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Dec. 10th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist called our meeting to order at 9 o’clock.
Accompanists – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Lynn Stamp – John 3:16, followed with prayer
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
Welcome to all new arrivals & those new to our park!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves gave report. The box for toys to be given to Weslaco Police Dept. Toy Drive remains in the office. We were reminded if we wish to do construction or cement work, we must talk to either Ken or Craig as it must be approved. Concerning vendors in RVE, about 90% are hired by the park. When asked about time of gate closing/opening, Craig said 7 a.m. opens, closes at 6 p.m. (unless dance/entertainment night). Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
For those new to Rio Valley Estates, complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes should complete one too. Find forms in Friendship Hall or office area. Complete & give to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Treasurer GordonAmos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller said roasters have been returned as not suitable for our purpose. Nothing else new from Ron.

It was announced Darlene Bryant will be having heart surgical procedure this week.

Marylyn Mason reminds us the children from Cleckler Elementary School will entertain Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Come enjoy sounds of the holiday season, $5 pp at door with all proceeds going to the school.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

Newsletter editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN note of item you wish printed. Some may be edited for content/size. Give her notes at Monday morning meetings or deliver to Lot #103
Your club board will do January breakfasts.
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 10 – Final planning meeting of Amigos de los Ninos, Methodist Church in Donna, 1:30 p.m
Dec. 10 – Ladies’ Wine & Cheese Party, 3 p.m., $3 pp
Dec. 12 – Gentlemen’s Party, 3 p.m., $3 pp
Dec. 17 – Italian Dinner, 4:30 social, 5 p.m. dinner, $10 pp
Dec. 19 – Caroling & Golf Cart Parade, 5 p.m.
Dec. 20 – Cleckler Elementary School Program, 7 p.m., $5pp
Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Changes may be given to Judi or Mary Lou. A request from Judi .. “Please don’t remove calendars of events from the bulletin boards. If you’d like a copy, Dana will be happy to make you one, or call Judi 815-985-3085, You can email her at Judideke@mail.com to get on her calendar email group.”

Join your friends in Friendship Hall each Wednesday afternoon, 4 p.m. for Social Hour. Bring snacks to share & your own beverage.

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome.

We voted to have Club pay for donuts at our Monday meetings. If you wish to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary, etc. by furnishing donuts, that would be fine. Give the board $25 to cover the expense.

There are two boxes in Friendship Hall where you may place items for workers Roberto & Jesse. Please do NOT place outdated or perishable items in boxes! This will be presented at Dec. 23 meeting. Thanks to Irene Quail #49 who organizes this. She will take monetary donations if you would rather do that.

We approved giving $350 total from the Club to employees (management & workers).

Thanks to all who helped decorate our hall/stage for the holidays .. Catherine Gibbs & Debbie Stelwagen in particular for the window treatments!

Bible Study is held Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in dart room with John McDaniel.

Dean Ricke announces Park Pizza Parties will begin in January….2nd & 4th Wednesdays.

Would you like to read to elementary school children at Cleckler School? You may contact Irene at 956-472-9146.

Contact Vicki Davis #252 if you would like a table for the Feb. 6 Craft Sale. She & Arleta Blevins co-chair. Only a couple tables remain! (must be handmade items). There will be lunch with sandwiches & homemade pies.

Judy Nordquist has a new project going. She is making mats for homeless kids, shelters. These are 3 x 6 ft. in size, don’t get wet, and are warm. They are made of plastic bags such as Walmart, Heb, etc. Don’t throw your plastic bags away! Donate to this worthwhile cause.

This Week:
Be sure to sit outdoors tonight!
Charilyn Hover tells us Weslaco Centennial Grand Finale with fireworks will be staged on Lackey Field across from RVE, 7 p.m.!!

The Ladies’ Wine/Cheese Party is Tuesday, Dec. 10,

3 p.m. Bring a wine glass in a bag for exchange, a bottle of wine to share & $3. Bring non-alcoholic beverage if you wish. There will be bartenders. Please sign up so a count can be taken. Judi DeKoning chairs.

