We sure have had a lot of fruit drop off the trees, but not from the cold...the birds are really doing a number on the fruit, they peck a hole in the fruit and soon the fruit drops off the tree. Many have said it's been a really bad year for that.
I will finish up with the Missouri Red Hat Luncheon picture tomarrow and get all my pictures over to Rod, we will get our photo directories in about 7 weeks or so and not have to wait until Fall like we used to have to. So sorry some arrived too late to get their picture in the directory.
It was great to have the help of Joyce Amos this time, even with all her involvement with the Wine and Cheese Parties, she still took time to help me with appointments for the Directory.
RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We said “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – John Geer talked about “God Bless America”, the song we sing each week (written by Irving Berlin), followed by prayer
Secretary Report – Dana Daves
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
Thank you to Jim & Mary Jean Steward
for providing sweet rolls this morning.
MANAGEMENT REPORT – Asst. manager Ken Barnhart gave a short report. Betty, a new gal in park, (in Martha Millender's mobile), would like a small grill. Does anyone have an extra they would loan to her? Management is aware WiFi is not working! It is too low on pole, working on it today. When asked if repairs would be done on bad spots on some streets, Ken said price of oil has been fluctuating.. but repairs are in the works for the coming summer.
Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at 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 given & approved. Properties committee member Jerry McAninch announced the board will be serving Sat. Breakfasts of Biscuits & Gravy in February. Board did considerable cleaning in back of big hall, found items not being used so sold these at Flea Market. Only problem is no one has vacuumed back room for some time. When asked if that was a duty of park employees, he said they would check on that. 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 up this week included Rachel Morales, death of brother; and now one for Tom & Bonnie Cassidy, thinking of you due to both of them being under the weather recently.
Entertainment chair Brock Laing said 173 enjoyed Wade Benson Landry & his OLD but FUNNY jokes last Friday night. This week, come enjoy Bill Chrastil who is high energy, $6 pp. He was with us 2 yrs. ago .. voted Valley Entertainer of Year & Male Vocalist of Year along with many other awards. He is a member of South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame. You won't want to miss this show. Popcorn, ice cream, soda, 50-50 draw. Brock said most of 2019 shows have been booked. They along with bands for Monday night dances often require a contract, wanting money up front. Next year most shows will be $7, some $8.
Bruce & Billie Wells host Friday Night Potluck at 5 p.m. prior to entertainment. Last week 40 were in attendance, thanks to all who came. Bring dish to share & your table service.
Come dance tonight, 7-9:30 p.m. to Sweetwater. Craig Dana Daves chair. Even if you don't dance, come listen to the good music. Most dances are $6 pp except for one later in season. Get well from your back surgery Craig!! Dana noted he will NOT be at tonight's dance and SHE will be at the Single's Table :-)
FREE movie this week is “A Dog's Purpose” .. come enjoy!
Al/Jewel Kruckman & committee serve Saturday January pancake breakfasts, 7-8:30 a.m. Bring your table service, NOT paper plates.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Jan. 16 – Specialty Swimwear Show, Friendship Hall, 1-4 p.m.
Jan. 17 – Missouri Red Hat Lunch, 11:30 a.m. (bring salad to share)
Jan. 21- Big Band Sound Jam, Alamo Rec, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jan. 23 – King's Ranch trip, bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.
Jan. 24 – Changes to park directory due to Dave Johnson, #93
Jan. 25 - 8th Annual Sock Hop, Sadie Hawkins/Snowball Dance , doors open at 5:30 p.m. Party begins 6 p.m.
Jan. 30 – CPR & AED use training, 1 p.m. - Bruce Wells
Feb. 4 – Super Bowl .. more info soon – Brock/Adrienne Laing
Feb. 6 – ½ JIM.K Happy Hour .. what do you guess this could be?!
Feb. 8 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Mary Norby chairs
Feb. 11 – Anniversary Party, 2 p.m., Friendship Hall
Feb. 14 – Cancer Tea Party, 10:30 a.m. Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 16 – ROPA Style Show, Pat Printy chairs
Feb. 19 – Nebraska Breakfast, Jose's Cafe, 8 a.m.
Feb. 20 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests (rep will talk at Feb. 12 Monday meeting)
Feb. 22 – Roaring 20s Party ..more info soon
Feb. 25 - 90th Birthday Party, Peg Hayelan, Friendship Hall (time?)
