R.V.E, CLUB MEETING -
Chair John Geer called the meeting to order
New arrivals this week were Jan and Phil Jones#12, from Kansas
Pledge to the flag and singing “God Bless America” was sung.
Acompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Sharon Barksdale
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
Propertie Report – Ron Zoeller says there not happy with the new kitchen curtains and will be getting different ones.
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Ron Zoeller asks that recyclables be seperated for ease in putting in bins, he carries these to the Center on Tuesdays at 1:00
Thanks to Mary Bauer for providing the donuts this morning!
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig said Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Water will be shut off today for a leak. New signs will be put up for one-way streets in 99 area. PVC pipes will be placed at the sidewalk area in fron of the office and at front and back of the big hall to let water run freely when we get rains.
Monday Night Dance is tonight with Roger Kenaston, $6.00 pp
Craig says the band is really a great one tonight
Residents stay away from the hall noon to 3p.m. For crew set up and floor cleaning. Craig requests we avoid outside behind the big hall where he sets up orange cones to assist bands in unloading their equipment
Our Mail lady says to stay away from the mailbox area until she finishes putting up the mail, she complained that folks are trying to get their mail before she's done
Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Potluck 4:45 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. By re-arranging seating starting a few minutes earlier, this allows more time to set up for entertainment.
This Friday Entertainment New entertainment chair, Marlyn Mason said entertaining us will be Kelli Marie, the youngest entertainer to have her own solo show in the RGV. Tributes to Dolly Pardon, Adele, Marie Osmond, Ann Murray and many more.
You will be entertained and charmed as you enjoy undeniable
vocal talent
No Thusday night movie this week
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. 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 are for:Mary Cristianson#6, Rehab Hospital, Joyce LaRosa, hervFather, Art Bloom (former resident) passed away, Card to Bryan Bloom#142 Son of Art bloom
Plan to enjoy breakfast of biscuits & gravy plus eggs for 4 weeks beginning Feb. 16…served by club board, $3 pp.
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:
Feb. 19 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests .
Feb. 20th Illinois Luncheon at 12:30, Luby;s
Feb. 21 – Old West Party, $10 pp, includes full meal, doors open at 5, eat at 5:30, Cochrans chair
Feb. 28 – Veteran’s Dinner, Linda Palmermo chairs, tickets $10 pp .. 11:30 a.m.
March 1 – Patio Sale, 8 to noon.
March 1 Nebraska Breakfast 8a.m. Joses Restaurant
March 6 – Iowa Potluck, noon, Hovers chair
March 14 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m… Pat Printy chairs
March 16 – St. Pat’s, Beef & Cabbage, $10 pp, Gonnermans chair
March 19 – 99's Potluck on E-9 5:00
Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $2 each.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. Give any changes to Judi, #67.
WRITTEN notes if you want announcement/info in newsletter
Ron Zoeller takes recycling items on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. You may leave items in back of his car.
Brock Laing thanked the Amos's for the Fairwell Party, Sunday
there were over 300 folks there, he said he would keep in touch.
Mary Norby thanked all the great help she had for the Craft sale this year. She said we need to look for a new Chair for next year
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Illinois Luncheon, Feb. 20th 12:30 at Luby's
Nebraska Breakfast , March 1st at 8:00 Joses Restaurant
Wednesday Social Hours . Not this week, setting up for Western Days
Gordon and Joyce Amos chair the 99's potluck on March 19th
on E-9 at 5:00, bring a covered dish to pass, your own table service and chairs
Judy Dekoning says: On behalf of Bonnie and Family Thank for your support during Tom's illness and passing
Kathy Cochran chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21; tickets at $10 pp are being sold. Ticket comes with meal of pulled pork, cowboy beans, dessert. Table covers will be provided. Prizes will be given for best table decorations. Decorate tables after 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Bring your own drinks & table service. Fred Goldsberry entertains. Doors will open at 5, plan to eat at 5:30. Sheriff Ken said you better watch out as you may get arrested and sent to jail and face a Judge, who may fine you! Better bring extra money!!!
Veteran’s Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 28 with Linda Palermo as chair. Menu: Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Salad, Dessert. $10 pp tickets on sale next week. All veterans & surviving spouses may attend. Proceeds go to Camp Chorale which is camp for children of service folks injured or killed. Speaker is a 97 yr. old veteran with a fascinating story. A beautiful patriotic quilt made by Marge Rexroad will be raffled. There will be 50-50 tickets, $1 ea./ 6/$5 or $10 for strip of tickets as long as your arms. Chance on the quilt is $5.00
Ed & Charilyn Hover chair the Iowa potluck dinner in Friendship Hall March 6, noon. Could use 2 couples to help .. donations of door prizes welcome.
John Norris said park directory will be emailed out to those with email, Sharon Spraque made a motion the club buy 100 directories at $5.00 each for residents but new folks will receive one free.
Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show 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.
Plan to attend March 16 Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner chaired by Gonnermans. $10 pp tickets sales end March 4.
Want a park badge with the new logo? Also have a few Park Photo Albums left, Call me at 956-968-6684, Donna Gabbert
Monday, February 18, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Anniversary Party Feb 10th 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Feb. 11th
Chair John Geer called the meeting to order
Pledge to the flag and singing “God Bless America” was sung.
Meeting closed by singing Club song
New arrivals this week, Sue McLaughlin#420
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Paul and Jan Delasmit led the Memorial Service this morning. Judy Miller sang a lovely song.
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
Properties Report – Ron Zollar
The kitchen curtains were installed, rope lights to be installed this week, a new cup dispenser in the card room put in.
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Managerr Craig said pool problems started Friday but fixed today!
Our owner Walter Piper stopped by, He has been to many of our fun activities and said he was sorry to miss Western Days, but his Daughter will be here to represent him! Walter said “Enjoy life and have fun”
Peter Piper Pizza this Wednesday, the 13th 11:30, free pop and icecream, great prizes!!
Sandy Olson thanked Sandy VanPatton for helping chair the Anniversary party, Sunday, Sandy Van Patton thanked all the honorees and guests for coming.
Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Brock Laing announced The Williamson Branch will entertain, Friday, a Nashville based, a high steppin' show featuring a fine-tuned variety of bluegrass, gospel, and country music, accentuated by world class Appalacian clogging
Come for potluck 4:45 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. By re-arranging seating & starting a few minutes earlier, this allows more time for Brock to set up for entertainment.
