RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair John Geer 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 – John Geer - Andy Rooney’s “Things I’ve Learned”
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
John Geer is checking with company that would give a 5-10 minute talk, then free screening for those interested on hearing loss .. plus donuts. More on this next week.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves asked that we return yellow cards placed in our mailboxes about package pickup to office Concerning pool heater, repairs will be made soon; hot tub jets are working but do not “play” with settings. A new kitchen air conditioner is on order. Joe’s Air is coming to check gas smell in back room heater. IMPORTANT…If management finds WHO is picking up dog poop, then dropping in someone else’s yard, you will be in big trouble! Grace Thornton mentioned the light flickering on & off behind big hall. This will be checked into. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Treasurer Sandy Novak's gave her report. It was approved.
Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported curtains are on order for kitchen. Rope light replacement has been reviewed per Brock & Craig’s suggestions and proposal will be presented next week. Mark Probst said at cost of $ per chair he would clean these, looking for volunteers who would help him. Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Laing said entertainment chairs for next season, Marylyn & Lucy attended showcase with him last week & have booked some for next season. This Friday night, come enjoy Adam Pope & Rebel Roots, $7 pp. They were here a couple yrs ago, remember base player in particular & she was great! They feature faith, family, country & rockabilly. Brock announced D-9 has been sold with price more than 3 digits. Good news-- vacancies have been filled for Feb. 1 with Lindley Creek ($8 pp) & Feb. 22 with Kelli Marie ($7 pp). Come for potluck 5 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. Good crowd last week!
Monday Night Dances begin tonight with Country Roland Jr., $6 pp .. 7-9:30 p.m. Craig & Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew to set up & floor cleaning. If you don't know, dances are BYOB.
Free Thursday night movies will begin January 17.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Sam is filling in this week & next. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Cards this week up for Carleen Basler, hospital with back issues, now home; Louisa Rodriguez, grandson passed away; Petra Lopez, hospital with health issues; Del Telfor, hospital with pneumonia.
Announcement from Judy Nordquist along with Lynn Stamp & Doug Novak are checking Rio Valley Estates guidelines (club not park) .. We are bringing guidelines up to date; they are printed in park directories. If you have an addition or correction, please write it up, sign your name & give to one of these folks. Turn in by Friday, Jan. 18.
Sat. morning breakfasts are on .. thanks to Ed Tice, his Moravia IA friends plus the Printys from Dunkerton, IA! Come 7 – 8:30 a.m. for pancakes & sausage.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 16 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon
Jan. 18 – Wellness Screening, Blood Draw, 6:30 a.m., 12 hr. fasting
Jan. 24 – Sock Hop, doors open 5:15, kitchen opens 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 30 – Bean Feed, 4:30 p.m., $2 pp, Topels chairing
Feb. 7 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon .. pies needed
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, 10:30 a.m., $5 pp, Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 17 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Feb. 21 – Old West Party, more info on this later
March 6 – Iowa Potluck, noon, Hovers chair
Would you like samples of Bar-B-Cuties Restaurant? Brock Laing offered to set up a time for them to bring food for tasting. More later ..
Dave Johnson #93 is working on park directories. If you have changes from last year’s info, he needs this by Jan. 25. New directories will be on sale Feb. 4.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. If supply is depleted, office will print one for you. Give any changes to Judi, #67.
Notify editor (written notes appreciated) Mary Lou Benson, Lot #103, 956-532-9665, of items you wish to be printed in weekly newsletter. Also appreciate being notified of changes in chairman, times of activities, etc.
Lucy Johnson thanked the pie bakers & all who came to last week’s Flea Market.
Marge Rexroad is needing quilters Tuesdays, if just for tying. All are welcome to come help! She also has some blocks that need to be embroidered, pick up from Marge.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours continue .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage.
Hand & Foot has changed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wed. & is played in the Dart room behind stage.
Senior Yoga resumes today after morning meeting, & is held Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m. with Janie Maxwell.
John Norris is working on a Picture Directory which would help the new people in our park. He will create an electronic directory to put names & faces together. This will be a snap shot type photo only, no sales of pictures. It will include a minimum of name with photo & add’l info such as home address, phone numbers, emails will be included if you like. Pictures will be taken starting this week on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 12:30 to 4:30 in big hall. No appointments, just come & go.
Golden Age Olympics sponsored by McAllen Parks & Rec has replaced the Senior Olympics our park took part in. This is open to anyone in the Rio Valley area & you can enter individually or as part of a park team. Entry fee is $7 for 1st event, $5 for each add’l event entered. A list & sign up sheet is in main hall. Park management will provide a park tee shirt for each person entering. Included are many card games, sporting games, baking, other events. For more info, contact John Norris #246.
Ladies’ Salad Luncheon is scheduled Wed., Jan. 16, with “The 3 J's” .. Janean Geer, Judy Greenlee, Judy Shivley .. chairing. It begins at noon & all should bring a salad. Cost is $1 pp. Theme is Snow White & 7 Dwarfs. See sign up sheet on back board in Friendship Hall.
