March 5th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO CLARENCE MOORE!

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 – Craig - “Blessings Around You” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, says “what a beautiful day .. it's 85 degrees!” Thanks to residents who watch over outsiders using our dumpsters. Let management know, take license plate number, etc. When you come in after front gate locks at night, watch to be sure gate closes behind you. Discussion of outsiders coming in early for Patio Sales was heard. Ken says this is a Club activity, not management. One suggestion was we could have a committee to address these problems. Think about this over the summer. Concerning WiFi, the new tower is up but some say still not operational. Ken will check on this. 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 approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis had nothing to report on ice machine, going shopping today. Stove top is to arrive this week. Brock Laing talked about his wish list. Some entertainers complain they cannot see audience. We will NOT turn off lights, as Brock said, “Not the way we do it .. suck it up!” He talked concerning rope & LED lighting, rope lights are failing, LED lighting that could be dimmed & would create atmosphere. Not being an electrician, he suggests if interested we let properties committee get a study & report on findings in the fall. With Brock leading discussion we talked about new seating as brown chairs wearing out, blue chairs some don't like. He said Bibleville has some that are 2 ½ inch thick. We could sell old ones, purchase new. Decided to have properties get proposal for fall. Popcorn machine voted down. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



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 this week was for Dale Neises, in hospital for tests, BP seems to be problem.



Entertainment chair Brock Laing said The Piano Man Jason Whorley was here last Friday for our final entertainment of the season. BROCK SAID, “It's been a successful year & next year looks to be great, maybe better!” Brock thanked his light guys, the kitchen crew, set up folks.

Bruce /Billie Wells hosts the Friday Potluck at 5 p.m. Bring dish to share & table service. Final potluck is March 10.



Chair Craig said there is a list of committee chairs on bulletin board & asks all to check sheet to see it is correct. He also asks everyone to PLEASE turn off cell phones during Monday meetings.



Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Craig Daves reports Country Roland Jr. plays. Cost is $6 pp. 50-50 draw. Next week will be FINAL Monday dance of season with Diego.



Thursday movies will resume in the fall. Brock & Adrienne heading out tomorrow. THANKS TO THEM FOR ALL THEY DO!



Chair Craig suggests a committee of 6 residents might want to check by-laws as printed in our directory. Come back in the fall if there are changes they feel need to be made. Who volunteers? He said list of chair people is on bulletin board & thanked all of them.



Upcoming Dates to Remember:



March 7 – Iowa Potluck, Friendship Hall, noon, Geers chair



March 8 – Minnesota Luncheon, Jalisco's, 1501 N. Westgate Drive, 11:30 a.m. All welcome. Juanita Fisher chairs.

March 17 – St. Patrick's Day Dinner, 4 p.m., $9 pp, ticket sales end on March 12, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair


Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on big board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar. It's 1st come 1st serve.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Some of our newer residents may not know that in 2002 a Rio Valley Estates cookbook was printed. A supply remains at Irene Quail's #49, purchase at $5 each. Many good recipes there!
“Thank you for the cards & well wishes from all the kind people in the park after my surgery. I am doing well.” – Dave Printy

“Apologies in advance for newsletter errors .. as we are taking grand kids to SPI to fly a kite! In a hurry!” - Mary Lou Benson

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
No Bean Bags March 7 due to set up for Iowa potluck.
Take a look at March 1 Winter Texan Times as they ran an article submitted by your editor. It's about Roaring 20s Party. Sent 6 color pictures, they printed 1 black & white. Iwas happy they printed this article for us!! We DO have the BEST fun-loving park! – mlb
Linda Palermo chaired Vet's Dinner. What a good crowd & nice program! Colors were presented by 4 Weslaco ROTC seniors. Brock Laing served as emcee. We heard The National Anthem & other music by a Weslaco High School quartet. Folding of our country's flag was done by 3 members of the quartet with chair Linda reading the meaning of each fold. Special speaker was Edie Virkus who with her family lived in Latvia during WW II, leaving as refugees/displaced persons, eventually coming to United States. Her story needs to be recorded for future generations! Felix Rodriguez who has talked to vets in our park spoke about benefits available to vets & spouses. You may call him at his McAllen office, 956-318-2436. Marge Rexroad & Bonnie Cassidy introduced 2 WW II vets, Ray Davis & Bill Pavlis, & presented them each with a quilt made by our quilters & the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild. Winners of raffles were quilt (Marge Rexroad) to Mary Christianson; car organizer (Dean Ricke) to Virginia Baker; bracelet (Mary Norby) to Sue Barnhart; eagle picture (Ken Barnhart) to Jody Pavlis; wine basket to Cindy ??; painted mobile board (Mary Lou Benson) to Kay Henriksen; beer cooler to Kathy Cochran; table runner (Alice Moeller) to Richard Linders; 50-50 draw of $64 to Donna Gabbert. Many door prizes were given from ticket sales. Linda will have full report on monies to be given to Camp Chorale at next week's meeting. She has agreed to again chair next season. Thanks, Linda!
“A great big Thank You to Linda Palermo & her team for such a special day honoring vets, wives/husbands. As a World War II vet, I thank Bonnie Cassidy & her helpers for the beautiful quilt. It is magnificent! God Bless the U.S.A. & RVE!” – Raymond Davis
Rich Stubbs & crew were in hall last Saturday morning to help residents complete forms for Vial of Life. TY to Bruce Wells who coordinated this. If you need a sticker for your door, he will get one for you. Bruce is still trying to get Rich Stubbs to email CPR/AED certificates to all who haven't received theirs. Friday .. you don't have to leave from potluck by 5:45 as no entertainment that evening. Thanks to all who supported the meals.
If you think activities are “slowing down” ..
think again. There's still much fun to be had
at Rio Valley Estates! Don't miss out!!
Don't head north too soon...
Iowans take note .. Iowa Dinner is this Wednesday, March 7, says chair John Geer. See sign up sheet on back bulletin board so a count can be taken. You may indicate what you wish to bring for the noon potluck. This is free but you will receive ticket at door for door prize drawings. There will not be a big program, want this to be a SOCIAL time. Set up tables 9 a.m. (not 7 or 8 .. but 9!). Bring pencil or pen for an activity.
Juanita Fisher #62 announces Minnesota Luncheon will be held at Jalisco's, 1501 N. Westgate Drive on Thursday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. Everyone from MN welcome!
March 17, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef & cabbage, potatoes, dessert, even green beer. The committee will be using the scales purchased by our club so all will receive the same amount of corn beef! Tickets are being sold, $9 pp. Final day for sales is March 12. A few more volunteers needed to help on some duties. See sign up sheet for volunteers. Dress in green. There will be special entertainment by Bruce Wells.
“Must Goes” – If you have left-over food items you do not want to take back up north, you may deliver them to the Runn School office. They will accept partial servings of food in disposable containers.