FREE movie this week
Monday Night Dance is tonight with Country Roland Jr. $7 pp, 7-9:30. Craig & Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew set up & floor cleaning. Craig requests we avoid outside behind big hall where he sets up orange cones to assist bands in unloading their equipment.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. 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 are for: Bonnie Cassidy on loss of husband, Tom, a card to Judy DeKoning, loss of her Brother, Tom. A card to Mary Cristianson, now in in-house rehab. Also a card for Phllyis Mosby, and Kitty Oster, both have fallen, a card to Rachel Morales, now in a nursing home, a card going up for the Family of Art Bloom, former Pastor , passed away.
Plan to enjoy breakfast of biscuits & gravy plus eggs for 4 weeks beginning Feb. 16…served by club board, $3 pp.
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:
Feb. 12th – 11:30 Memorial Sevice for Tom Cassidy, lunch after
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, 10:30 a.m., $5 pp, Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 17 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Feb. 19 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests .
Feb. 20th Illinois Luncheon at 12:30, Luby;s
Feb. 21 – Old West Party, $10 pp, includes full meal, doors open at 5, eat at 5:30, Cochrans chair
Feb. 28 – Veteran’s Dinner, Linda Palmermo chairs, ticket sales begin today, $10 pp .. 11:30 a.m.?
March 1 – Patio Sale, 8 to noon.
March 6 – Iowa Potluck, noon, Hovers chair
March 14 – ROPA Style Show, 1 p.m… Pat Printy chairs
March 16 – St. Pat’s, Beef & Cabbage, $10 pp, Gonnermans chair
Rex Rexroad has been working with Brock & Adrienne Laing for at least 5 yrs. The Laings have done so much for Rio Valley Estates & have refused to accept anything as a thank you. The Lord has called Brock as leader of a growing church in Canada. If you would like to benefit this church, you may give any donations to Brock or Rex. Donation container will be available at the Laing Farewell Party Feb, 1, with Brock as courier. As Rex said, “Church is in Canada but it drifts down.” God’s blessings to Brock & Adrienne on this new venture!
Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $2 each.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. Give any changes to Judi, #67.
WRITTEN notes if you want announcement/info in newsletter
Ron Zoeller takes recycling items on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. You may leave items in back of his car.
No linedancing, quilting, or yoga tomarrow, Tom Cassidy Service in the big hall.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage.
John Norris is taking pics for RVE Picture Directory. Those with email addresses have received message with this info. If you haven’t had picture taken, John will take more in Feb. 12th after Tom Cassidy service, and Feb. 17th after Laing's farewell party. Also you may email a good close up pic to John at jdnorris811@att.net. Subject line – “picture directory”
You may purchase $5 pp tickets for the Feb. 13 Cancer Tea until next Monday. This year’s theme is “Lots of Love”. Chair is Dianna Bruce. Time is 10:30 a.m. Sign your tickets for prizes Bring tea cup & saucer for exchange. There are raffles with tickets being sold for those items. Donate toys, etc. for Children’s Hospital to be delivered on Valentine’s Day.
Memorial Service held before our meeting remembering these residents who died in 2018: Marie McClurg, Herschel Caldwell, Edith Duffy, Ken Farley, Dorothy Borah, Bob Bruce, Patricia Olafson, Jaqueline Smit, Josie Miller, Bud Lykken, Harell Aderton, Tony McLaughlin, Roland Preister, Harvey Madsen, Jo Solberg, Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Eshelman
Stroke Prevention here this morning meeting. Tests are done on Feb. 19..appointment is necessary..
Kathy Cochran chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21; tickets at $10 pp are being sold. Ticket comes with meal of pulled pork, cowboy beans, dessert. Table covers will be provided. Prizes will be given for best table decorations. Bring your own drinks & table service. Fred Goldsberry entertains. Doors will open at 5, plan to eat at 5:30.
Veteran’s Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 28 with Linda Palermo as chair. Menu: Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Salad, Dessert. $10 pp tickets on sale next week. All veterans & surviving spouses may attend. Proceeds go to Camp Chorale which is camp for children of service folks injured or killed. Speaker is a 97 yr. old veteran with a fascinating story. A beautiful patriotic quilt made by Marge Rexroad will be raffled. There will be 50-50 tickets, $1 ea./ 6/$5 or $10 for strip of tickets as long as your arms. Chance on the quilt is $5.00
Ed & Charilyn Hover chair the Iowa potluck dinner in Friendship Hall March 6, noon. Could use 2 couples to help .. donations of door prizes welcome.
Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show 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.
Plan to attend March 16 Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner chaired by Gonnermans. $10 pp tickets sales end March 4.
Gordon and Joyce Amos says Potluck March 19th on E-9 Bring a dish to share, your own table service, and chairs.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Feb. 4th Newsletter
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 closing with singing of “Amazing Grace”
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
It was announced at meeting that Tom Cassidy passed away during the night. Brock said more info on service will be heard later. Pastor Tom has been our Sunday preacher for several years and we will miss him. He was an active member of 1st Baptist Church in Weslaco. Sympathy & prayers to Bonnie & family. RIP TOM.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig and Dana told us we will find slips in mail boxes of rate increase which begins March 1. If you rent your unit, your renters should come to office to check in. Note if a visitor is expecting mail, tell office of this fact. Pool has been repaired & we now have a new pool guy that knows what he is doing. New patio furniture has been purchased & is outside laundry room. Another reminder about pets .. most folks follow the rules .. but there are some irresponsible people who do NOT. PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET!! Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Treasurer Sandy Novak's gave her report. It was approved.
Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported kitchen blinds should be here this week. Rope lights are on order; a couple on back order; should be here next week. If you use kitchen, you need to mop floor after event. The fellow that does dance floor also mops kitchen Mondays. Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Laing announced last Friday Lindley Creek put on quite a show. Come this Friday to enjoy Mario Rosales, $7 pp. He has been here previously & is a great singer, having performed in Vegas. He does a fantastic Rodney Dangerfield imitation. Come for potluck 4:45 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. By re-arranging seating & starting a few minutes earlier, this allows more time for Brock to set up for entertainment.
A couple of “game balls” were given to folks who were great help at Super Bowl Party. These were presented by Brock to Sharon Barksdasle & Lucy Johnson.
FREE movie this week .. will be a surprise.
Monday Night Dance is tonight with Richard Lynch $7 pp, 7-9:30. Craig & Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew set up & floor cleaning. Craig requests we avoid outside behind big hall where he sets up orange cones to assist bands in unloading their equipment.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Card this week is for Mary Christianson who is recovering from a fall, has lots of pain.
Ed Tice & friends are doing Saturday pancake breakfast for one more week. Plan to enjoy breakfast of biscuits & gravy plus eggs for 4 weeks beginning Feb. 16…served by club board, $3 pp.
Ice Cream on Sundays draws big sociable crowd. This coming Sunday is Anniversary Celebration which takes place of Ice Cream Social for this week only.
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.