Rio Grande Wellness Blood Draws will be 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards. You must fast for 12 hours prior to testing.
Tickets at $6 pp (table of 8/$48) are going fast for the 9th annual Sock Hop! It is scheduled for Jan. 24. Get tickets at Barnhart's Lot #276, Ken's office or Monday meetings. Kathy Cochran filled in this morning in Ken's absence. Doors open 5:15 p.m. & not sooner, kitchen opens 5:30. Hot dogs will be sold 25 cents each, 10 cent sodas & chips. Bring small change, no large bills, for your purchases. Decorate your table, win a prize. Decorate tables beginning at noon on Thursday. Games & great entertainment by Fred Goldsberry begin at 6 p.m.
Get your $2 pp tickets for Bean Feed which will be held Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m. Dick & Max Topel chair.
Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says all tables are sold for the Feb. 7 sale. There will be a sign up sheet for pies.
You may purchase tickets for the Cancer Tea to be held February 13. This year's theme is “Lots of Love”. Chair is Dianna Bruce. Time is 10:30 a.m. with tickets $5 pp. Bring tea cup & saucer for exchange.
According to Joyce Amos, a “FAREWELL PARTY will be held for Brock & Adrienne Laing on Feb. 17, 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Everyone is urged to attend as we will surely miss this couple next season!
Pat Printy announced she will chair ROPA Style Show with date of March 14, 1 p.m. If you have anything you would like to model from ROPA, thrift store, Good Will, wherever, see sign up sheets.
“Apparently, it’s only appropriate to say ‘Look at you! .. You got so big!’ to children. Adults tend to get offended.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Jan. 11 –
Women’s High Game & Series – Venita Lingle 156 & 434
BRIDGE – Jan. 8
1st – Sue Shaffer 3450 2nd – Dick Gibson 2140
Jan. 10 –
1st – Catherine Donovan Score? 2nd – Maud Fisher Score?
Jan. 12 –
1st – Ed Hover 3150` 2nd – Dolores Mason 2490
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Jan. 7 - Janean Geer, Patty Lamp 29870
Jan. 9 – Donna Gabbert, Nancy Argo 30240
Jan. 11 – Jewel Kruckman, Judy Greenlee 22865
Table of 6 – Jan. 9 -
Grace Thornton, Jean Stamp. Janean Geer 37495
Jan. 11 –
Marge Rexroad, Donna Gabbert, Fran Hryniw 34925
CRIBBAGE – Jan. 9 - 1st – Millie Ricke 677
2nd – David Clement 677 3rd – Grace Thornton 650
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 8 – Marge Reishus, Dottie Sanders, Dick Topel, Catherine Donovan, Darlene Bryant, Michael Mattingly, Donna Gabbert, Ron Baker, Mary Lou Sirovy, Fran Hryniw, Janel Baker, Virgil; Tyler, Ann Johnson Jan. 13 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Grace Thornton, Dottie Sanders, Dick Topel, Vic Greenlee, Janie Maxwell, Virgil Tyler, Ann Johnson, Fran Hryniw, Virginia Baker, Mary Christianson, Janel Baker
DUMMY RUMMY – Jan. 12 –
1st – Judy Greenlee 215 2nd – Venita Lingle 221
3rd – Denny Argo 244` 4th – Robert Lingle 252
EUCHRE – Date?
1st – Allen Swanson 47 2nd – Jewel Kruckman 42
GOLF – Tierra Santa –
Dec. 20-Low Gross-Mark Fisher76 Low Net -Neil Kommer 72
Jan. 4-Low Gross-Mark Fisher 76 Low Net - -Vic Greenlee 73
Jan. 7-Low Gross-Mark Fisher 79 Low Net - -Neil Kommer 77
Palmview –
Jan. 8 Low Gross-Mark Fisher 77 LowNet -- Vic Greenlee 69
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Jan. 12 –
1st – Raymond Davis 440 2nd – Sharon Bussinger 437
SHUFFLING – Jan. 8 – Dave Johnson, Robert Lingle, Ross McAuley, Dick Topel, Ron Henderson, Jim Moeller Jan. 11 – Jim Moeller, Ross McAuley, Dave Johnson, Dick Topel
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Jan. 12 – 1st – Harriet Stromer
2nd – Jim Rader 3rd – Lynn Stamp
TIC – Jan. 9 – No scores were written down!
1st – April Walling 2nd – Patty Lamp
3rd – Gene Valley 4th – Dana Daves
Editors note .. REMEMBER WHEN ??
Telephones .. First one my family had was a party line phones…then dial desk phones. And now cell phones? First we had flip phones, then Smart phones smarter than us? Now I have an I phone. We seniors have come a long way!!
On to computers .. I remember when beging working at Farm Bureau keeping books with a pencil & handwritten ledger in 1972, typing the weekly Spokesman page on an electric typewriter…. I thought what a magical machine that was. AAAH…an even more magical machine when I had to do all this on a computer!! That was the beginning of a headache.
