RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Memorial Service held at 9 a.m.
Secretary Report – Dana Daves
Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller
We held our annual Memorial Service at 9 a.m. today to remember RVE residents we've lost this past year. Judy Miller began service singing “Precious Memories”. Thank you to J. D. Stephens who conducted memorial service with reading of Psalm 23. J. D. read names of these we remember with love .. Alice Matson, Clarice Christensen, Doris Lindley, Thomas Schilling, Ione Alwin, Lucille Jackley, Dorothy Skovbo, Socorro Barker, Velda Lee Clement, Dan Hileman, Richard Hilde, Wilma Snakenberg, Kay Carter, Linda Rirbschlaeger, Donovan Stensrud, Kay Ross, Charlie Stevens, Marie McClurg, Hershel Caldwell, Gene Bouvet, Evelyn McBurney. Brock closed our service singing “Mansion Just Over The Hilltop”.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, spoke about dumpster issue; there is much red tape to get add'l dumpsters, waiting on word concerning this. If you cut your own brush, park employees pick it up BUT if you hire someone else it's THEIR job to haul away. A 15 cent washer is hot tub problem, it's been ordered. WiFi in 99s was again brought up, work continues to make available to all. Ken added “needs a good overhaul!” Clock is being reset for automatic gate opener. When asked about trailer in “bone pile”, Ken said they'd work on that too. 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 approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis announced new grill has been purchased & a cover donated for it. We voted to donate the obsolete analog power sound equipment to Pave The Way ministries. They do outdoor concerts, etc. in poor areas of the Rio Grande Valley. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.
Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Card up this week was to Pat Caldwell following Hershel's passing. We learned Dale Neises was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Entertainment chair Brock Laing said Maggie Mae entertained to a big crowd. This Friday, don't miss Shake, Rattle & Roll with Tavie Spivey .. cost $6 pp. This depicts a “time of innocence” with 50s music, comedy, hoola hoop skills & more.
Next Sunday, Feb. 11, come at 7 p.m. to hear a young gospel singer from Tennessee. $4/ticket charge will go completely to his ministries.
Bruce /Billie Wells host Friday Potluck at 5 p.m. 70 last week! Bring dish to share & table service.
Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Chair Craig Daves reports a favorite, Diego, plays tonight. Cost is $6 pp.
FREE movie this Thursday is “The 33” .. all come to enjoy!
Felix Rodriguez from the Veteran's Administration came after our morning meeting to answer questions about benefits available. Many came .. he will reschedule & return, editor heard.
RVE Club Board & committee are serving biscuits & gravy (plus eggs) every Saturday in February, 7-8:30 a.m. Bring table service, NOT paper plates.
Every Once in a While .. something for the guys .. anonymous quotes
“When you think about it, God has to be the best inventor of all time. He took a rib from Adam and made a loudspeaker.”
more .. “You know why a woman's work is never done?
They don't get up early enough!”
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Feb. 6 – ½ JIM.K Happy Hr, 4-6 pm Fred G plays, dessert provided
Feb. 8 – Craft Sale, 8 am to noon, Mary Norby chairs
Feb. 11 – Anniversary Party, 2-3 pm, Friendship Hall, sign up sheet
Feb. 14 – Cancer Brunch, 10:30 am Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 16 – Nebraska Breakfast, Jose's Cafe, 8 am
Feb. 16 – ROPA Style Show, 1 pm, $1 pp at door, Pat Printy chairs
Feb. 20 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests (rep will talk at Feb. 12 Monday meeting)
Feb. 20 – Bean Feed, 4:30 pm $2 pp, Topels chair
Feb. 22 – Roaring 20s Party, Cochrans chair
Feb. 25 - 90th Birthday Party, Peg Hayelan, Friendship Hall, 2-4 pm
March 1 – Vet's Dinner, 11:30 am $7 pp Linda Palermo chairs
March 2 – Patio Sale (outside your mobile), 8 am to noon
Special Request from Editor....PLEASE give written notes when you wish something printed in newsletter. It helps SO MUCH!
Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars for season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning know of additions/changes. Let club secretary or Judi know if you wish a 2019 date on the calendar.
Notify news editor Mary Lou at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
No Bean Bags this week.
“Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.”
AED/CPR presentation went well, over 30 there. Cards & certificates are delayed until Rich gets back from vacation Thursday. We approved a short presentation about Vial of Life with Bruce Wells arranging date.
Brock Laing thanked all who came to the Super Bowl Party yesterday. 3X as many as last year came with more than half staying for game. It was an exciting game!
Happy Hour on TUESDAY, Feb. 6, is called ½ JIM.K. Come 4-6 p.m., Fred G. will play for dancing & listening. DESSERT WILL BE PROVIDED for this celebration. Bring snacks and beverage. Note this is Tuesday., not Wednesday .. change from regular happy hour day)
Mary Norby #179 chairs Feb. 8 Craft Sale. With 43 tables of vendors, you'll see some new ones this year. Sally Hejlik chairs kitchen. SEE sign up sheet for pie donations, looking for big crowd, MORE PIES NEEDED! Vendors may set up night before. If possible “catch a ride” so as to leave parking spaces for those from outside our park.
A celebration for folks celebrating 50-60-65-70 year wedding anniversaries is Sunday, Feb. 11. Special year anniversaries are Ray & Dianna Miller on their 50th, Virgil & Aleen Mittleberg on the 65th. You may wish to bring a congratulatory card. Chairs Al/Jewel Kruckman & Jim/Alice Moeller announce this party will be during USUAL ice cream hour, 2-3 p.m. Cake will be served at this CASUAL party. Sign up so a count on how much cake is needed can be taken.
Cancer Brunch is Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. says chair Dianna Bruce. Proceeds go to Edinburg Children's Hospital. Tickets $5 pp are available from Sue McLaughlin #420. Wrap a tea cup/saucer in bag for exchange. Raffle tickets being sold, $1 each or 6 for $5.
Nebraska Breakfast is at Jose's Cafe (2nd & Texas) Friday, Feb. 16, 8 a.m. according to Marge Rexroad.
Pat Printy chairs the ROPA Style Show Feb.16, 1 p.m. Think about what you might have to model, from ROPA, thrift store, garage sales, wherever. Sign up if you can help, set up or model. Pat & her “sis” Arlene have clothing if you need something to model. There will be a prize for “most magnificent hat”. If you have items to sell, put your name/price & bring by noon day of show. Refreshments will be served, $1 pp at the door. Helpers needed, says Pat.
John Geer reports Feb. 20 is Integra Stroke Prevention testing. Rep speaks at next Monday meeting.
Who is up for Bean Feed? Dick & Maxine Topel will be cooking them for 4:30 p.m. meal Feb. 20. Tickets $2 pp.
Roaring 20s Party is Feb. 22! Chair Kathy Cochran says “If it was illegal in the 20's, we will be doing it!” Tickets at $10 pp or table $80 are being sold. You may purchase tickets at #236 “just down the street from Jim!” NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. You'll need password to enter, passwords included with ticket. “Don't have a password? Make up your own!” says Kathy. Everything is provided including tablecloths & table service, except beverage. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CHOICE. Decorate tables between noon & 3. Tables judged at 4. 50-50 draw, door prizes, games! You may wish to bring along “some extra pocket money” for illegal activities. Fred G will play. Doors open at 5 .. plan to eat at 5:30, party at 6.
All are invited to an Open House, 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Fellowship Hall for Margaret (Peg) Hayelan's 90th birthday. Peg & Wayne spent 23 winters at RVE. Your presence is your gift.
Linda Palermo is chair of March 1 Vet's Dinner. Time is 11:30 a.m. with sit down meal at noon. Tickets are being sold at $7 pp with Feb. 26 deadline to purchase. This event is for veterans, spouses, vet widows/widowers. Proceeds will go to Camp Chorale for children who have lost parents. There are 3 of these camps in Texas. Linda tells us there will be entertainment with raffle of donated items: quilt by Marge Rexroad, carving by Ken Barnhart, painted mobile board by Mary Lou Benson.