“If we all threw our problems in a pile and
saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.”
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 5 – MN Luncheon, Jalisco on N. Westgate, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 7 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon .. pies needed, Mary Norby chairs
Feb. 8 – NE Breakfast, Josecito’s by hotel, 8 a.m. Rexroads chair
Feb. 10 – Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m. .. need chairperson
Feb. 11 – Memorial Service to honor residents, past & present, we lost in 2018, held prior to business meeting, 9 a.m. Delashmits chair
Feb. 11 – Free hearing checks after Memorial Service
Feb. 11 – Integra Stroke Prevention rep at meeting to explain testing
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, 10:30 a.m., $5 pp, Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 17 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Feb. 19 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests .. what time?
Needing to elect Feb./March club co-chair. Nominations will be heard next Monday with vote following Monday.
Rex Rexroad has been working with Brock & Adrienne Laing for at least 5 yrs. The Laings have done so much for Rio Valley Estates & have refused to accept anything as a thank you. The Lord has called Brock as leader of a growing church in Canada. If you would like to benefit this church, you may give any donations to Brock or Rex. Donation container will be available at the Laing Farewell Party Feb, 1, with Brock as courier. As Rex said, “Church is in Canada but it drifts down.” God’s blessings to Brock & Adrienne on this new venture!
Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $2 each.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. Give any changes to Judi, #67.
Editor Mary Lou requests WRITTEN notes if you want announcement/info in newsletter. Tom & Mary Lou are heading to Iowa for daughter-in-law Jamee’s & daughter Stacy’s surgeries. Thanks so much to Donna Gabbert for writing newsletter until Bensons return, not sure when 😊 PLEASE GIVE DONNA WRITTEN NOTES!
Ron Zoeller takes recycling items on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. You may leave items in back of his car.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage. If you are new at Rio Valley Estates this is one way to become acquainted. NONE THIS WEEK.
John Norris is taking pics for RVE Picture Directory. Those with email addresses have received message with this info. If you haven’t had picture taken, John will take more in 3 wks after a Sunday ice cream. This directory includes both NEW & OLD residents of park. You may email a good close up pic to John at jdnorris811@att.net.
“Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak & heat it too.”
Tomorrow, Feb. 5, is MN Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Jalisco, 1501 N. Westgate. Questions, ask Juanita 218-784-8496.
Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says 47 tables have been reserved for the Thursday, Feb. 7 sale. Several are new crafters. Need more pies .. don’t have to be homemade. In charge of the kitchen are Sally Hejlik & Sharon Sprague. Vendors may set up after 11 on Wednesday.
Nebraska Breakfast will be at Josecito’s by Weslaco hotel at
8 am on Friday, Feb. 8. Contact Marge at #287 if questions.
“The soldier who survived mustard gas & pepper
spray is now a seasoned veteran.”
Couples celebrating 50-60-65-70 or more wedding anniversaries should attend the Anniversary Celebration
Feb. 10, 2 p.m. There is a sign up sheet. This will be held during ice cream on Sunday. Still need chair for this.
You may purchase $5 pp tickets for the Feb. 13 Cancer Tea until next Monday. This year’s theme is “Lots of Love”. Chair is Dianna Bruce. Time is 10:30 a.m. Sign your tickets for prizes Bring tea cup & saucer for exchange. There are raffles with tickets being sold for those items. Donate toys, etc. for Children’s Hospital to be delivered on Valentine’s Day.
Due to scheduling issues, we are holding Memorial Service prior to next Monday meeting (Feb. 11) with Paul & Jan Delashmit in charge. We will remember these residents who died in 2018: Marie McClurg, Herschel Caldwell, Edith Duffy, Ken Farley, Dorothy Borah, Bob Bruce, Patricia Olafson, Jaqueline Smit, Josie Miller, Bud Lykken, Harell Aderton, Tony McLaughlin, Roland Preister, Harvey Madsen, Jo Solberg, Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Eshelman
For anyone wishing free hearing checks, these will be given after Feb. 11 memorial service. You need to call for appointment to have this done.
On the 11th, we’ll hear about Stroke Prevention at morning meeting. Tests are done on Feb. 19..appointment is necessary..
“A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall.
The police are looking into it.”
Kathy Cochran chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21; tickets at $10 pp are being sold. Ticket comes with meal of pulled pork, cowboy beans, dessert. Table covers will be provided. Prizes will be given for best table decorations. Bring your own drinks & table service. Fred Goldsberry entertains. Doors will open at 5, plan to eat at 5:30.
Veteran’s Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 28 with Linda Palermo as chair. $10 pp tickets on sale next week. All veterans & surviving spouses may attend. Proceeds go to Camp Chorale which is camp for children of service folks killed. Speaker is a 97 yr. old veteran with a fascinating story. A beautiful patriotic quilt made by Marge Rexroad will be raffled. There will be 50-50 tickets, $1 ea./ 6/$5 or $10 for strip of tickets as long as your arms.
Don’t forget the Patio Sale March 1, 8-noon. This is chance to exchange your valuables.
Ed & Charilyn Hover chair the Iowa potluck dinner in Friendship Hall March 6, noon. Could use 2 couples to help .. donations of door prizes welcome.
Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show 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.
Plan to attend March 16 Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner chaired by Gonnermans. $10 pp tickets sales end March 4.
“Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Pins & Cues – Feb. 1 –
Women’s High Game/Series – Mary Lou Sirovy 167/444
BRIDGE – Jan. 2 –
1st – Dick Gibson 4330 2nd – Catherine Donovan 4170
Jan. 31 –
1st – Catherine Donovan Score? 2nd – Maud Fisher Score?