Yesterday…..after church, golf & ice cream…we made a trip over to our friendly tech guy at Best Buy better known to Tom & me as The Geek Squad. We took our somewhat antique computer to him .. he worked diligently (?) and was successful in SELLING US A NEW COMPUTER!
Thus .. your newsletter is LATE .. and I thank my park guru computer friend Judi DeKoning for letting me use hers. I’m picking up my brand NeW model later today.
SHOULD WE SENIORS REALLY BE ALLOWED TO EVEN HAVE CELL PHONES AND COMPUTERS? I AM HOPING Tom & Ken don’t decide they now need a new boat for fishing !!!
That’s All Folks – Til Next Time !!
Monday, January 14, 2019
Monday, January 7, 2019
Jan.7th
RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair John Geer 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 – Mark Probst – “Precious Lord Take My Hand”
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves talked about recent break-ins reminding us to lock our homes. Rear gate that was damaged will be replaced with a stronger one. Golf cart was recovered. A ring & key have been found, if yours, check at office. Two metal plates are being placed across entrance to front of office & in golf cart parking area to prevent falls. Needing stamps? Office has 1st class stamps. R.J.Brodal at #275 mentioned possibility of residents patroling during the night. He volunteered to chair this. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Treasurer Sandy Novak's gave her report. It was approved.
Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported committee is looking into cleaning of chairs, may replace instead. He said residents should wash and drain dishes, not leave in kitchen sink. Heater in card room will be repaired today. If you have recycling items, he's going Tuesday (tomorrow) this week. Committee is researching blinds for kitchen; and rope light replacement in Friendship Hall, evaluating per Brock's ideas. Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Laing said 120 attended entertainment Friday night. Come enjoy The Punches Family Jan. 11, $6 pp. This is a good family show with Mom, Dad, 2 daughters performing. Brock is “soliciting”, editor thinks! He advertised D-9 as being for sale, you may pay in Canadian dollars!
Come for potluck 5 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. Good crowd last week!
What a turnout for Sunday afternoon ice cream yesterday. Laings & their committee invite all to come next Sunday!
Monday Night Dances begin tonight with Country Roland Jr., $6 pp .. 7-9:30 p.m. Craig & Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew to set up floor cleaning. If you don't know, dances are BYOB.
Free Thursday night movies will begin January 17.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Sam is filling in this week &; next. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Cards this week up for Ken Barnhart, hospitalization, now home; Tom Cassidy, encouragement; Ed Marcukaitis, pacemarker implanted. Stacey Johnson was at ER last night, now a patient; Catherine Donovan in hospital. Cards will be put up for both. Former resident Marilyn Babbitt (#104) is at retirement home with health issues. If you wish to send card, her address is Brookdale Retirement Center, 2562 Pierce St., Sioux City, IA 51104.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 7 – Dance to Country Roland, 7-9:30 p.m.
Jan. 9 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 11 – Flea Market, 8 a.m. - noon .. pies needed
Jan. 16 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon
Jan. 18 – Wellness Screening, Blood Draw, 6:30 a.m.
Jan. 24 – Sock Hop, doors open 5:15, kitchen opens 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon .. pies needed
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, Dianna Bruce chairs – time?
Feb. 18 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Feb. 21 – Old West Party, more info on this later
Editor says “THANK YOU” to Donna Gabbert who
stepped up to do newsletters before Bensons arrived....
and to Judi DeKoning for her help!!
That's the great thing about Rio Valley Estates. If you need a helping hand whether it be to help on a committee, serve on the board, whatever, you can count on folks here to help.
Don't be afraid to volunteer!
TY to Phyllis Branstetter/George Morgan who agreed to serve the donuts/coffee on Mondays. Anyone wishing to donate donuts should let chair John Geer know.
Chair John Geer asked who were the volunteers who said they would review park rules. Talk to John if it's YOU. John read rules that stated “no solicitation” at club meetings, only concerning health & wellness. He will be looking into someone who wants to talk about hearing aids, will let us know about this next Monday meeting.
A question from Betty Brodal #275 if they could bring brochure on health/wellness to flea market. They may check with chair Lucy Johnson at #93.
Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. If supply is depleted, office will print one for you. Give any changes to Judi.
Notify editor (written notes appreciated) Mary Lou Benson, Lot #103, 956-532-9665, of items you wish to be printed in weekly newsletter. Also appreciate being notified of changes in chairman, times of activities, etc.
Judy Shively asked how many are interested in playing Hand & Foot as she was wondering if this could be scheduled on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. No interest so remains on Wed. evenings. Needing players!
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours continue .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage.
No Bean Bags this afternoon, but this begins Wed.
Would you be willing to give invocation at a Monday meeting? If so, contact Chair John Geer.
Dean Ricke invites residents to the Park Pizza Party which is Wed., Jan. 9, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Wear your name tags, receive free pop & ice cream. If you need a Peter Piper mug, see Dean at #72. Rickes & Goodwins chair.
