Monies from sale of cans/tabs is used in park. Remove tabs. He collects plastic bottle caps, with money given to charity.

Dean & Millie Ricke invite residents to the 1st Pizza Party of the season Wed., Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza, Weslaco. This is held twice a month, 2nd & 4th Wed. Bring your Peter Piper cup if you have one & your beverage is free. Ice cream free and drawing for prizes. Cost is $7.03 pp, includes tax.

Discussion was heard about whether we would have a Golf Cart Parade and/or Christmas Caroling. Charlotte Therrien announced she will lead the Christmas Caroling next Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Friendship Hall. The group goes throughout the park singing! Snacks are enjoyed in Friendship Hall afterwards....bring snacks. Hector will be baking his cookies!

Plan to come join the fun in Friendship Hall on New Year's Eve. Party begins at 6 p.m. with music, games, fun. NO CHARGE!! You are encouraged to bring a favorite game if you wish. Bring finger food to share with plans to eat about 8:30. Committee provides coffee & punch.

A Toy Drive is underway for Children's Hospital. There is also a room for teens at hospital. Toys are given not only to children with cancer but to those with other illnesses/injuries. You may take new or gently used toys to chair Dianna Bruce #146. She will make the “toy run” on Dec. 22. If you would rather donate cash so toys can be purchased, take your donations to Sharon Barksdale. She & her Secret Santa will go shopping for the toys.




LOOKING AHEAD TO 2017 ..

Specialty Swimwear will be on display in Friendship Hall, Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m. Sizes 4-32 are offered.

It's not too soon to be thinking about the Jan. 27 Flea Market which is chaired by Lucy Johnson. Get your tables reserved, $2 per table. See sign up sheet.

Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 9 Craft Show. She & her helper Sue McLaughlin encourage crafters (handmade items only) to book tables, $10 each.

The Cancer Fundraiser Tea Party is scheduled Feb. 16. Raffles are done to raise money for the project. If you would be willing to help with a quilt for the following year & would sew a block, contact Dianna Bruce at #146. Items the ladies sew include pillows, dolls, quilts, afghans & baby blankets. Dianna can give you info on sizes.


Judi DeKoning reports Cancun trip is cancelled.




FromAnonymous ..

“We know we're getting old when we can't do one thing...without first remembering how it USED to be done.”

and


“After a certain age, you don't bother holding your stomach in, no matter who's looking at you.”




Five Deadly Terms Used by a Woman

Fine – This is the word a woman uses to end an argument when she knows she is right and you need to shut up.

Nothing – Means something & you need to be worried.

Go Ahead – This is a dare, not permission. Do not do it.

Whatever – A woman's way of saying screw you.

That's Okay – She is thinking long & hard on how & when you will pay for your mistake.

Bonus Word: Wow! - This is not a compliment. She's amazed that one person could be so stupid.




Thanks to Bob Blank for sending these along.

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

What disease did cured ham actually have?

If a deaf person has to go to court,

is it still called a hearing?

Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?

Why is “bra” singular and “panties” plural?

If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares,

why is there a stupid song about him?

If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio

out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?

If corn oil is made from corn and vegetable oil is made

from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

If electricity comes from electrons,

does morality come from morons?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

And my FAVORITE …


The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's YOU!