Feb. 2 –
1st – Maud Fisher 3010 2nd – CatherineDonovan 1460
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Jan. 28 – Margie Rexroad, Mary Jean Steward 27645
Feb. 1 – Donna Gabbert, Linda Palermo 28650
Table of 6 –
Jan. 30 - Juanita Fisher, Lorraine Origer, Jean Stamp 34615
CRIBBAGE – Jan. 30 – 1st – Jan Delashmit 681
2nd – Marvin Weeder 678 3rd – Dean Ricke 645
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 29 – Virginia Baker, Marge Reishus, Maud Fisher, Donna Gabbert, Diana Ateah, Ann Johnson, Janel Baker, Janie Maxwell, Alice Talbert, Nancy Gonnerman Feb. 3 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Marilyn Cummins, Dottie Sanders, Janie Maxwell, Margaret Morrow, Denise Cheek, Virginia Baker, Janel Baker
DUMMY RUMMY –
1st – Bev Telfor 224 2nd – Vic Greenlee 231
3rd – Sandy Lenius 237 4th – Del Telfor 248
EUCHRE – Jan. 29 - 1st (tie) – Del Telfor, Meri Bauer 38
2nd – Dale Livingood 37
GOLF –
Executive – Feb. 1 –
Men’s Low – Dick Topel 32 2nd – Dave Mason 33
Tie for Women’s Low - 😊 Linda, Shannon, Nancy, Mary Lou
Tierra Santa – Jan. 28 – Low Gross – Mark Fisher 78
Low Net – Vic Greenlee 73 2nd Low – Dave Origer 75
Tierra Santa -Feb. 1 – Low Gross – Mark Fisher 79
Low Net – Paul Sprague 76 2nd Low – Tony Short 77
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 2 –
1st – Margaret Davis 477 2nd – Connie Davis 413
SHUFFLING – Feb. 1 – Ross McAuley, LeRoy Larson, Jim Moeller, Dave Johnson
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Feb. 2 –
1st – Judy Nordquist 2nd – Dottie Sanders 3rd – Harriet Stromer
TIC – Jan. 30 –
1st – Sandy Novak 138 2nd – Al Lenius 145
3rd – Clarence Moore 150 4th – Wayne Carter 151
Kathryn Ratliff - 347
Two Ladies Talking in Heaven ..
1st woman .. “Hi, Wanda!”
2nd woman .. ‘Hi, Sylvia! How’d you die?”
1st woman .. “I froze to death.”
2nd woman .. “How horrible!”
1st woman .. “It wasn’t so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm & sleepy, & finally died a peaceful death. How about you?”
2nd woman .. “I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected my husband was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV.”
1st woman .. “So, what happened?”
2nd woman .. “I was so sure there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic & searched, down into the basement. I went through every closet & checked under all the beds. I kept this up until I had looked everywhere. .finally I just became so exhausted that I keeled over with a heart attack & died.”
1st woman .. “Too bad you didn’t look in the freezer. We’d both still be alive.”
Accompanist – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Mark Probst closing with singing of “Amazing Grace”
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
It was announced at meeting that Tom Cassidy passed away during the night. Brock said more info on service will be heard later. Pastor Tom has been our Sunday preacher for several years and we will miss him. He was an active member of 1st Baptist Church in Weslaco. Sympathy & prayers to Bonnie & family. RIP TOM.
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig and Dana told us we will find slips in mail boxes of rate increase which begins March 1. If you rent your unit, your renters should come to office to check in. Note if a visitor is expecting mail, tell office of this fact. Pool has been repaired & we now have a new pool guy that knows what he is doing. New patio furniture has been purchased & is outside laundry room. Another reminder about pets .. most folks follow the rules .. but there are some irresponsible people who do NOT. PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET!! Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Treasurer Sandy Novak's gave her report. It was approved.
Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported kitchen blinds should be here this week. Rope lights are on order; a couple on back order; should be here next week. If you use kitchen, you need to mop floor after event. The fellow that does dance floor also mops kitchen Mondays. Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Laing announced last Friday Lindley Creek put on quite a show. Come this Friday to enjoy Mario Rosales, $7 pp. He has been here previously & is a great singer, having performed in Vegas. He does a fantastic Rodney Dangerfield imitation. Come for potluck 4:45 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. By re-arranging seating & starting a few minutes earlier, this allows more time for Brock to set up for entertainment.
A couple of “game balls” were given to folks who were great help at Super Bowl Party. These were presented by Brock to Sharon Barksdasle & Lucy Johnson.
FREE movie this week .. will be a surprise.
Monday Night Dance is tonight with Richard Lynch $7 pp, 7-9:30. Craig & Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew set up & floor cleaning. Craig requests we avoid outside behind big hall where he sets up orange cones to assist bands in unloading their equipment.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message & name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Card this week is for Mary Christianson who is recovering from a fall, has lots of pain.
Ed Tice & friends are doing Saturday pancake breakfast for one more week. Plan to enjoy breakfast of biscuits & gravy plus eggs for 4 weeks beginning Feb. 16…served by club board, $3 pp.
Ice Cream on Sundays draws big sociable crowd. This coming Sunday is Anniversary Celebration which takes place of Ice Cream Social for this week only.
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.
“If we all threw our problems in a pile and
saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.”
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 5 – MN Luncheon, Jalisco on N. Westgate, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 7 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon .. pies needed, Mary Norby chairs
Feb. 8 – NE Breakfast, Josecito’s by hotel, 8 a.m. Rexroads chair
Feb. 10 – Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m. .. need chairperson
Feb. 11 – Memorial Service to honor residents, past & present, we lost in 2018, held prior to business meeting, 9 a.m. Delashmits chair
Feb. 11 – Free hearing checks after Memorial Service
Feb. 11 – Integra Stroke Prevention rep at meeting to explain testing
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, 10:30 a.m., $5 pp, Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 17 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Feb. 19 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests .. what time?
Needing to elect Feb./March club co-chair. Nominations will be heard next Monday with vote following Monday.
Rex Rexroad has been working with Brock & Adrienne Laing for at least 5 yrs. The Laings have done so much for Rio Valley Estates & have refused to accept anything as a thank you. The Lord has called Brock as leader of a growing church in Canada. If you would like to benefit this church, you may give any donations to Brock or Rex. Donation container will be available at the Laing Farewell Party Feb, 1, with Brock as courier. As Rex said, “Church is in Canada but it drifts down.” God’s blessings to Brock & Adrienne on this new venture!
Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $2 each.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. Give any changes to Judi, #67.
Editor Mary Lou requests WRITTEN notes if you want announcement/info in newsletter. Tom & Mary Lou are heading to Iowa for daughter-in-law Jamee’s & daughter Stacy’s surgeries. Thanks so much to Donna Gabbert for writing newsletter until Bensons return, not sure when 😊 PLEASE GIVE DONNA WRITTEN NOTES!
Ron Zoeller takes recycling items on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. You may leave items in back of his car.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage. If you are new at Rio Valley Estates this is one way to become acquainted. NONE THIS WEEK.
John Norris is taking pics for RVE Picture Directory. Those with email addresses have received message with this info. If you haven’t had picture taken, John will take more in 3 wks after a Sunday ice cream. This directory includes both NEW & OLD residents of park. You may email a good close up pic to John at jdnorris811@att.net.
“Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak & heat it too.”
Tomorrow, Feb. 5, is MN Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Jalisco, 1501 N. Westgate. Questions, ask Juanita 218-784-8496.
Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says 47 tables have been reserved for the Thursday, Feb. 7 sale. Several are new crafters. Need more pies .. don’t have to be homemade. In charge of the kitchen are Sally Hejlik & Sharon Sprague. Vendors may set up after 11 on Wednesday.