Flea Market will be held 8-noon on Friday, Jan. 11. See Lucy Johnson at #93 if you wish a table .. sign up to bring a pie. You may set up your table on Thursday between 4 & 6 p.m. Be sure to cover your tables.
Ladies Salad Luncheon is scheduled Wed., Jan. 16, with “The 3 J's” .. Janean Geer, Judy Greenlee, Judy Shivley .. chairing. It begins at noon & all should bring a salad. Theme is Snow White & 7 Dwarfs. See sign up sheet on back board in Friendship Hall.
Rio Grande Wellness Blood Draws will be 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards. You must fast for 12 hours prior to testing.
Tickets at $6 pp (table of 8/$48) are going fast for the 9th annual Sock Hop! It is scheduled for Jan. 24. Get tickets at Barnhart's Lot #276, Ken's office or Monday meetings. Ken's “sister from another mother” Kathy Cochran filled in this morning in Ken's absence. Doors open 5 p.m. & not sooner, kitchen opens 5:30. Hot dogs will be sold 25 cents each, 10 cent sodas & chips. Bring small change, no large bills, for your purchases. Decorate your table, win a prize. Decorate tables beginning at noon on Thursday. Games & great entertainment by Fred Goldsberry.
Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says only 4 tables remain for the Feb. 7 sale. Let her know if you want one, must be homemade items. She's at Lot #179, her phone # is 952-237-9717. There will be a sign up sheet for pie donations.
Beginning today you may purchase tickets for the Cancer Tea to be held February 13. This year's theme is “Lots of Love”. Chair is Dianna Bruce. Editor didn't catch time & cost of tea.
According to Joyce Amos, a “farewell party” will be held for Brock & Adrienne Laing on Feb. 17, 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Everyone is urged to attend as we will surely miss this couple next season!
Thanks to Marylyn Mason & Lucy Johnson who have agreed to serve as Friday Entertainment chairs next season. They'll be attending showcases with Laings soon.
Pat Printy announced she will chair ROPA Style Show with date of March 14, 1 p.m. If you have anything you would like to model from ROPA, thrift store, Good Will, wherever, see sign up sheets.
Welcome chair is Sharon Sprague. She delivers a basket to new folks in our park.
Some quotes from MAXINE cartoons:
On Lawn Care .. “The key to a nice looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular & shirtless.”
On Technology .. “My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice.”
On Aging .. “Take each birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita.”
“Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos & pierced navels?”
(Not that's scary!)
“After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere .. You may be dead.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Jan. 4 – Pins 'n' Cues
Women's High Game/Series – Venita Lingle 130/381
BRIDGE – Jan. 1 - 1st – Dick Gibson 4,690
2nd – Sue Shaffer 4,040
Jan. 3 - 1st – Dolores Mason 2,480
2nd – Catherine Donovan 2,280
Jan. 5 – 1st – Catherine Donovan 3,210
2nd – Maud Fisher 2,610
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Dec. 31 – Janean Geer, Mary Jean Steward 30,725
Jan. 2 – Nancy Argo, Fran Hryniw Score?
Jan. 4- Jean Stamp, Patty Lamp 24,525
Table of 6 – Jan. 2 -
Marge Rexroad, Jewel Kruckman, Grace Thornton 38,515
CRIBBAGE – Jan. 2 -
1st – Verna Fischer 702 2nd – Jewel Kruckman 697
3rd (tie) – Grace Thornton & Dean Ricke 678
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 1 – Dick Topel, Ken Borah, Virginia Baker, Dan Bryant, Catherine Donovan, Ron Baker
Jan. 6 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Janel Baker, Allen Swanson, Patty Lamp, Virginia Baker, Mary Lou Benson, Ann Johnson, Diane Branstetter, Adrienne Laing
DUMMY RUMMY – Jan. 6 -
1st – Venita Lingle 211 2nd– Arwin VanWyk 218
3rd – Tom Benson 220 4th – Jim Goodwin 226
EUCHRE –
GOLF – Jan. 4 – Executive Course
Men's Low – Henry Hryniw 30
Tie for 2nd – Virgil White, Jim Moeller 37
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Jan. 5 -
1st – Ed Hover 452 2nd – Margaret Davis 396
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Dec. 31 -
1st – David Clement 2nd – Arwin VanWyk
Jan. 5 - 1st – David Clement
2nd – June Clement 3rd – Lynn Stamp
TIC – Jan. 2 -
1st – Ron Zoeller 134 2nd – Paul Sprague 146
3rd – Nancy Argo 148 4th – Patty Lamp 168
How can you tell if you're in TX .. or CLOSE?!!
Menard's withdrawal !!
No more Braum's ice cream, now it's DQ, the TX stop sign ...
No more Buc-ees, you passed Slovacheks already ..
Fireworks stand at EVERY corner, Sonic every other corner ..
Cerveza & Tequila .. Duty-free & Progreso, Mexico ..
Oil wells, wind generators .. ROPA & Don-Wes ..
What-A-Burger, H.E.B. and Valero gas ..
Lots of BBQ .. Potlucks, Patio & Craft Sales, Happy Hours ..
