Todays newsletter will be late if at all
Here are the Olmpic medal winners from our Park
We are proud of you all!!!
Jim Goodwin & Bruce Wells 2nd in Bridge
Janie Maxwell & Agnes Messner 3rd in Ladies Pool
Bob Kerkau & Doug 4th in Bean Bags
Margaret Davis & Sharon Bussinger 2nd in Bridge
RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair John Geer called meeting to order. We began with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag & singing of God Bless America; closed by singing club song.
Accompanist – Peg Hayelan
Invocation– Sandy Novak .. cute blonde jokes .. and prayer
Secretary Report – Jan O'Dell
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
MANAGEMENT REPORT – None today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed year-round with a blog. Go to www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com.
Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.
Treasurer Jim Moeller gave his report, approved.
Properties report was given by Jerry McAninch reminded all to NOT slide tables or chairs across floor…makes marks or breaks them….lift & carry them please. Board Members: Properties – Dan O'Dell, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Judy Nordquist, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis asks us to call her, 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing a card due to illness/death in family. Sign cards in office area. This week cards to Marvin Lindley, Kay Henricksen, Nancy Stoswicz on passing of Marvin’s wife; Gary/Jean Schisel following death of his brother.
Entertainment chair Brock Laing said we had great crowd last Friday at our final entertainment of the season, Southern Anthem. The 11 yr old fiddle player was awesome, but entire family was too.
Brock thanked all who helped with entertainment. He said he & his “finance”person Adrienne plan to return next season, good Lord willing. Next season .. ready to go with complete schedule….
Bruce & Billie Wells invite all to the final potluck this Friday evening, 5 p.m. This will be enjoyed even though last week was final Friday night entertainment.
Dance chair Craig Daves invites all to attend tonight’s dance with Reagan James/Hired Hand playing. Only two Monday night dances remain including tonight….next week Roger Kenaston Band . The schedule for next season is completely filled except for one! Due to washing & waxing floors, we are asked to not come in to reserve tables until 3:45 p.m. on dance nights.
FREE movies are over until next season.
Has anyone volunteered to feed us Saturday mornings in March?
It was reported Dana Daves & Sally Hejlik worked in the kitchen doing some extra cleaning this week. Sally worked on the floor & it looks beautiful. Thanks, ladies!
Editor is giving front page coverage & a huge TY to all who helped & attended last Thursday’s Veterans Lunch. In particular we thank Judy Nordquist who chaired the event. Max McCoy, a classmate of Denny Argo, and accompanied by Brock Laing, sang “Danny Boy” prior to the meal & “The Wall” after. 143 attended to hear John Geer speak, then introduce Irene Quail who made presentations to Vietnam wives & widows. We congratulate Irene, Rio Grande Chapter Past Regent & current commemorative Events Chair, who has been named OUTSTANDING STATE D.A.R. MEMBER for her dedication to thanking & honoring Vietnam Veterans. She has devoted an entire year to planning & honoring them. In less than 5 months, she managed to organize 4 different events at 4 locations around the Valley to honor more than 280 Vietnam Veterans. In addition Irene visits the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Vets Home OFTEN delivering goodies & greetings to vets. The luncheon concluded with a moving tape entitled “The Piece of Cloth”.
Vets Luncheon Chair Judy Nordquist announced $300 went to Purple Heart Association from this year’s luncheon.
Remember .. “It was the Veteran, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press. It was the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It was the Veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to fair trial. It was the Veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to demonstrate. It is the Veteran, who salutes the flag, who served under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. All gave some, some gave all” –Anonymous
Linda Palermo has volunteered to chair next season’s Veterans Dinner with a tentative date of Thursday, March 1. Thanks, Linda.
HAPPY “SPECIAL” BIRTHDAY, BOB BLANK!!
Upcoming Dates –
March 7 – Illinois Luncheon, Harold's Country Kitchen, 11:30 a.m., Sandy Olson & Sandy Lenius in charge, please sign up
March 7 – Orange St. Potluck, Friendship Hall, 11:30 – 1 p.m. (Donna Perkins chairs) Text her at 817-371-9730
March 8 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
March 9 – Luau, tickets on sale, $10 pp or $80/table of 8, chair is Kathy Cochran...doors open at 5:15 p.m.