Nebraska Breakfast will be at Josecito’s by Weslaco hotel at
8 am on Friday, Feb. 8. Contact Marge at #287 if questions.
“The soldier who survived mustard gas & pepper
spray is now a seasoned veteran.”
Couples celebrating 50-60-65-70 or more wedding anniversaries should attend the Anniversary Celebration
Feb. 10, 2 p.m. There is a sign up sheet. This will be held during ice cream on Sunday. Still need chair for this.
You may purchase $5 pp tickets for the Feb. 13 Cancer Tea until next Monday. This year’s theme is “Lots of Love”. Chair is Dianna Bruce. Time is 10:30 a.m. Sign your tickets for prizes Bring tea cup & saucer for exchange. There are raffles with tickets being sold for those items. Donate toys, etc. for Children’s Hospital to be delivered on Valentine’s Day.
Due to scheduling issues, we are holding Memorial Service prior to next Monday meeting (Feb. 11) with Paul & Jan Delashmit in charge. We will remember these residents who died in 2018: Marie McClurg, Herschel Caldwell, Edith Duffy, Ken Farley, Dorothy Borah, Bob Bruce, Patricia Olafson, Jaqueline Smit, Josie Miller, Bud Lykken, Harell Aderton, Tony McLaughlin, Roland Preister, Harvey Madsen, Jo Solberg, Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Eshelman
For anyone wishing free hearing checks, these will be given after Feb. 11 memorial service. You need to call for appointment to have this done.
On the 11th, we’ll hear about Stroke Prevention at morning meeting. Tests are done on Feb. 19..appointment is necessary..
“A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall.
The police are looking into it.”
Kathy Cochran chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21; tickets at $10 pp are being sold. Ticket comes with meal of pulled pork, cowboy beans, dessert. Table covers will be provided. Prizes will be given for best table decorations. Bring your own drinks & table service. Fred Goldsberry entertains. Doors will open at 5, plan to eat at 5:30.
Veteran’s Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 28 with Linda Palermo as chair. $10 pp tickets on sale next week. All veterans & surviving spouses may attend. Proceeds go to Camp Chorale which is camp for children of service folks killed. Speaker is a 97 yr. old veteran with a fascinating story. A beautiful patriotic quilt made by Marge Rexroad will be raffled. There will be 50-50 tickets, $1 ea./ 6/$5 or $10 for strip of tickets as long as your arms.
Don’t forget the Patio Sale March 1, 8-noon. This is chance to exchange your valuables.
Ed & Charilyn Hover chair the Iowa potluck dinner in Friendship Hall March 6, noon. Could use 2 couples to help .. donations of door prizes welcome.
Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show 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.
Plan to attend March 16 Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner chaired by Gonnermans. $10 pp tickets sales end March 4.
“Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Pins & Cues – Feb. 1 –
Women’s High Game/Series – Mary Lou Sirovy 167/444
BRIDGE – Jan. 2 –
1st – Dick Gibson 4330 2nd – Catherine Donovan 4170
Jan. 31 –
1st – Catherine Donovan Score? 2nd – Maud Fisher Score?
Feb. 2 –
1st – Maud Fisher 3010 2nd – CatherineDonovan 1460
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Jan. 28 – Margie Rexroad, Mary Jean Steward 27645
Feb. 1 – Donna Gabbert, Linda Palermo 28650
Table of 6 –
Jan. 30 - Juanita Fisher, Lorraine Origer, Jean Stamp 34615
CRIBBAGE – Jan. 30 – 1st – Jan Delashmit 681
2nd – Marvin Weeder 678 3rd – Dean Ricke 645
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 29 – Virginia Baker, Marge Reishus, Maud Fisher, Donna Gabbert, Diana Ateah, Ann Johnson, Janel Baker, Janie Maxwell, Alice Talbert, Nancy Gonnerman Feb. 3 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Marilyn Cummins, Dottie Sanders, Janie Maxwell, Margaret Morrow, Denise Cheek, Virginia Baker, Janel Baker
DUMMY RUMMY –
1st – Bev Telfor 224 2nd – Vic Greenlee 231
3rd – Sandy Lenius 237 4th – Del Telfor 248
EUCHRE – Jan. 29 - 1st (tie) – Del Telfor, Meri Bauer 38
2nd – Dale Livingood 37
GOLF –
Executive – Feb. 1 –
Men’s Low – Dick Topel 32 2nd – Dave Mason 33
Tie for Women’s Low - 😊 Linda, Shannon, Nancy, Mary Lou
Tierra Santa – Jan. 28 – Low Gross – Mark Fisher 78
Low Net – Vic Greenlee 73 2nd Low – Dave Origer 75
Tierra Santa -Feb. 1 – Low Gross – Mark Fisher 79
Low Net – Paul Sprague 76 2nd Low – Tony Short 77
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 2 –
1st – Margaret Davis 477 2nd – Connie Davis 413
SHUFFLING – Feb. 1 – Ross McAuley, LeRoy Larson, Jim Moeller, Dave Johnson
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Feb. 2 –
1st – Judy Nordquist 2nd – Dottie Sanders 3rd – Harriet Stromer
TIC – Jan. 30 –
1st – Sandy Novak 138 2nd – Al Lenius 145
3rd – Clarence Moore 150 4th – Wayne Carter 151
Kathryn Ratliff - 347
Two Ladies Talking in Heaven ..
1st woman .. “Hi, Wanda!”
2nd woman .. ‘Hi, Sylvia! How’d you die?”
1st woman .. “I froze to death.”
2nd woman .. “How horrible!”
1st woman .. “It wasn’t so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm & sleepy, & finally died a peaceful death. How about you?”
2nd woman .. “I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected my husband was cheating so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV.”
1st woman .. “So, what happened?”
2nd woman .. “I was so sure there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic & searched, down into the basement. I went through every closet & checked under all the beds. I kept this up until I had looked everywhere. .finally I just became so exhausted that I keeled over with a heart attack & died.”
1st woman .. “Too bad you didn’t look in the freezer. We’d both still be alive.”
Monday, January 28, 2019
Monday Jan.28th
Winter Graphics
More Orkut Picture Scraps
I miss the snow!!!! I was just remembering when I was quite young, like 9 or 10 going out to our golf course in Jefferson, Iowa and we would sled down the huge hill there.
When I go by the high school as school is getting out I cant believe all the parents in their cars bumper to bumper there to pick up their kids, It's not even cold here, like when I had to walk to school, I thought nothing of walking in 10 or 20 degree weather, and some times much colder.