You have time to sort your valuables for the March 2 Patio Sale. This is held outside individual mobiles.
Iowans take note .. Iowa Dinner is March 7, says chair Janean Geer. More on this later.
Looking ahead to March 17 Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman will chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef/cabbage & potatoes. More on this later.
Did you know? Line dancing was started by
women waiting to use the bathroom!!
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BEAN BAGS – Jan. 31 – Virgil White, Bruce Wells
BOWLING – Feb. 2 -
Women's High Game/Series – Venita Lingle 129/377
Men's High Game/Series – Ed Marcukaitis 148/401
BRIDGE –
Jan. 30 - 1st Maud Fisher 3720 2nd – Ed Hover 3400
Feb. 1 - 1st – Dick Gibson 3770 2nd –Catherine Donovan 3430
Feb. 3 - 1st – Dick Gibson 3860 2nd – Doloros Mason 2650
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Jan. 29 – Mitze Hutchinson, Donna Gabbert 38195
Jan. 31 – Frank Willard, Donna Gabbert 37570
Feb. 2 – Donna Gabbert, Jewel Kruckman 29730
Table of 6 – Jan. 29 -
Jeanie Burkinshaw, Patty Lamp, Linda Palermo 33850
CRIBBAGE –
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 30 – Darlene Bryant, Maud Fisher, Grace Thornton, Alice Talbert, Virginia Baker, Pat Olafson, Frank Hryniw, Nancy Gonnerman, Mary Christianson, Janie Maxwell, Dick Topel, Marge Reishus, Catherine Donovan Feb. 5 – Pat Olafson, Janel Baker, Vic Greenlee, Mary Lou Sirovy, Grace Thornton, Cindy Baker, Jay Baker, Maud Fisher
DUMMY RUMMY – Feb. 3 -
1st – Marge Rexroad 231 2nd – LeRoy Larson 233
Tied for 3rd – John Bowers & Rex Rexroad 236
EUCHRE – Jan. 30 -
1st (tie) – Chuck Kopsell & Ed Marcukaitis 41
2nd (tie) – Liz Livingood & Lloyd Patrick 39
GOLF – Executive - Feb. 2 -
Men's Low – Henry Hryniw 33
Men's 2nd – Low – Dave Johnson 35
River Bend – Jan. 31 - 1st - Claude Anderson 77
2nd – Henry Hryniw 78
Tierra Del Sol – Feb. 1 - 1st – Henry Hryniw 82
2nd – Art Headley 84
Tierra Santa – Feb. 1 - 1st – Mark Fisher 78
2nd tie - Vic Greenlee & Tony Short 81
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 3 -
1st – Del Telfor 543 2nd – Raymond Davis 496
SHUFFLING – Jan. 30 – Dave Johnson, Ron Henderson Jan. 31 – Earl Olafson, Dave Johnson, Jim Moeller, Ron Henderson, Leroy Larson Feb. 2 – Lyle Koste, Dave Johnson, Henry Hryniw, Ron Henderson
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM - Feb. 3 - 1st – Dave Clement
2nd – June Clement 3rd – Jean Stamp
TIC – Jan. 31 - High score – Doug Novak 497
1st – Ann Johnson 110 2nd – Judy Nordquist 157
3rd – Ron Henderson 168 4th – Darlene Ales 192
I found this clipping tucked in with the game scores ..
It was entitled “Payment Plan”
A husband gets in the shower, just as his wife is getting out, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel & runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, “I'll give you $800 to drop that towel ...”
After thinking for a moment she drops her towel & stands naked in front of Bob. After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 & leaves.
The woman wraps back up in her towel & goes back upstairs. When she gets back to the bathroom, her husband asks, “Who was that at the door?”
She says, “It was Bob, the next-door neighbor.”
The husband replies, “Great! Did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?”
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