SPI, Sand Castles and Turtle Rescues ..
TIC, Dummy Rummy, Dominoes, Pinochle, TX Hold-um, Entertainments, Dances, Mariachi .. you name it !!
BEST OF ALL YOU FIND FOLKS WHO KNOW HOW TO BE RETIRED, WHO HUG & GREET YOU WARMLY .. ESPECIALLY AT RVE .. THEY ARE LIKE FAMILY!
We are GLAD to be HOME !!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
Wishing you all:
12 Months of Happiness,
52 Weeks of Fun,
365 Days of Good Health,
8,760 Hours of LOVE,
525,600 Minutes of Blessings &
3,153,000 Seconds of Joy.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Mark Probst – “Precious Lord Take My Hand”
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves talked about recent break-ins reminding us to lock our homes. Rear gate that was damaged will be replaced with a stronger one. Golf cart was recovered. A ring & key have been found, if yours, check at office. Two metal plates are being placed across entrance to front of office & in golf cart parking area to prevent falls. Needing stamps? Office has 1st class stamps. R.J.Brodal at #275 mentioned possibility of residents patroling during the night. He volunteered to chair this. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Treasurer Sandy Novak's gave her report. It was approved.
Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported committee is looking into cleaning of chairs, may replace instead. He said residents should wash and drain dishes, not leave in kitchen sink. Heater in card room will be repaired today. If you have recycling items, he's going Tuesday (tomorrow) this week. Committee is researching blinds for kitchen; and rope light replacement in Friendship Hall, evaluating per Brock's ideas. Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Laing said 120 attended entertainment Friday night. Come enjoy The Punches Family Jan. 11, $6 pp. This is a good family show with Mom, Dad, 2 daughters performing. Brock is “soliciting”, editor thinks! He advertised D-9 as being for sale, you may pay in Canadian dollars!
Come for potluck 5 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. Good crowd last week!
What a turnout for Sunday afternoon ice cream yesterday. Laings & their committee invite all to come next Sunday!
Monday Night Dances begin tonight with Country Roland Jr., $6 pp .. 7-9:30 p.m. Craig & Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew to set up floor cleaning. If you don't know, dances are BYOB.
Free Thursday night movies will begin January 17.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Sam is filling in this week &; next. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Cards this week up for Ken Barnhart, hospitalization, now home; Tom Cassidy, encouragement; Ed Marcukaitis, pacemarker implanted. Stacey Johnson was at ER last night, now a patient; Catherine Donovan in hospital. Cards will be put up for both. Former resident Marilyn Babbitt (#104) is at retirement home with health issues. If you wish to send card, her address is Brookdale Retirement Center, 2562 Pierce St., Sioux City, IA 51104.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 7 – Dance to Country Roland, 7-9:30 p.m.
Jan. 9 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 11 – Flea Market, 8 a.m. - noon .. pies needed
Jan. 16 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon
Jan. 18 – Wellness Screening, Blood Draw, 6:30 a.m.
Jan. 24 – Sock Hop, doors open 5:15, kitchen opens 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon .. pies needed
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, Dianna Bruce chairs – time?
Feb. 18 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Feb. 21 – Old West Party, more info on this later
Editor says “THANK YOU” to Donna Gabbert who
stepped up to do newsletters before Bensons arrived....
and to Judi DeKoning for her help!!
That's the great thing about Rio Valley Estates. If you need a helping hand whether it be to help on a committee, serve on the board, whatever, you can count on folks here to help.
Don't be afraid to volunteer!
TY to Phyllis Branstetter/George Morgan who agreed to serve the donuts/coffee on Mondays. Anyone wishing to donate donuts should let chair John Geer know.
Chair John Geer asked who were the volunteers who said they would review park rules. Talk to John if it's YOU. John read rules that stated “no solicitation” at club meetings, only concerning health & wellness. He will be looking into someone who wants to talk about hearing aids, will let us know about this next Monday meeting.
A question from Betty Brodal #275 if they could bring brochure on health/wellness to flea market. They may check with chair Lucy Johnson at #93.
Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. If supply is depleted, office will print one for you. Give any changes to Judi.
Notify editor (written notes appreciated) Mary Lou Benson, Lot #103, 956-532-9665, of items you wish to be printed in weekly newsletter. Also appreciate being notified of changes in chairman, times of activities, etc.
Judy Shively asked how many are interested in playing Hand & Foot as she was wondering if this could be scheduled on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. No interest so remains on Wed. evenings. Needing players!
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours continue .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage.
No Bean Bags this afternoon, but this begins Wed.
Would you be willing to give invocation at a Monday meeting? If so, contact Chair John Geer.
Dean Ricke invites residents to the Park Pizza Party which is Wed., Jan. 9, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Wear your name tags, receive free pop & ice cream. If you need a Peter Piper mug, see Dean at #72. Rickes & Goodwins chair.
Flea Market will be held 8-noon on Friday, Jan. 11. See Lucy Johnson at #93 if you wish a table .. sign up to bring a pie. You may set up your table on Thursday between 4 & 6 p.m. Be sure to cover your tables.