The school parking lot here is full of cars belonging to teenagers, there weren't very many kids drive to school when I was a teenager. Also all the kids can get free breakfasts, lunches, and after school snacks. I always went home for lunch but some days in grade school I begged to get to eat at the school cafeteria, and there were always kids who worked in the lunchroom scraping plates and rinsing milk bottles and they ate free! So if you could not afford lunch, you could work in the lunch room. I also was so envious of farm kids who got to ride the bus to school and back, a few times I spent the night with a friend who lived on a farm and I got to ride the bus, it was a thrill for me!!
Yes one of those reminiscing days!!!
I probably will do the newsletter in Feb. Sorry
News Letter
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 – Cathy Probst
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Sandy Novak
MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig asked that we put small trash in a bag to prevent blowing when placed in dumpster. Cardboard boxes should be broken down. Concerning pool repair, he called repair people, was assured part would arrive soon. He announced $100 deposit no longer applies to permanent park models in 99s, will check with Walter on RVs that are left here year round. RVs pay if they want to reserve same spot following year. Dana said a tiny bottle of pills was found in row B; if you are missing these, they are in office. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Treasurer Sandy Novak's gave her report. It was approved.
Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported kitchen blinds have been ordered, should arrive mid-Feb. Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Mike Reiff, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Jim Moeller.
Brock Laing announced Lindley Creek entertains Friday, $8 pp. This is family group with variety of Ozark Mountain music. Come for potluck 4:45 p.m. prior to Friday entertainment with Mary Nelson & Red Tyler chairing. 59 attended last Friday. By re-arranging seating & starting a few minutes earlier, this allows more time for Brock to set up for entertainment.
All are invited to Super Bowl Party Feb. 3, 5 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, bring snack.
FREE movie this week “I Can Only Imagine”. Brock tells us Ron Zoeller has agreed to make movie arrangements & next season following Laing’s departure from park. Thanks, Ron!
Monday Night Dance is tonight with Diego and Edith, $6 pp, 7-9:30. Craig and Dana Daves chair. Residents should stay away from hall noon to 3 p.m. for crew set up & floor cleaning. Craig requests we avoid outside behind big hall where he sets up orange cones to assist bands in unloading their equipment.
Helen Curtis asks you to call 603-674-3869, when you know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call Helen, leave message and name. She will return calls if she knows who called. Cards this week are Gene Calkins K-7, hospital in McAllen, health issues; Arwin VanWyk #83, sis-in-law passed away; Carl Sanders in 99s, in hospital, health issues.
TY to Judy Nordquist, Lynn Stamp & Doug Novak who reviewed club guidelines. Changes/additions suggested were: 1) Monday meeting start time change to 9 a.m. 2) Finance committee, add statement “recommended the person have some computer experience.” 3) Nominating committee, delete number “5” from number needed on committee. 4) No soliciting, selling or business except those pertaining to health and wellbeing, delete the word “wellbeing”. After some discussion, all were approved.
Ed Tice & friends have volunteered to do Saturday breakfast for 2 more weeks in Feb. Looking for someone to take over after that.
Ice Cream on Sundays draws big sociable crowd. Looking for someone to chair this during February. Volunteers?
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. 29 – Kansas Day, Linn’s, 11:30 a.m. Hilkers chair
Jan. 30 – Blood profile results, in card room
Jan. 30 – Bean Feed, 4:30 p.m., $2 pp, Topels chair
Jan. 31-Feb. 2 – South Padre Island Kite Fest
Feb. 3 – Super Bowl Party in Friendship Hall, 5 p.m. Laings chair
Feb. 5 – MN Luncheon, Jalisco on N. Westgate, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 7 – Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon .. pies needed, Mary Norby chairs
Feb. 8 – NE Breakfast, Josecito’s by hotel, 8 a.m. Rexroads chair
Feb. 10 – Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m. .. need chairperson
Feb. 11 – Memorial Service to honor residents, past & present, we lost in 2018
Feb. 11 – Free hearing checks after Memorial Service
Feb. 13 – Cancer Tea, 10:30 a.m., $5 pp, Dianna Bruce chairs
Feb. 17 – Farewell for Brock & Adrienne Laing, 3 p.m.
Election for Club Chairperson for Feb./March was held today. Judy Nordquist withdrew her name from ballot and John Geer was elected chair.
TY to “anonymous” who provided donuts today .. also to the person who purchased new clock in Friendship Hall.
Dave Johnson #93 reports park directories are being printed and will be on sale next Monday, Feb. 4. Price increases to $2.
Activity Calendars available per Judi DeKoning. Give any changes to Judi, #67. Editor Mary Lou Benson asked for WRITTEN notes if you want something in newsletter. If it doesn’t appear, it MIGHT be that you didn’t give her a note!
Marge Rexroad said a quilt ruler is missing .. if you have it, please return. Leave sewing room in condition you found it.
Ron Zoeller continues to take recycling items on Tuesdays at
1 p.m. You may leave items in back of his car.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks and choice of beverage. None this week due to Bean Feed.
“Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?”
John Norris is taking pics for RVE Picture Directory. If you haven’t had yours taken, you may email a good close up pic to John at jdnorris811@att.net.
Golden Age Olympics sponsored by McAllen Parks & Rec has replaced Senior Olympics. This is open to anyone in 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. Club pays $7 fee. A list/sign up sheet is in main hall. Park will provide park tee shirt for each resident entering. Included are many card games, sporting games, baking .. For more info, contact John Norris #246.
Sock Hop last Thursday was a success. This was the 9th year this has been held. Chair Ken Barnhart thanked his committee and others who helped. He’s feeling better thanks to prayers of so many. Best table decoration awards went to 1) George/Sharyl Krantz; 2) Robert/Mary Norby; 3) Linda Miller table. In spite of a wardrode malfunction, Al and Jewel Kruckman were named top jitterbuggers. Second place went to Tom and Mary Lou Benson. Doesn’t Fred Goldsberry play and sing the best songs?
“People are funny. They want the front of the bus,
middle of the roqd, qnd back of the church.”
Kansas Day is Tuesday, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. at Linn’s. Come for fellowship, sign up in back of hall. Hillkers chair.
Get $2 pp tickets for Bean Feed to be held Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m. Dick and Max Topel chair. You may set up tables after noon.
Plan to sample variety of foods after Feb. 4 meeting when Bar-B-Cuties will bring what they have to offer….free.
Feb. 5 is date of MN Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Jalisco, 1501 N. Westgate. ?? ask Juanita 218-784-8496
Craft Sale Chair Mary Norby says 47 tables have been reserved for the Feb. 7 sale. Several are new crafters. There is a sign up sheet for pies which don’t have to be homemade. In charge of the kitchen are Sally Hejlik and Sharon Sprague. Mary has flyers to be distributed throughout Valley and welcomes help in delivering these to other parks, etc.
