Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Free donuts today! Thanks to Harriet Stromer
Invocation – Sandy Novak
Secretary Report – Judi DeKoning
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
Welcome to all arrivals - The Shurman's, from Cedar Falls, Iowa, the Cummins from Houston,Also Ron Zollar and Donna from Rockton, Ill.
If you'd like to have your blood pressure checked, you can do this on Monday mornings prior to our meeting behind the stage. Thanks to nurses, Virginia Baker & Better Wieners!
MANAGEMENT REPORT – There was none today. Website for our park is riovalleyestates.com
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed year-round with a blog. Go to www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Get any news to her at #270.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley. Want the monthly calendar? Send your email to her at judideke@mail.com.
Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch. He said Texas Citrus will come by for those who ask, he will call before he comes.
Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Charlotte Therrien, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis our "Card Lady"is absent from park due to surgery in Temple TX. In her absence Bev Telfor will be handling card duties. Bev is putting up a card for Helen who had surgery on her diaphram, she is in re-hab now. Also a card for The Mcauleys on the death of their Daughter, and a card for Ruth Armstrong, in the hospital with infection. Bev would appreciate calls to her at 956-532-6033 if you know of someone needing a card due to illness or death of family member. She doesn't always see notes written on the board in office area. Cards are placed in front office area for us to sign.
Entertainment: Filling in for Brock this morning was his wife Adrienne,Entertainment for Friday night will be Helen Russell & Company new this Season, she also said we will have a great movie Thursday night but has no idea what it will be? lol
Elvis and Helen Russell provide toe-tappin’ live music and entertainment for a variety of venues in Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas!
They are located in the Lake of the Ozarks area at Osage Beach, MO. Many folks remember Helen as an entertainer with Lee Mace’s Ozark Opry, where her abilities as a vocalist and instrumentalist were enjoyed 6 nights a week for 19 seasons. Well folks, she is now better than ever!
With Elvis providing bass and family style comedy, we also feature keyboard, banjo and drums. It will be an entertainment experience that you are sure to enjoy.
Dance chairs are Craig/Dana Daves & Brock/Adrienne Laing. Dances begin Jan. 9, Jan.with Country Rolan, Craig had Country Rolands music playing this morning while he talked about the dance tonight! January 16th will be Roger Knaston providing the music. Price is $6 pp. There's still sign up sheet if you could help with 50-50 ticket sales or concessions.
The Roger Kenaston Band features a variety of talented entertainers from Nebraska. 2012 FAME Lead Guitarist of the year, Roger Kenaston and 2012 FAME Doghouse Bassist of the year, Sharon Kenaston, along with trumpeter/drummer, Jerry Neeman have been featured on RFD-TV’s Midwest Country Show and are members of the National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame. Joined by multi-instrumentalist, Dave Elifrits, the group enjoys playing for numerous dances and shows throughout the valley. Outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists, the Roger Kenaston Band is sure to please anyone who loves live music, whether it be Traditional Country, Big Band, 50’s Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, Gospel or more.
Don't forget Saturday Morning Breakfast. Plan to enjoy pancakes for $2.50 or with sausage, $3. Al Kruckman & crew will be serving from 7-8:30 a.m. Bring table service.Do not bring paper plates as the food is too heavy for this type of plate!
Upcoming Dates –
Jan. 10 – Specialty Swim Wear rep in big hall, 1-4 p.m.
Jan. 10 – Park Dinner, Cortino's (on Bus. 83), 5 p.m.
Jan. 11 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 11 – Men's Cocktail Party, 3 p.m. (Joyce Amos chairs)
Jan. 26th - Red Hat Luncheon
Jan. 27 – Flea Market in big hall (Lucy Johnson in charge)
Feb. 2 - 7th Annual Sock Hop (Ken/Sue Barnhart chair)
Feb. 9 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon (Mary Norby chairs)
Feb. 16 – Cancer Fundraiser Tea Party (Dianna Bruce chairs)
Feb. 13-17 – Mid-Valley Senior Olympics
Newsletter editor Mary Lou #103, sends info of activities to news media. Only activities OPEN TO THE PUBLIC may be placed on news media.
