Newsletter
Some folks have indicated they will provide donuts/rolls at Monday meetings. If you have a special anniversary/birthday or just wish to do this, feel free to indicate it. This morning we thank Jim & Alice Moeller for providing donuts/rolls. Thanks to Edith Anderson for serving them.
Nancy Gonnerman takes blood pressure readings behind the stage at 9 a.m. prior to Monday meetings.
RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. Bev Telfor led “Pledge to the Flag” & singing of “God Bless America”. Meeting closed with singing of club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Sharon Barksdale “Let's all have a wonderful Christmas together” followed by prayer.
Secretary Report – Dana Daves
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
We welcomed new arrivals .. those returning from their homes up north .. or those moving into RVE as new residents.
MANAGEMENT REPORT – Asst. manager Ken Barnhart said
we should make note that big dumpster has been moved to back fence due to bat problem. An additional dumpster will be available soon. Workers have completed landscape by front gate entrance and the new lighted sign will be up soon. Ken said Chuck Gonnerman is working on a couple of fishing trips on the Osprey .. more info may be obtained from him. 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's report was approved. He added our Sam's Club card has expired & we will get replacement in Sandy Novak's name. Properties chair Larry Pavlis along with Jerry McIninch talked about the issues with double oven in kitchen. It is 17 yrs. old and parts hard to come by. Most of our cooking is done in roasters. They searched for replacement at Stevenson's in McAllen & Lowe's in Weslaco. We approved purchase of the Frigidaire oven at Lowe's, would be $1254 which includes Veteran's discount of 10%. This will be delivered after Christmas so as not to interfere with Christmas Day dinner. Lowe's will haul old oven away. The board will ask owner Walt Piper if he might contribute half the cost. Jim remarked, “If you want an entertaining afternoon, go shopping with Jim & Jerry!” Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis asks we call her, 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. You will find cards to sign in office area. If you call Helen & leave message, leave name. She will not return your call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards are up for Mary Nelson, knee surgery; Dean & Millie Ricke, sympathy on passing of her sister.
Entertainment chair Brock Laing &👫 wife Adrianne have returned! Brock said they left Canada NO SNOW until Kingsville! He urges all to attend the great Christmas show on Dec. 22, 7 p.m. $3 pp will go to the school providing children's choir. These kids will entertain the first half of the evening. After that Brock will lead second half of show. He said, “If you would like to do a reading or 'whatever', see me by next Monday, Dec. 18.” We decided to have park Christmas caroling that evening. Cookies needed for the children (and us too?). Even with a couple of cancellations for Friday night shows, a wonderful schedule is being completed. See back board for dates.
Our 1st dance is Jan. 8, 7-9:30 p.m. with Roger Kenaston Band according to dance chair Craig Daves. Most dances are $6 pp except for one later in season. Dance committee thanks all who have volunteered to help at dances. They have the help list complete.
Craig said “We are ready to roll!”
Still looking for volunteers to serve Sat. breakfasts in January.
George & Sharyl Krantz have agreed to chair Christmas Day Dinner. See sign up sheets for volunteers to assist. Those planning to attend need to sign up so they know how much ham to purchase.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Dec, 12 – Amigos final planning meeting, 1:30 p.m., Donna Methodist Church
Dec. 13 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 14 – Men's Party, 3 p.m., $3 pp, Joyce Amos chairs .. see information on 2nd page
Dec. 25 – Christmas Dinner (no club meeting or newsletter)
Dec. 31 – New Year's Eve party in Friendship Hall (more on this next week)
Jan. 1 – New Year's Day (no club meeting or newsletter)
Irene Quail has put out boxes for donations of non-perishable items to be given as Christmas gifts to park workers Roberto & Jesse. We approved total of $350 for managers, assistant managers, Roberto & Jesse. If you prefer to give money for Roberto & Jesse, drop $$ off to Irene at #49 & she will include in a card. Since Christmas & New Years fall on Mondays, there will not be park club meetings Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. Boxes & monies will be presented at the Dec. 18th meeting.
Dave Johnson has park directories, $1.50 ea. Purchase from Dave at #93 or Vicki in office.
Activity Calendars for the 2017-18 season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning #67 know of additions or changes.
Notify news editor Mary Lou #103 if aware of changes in chairpersons/times of activities...written notes help.
Park Breakfast is enjoyed at Fiesta Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 8 a.m. All are welcome.
Gordon Amos has stepped up to chair Friday Executive Golf. Golfers meet at big hall at 10 a.m. to draw for tee time. (change from 10:30 previous drawing time).
Are any ladies interested in Pool both 9-ball & 8-ball? Practice is Tuesdays 1 p.m. Janie Maxwell chairs.
Like to Bowl? RVE bowls every Friday at 11 a.m. with sister park Ranchero Village. Mary Lou Sirovy chairs.
Mark Wieners invites Euchre players to come on Tuesday nights as more players are needed.
Note Pinochle on Saturday nights is played behind stage.
Judy Shively has resigned as chair of ROPA Style Show. Pat Printy is the new chair.
This Wed., Dec. 13, is our first Park Pizza Party at Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m. Chair Dean Ricke says it's a $7.35 buffet. Bring your Peter Piper cup for free pop. He has coupons.. buy 9 buffets, 10th is free! Ice cream and prizes. All are welcome to enjoy on 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month through April.
Sue Barnhart announces there will not be GRILLING at Happy Hour this Wednesday, the 13th. Happy Hour will still be held. Bring food & choice of beverage, meet about 4, plan to eat 4:30 or shortly after. All welcome.