The Gentlemen’s Party will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Bring a cocktail glass in a gift bag, a small bottle of liquor or 6 pack of beer & $3. There is signup sheet. Chairs are Kathy Cochran & Judi DeKoning. Kathy tells us there will be 2 bartenders who will put your name on your bottle. If you bring beer, you may keep that at your seat. She said ”there might be some surprises” at party!

Upcoming Events

The Italian Dinner so popular last season will be held Tuesday, Dec. 17, social hour 4:30, dinner served at 5. Tickets at $10 pp went on sale today. If you still need a ticket, contact Judi DeKoning, #89. Chairing the event are Mark & Linda Kunkle. BYOB, plate, silverware, including soup spoon.
Mary Norby chairs the annual Golf Cart Parade. Date is Dec. 19 with caroling at 5 p.m., parade to leave big hall at 5:30. coffee & wassel, breads after. Decorate your golf cart & participate!

George & Sharyl Krantz will chair Christmas Day Dinner. Volunteer if you can help. Sharyl announced meal will be buffet style. Sign up please. Include in your count any guests who may be attending with you.

Nov. 28th

We just got home from Wendover, NV. It was a cold 35 degrees when we left. I have finally warmed up. We get off the plane on an outside ramp and walk into the airport. What a blast of cold air!  17 degrees that evening, windy too! Got to see it snow, it looked pretty on the Mountains surrounding the town.

Carla Wahlers passed away. Her husband "Coke" had passed away around 5 years ago. Many of us remember them fondly. They lived in Webster City , IA.  It may  have been more than 10 years since they were here. Not sure about that.

  Newsletter

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Marge Rexroad called our meeting to order

Accompanists – Cathy Probst or Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Phyllis Branstetter
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos

Welcome to all new arrivals & those new to our park!

We remind residents to wear name badges.

WEAR BADGES TO THANKSGIVING DINNER

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves gave report. We are collecting toys for Weslaco Police Dept. drive, box in office. Closed Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving. Pool now ok; new heater/furnace was ordered for hot tub. Observe 15 mph speed limit in park. If a solicitor knocks on your door, report to office. No Happy Hour this week. When you see Roberto & Jesse give them a thank you for all the work they do in RVE. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

For those new to Rio Valley Estates, complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes should complete one too. Find forms in Friendship Hall or office area. Complete & give to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller asks anyone who takes ice from machine to NOT use anything (cups, hands, etc) except scoop provided. This is for sanitary reasons. We talked about ordering new COMMERCIAL roasters for kitchen & voted to purchase 3 at this time. Ron said card room is a mess. They have done some sorting, take a look to see if you want items, what’s left will be tossed.

. Cards this week to Sue Barnhart, fell; Dianna Bruce, surgery; Dan McCorry, chemo for cancer; Judy Shively, death of Bob; Bill Jones, death of his dad; Denny/Nancy Argo, death of Denny’s mother; Mary Lou Benson, ER & hospital, tests.

Sympathy to Judy Shively on the loss of husband Bob Jones this week.

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes.

Ron Zoeller at #153 takes recycling on Tuesdays & Thursdays. If his vehicle is in driveway, tailgate open, put your clean recyclables there, no foam packing/trays.

We are asked to please stay away from
mail boxes while mail is being delivered.
Request made by Post Office.

John Norris took pictures last Wednesday of folks not included in last year’s digital directory. John will have electronic directory up before Christmas & a printed directory later. John at #246 has some of last season’s directories if you’d like one. Cost is $5.

Potlucks prior to Thursday night movies begin in January with Denise Cheek chairing

THIS WEEK:

No Wednesday Afternoon Happy Hour at Hall this week.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome. (not this week)
Mark Wieners chairs Euchre & announced this will begin tomorrow night & every Tuesday 6:45 p.m.
No line dancing this Thursday due to Thanksgiving.
Bean Bags is held on Tuesday & Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. (not Thursdays other weeks than this week?) This is per Jim Moeller who lives “somewhere in the park”.


THIS WEEK:

No Wednesday Afternoon Happy Hour at Hall this week.

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome. (not this week)

Mark Wieners chairs Euchre & announced this will begin tomorrow night & every Tuesday 6:45 p.m.

No line dancing this Thursday due to Thanksgiving.