Nebraska Breakfast will be at Josecito’s by Weslaco hotel at
8 am on Feb. 8. Contact Marge at #287 if questions.
Jewel Kruckman announced couples celebrating 50-60-65-70 or more wedding anniversary should attend the Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Celebrants may bring items they wish to be displayed and everyone is urged to come help them party. There is a sign up sheet. This will be held during ice cream Sunday. Still need chair for this.
You may purchase $5 pp 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. Bring tea cup & saucer for
exchange. You should sign your tickets for prizes. There are also raffles with tickets being sold for those items.
According to calendar, annual Memorial Service would be next Monday. Due to scheduling, this will be held Feb. 11 instead at beginning of club meeting with Paul Delashmit conducting service. We will remember these residents who died in 2018: Marie McClurg, Herschel Caldwell, Edith Duffy, Ken Farley, Dorothy Borah, Bob Bruce, Patricia Olafson, Jaqueline Smit, Josie Miller, Bud Lykken, Harell Aderton, Tony McLaughlin, Roland Preister, Harvey Madsen, Jo Solberg, Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Eshelman. Is anyone not included? If so, please let chair person know.
For anyone wishing free hearing checks, these will be given after Feb. 11 memorial service. You need to call for appointment to have this done.
Also on the 11th, we’ll hear about Stroke Prevention at meeting.
Plan to attend FAREWELL PARTY for Brock and Adrienne Laing is Feb. 17, 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall
Kathy Cochran chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21; tickets at $10 pp are being sold. Ticket comes with meal of pulled pork, cowboy beans and dessert Table covers will be provided but you
should bring your own drinks & table service. Get your costume ready. Doors will open at 5, plan to eat at 5:30.
Looking ahead, Veteran’s Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 28 with Linda Palermo as chair. Tickets on sale next week.
Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show 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.
Looking ahead. Ed & Charilyn Hover chair the Iowa potluck dinner in Friendship Hall March 6, noon.
Plan to attend March 16 Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner chaired by Gonnermans. Tickets sales end on March 4.
“Why do banks charge a fee on “’insufficient funds’
when they know there is not enough money?”
Here’s a corrected address for former resident Marilyn Babbitt if you wish to send her a card. Last week’s did not include street address. She is at Pioneer Valley Sr. Living, 400 Sergeant Square Drive, Room 629, Sgt. Bluff, IA 51054.
If you haven’t seen the South Padre Island Kite Show, check this out! An indoor display will be in Convention Center Jan. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For outdoor competition, go past the Convention Center, on the bay side, on Feb. 1 & Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many take along snacks or even a grill for hot dogs, burgers, etc.
Remember when?
Some folks never owned their own home, never wore Levis, never set foot on a golf course, never traveled out of the country or had a credit card.
All newspapers were delivered by boys & all boys delivered newspapers. My brother delivered a newspaper, 6 days a week. It cost 7 cents a paper of which he got to keep 2 cents. He had to get up at 6 every morning. On Saturday, he had to collect the 42 cents from his customers. His favorite customers were the ones who gave him 50 cents, told him to keep the change. His least favorite were the ones who seemed to never be home on collection day.
“The funny thing about bucket seats is that
not everybody has the same size bucket.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Pins & Cues – Jan. 25 –
Women’s High Game/Series – Venita Lingle 142/391
BRIDGE – Jan. 22 –
1st – Ed Hover 2910 2nd – Dick Gibson 2820
Jan. 24 –
1st – Catherine Donovan score? 2nd – Ed Hover score?
Jan. 26 –
1st – Sue Shaffer 3130 2nd – Ed Hover 1550
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Jan. 19 – Russel Branstetter, Marilyn Cummins 27685
Jan. 23 – Jewel Kruckman, Juanita Fisher 30610
Jan. 25 – Judy Greenlee, Grace Thornton 30995
Table of 6 –
Jan. 19 – Patty Lamp, Juanita Fisher, Judy Shively 33785
CRIBBAGE – Jan. 23 – 1st – Grace Thornton 744
2nd – Lyle Koste 724 3rd – Larry Ateah 697
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 22 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Ron Baker, Marilyn Cummins, Virginia Baker, Diane Branstetter, Janel Baker, Nancy Gonnerman, Mary Nelson, Maud Fisher, Ken Borah, Donna Gabbert, Virgil Tyler.. Verna Fischer Jan. 27 – Ray Miller, Janie Maxwell, Grace Thornton, Mary Lou Sirovy, Ron Baker, Diana Ateah, Vic Greenlee, Margaret Morrow, Ann Johnson, Ken Borah, Dick Topel, Catherine Donovan, Janel Baker, Patty Lamp, Mary Lou Benson
DUMMY RUMMY – Jan. 26 –
1st – Virginia Baker 176 2nd – Dean Ricke 204
3rd – Stacey Johnson 228 4th – TomBenson 242
EUCHRE – Jan. 22 –
1st – Al Kruckman 46 2nd – Chuck Kopsell 41
GOLF –
Executive – Jan. 25 – Men’s Low - Dave Hicks 35
Tie Second – John Quail & Jim Moeller 36
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Jan. 26 –
1st – Grace Thornton 519 2nd – Mari Bauer 472
SHUFFLING - Jan. 23 – Ross McAuley, Ron Henderson
Jan. 25 – Ken Blum, LeRoy Larson
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Jan. 26 – 1st – Jim Rader
2nd – Harriet Stromer 2nd – June Clement
TIC – Jan. 23 –
1st – Patti Lamp 94 2nd – Wayne Carter 139
3rd – Gene Valley 161 4th Max Reynolds 165
Carl Moss scored 516 for high tonight 😊
Monday, January 21, 2019
Mon. Jan 21st
Nominated to serve as Club Chairperson for months of February & March were John Geer & Judy Nordquist. Election will be held at next Monday’s meeting.
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.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Wednesday Social Hours .. all invited to join in. Bring snacks & choice of beverage. No Wednesday Social Hour this week as committee is setting up for Sock Hop.
“A guy knows he’s old when he’s cautioned to
slow down by his doctor instead of the police.”
John Norris will be taking pics for RVE Picture Directory Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. and during Ice Cream on Sunday afternoon. If you haven’t had yours taken, & can not be available for these sessions, email a good close up pic to John at jdnorris811@att.net.
Golden Age Olympics sponsored by McAllen Parks & Rec has replaced Senior Olympics. This is open to anyone in 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. We voted club pay the $7 fee. A list/sign up sheet is in main hall. Park will provide park tee shirt for each entering. Included are many card games, sporting games, baking, other events, bean bags (??) 😊 For more info, contact John Norris #246.
“Times sure change .. Somewhere along the way,
things went from Flower Power to Power Naps.”