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING March 2 -
Women's High Game/Series -Mary Lou Sirovy 157/408
BRIDGE – Feb. 27 -
1st – Aleen Mittelberg 2880 2nd – Dick Gibson 2480
March 3 -
1st – Catherine Donovan 2190 2nd – Dick Gibson 2130
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Feb. 26 – Jewel Kruckman, Donna Gabbert 30415
Feb. 28 – Janean Geer, Mary Jean Steward 27250
March 2 – Judy Shively, Mary Jean Steward 25885
Table of 6 -
Feb. 26 – Catherine Donovan, Fran Hryniw,
Jeanie Burkinshaw 32285
Feb. 28 – Agnes Messner, Jeanie Burkinshaw,
Fran Hryniw 38580
March 2 – Fran Hryniw, Jeanie Burkinshaw,
Patty Lamp 36000
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Feb. 27 – Maud Fisher, Alice Talbert, Dick Topel, Janel Baker, Catherine Donovan, Ray Miller, Tom Anderson, Margaret Morrow, Mary Christianson, Ann Johnson, Vic Greenlee, Judy Greenlee, Patty Lamp, Donna Gabbert, Adrienne Laing March 4 – Diane Ateah, Maud Fisher, Bonnie Cassidy, Fran Hryniw, Mary Lou Sirovy, Denise Cheek, Vic Greenlee, Donna Gabbert, Red Tyler, Mary Christianson, Dianna Miller, Tom Anderson, Ray Miuller, Catherine Donovan
DUMMY RUMMY – March 3 -
1st – Beverly Yancey 232 2nd – Ray Miller 271
3rd – John Bowers 281 4th – Darlene Bovenmyer 286
EUCHRE – Feb. 27 -
1st – Allen Swanson 43 2nd – Chuck Kopsell 41
GOLF – March 2 – Executive -
Men's Low – Henry Hryniw 33
Men's 2nd (tie) – Lloyd Patrick, Dave Johnson, Dave Mason 35
Women's Low – Brenda Smith 41
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 3 -
1st – Raymond Davis 502 2nd – Ruth Andrews 442
SHUFFLING – Feb. 27 – LeRoy Larson, Agnes Messner Feb. 28 – Agnes Messner, Bruce Wells, Ross McAuley, Lyle Koste
March 2 – Henry Hryniw, Bruce Wells
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM
Correction from Feb. 17, 2nd place was Dave Clement instead of Dave Johnson
Feb. 24 - 1st – Judy Nordquist
2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – John Quail
TIC – Feb. 28 -
1st – Patty Lamp 139 2nd – Marlene Prohaska 146
3rd – Ann Johnson 168 4th - Doug Novak 177

William Arthur Ward says:
Before you speak, listen.
Before you write, think.
Before you spend, earn.
Before you invest, investigate.
Before you criticize, wait.
Before you pray, forgive.
Before you quit, try.
Before you retire, save.
Before you die, give.

Here's a few things to remember from Red Skelton,
thanks to Harriet for sending along to me!
Rules for a Perfect Marriage
“Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays.
I go on Fridays.”
“I take my wife everywhere, she keeps finding her way back.”
“We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.”
“My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, 'In the lake'.”
“She got a mud-pack, looked great for 2 days. The mud fell off.”
“I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always.”
“I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.”
“The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, 'What's on the TV?' I said, 'Dust!'”
Can't you just hear Red say all of these? There were more .. maybe another time, I'll print them. His humor didn't have to start with a four letter word. It was clean & simple fun.