No newsletter in the blog next week, gone for a little Vaca...
Sharing a pretty cute joke this morning.....
A customs officer at the Mexican border noticed a man coming across one day on a bicycle with two small sacks tied to the handlebars. He naturally got suspicious and asked him to open the sacks, but when he did he found nothing but sand. This went on every day for the nest month. Each time he'd stop the bicycle and open the sacks, and he'd find only sand. A few years later, he ran into the biker in a restaurant in Progresso. After some small talk he said, "Come on . I know you were smuggling something all that time. I won't tell. I'm just curious. What was it?" The other man said, "Bicycles."
Design Hearing provided the donuts this morning
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 – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Judy Nordquist
New Arrivals: The Fehringers and The Perkins not sure of their lot nos.
Secretary Report – Judi DeKoning
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
Management Report – Bob said before Scott passed away he had a new logo for our park, there's t-shirts for sale for $12.00 and caps for $10.00 all different colors. All Olympic participants will be given a free t-shirt
Properties Report - Jerry McAninch - The 2 round tables are in that were ordered and also some said they thought the kitchen floor should be replaced but after closely looking it was decided it did not need replaced
Election of Officers - Chirman elected was John Geer, Co-Chair is Clyde Reed
Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Charlotte Therrien, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis is now doing the cards again, and one is being sent to Betty Lu Bowers wife of John on the death of her Son
Helen had a cute story she read! It was so funny
Entertainment Chair Brock Laing This Friday Adam Pope & the Rebel Roots a trio with a lady base player who sounds like a hoot!
There'll be plenty of stage rockin' due to dancing and if the stage is grass, it will be killed while only dirt remains. Band members are known to leap into the air while never missing a beat and you'll hear plenty of wild upright bass slappin' along the way!
Adam Pope has released several projects, including teaming up with Johnny Cash's and Carl Perkins' original drummer, WS "Fluke" Holland to record original music at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, TN.
The Adam Pope & the Rebel Roots have played on the Music City Roots show in Nashville, TN; performed on RFD TV's "Midwest Country" show; and Adam is a member of the highly touted "Nashville Unleashed" roster of performing songwriters who are currently being featured in a TV series airing on Blue Highways TV, Angel Two (Dish Network), the Heartland channel, and more.
Adam released his latest album called "Story & Song" in July of 2015..
"The saying in Nashville is 'It all begins with a song' and I have never challenged that thought until recently. There are SO many songs out there, but not near as many good stories. So my new album will be built on the principle that it all begins with a story, and ends with a song."
- Adam D. Pope
Feb 19th there will be a Gospel group called Ambassadors of Grace from 7:00 until 8:30
Ambassadors of Grace-2007
The current members of Ambassadors of Grace are the husband and wife duet Dennis and Cheryl Perkins. Ambassadors of Grace started singing together as a part time group in September of 2003. The original members were Dennis and Cheryl, along with their daughter Emily playing the piano and Randy Bartlett singing bass. Matt Carroll joined as the tenor in June, 2005. Barry Stevens joined as the sound man and bass player in June, 2006, and in July, 2007, Alan Owens became the piano player when Emily left the group.
Ambassadors of Grace quickly became a favorite in the region around their Mid-Missouri headquarters, eventually branching out into Iowa and Kansas. It was in the fall of 2007 when Dennis and Cheryl believed the Lord started opening doors for them to sing full time. The other members of the quartet were beginning to have pressing obligations, and it was clear none of them could make the commitment to go full time.
Finally on April 30, 2009, Dennis resigned his position as a propane driver. On May 1, Ambassadors of Grace transitioned from a part time regional quarter to a full time duet with a national ministry.
They have performed concerts with the Mark Trammell Quartet, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, the Lesters, the Lefevre Quartet, the Down East Boys, the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Ball Brothers and the New Horizens. Events they have performed at include the Guthrie County (Iowa) Gospel Sing, Kalona (Iowa) Gospel Sing, Old Thresher’€™s Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Great Bend (Kansas) Gospel Sing, the first ever Branson Gospel Music Convention and many other churches, organizations, festivals, fairs and benefit concerts. They also organize and participate in an annual benefit concert for Coyote Hill Christian Children’€™s Home of Harrisburg, MO. The event was first held in 2005, and it continues to this day.
The Ambassadors of Grace hope you have the opportunity to attend one of their concerts, and look forward to the chance to meet, minister to and fellowship with you.
Sunday is Superbowl Sunday Hamburgers and Hot dogs will be served at 4:30 and 5:30 Super bowl game starts. No free movie because of the "Sock Hop" there's only a few seats left for it.
Bruce & Billie Wells encourage all to potluck prior to Friday shows. Bring dish to share & table service, 5 p.m.
Dance chairs Craig/Dana Daves thanked all who came last week Tonight "Country Rolan" is back! Price is $6 pp.
Come to Saturday Breakfast. There will be 2 weeks of Biscuits and Gravy then we will see what will be on the menu after that.
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 2 - 7th Annual Sock Hop
Feb. 9 – Craft Sale, 8-noon, all handmade items, lunch served
Feb. 12 – Birthday-Anniversary Party, Friendship Hall, 2 p.m.