Plan to attend Wednesday, Jan. 23, Park Pizza Party at Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m. Bring your mug, you get free pop. See Dean Ricke at #72 if you need a mug.
Tickets are going fast for the Sock Hop to be held this Thursday, the 24th. Get tickets at Barnhart's or Ken's za, office. Applause greeted chair Ken Barnhart when he appeared at meeting. He said MRI shows compression fracture, he’ll have injection Friday. We’re glad he’s on the mend! Ken thanked his committee who have all ready to go. Doors open 5:15 p.m. & not sooner, kitchen opens 5:30. Hot dogs will be sold 25 cents each, soda/chips, 10 cents. Bring small change, no large bills, for purchases. Decorate tables beginning Thursday noon. Games & entertainment by Fred Goldsberry begins at 6 p.m.
Kansas Day is Tuesday, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. at Linn’s. Come for fellowship, sign up in back of hall.
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 48 tables have been reserved for the Feb. 7 sale. Several are new crafters. There is a sign up sheet for pies. In charge of the kitchen are Sally Hejlik & Sharon Sprague.
Jewel Kruckman announced anyone celebrating their 50-60-65-70 or more wedding anniversary should attend the annual Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Celebrants may bring items they wish to be displayed and everyone is urged to come help them party. There is a sign up sheet. This will be held during ice cream Sunday. Would someone like to chair?
You may purchase $5 pp 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. Bring tea cup & saucer for exchange.
The FAREWELL PARTY for Brock & Adrienne Laing is Feb. 17, 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Everyone is urged to attend!!
Kathy Cochran who chairs the Old West Party Feb. 21 said tickets at $10 pp will be sold beginning next Monday. Ticket comes with full meal. More details later.
Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show 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.
Here’s a corrected address if you wish to send card to ailing Marilyn Babbitt, a former resident. She is at Pioneer Valley Sr. Living, Room 629, Sgt. Bluff, IA 51054.
If you haven’t seen the South Padre Island Kite Show, check this out! An indoor display will be in Convention Center on the Island on Jan. 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For outdoor competition, go past the Convention Center, on the bay side, on Feb. 1 & Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many take along snacks .. or even a grill to cook hot dogs, burgers, etc.
Editor’s note .. “I’m only responsible for what I say ..
not for what you understand!!” .. OR SHOULD I SAY?
“I’m NOT responsible for what YOU say ..
not for what I understand!!”
WRITTEN NOTES PLEASE !!!
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BOWLING – Pins & Cues – Jan. 18 –
Women’s High Game/Series – Venita Lingle 189/488
BRIDGE – Jan. 15 -
1st – Dick Gibson 5240 2nd – Sue Shaffer 2610
Jan. 17 –
1st – Ed Hover 2160 2nd – Dick Gibson 2150
1st – Catherine Donovan Score? 2nd – Sue Shaffer Score?
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Jan. 14 – Marge Rexroad, Jeanie Burkinshaw 30485
Table of 6 – Jan. 16 –
Fran Hryniw, Juanita Fisher, Nancy Argo 32115
Jan. 18 -
Jewel Kruckman, Judy Greenlee, Grace Thornton 37240
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Jan. 15 – Diane Branstetter, Dianna Miller, Mary Lou Benson, Janel Baker, Dick Topel, Vic Greenlee, Carl Sanders, Stacey Johnson, Ray Miller, Mary Christianson, Catherine Donovan Jan. 20 – Marge Reishus, Mary Lou Sirovy, Dick Topel, Mary Christianson, Virginia Baker, Dianna Miller, Janel Baker, Janie Maxwell, Ann Johnson, Ray Miller, Patty Lamp
DUMMY RUMMY – Jan. 19 –
1st – David Clement 219 2nd – Vic Greenlee 233
3rd – Mary Christianson 245 4th – Ron Henderson 259
EUCHRE – Jan. 15 –
1st – Allen Swanson 48 2nd – Al Kruckman 37
GOLF – Date Low Gross Low Net
Monte Cristo ?? Mark Fisher – 77 Neil Kommer 70
Dave Origer 82
Palmview ?? Neil Kommer 80 Paul Sprague 78
Vic Greenlee 80
Tierra Santa Jan. 17-Mark Fisher 77 Vic Greenlee 70
Neil Kommer 71
Executive Jan. 18 –
Men’s Low – Dave Johnson 35 Vic Greenlee 36
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Jan. 19 –
1st – Grace Thornton 478 2nd – Ed Marcukaitis 462
SHUFFLING – Jan. 18 – Leroy Larson, Lyle K., Mike Oster, Dick T (please put last names on sheet)
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Jan. 19 – 1st – John Quail
2nd – David Clement 3rd – Lynn Stamp
TIC – Jan. 16 –
1st – Sandy Lenius 143 2nd – Paul Sprague 152
3rd – Patti Lamp 158 4th – Carol Jones 176
Something to think about this Monday afternoon ..
I was at the airport checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, “Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?” I replied, “If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?” He smiled & nodded, “That’s why we ask.”
…
When I arrived at a car dealership to pick up our car after a service, I was told the keys had been locked in it. I went to the service department & found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle & discovered that it was unlocked. “Hey,” I announced to the technician, “It’s open!”
His reply, “I know, I already did that side.”
Friday, January 18, 2019
Dog Parvo
From Dianna Bruce...
O.k. Rio Valley folks. This is Not my regular post Amos got sick today so took him to the vet he has been diagnosed with parvo. He is in the animal hospital f I don't take him out of the park so he has caught it here. So please watch your dogs as it is very contiguous. Please be sure all shots are up to date. Also please pick up after your dogs as can be transmitted that way which of course also means dog park as well. We don't know how long Amos will be gone he has had several shots and a catheter for antibodies . The vet said possibly up to 4 days. She said so many people here in the Valley don't get shots for their pets so parvo is very is a Seriouse problem. SO PRAYERS FOR MY LITTLE MAN.
Also remember there's stray dogs in here all the time. Who knows if they were ever vaccinated
O.k. Rio Valley folks. This is Not my regular post Amos got sick today so took him to the vet he has been diagnosed with parvo. He is in the animal hospital f I don't take him out of the park so he has caught it here. So please watch your dogs as it is very contiguous. Please be sure all shots are up to date. Also please pick up after your dogs as can be transmitted that way which of course also means dog park as well. We don't know how long Amos will be gone he has had several shots and a catheter for antibodies . The vet said possibly up to 4 days. She said so many people here in the Valley don't get shots for their pets so parvo is very is a Seriouse problem. SO PRAYERS FOR MY LITTLE MAN.
Also remember there's stray dogs in here all the time. Who knows if they were ever vaccinated
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