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Story About a Pirate ..
A pirate was sitting in a bar when the bartender asked him, “What about your wooden leg? You didn't have that before.”
Well,” said the pirate, “We were in a battle and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I'm fine now.”
The bartender replied, “Well, okay, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?”
The pirate explained, “We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook but I'm fine, really...”
“What about that eye patch?”
“Oh,” said the pirate. “One day we were at sea, & a flock of birds flew over. I looked up, one of them pooped in my eye.”
“You're kidding,” said the bartender. “You couldn't lose an eye just from bird poop.”
“Well, it was my first day with the hook”
Thanks from Joyce Amos to all who attended & helped with the Wine & Cheese Party last Thursday.
RVE men will be interested in the Dec. 14 3 p.m. get together, chaired by Joyce Amos. Men should bring a cocktail glass in gift bag to exchange & drink of choice. Cost is $3 pp. Bottles will be marked with your name so you will be able to take unused beverage home with you.
A New Year's Eve party will be held this year according to committee member Marlene Prohaska.
Get your pictures taken for the RVE Park Directory. See Joyce Amos for reserved date/time. Pictures are being taken today from 9:00 to 4:00, also Tuesday & Wednesday this week. The back card room is needed for pics on Jan. 8 & 9. Be sure to fill out the paper given to you when you made appointment. Bring paper with you at time of appointment. If you want to order a directory, cost is $15. You don't have to order. No free picture this year. If you want to purchase a CD with all your pictures, it's $25 & you may print your own. If you would rather purchase from Creative Images, there is a $20 service charge. Prices are reasonable .. 8x10 $3, 5x7 $1.50, 4x6 $.75, wallets 2 for $.75. Donna Gabbert is looking for pics of various activities to be included in the directory. If you have ANY from park activities, games and special parties, get them to her at #270.
Analisa Turunen tells us a program is available at Knapp Hospital for those who do not or cannot afford health insurance. There is group there to assist you.
Chair Craig Daves said there are many nice Christmas lights & decorations at Rio Valley Estates. He encouraged everyone to take a drive through after dark.
Looking ahead to 2018 ..
There is a sheet posted in back of big hall for anyone interested in CPR & defibrillator class. This will be scheduled in January when Bruce & Billie Wells return. Sheet is “interest only” sheet.
Dana Daves has finalized the bus tour to King Ranch on Jan. 23, Bus is filled & Dana is out collecting the $69 pp cost. Bus will leave RVE 8-8:30 a.m., return about 6 p.m. Cost includes lunch.
Mary Norby at #179 chairs our Feb. 8 Craft Sale. It is the ONLY one in The Valley that insists only handmade items may be sold! Pass the word .. vendors are needed.
Reporting for Cancer Drive Chair Dianna Bruce, Sharon Barksdale announced the committee plans a tea party & quilt raffle February 14. Pillows with cases, boo-boo dolls are being made by residents. Catherine Gibbs has quilt blocks if you'd like to help. A toy drive is also in the works. Drop items off at Dianna's #146 or Sharon's #69. Next Monday raffle tickets will be sold at Monday meeting.
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Dec. 8 -
Men's High Game/Series – Ed Marcukaitis – 161/399
Women's High Game – Mary Lou Sirovy 147
Women's High Series – Laurie Walter 415
BRIDGE – Dec. 5 - 1st – Dick Gibson 2770
2nd – Margaret Davis 2550
Dec. 7 - 1st – Dolores Mason 3200
2nd – Dick Gibson 3190
Dec. 9 - 1st – Dick Gibson 3030
2nd – Mary Jean Steward 2980
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Dec. 4 – Mary Jean Steward, Janean Geer 31500
Dec. 6 – Fran Hryniw, Patty Lamp 30630
Dec. 8 – Mitzi Hutchinson, Jean Stamp 29645
Table of 6 - Dec. 8 – Judy Greenlee, Mary Jean Steward,
Jeanie Burkinshaw 35805
DOMINOES – Mexican Train – Dec. 5 – Beverly Talley, Ron Baker, Chuck Gonnerman, Marge Reishus, Mary Lou Benson, Virginia Baker, Fran Hryniw, Darlene Bryant, Patti Lamp, Maud Fisher Dec. 10 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Donna Gabbert, Patty Lamp, Judy Greenlee, Al Swanson, Marge Reishus, Laurie Walter, Darlene Bryant, Ron Baker, Adrienne Laing, Chuck Gonnerman
DUMMY RUMMY – Dec. 9 -
1st – Marlene Prohaska 247 2nd -Sandy Lenius 251
3rd – Ron Baker 281 4th – Marge Rexroad 285
EUCHRE – Dec. 5 -
High – Del Telfor 38 2nd – Mark Wieners 36
GOLF –
Executive – Dec. 1 – CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWSTORM !!
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Dec. 9 -
1st – Margaret Davis 562 2nd – Ed Hover 489
TIC – Dec. 6 -
1st – Patty Lamp 124 2nd – Wayne Carter 155
Tie for 3rd & 4th – Stan Floyd & Darlene Bryant 163
OKAY .. get serious just once!
The past cannot be changed.
Opinions don't define your reality.
Everyone's journey is different.
Things always get better with time.
Judgments are a confession of character.
Overthinking will lead to sadness.
Happiness is found within.
Positive thoughts create positive things.
Smiles are contagious.
Kindness is free.
You only fail if you quit.
What goes around, comes around.
Jan. 1
– New Year's Day (no
club meeting or newsletter)
1 comment:
Thanks for all of the info Donna!
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