Ladies Salad Luncheon is scheduled Wed., Jan. 16, with “The 3 J's” .. Janean Geer, Judy Greenlee, Judy Shivley .. chairing. It begins at noon & all should bring a salad. Theme is Snow White & 7 Dwarfs. See sign up sheet on back board in Friendship Hall.
Rio Grande Wellness Blood Draws will be 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards. You must fast for 12 hours prior to testing.
Tickets at $6 pp (table of 8/$48) are going fast for the 9th annual Sock Hop! It is scheduled for Jan. 24. Get tickets at Barnhart's Lot #276, Ken's office or Monday meetings. Ken's “sister from another mother” Kathy Cochran filled in this morning in Ken's absence. Doors open 5 p.m. & not sooner, kitchen opens 5:30. Hot dogs will be sold 25 cents each, 10 cent sodas & chips. Bring small change, no large bills, for your purchases. Decorate your table, win a prize. Decorate tables beginning at noon on Thursday. Games & great entertainment by Fred Goldsberry.
Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says only 4 tables remain for the Feb. 7 sale. Let her know if you want one, must be homemade items. She's at Lot #179, her phone # is 952-237-9717. There will be a sign up sheet for pie donations.
Beginning today you may purchase tickets for the Cancer Tea to be held February 13. This year's theme is “Lots of Love”. Chair is Dianna Bruce. Editor didn't catch time & cost of tea.
According to Joyce Amos, a “farewell party” will be held for Brock & Adrienne Laing on Feb. 17, 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Everyone is urged to attend as we will surely miss this couple next season!
Thanks to Marylyn Mason & Lucy Johnson who have agreed to serve as Friday Entertainment chairs next season. They'll be attending showcases with Laings soon.
Pat Printy announced she will chair ROPA Style Show with date of March 14, 1 p.m. If you have anything you would like to model from ROPA, thrift store, Good Will, wherever, see sign up sheets.
Welcome chair is Sharon Sprague. She delivers a basket to new folks in our park.
Some quotes from MAXINE cartoons:
On Lawn Care .. “The key to a nice looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular & shirtless.”
On Technology .. “My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice.”
On Aging .. “Take each birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita.”
“Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos & pierced navels?”
(Not that's scary!)
“After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere .. You may be dead.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Jan. 4 – Pins 'n' Cues
Women's High Game/Series – Venita Lingle 130/381
BRIDGE – Jan. 1 - 1st – Dick Gibson 4,690
2nd – Sue Shaffer 4,040
Jan. 3 - 1st – Dolores Mason 2,480
2nd – Catherine Donovan 2,280
Jan. 5 – 1st – Catherine Donovan 3,210
2nd – Maud Fisher 2,610
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Dec. 31 – Janean Geer, Mary Jean Steward 30,725
Jan. 2 – Nancy Argo, Fran Hryniw Score?
Jan. 4- Jean Stamp, Patty Lamp 24,525
Table of 6 – Jan. 2 -
Marge Rexroad, Jewel Kruckman, Grace Thornton 38,515
CRIBBAGE – Jan. 2 -
1st – Verna Fischer 702 2nd – Jewel Kruckman 697
3rd (tie) – Grace Thornton & Dean Ricke 678
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 1 – Dick Topel, Ken Borah, Virginia Baker, Dan Bryant, Catherine Donovan, Ron Baker
Jan. 6 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Janel Baker, Allen Swanson, Patty Lamp, Virginia Baker, Mary Lou Benson, Ann Johnson, Diane Branstetter, Adrienne Laing
DUMMY RUMMY – Jan. 6 -
1st – Venita Lingle 211 2nd– Arwin VanWyk 218
3rd – Tom Benson 220 4th – Jim Goodwin 226
EUCHRE –
GOLF – Jan. 4 – Executive Course
Men's Low – Henry Hryniw 30
Tie for 2nd – Virgil White, Jim Moeller 37
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Jan. 5 -
1st – Ed Hover 452 2nd – Margaret Davis 396
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Dec. 31 -
1st – David Clement 2nd – Arwin VanWyk
Jan. 5 - 1st – David Clement
2nd – June Clement 3rd – Lynn Stamp
TIC – Jan. 2 -
1st – Ron Zoeller 134 2nd – Paul Sprague 146
3rd – Nancy Argo 148 4th – Patty Lamp 168
How can you tell if you're in TX .. or CLOSE?!!
Menard's withdrawal !!
No more Braum's ice cream, now it's DQ, the TX stop sign ...
No more Buc-ees, you passed Slovacheks already ..
Fireworks stand at EVERY corner, Sonic every other corner ..
Cerveza & Tequila .. Duty-free & Progreso, Mexico ..
Oil wells, wind generators .. ROPA & Don-Wes ..
What-A-Burger, H.E.B. and Valero gas ..
Lots of BBQ .. Potlucks, Patio & Craft Sales, Happy Hours ..
SPI, Sand Castles and Turtle Rescues ..