Feb. 16 – Cancer Fundraiser Brunch, 10 a.m., $5 pp
Feb. 13-17 – Mid-Valley Senior Olympics
Feb. 17 – We host Valley 500 competition, 8:30 a.m. in big hall
Feb. 20 – Memorial Service, 9 a.m., held prior to Monday meeting
Feb. 21 & 28 – Sunset Dinner Bay Cruise at SPI (Daves chair)
Feb. 24 – ROPA Style Show, Judy Shively chairs, 1 p.m., $1 at door
March 2 – Vet's Luncheon, $5 for vets, $10 nonvets
March 9 – Luau, chair Kathy Cochran, more on this later
March 14 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon .. more on this later
Newsletter editor Mary Lou #103, sends only activities OPEN TO THE PUBLIC to the news media.
IN THE PARK ..
When walking or driving golf cart after dark in the park, use lights or carry a flashlight ….to save an accident!
Dave Johnson said: New phone directories will be available at next Monday morning meeting. They will be $1.50 each
Toepels are heading up the Bean Feed! It will be Feb. 23rd at 4:30 p.m. cost is $2.00 pp, bring your own table service.
There were 125 folks come for "Icecrean Sunday" and this coming Sunday at 2:30 they will serve. This will be just before before the Super Bowl
Bruce Wells reports the list of those who took CPR class in 2016 was lost. Those wanting certificate for their records please sign sheet in meeting hall. The Weslaco Fire Dept. is willing to do another Vial of Life presentation if enough interest (sign up sheets). For more info, ask Bruce at E-4. Door stickers are available to indicate you have Vial of Life in your refrigerator, was suggested to carry one in your auto too. The AED (defibulator) is stored in women's restroom.
THIS WEEK ..
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday at 8 a.m.
Our next Park Pizza Party is Wed., Jan.8th, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Rickes & Goodwins chair. Wear name tags and bring Peter Piper mugs for free beverage. Ice cream is free, there is drawing for prizes. Cost $7.03 pp includes
Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 9 Craft Show. We are the ONLY park in the Valley that has ONLY handmade items. Tables are SOLD OUT!! Tell your friends outside park to attend. Food is served including homemade pie, 8 a.m. to noon. Table set up will be Wed. night.
We'll again be having a celebration for those folks celebrating 50-60-65-70 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES. It will be held Feb. 12, 2 p.m. If you are one of those lucky couples, please sign your names on the sheet so a count can be taken. You qualify if you celebrated one of these special anniversaries between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. Committee member Marilyn Cummins asks those planning to attend to sign up so plans for lunch can be made.
Cancer Brunch is Feb. 16, 10 a.m. $5 pp tickets are on sale at Monday meetings. Be sure to put name on back of all tickets along with phone #. Items to be raffled include a clock, quilt made by our ladies, wine bottle creation by Ken Barnhart & painted mobile quilt by Mary Lou Benson. Raffle tickets are $1 ea. or 6 for $5. Chair Dianna Bruce says all proceeds go to the Edinburg Children's Hospital.
Mid Valley Olympic competition is Feb. 13-17 says John Geer. All those participating stood up and were recognized this morning. We host Valley 500 competition on Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m. in large hall. Needing cookies for the 17th.
February 20 is our annual Memorial Service when we remember friends we've lost this past year. It is held at 9 a.m. prior to morning meeting.
Integra Stroke Prevention is Feb. 21. John Geer announced Dave Almquist will be here on Feb. 6 to speak about this.
2 boat fulls of folks will go on the Sunset Dinner Bay Cruise at SPI they are both full. Craig & Dana Daves did a great job advertising so we now have 2 cruises .. Feb. 21 & Feb. 28! Bus will pick up riders at 3 p.m. Cost $49, full refund in case of bad weather. There is a waiting list. Those who signed up can check on which boat they will be taking. Deadline to pay is Feb. 10 & 17, respectively.
Judy Shively (785-640-1444) announced ROPA Style Show will be Friday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Program lasts about 2 hrs. Pay $1 at door. Clothes to be modeled can be from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, hand-me-downs. You may put any “sexy” garment on clothesline on stage from 9 a.m. to noon day of show (pick them up after program). If you want to sell clothing, hang this on clothes rack on north side of hall. Put ticket on item with price & your name. This year's door prize is for the “prettiest jacket”. See sign up sheet for models in main hall.
The Vet's Luncheon is March 2 at noon open to all, not only vets. Thanks to Judy Nordquist for agreeing to chair the event. Cost is $5 for veterans, non-vets $10. Tickets go on sale in February. Jan O'Dell tells us a container will be set out for donations on behalf of our RVE vets with 100% going to Purple Heart Association. Food will be catered by Willie's Barbecue.
Chair Kathy Cochran says mark March 9 Luau on calendar! We'll roast whole hog & provide full meal. More on this later!!
Ladies Salad Luncheon originally set for March 2 has been changed to March 14. This is at noon (not the same luncheon as the cancer brunch). More on this later....
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