Dave Johnson is working on new park directories, needs changes/additions by Jan. 24, will sell at Feb. 5th meeting.
Activity Calendars for the season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning #67 know of additions or changes. Let our club secretary or Judi know if you wish a 2019 date on the calendar. It's 1st come 1st serve.
Notify news editor Mary Lou #103 if aware of changes in chairpersons/times of activities...written notes please.
Park Breakfast is enjoyed at Fiesta Tex-Mex on Thursdays, 8 a.m. All are welcome.
Janie Maxwell announced the Missouri Salad Luncheon is this Wednesday, the 17th, 11:30 a.m. All park ladies are welcome .. bring salad to share. Please sign up.
Regular Happy Hour is this Wednesday. Bring food to share, your own beverage, plates provided. There will be NO HAPPY HOUR Jan. 24 due to set up for Sock Hop.
Come to throw Bean Bags on Wednesdays beginning this week. Bruce Wells chairs.
For ladies making the Mystery Quilt (or wish to make one) group is meets every Thursday, 9 a.m. with Janean Geer teaching.
Due to health reasons, Kay Henriksen has resigned as Librarian. Do we have a volunteer to take over?
Thank you from Flea Market Chair Lucy Johnson for help, great pies in particular Sue McLaughlin & Marylyn Mason for their assistance.
Specialty Swimwear was today but cancelled because of the cold weather
Who likes Big Band Sound? Del Hickey plays with the group. He said a Jam will be held next Sunday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Alamo Rec (between Alamo & Cesar Chavez). No charge...a free will donation is taken with all proceeds going to Shriner Transportation Club. Enjoy Sunday afternoon ice cream here at our park, then head over to Alamo to enjoy cake & ice cream prior to the jam.
Dana Daves #234 has finalized King Ranch tour Jan. 23. Bus is filled (waiting list). Cost is $69 pp. If you pay by check, make check to Dana. Bus will leave at 7:30 a.m., return about 6 p.m. Cost includes lunch.
Ken Barnhart talked about Jan. 25 Sock Hop. Theme is “Sadie Hawkins/Snowball Dance” so residents may wish to dress accordingly. Get tickets $5/pp, $40/table. Tickets are going fast! Doors open at 5:30 for snack bar, party at 6 p.m. Best price in town--hot dogs 25 cents, pop 10 cents. Fred G will play .. prizes for best decorated tables.
Bruce Wells is contacting Rich at Weslace Fire Dept. for CPR & AED use. 2 year recertification has been set for Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m. in Friendship Hall.
We discussed whether a Super Bowl Party should be held Feb. 4. A show of hands indicated YES to the idea, esp. when Brock announced he & Adrienne would cook hot dogs/burgers! Since the top of Laing's motorhome where antenna is usually located is not available, the Norbys volunteered to park their red camper by the hall so antenna can be placed on that. Come for food even if you don't stay for game. More info next week.
Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 8 Craft Sale. Sally Hejlik is chairing kitchen. There is a sign up sheet for pie donations. You don't have to bring homemade pie. Appears there is a contest between a couple fellows on who can eat the most pie; Robert's record is 8 pieces! There are 40 craft tables, all taken except 5. Vendors may set up night before.
A celebration for folks celebrating 50-60-65-70 (& more) year wedding anniversaries is Sun., Feb. 11, 2 p.m. There is a sign up sheet if you have one of these special anniversaries.
Cancer Tea is Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. says chair Dianna Bruce. Cost is $5 pp. There will be a tea cup exchange. Raffle tickets being sold.
Nebraska Breakfast is at Jose's Cafe (2nd & Texas) Friday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m. according to Marge Rexroad.
John Geer reports Feb. 20 has been set for Integra Stroke Prevention tests. Rep speaks at Feb. 12 meeting.
John Geer had previously said Valley Senior Olympics is not being held this season. However, anyone wishing to participate in 32nd Golden Age Olympics announced in Winter Texan Times should contact either John Geer or John Norris for info.
Looking ahead to March 17 Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman will chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef/cabbage & potatoes. More on this later.
Rex Rexroad asked if there would be interest in hearing a rep from Veterans Administration speak about benefits available to veterans & spouses. We decided to have Rex set up a meeting with rep who is a State Counselor here in Weslaco .. date to be announced.
Will Rogers quote: “There are 3 kinds of men. One learns by reading. A few learn by observation. The rest have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.”
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