TIC, Dummy Rummy, Dominoes, Pinochle, TX Hold-um, Entertainments, Dances, Mariachi .. you name it !!
BEST OF ALL YOU FIND FOLKS WHO KNOW HOW TO BE RETIRED, WHO HUG & GREET YOU WARMLY .. ESPECIALLY AT RVE .. THEY ARE LIKE FAMILY!
We are GLAD to be HOME !!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!
Wishing you all:
12 Months of Happiness,
52 Weeks of Fun,
365 Days of Good Health,
8,760 Hours of LOVE,
525,600 Minutes of Blessings &
3,153,000 Seconds of Joy.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Dec. 31st Newsletter
RVE CLUB MEETING –
Chair John Geer called the meeting to order.
Pledge to the flag and“God Bless America”was sung Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Paul Delashmit
Secretary Report – Max Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
Properties Report – Ron Zollar says we need to be more diligent about pouring grease down the sinks in the parks kitchen. They're looking into buying a commercial grease trap. Someone spoke about the lighting in the back card room not real good and Properties will look in to that.
He's taking recyclables over this Thursday. May drop them off at his home #153
Report from Managers Mgr. Dana said the office will close at noon today and open back up on the 2nd at the usual time
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Lange spoke on the upcoming Friday entertainment,
Jan. 4th “Helen Russell and Company”award winning show, playing country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Gospel, 50's – 70's. Impersonaters, audience participation, comedy to tickle your funnybone. $7.00 pp
Thusday night movies start Jan. 17th
Monday night dances begin Jan. 7th, ever popular “Country Roland” band, $6.00 pp
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. A get well card for Cindy Shaffer, bronkitis, Jim Ales blood pressure issues, a card will go up for Tom Cassidy.Helen will be gone some taking a class for 2 weeks, so Sam will take your calls
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com
Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.
Upcoming Events
Dec. 31st New Years Party in the hall 6:00 to 9:00
Jan. 4th Entertainment “Helen Russell and Company,”7:00
Jan. 7th Dance “Country Roland” 7:00p.m.
Jan. 11th Flea Market 8:00 a.m.– 12:00
Jan. 16th Ladies Salad Luncheon 12:00
January 18th Wellness Screeen,blood draw, 6:30 a.m.
Notify news editor Mary Lou Benson, at lot #103, 956-532-9665 if aware of changes in Chairman of activities and or wanting anything published in the newsletter, Signed written notes please.
Jan. 11th Flea Market See Lucy Johnson#93 for a table. Sign-up to bring a pie. Besure to cover tables. You may set up Thurs. 4:00 – 6:00
Sharyl and George Krantz thanked all who helped with the Christmas Dinner
Diana Bruce says tickets for the will go on sale for the “Tea”at next Mondays meeting, theme is 'Lots of Love' also they will be taking down Christmas Decorations Wednesday morning at 9:00, need help with the fireplace
Janean Geer, Judy Greenlee, and Judy Shively,
(The 3 J's )will be in charge of the Ladies Lucheon. Bring a salad and it starts at noon Wednesday Jan. 16th
Judy Shively said “31” will be held tonight in the back card room
Donuts this morning were donated by anominous
Joyce Amos said a Fairwell Party will be held for Brock and Adrian Feb. 18th in the hall at 3:00p.m.
Mary Norby said only 4 or 5 tables left for the Feb. 7th Craft sale. Let her know if you want one.
Marilyn Mason and Lucy Johnson will be taking over the Entertainment next year!
Be sure to sign up for the blood testing, a clip board is on the back of hall.
Sue Barnhar t says the Sock Hop is Jan. 24th , started selling tickets this morning, tickets going fast, buy them from them at lot#276, or Ken's office, or at the Mon. morning meetings. Doors open at 5:15, kitchen opens at 5:30 serving $.25 hot dogs and $.10 cokes and chips. Decorate your table and win a prize, games, and great entertainment by Fred Goldsberry
Rio Grande Wellness blood draws to be done on Jan. 18th,
6:30 a.m. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards.
Fasting for 12 hours before testing.
Monday, December 24, 2018
Italian Dinner Crew
2nd page newsletter
Notify news editor (standing in for Mary Lou Benson), Donna Gabbert at #270, 956-968-6684, if aware of changes in Chairman of activities and or wanting anything published in the newsletter, Signed written notes please.
Mary Lou Sirovy says:
Bowling at Pins and Cues's changed from 1:00 p.m. To 12:00 p.m. Friday
Jan. 11th Flea Market See Lucy Johnson#93 for a table. Sign-up to bring a pie. Besure to cover tables. You may set up Thurs. 4:00 – 6:00
Brock Lange thanked Rex and Marge for helping with the entertainment. Rex took over for Brock with the arranging for the 58 children to come from the Cleckler Middle School, who sang, everyone enjoyied it. A big thanks to Sharon Barksdale for the childrens “goodie bags”
Brock said this will be their last year coming to the Valley.