You may get tired of editor saying this .. but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give her written notes for newsletter. Some weeks it's a nightmare to figure what you want printed! Deliver note at #103 or at Monday meetings. THANKS SO MUCH !! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
IN THE PARK ..
Dave Johnson #93 asks that changes for 2017 park directories be given to him by Feb. 6.
Have you picked up Park Pictorial Directory ordered when pictures were taken last season? If not, check with Donna Gabbert at #270 as she has these.
Sunday Ice Cream begins Jan. 8, 2:30 p.m. with Brock & Adrienne Laing chairing. All are welcome! We have volunteers for the month of February.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday at 8 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Activities resuming this week include line dancing, yoga (back to 10:30 a.m.), pinochle, bingo. Other activities cancelled over the holidays have also begun again.
George Krantz is taking care of recycling of cans with monies from tabs going to Ronald McDonald charity. He also collects plastic bottle caps.
LADIES .. would you like to be part of the park's “Secret Sisters”? We only meet once a year to “reveal” & draw for new sisters. If interested, see Judy Nordquist at Lot 77 to pick up a form.
LOOKING AHEAD ..
Specialty Swimwear will be on display in Friendship Hall, Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m. Sizes 4-32 are offered.
Nancy Argo announced the Dutch Treat Park Dinner is Jan. 10 at Cortino's Italian Restaurant located on Bus. 83 south side of road. Plan to arrive about 5 p.m. there is already 77 people signed up to go. Those who may have suggestion for the next dinner should make known their wishes. This is held monthly. See sign up.
Park Pizza Party is held twice monthly, 2nd & 4th Wed. at Peter Piper Pizza. Next one will be Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m. say chairs Rickes & Goodwins. If you bring your Peter Piper cup, beverage is free. Ice cream is free & there is drawing for prizes, cost $7.03 pp, includes tax.
Bruce Wells said Potluck will be Friday the 13th
John Geer said the Olympic sign-up sheet is in the back of the hall
The Red Hat Luncheon will be Jan. 26th all are welcome, red & purple wear or not, bring $1.00 and a salad to share.
Dianna Bruce and help were in the back of the hall with the Clock and Quilt to be raffled off
for the Cancer Hosp. Also a "Tea" and Brunch to be held the 16th of Feb.
The sign out front of the Park is not the new sign that has been ordered, but it will be here soon, and can be used to advertise other events open to the public.
Joyce Amos & committee are at it again! Remember the fun the gals had at the Wine & Cheese party? Now is the fellow's turn. Come to the Men's Cocktail Party Wednesday, Jan. 11, 3 p.m. Bring a cocktail glass in a gift bag to exchange. Bring a 6-pack of beer or bottle of wine or liquor to share. If you do not drink, bring a beverage of your choice. Cost will be $3 pp. Come have fun!
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.
Tickets for the upcoming "Sock Hop" going on sale each Monday at the meeting You may purchase individual tickets at $5 each or table of 8 for $40. Chair Ken Barnhart tells us we are going back to the “original” theme from our first hop. Fred Goldsberry will play for dancing & listening, plus always fun games. Hot dogs are 25 cents, chips or soda, 10 cents. Gals may want to wear poodle skirts & guys might grow sideburns! Sue is collecting donated pictures of residents from when they were younger (3-20 years old). Wanting 30 pics!!
The tables are going fast! 17 tables sold already this morning.
Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 9 Craft Show. We are the ONLY park in the Valley that has ONLY handmade items. There are still a few tables remaining, $10 each. Food is served including homemade pie, 8 a.m. to noon.
The Cancer Fundraiser Brunch is Feb. 16, 10 a.m. Tickets for brunch (cost??) & raffles go on sale next Monday. Questions, check with chair Dianna Bruce.
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