March 14 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon. Judi DeKoning chairs. March 16- MN Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Jalisco (Juanita Fisher chair)
Remember to set your clocks ahead
next Sunday 2 a.m.!
NOTICE – needing someone to host Park Dinner in March. Argos unable to host as Nancy scheduled to have her hip surgery. Hosts pick place and date of dinner.
Activity Calendars for next season will post this week. Schedule your dates as it’s filling rapidly. If you’re involved in daily activities please check days and times for accuracy. Let Judi DeKoning #67 know of any changes.
Here’s some dates for your next year’s calendar .. Birthday-Anniversary Dinner is set for Feb. 11 with Kruckmans & Moellers chairing. They have placed sign-up sheet on board for those who will be celebrating 50-60-65-70 year wedding anniversaries. Linda Palermo reserved March 1 for Vet’s Dinner. The Iowa Dinner will be held Wed., March 7, says Janean Geer.
All who went on the SPI Sunset Dinner Cruises in February enjoyed food, music, FUN. We thank Craig & Dana Daves who planned these! They are looking to a group activity next season such as a trip to King Ranch in Kingsville or boat trip out of SPI to Brownsville. Anyone with ideas should get in touch with Craig & Dana! They are open to suggestions.
Anyone wishing a photo directory ..Donna Gabbert still has a few. See her at #270. Have you seen the new badges Donna has been making…with new park logo? Want one, ask Donna!
Nominating committee of 5 headed by Judy Nordquist presented names of 4 candidates for the club board. Nominated for 3 year terms were: Properties, Mark Wieners, Ron Zoeller; Finance, Sandy Novak, Sandie Greene. There were no nominations from the floor. Bylaws state these be voted upon 1st Monday in March. Due to some unable to be here today, these will be voted upon next Monday.
Dave Johnson has park directories at $1.50. You can purchase from Dave at #93 or Vicki in the office.
Cancer Kids chair Dianna Bruce spoke about the projects that are funded by the tea activity. She saluted her committee & all helpers & stated, “We have much talent in our park!” Items given to all children at the hospital (not just cancer) included 100 boo-boo dolls made by our ladies, 100 purchased pillows (we made the pillowcases), small quilts to each child, monies to assist families who need help. She showed next year’s quilt to be raffled. It is being made with blocks by individuals….beautiful!!
Donna Perkins gave me a note that former residents Floyd & Lillian Bosch are living in a nursing home in Clay Center, Kansas. She didn’t have an address but some who remember them might appreciate their phone numbers .. Lillian 630-596-6455, Floyd 785-770-5049.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday at 8 a.m.
ICE CREAM .. ICE CREAM .. ICE CREAM .. This continues at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoons through March, thanks to the Topels, Talberts & Novaks. Yesterday I saw the Maxwells helping. That’s what makes Rio Valley Estates so special, people volunteer!
Sandy Olson & Sandy Lenius co-chair the Illinois Luncheon at Harold's Country Kitchen tomorrow,
March 7, 11:30 a.m. Sign up sheet.
Orange Street Potluck will be held in Friendship Hall tomorrow, March 7, 11:30 to 1 p.m. Text Donna Perkins at 817-371-9730. Help is needed to set up tables.
Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring mug for free pop & wear name tag.
Chair Kathy Cochran talked about March 9 Luau. We'll roast whole hog & provide full meal. You’ll enjoy a beautiful fruit bar for dessert. You just never know what will happen at the Luau so don't miss it! Tickets are selling fast, $10 pp or $80/table of 8. Table service will be provided, bring your own drinks. Music by Fred Goldsberry. See the decorations in the windows already in place for the party. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated tables which you may decorate noon to 3 p.m. day of party. Tablecloths will be on tables. Judging will be done after 3. Doors open at 5:15. Kathy tells us there will be fun & games & “world famous entertainment”!! If you wish to watch the guys roasting the pig, come bright & early Thursday morning….photo ops!
Ladies Salad Luncheon is March 14, noon. Judi DeKoning is chairing.. Theme is “St. Patrick’s Day” and you are asked to sign up so a count can be taken for seating arrangements. Bring $1 and a salad to share. Table service will be provided.
Juanita Fisher reported the Minnesota Luncheon is Thursday, March 16, 11:30 a.m. at Jalisco’s, Weslaco.
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