He said to let someone else needs to step up and take over
Rex rexroad will not assist next year either.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Christmas Dinner – Ham and Cheesy Potatos furnished, also tea and coffee. Wear festive attire.
Bring a dish to share and your own table service, you may set up your table after 12p.m. today. Still needing some help, uncovering dishes, meeting for helpers in back card room today.
New Years Party begins at 6:00p.m. Card games, music, and fun. Bring finger food to share. Lunch served at 8:00 p.m. We need a Chair person for this!!!
Rio Grande Wellness blood draws to be done on Jan. 18th,
6:30 a.m. Pay with cash or check, no debit/credit cards.
Fasting for 12 hours before testing.
Irene Quail said Mickey and Cheyenne (who has entertained here) will entertain at the Elks this Friday, the kitchen will be closed and folks can order pizza
Peter Piper Pizza Wed. Dec. 26 wear your name tags, Bring your mug for free soda, there's free icecream and prizes. Need a mug? See Dean at #72
Mary Norby thanked all the participants in the golf cart parade! They will do it again next year with an ugly Christmas Sweater theme.
Margaret Davis found a key on her driveway, claim in the office
Jerry McAnnich said Joyce put on a fantastic wine and cheese party for both the women and the men. Thanked her for doing a great job. Will need a new Chair for this next year.
Sock Hop tickets to go on sale Dec. 31st.
Dec 24th
RVE CLUB MEETING – Dec. 24th
Co Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order. She had new folks in the park stand and also returning folks
Pledge to the flag and“God Bless America”.was sung Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Sharon Barksdale
Secretary Report – Max Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
Properties Report – no report. Ron Zollar said give Brock Lange his allocated 3 min.
Report from Managers Craig and Dana wished us all a Merry Christmas. The office is no longer issuing receipts for your rent, print ink very expensive. Your check can be your receipt. But those who wish one may get one. A Sattelite receiver to be placed in the 99 area so they will get internet service. If you need to put in changes in the phone book, make out a slip, give to the office. The office closed at noon today, open back up Wed. Check for pkgs. In the office
Irene Quail thanked Craig and Dana for taking over the managing of the park. She gave out the Christmas moneys to them and Asst. Mgrs. Also to Roberto and Jesse, they pick up their Christmas boxes today
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson filling in for Jim Moeller.
Brock Lange spoke on the upcoming Friday entertainment, Helen Russell and Company, award winning show, playing Country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Gospel, 50's – 70's . Impersonaters, audience participation, comedy to tickle your funny bone. $7.00 pp
Thusday night movies start Jan. 10th free, intermission icecream
Monday night dances begin Jan. 7th, ever popular “Country Roland” band, $6.00 pp
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. A card is up for Rita Sandoval, surgery, Al Lenius Hospital
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com
Upcoming Events
December 25th Christmas Dinner 1:00p.m.
December 31st New Years Party in Hall 6 p.m.
Jan. 4th Entertainment “Helen Russell and Company,”7:00
Jan. 7th Dance “Country Roland” 7:00p.m.
Jan. 11th Flea Market 8:00 a.m.– 12:00
Jan. 16th Ladies Salad Luncheon (time to be announced)
January 18th Wellness Screeen,blood draw, 6:30 a.m.
Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.
Co Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order. She had new folks in the park stand and also returning folks
Pledge to the flag and“God Bless America”.was sung Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Sharon Barksdale
Secretary Report – Max Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
Properties Report – no report. Ron Zollar said give Brock Lange his allocated 3 min.
Report from Managers Craig and Dana wished us all a Merry Christmas. The office is no longer issuing receipts for your rent, print ink very expensive. Your check can be your receipt. But those who wish one may get one. A Sattelite receiver to be placed in the 99 area so they will get internet service. If you need to put in changes in the phone book, make out a slip, give to the office. The office closed at noon today, open back up Wed. Check for pkgs. In the office
Irene Quail thanked Craig and Dana for taking over the managing of the park. She gave out the Christmas moneys to them and Asst. Mgrs. Also to Roberto and Jesse, they pick up their Christmas boxes today
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson filling in for Jim Moeller.
Brock Lange spoke on the upcoming Friday entertainment, Helen Russell and Company, award winning show, playing Country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Gospel, 50's – 70's . Impersonaters, audience participation, comedy to tickle your funny bone. $7.00 pp
Thusday night movies start Jan. 10th free, intermission icecream
Monday night dances begin Jan. 7th, ever popular “Country Roland” band, $6.00 pp
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. A card is up for Rita Sandoval, surgery, Al Lenius Hospital
Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com
Upcoming Events
December 25th Christmas Dinner 1:00p.m.
December 31st New Years Party in Hall 6 p.m.
Jan. 4th Entertainment “Helen Russell and Company,”7:00
Jan. 7th Dance “Country Roland” 7:00p.m.
Jan. 11th Flea Market 8:00 a.m.– 12:00
Jan. 16th Ladies Salad Luncheon (time to be announced)
January 18th Wellness Screeen,blood draw, 6:30 a.m.
Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Club website by Judi Dekoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only” page, the password is riovalley.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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