So much food on Thanksgiving and then just Wednesday we had Chicken cooked on the grill by Ken Barnhart and help. Everyone brought a dish to pass...yikes I hate to step on that scale.And also Bobby and crew did Biscuits and Gravy Saturday. A very nice turnout we will continue this for each Sat. this month. If you're lucky you may get a free breakfast!!!!
This is Snookball--a new type of pool game devised by two French entrepreneurs. It uses a giant version of the traditional pool table, except that the balls are soccer balls instead of wooden billiard balls.
You can play two or four-person games. Like in regular pool, you drive balls into the pockets using the cue ball. But instead of using a cue stick, you kick the cue ball.
There are standard games: the Game of 8 and the Game of 9. In the game of 8, the 8-ball must be driven in last. Whoever pockets the 8-ball prior to this or knocks the 8-ball out of bounds loses. In the Game of 9, players try to pocket the 9-ball as soon as possible.
Looks like fun to me!
Here's the newsletter! Thanks to Mary Lou
REMEMBER TO SLOW TO 15 MPH IN THE PARK!
WE ARE NOT AS QUICK AS WE USED TO BE.
WE DON'T WANT ANY ACCIDENTS TO HAPPEN.
RVE CLUB MEETING - Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order. We began with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag & singing of God Bless America; closed by singing club song.
Accompanist – none VOLUNTEER???
Invocation – Sandy Novak “A Bad Day” .. followed by prayer
Secretary Report – Judi DeKoning
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
We welcomed new & returning residents to park. Thank you to John & Janean Geer who provided donuts this morning.
MANAGEMENT REPORT – Managers Bob & Vickie Davis were with us. A card addressed to “Grandma & Grandpa” and signed by “Abigail Schaefer” has been received at office, wondering if anyone knows who this might belong to? Trash container behind Friendship Hall often overflows. Do NOT put trash on ground there. Rather, you may use the new one placed to north of 99s area. Clean up after pets PLEASE. If you notice someone not adhering to this rule, contact office & that person(s) will be contacted. The website for our park 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 byJudi 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. Nativity is being put up today. Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Charlotte Therrien, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis handles card duties. In her absence you may call Bev Telfor, 956-532-6033. Thanks, Bev, for filling in. 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. Today there is one for Mary Koliba who has been at heart hospital.
Dance chairs are Craig/Dana Daves & Brock/Adrienne Laing. Dances begin Jan. 9 with 10 scheduled. Price is $6 pp. See bulletin board for list of who to expect this season.
Entertainment chairs Brock & Adrienne Laing should be arriving by Dec. 15. Rex & Marge Rexroad assist them & report a full slate booked. The 1st show is Dec. 23 with Ralph Kuster's Christmas Show. See bulletin board for complete list. The cancellation of Ball Ranch Family on Jan. 27 has been filled by Richard Lynch Band.
Come Saturday morning, 7 to 8:30 for BISCUITS AND GRAVY. Last week 102 enjoyed breakfast. Thanks to the Therriens & crew for feeding us. If you've not had Bobby Gabbert's biscuits & gravy, you're missing a good meal! Scrambled eggs are included, $3 pp. with some breakfasts given free, luck of the draw. Bring your table service!
Looking for volunteers to chair dinner on Christmas Day. The menu usually includes ham with the remainder potluck.
Back to the pet clean-up problem that was discussed, Ken Barnhart said we have the most expensive beautiful area for our dogs to exercise. Look at the fenced in area behind the 99s, built over the summer! Use it. We realize 99% follow the rules, as always it's the 1% who don't. No excuse to not clean up after your pets. Chair Judy emphasized the same thing!
Upcoming Dates –
Dec. 8 – Wine & Cheese Party, 3 p.m. $3 at door
Dec. 14 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.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, it MAY be that you didn't give her a written note...or she screwed up !!!
“Thank You to my RVE family for everything you did for David and me while I was ill. This includes calls, food, cards, visits. If you don't live in our park, you are missing something. God is good.” – Kathy Cochran
We talked about what to give managers & assistants for Christmas gift. It appeared last year they were given cash so not recorded as a check written. Be thinking about this as this was tabled until next Monday. It was pointed out that $25 doesn't go far anymore (IF that was the amount?) and it was suggested we give cash or check rather than gift card. It was stated by Darlene Bryant that just because we have done something for many years doesn't mean we can't change it...good point.
A suggestion by Rex Rexroad was that we update or at least review bylaws. He thought we should appoint a 3 person committee to look into any changes that might need to be made. Approved.
Irene Quail #49 is collecting monies residents may wish to donate to our workers, Roberto and Roland. You may drop off $$$ to Irene and she'll put all in an envelope to be presented before Christmas. Irene will also put up a box for food & staples donations to be given to them. Please do not put perishable/outdated items in the boxes.
IN THE PARK ..
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.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, at 8 a.m.
Ladies who would like to join the 8-Ball Ladies Pool group are invited to come on Tuesdays, 1 p.m. says Agnes Messner.
Does anyone in the park still play Euchre? asked Darlene Bryant. It's on schedule for Thursday evening. If so, a chair is needed. She added, “If you want to start an activity, just do it!”
If you wish to golf at Executive Course on Fridays, Dean Ricke says sign up for tee time is 10:30 a.m. Play begins 12:30. Prices same as last year.
Want to learn Swedish Weaving? Helen Curtis will teach at her home, #95 if anyone interested. Call her for info 603-674-3869.
George/Sharyl Krantz have taken over can crushing. Monies from sale of cans is used in park. George collects plastic bottle caps with that money given to charity. He thanked the person who likes Busch Light as those tabs are always removed!
The final planning meeting of Amigos de los Ninos will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Donna Methodist Church, 1:30 p.m. It's important to attend if you wish to help in Progreso on Christmas Day. Caravan Day is Dec. 23. They are short by 1000 no. 2 pencils.
Kathy Cochran reported a Toy Drive is currently on for Children's Hospital Cancer Treatment Ward. Sharon Barksdale said there is also a room for teens at hospital. You may take new or gently used toys to chair Dianna Bruce #146. The Cancer Fundraiser Tea Party is scheduled Feb. 16, more on this later.
Wine & Cheese Party is Thursday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Gals, if you've not attended this, you need to come. Chair Joyce Amos does a wonderful job of planning! Cost at the door is $3 pp. All are asked to bring a bottle of their favorite wine, possibly from your state up north, and a wine glass wrapped in a bag for an exchange. If you don't drink, bring other drink of your choice.
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.
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.
LOOKING AHEAD ..
Specialty Swimwear will be on display in Friendship Hall, Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m. Sizes 4-32 are offered.
Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 9 Craft Show. She & her helper Sue McLaughlin encourage crafters (handmade items only) to book tables, $10 each.
Judi DeKoning has set up an All Inclusive Trip to Cancun Feb. 11-17, 2017. See info on board or contact Judi at her home, #67.
Bean Feed has been changed from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23, 4:30 p.m. This info is from chairs Dick/Maxine Topel.
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