Bean Bags is held on Tuesday & Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. (not Thursdays other weeks than this week?) This is per Jim Moeller who lives “somewhere in the park”.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Park Patio Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 to noon.
Mary Norby announced she has stepped down from chairing of Craft Sale. She will assist new chairs Vicki Davis & Arleta Blevins. If you wish a table, contact Vicki.
Another hat Mary Norby wears is chairing our annual Golf Cart Parade. Date is Dec. 19 with caroling at 5 p.m., parade, then coffee & wassel, breads afterwards. Plan to decorate your golf cart & participate!
R.J. & Betty Brodel have volunteered to chair this year’s Christmas Day Dinner. Thanks!
Sue McLaughlin said the kitchen was a mess when they arrived for Saturday night Bingo .. be aware if you use kitchen, you MUST clean kitchen plus floor for the next activity. We don’t want varmints!!!)

Judy Nordquist has a new project going. She is making mats for homeless kids, shelters. These are 3 x 6 ft. in size, don’t get wet, and are warm. They are made of plastic bags such as Walmart, Heb, etc. You may bring these to her. Don’t throw your plastic bags away! Donate to this worthwhile cause.

Volunteers Needed: AARP is looking for volunteers to help prepare taxes or be a greeter during tax season. If interested, talk to Sharon Sprague, Lot 244.

Chair Marge Rexroad thanked residents who help in various areas including but not limited to the following: Bill Hamlet & crew for sound; Phyllis & George for serving coffee & donuts at Monday meetings; Danny Bryant for making coffee; all who provide donuts at Monday meetings; Nancy Gonnerman for taking blood pressures; Mary Lou for doing newsletter.

November 24th

Happy thanksgiving everyone!

We won't be home for the big dinner this year, but will have Turkey in the evening that day at the Daughter's house. We will be flying home from Wendover, NV. while most everyone is enjoying their meal.

We had a great time at the big wedding reception, Friday night, our neighbor did a good job with some very neat line dance tunes and also regular music to dance to.great food and wedding cake. Larry baked a 21 lb. Turkey for the occasion!!!!
Dianna and Larry McFarland were married at 4:00p.m. with the reception from around 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
They live at lot 167

Nov. 19th

Park owner Walter Piper joined us this morning. He thanked all who come to RVE & said “We should enjoy wonderful weather and friendship.” With 50 amp service now installed in 3 rows of 99s, they will install in rows A-B-C-J-K next summer. He reminded us we are “still the friendliest park in The Valley”. Walter’s daughter Sandy said “ In one more year I will be old enough to legally live in this park!” Sandy will be with us again next month. When asked about repairing bad streets, Walter said these can be fixed but instead of just capping surface, they need to be ground down. He is looking into it, would be 1 ½ years out to do this.

Park sales manager Ken Barnhart reported good year selling homes. Jan O’Dell has joined sales team.  They sell many houses thanks to residents. Our park is 99.9% full! Talk to sales team about your friends & direct them to us.

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Managers Craig & Dana Daves gave report. Craig suggested we all walk out to middle of street by our unit, observe how it looks. Be sure to keep yards, trees looking nice. He said all metal building roofs have been patched, much done in pool area, some new benches. He mentioned 50 amp service and said next they want to work on getting cement slabs in 99s. Those with utility trailers need to check with Craig on parking area and instructions. Dana announced front office will be closed all day tomorrow due to medical appointments of both her & Jan. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

For those new to Rio Valley Estates, complete forms showing home address, phone & lot number. Current residents who have changes should complete one too. Find forms in Friendship Hall or office area. Complete & give to Dave Johnson at #93 as he prepares directories.

Treasurer GordonAmos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller said he researched a couple places concerning wheels for moving electronic piano organ. Cost would be over $400 & he wondered if necessary as organ not used often. We voted to not purchase at this time. We are reminded to empty trash following all events/activities.

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 signed & given to Patti Shellito upon death of her husband Harris. Others with health issues were Dianna Bruce having surgery today & Sue Barnhart fell.

Sympathy to Patti Shellito, #168, on the loss of her dear husband Harris this week. Harris was an unforgettable resident of Rio Valley Estates, always with a smile and the most wonderful singing voice. Please note memorial service has been cancelled.

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $2 each.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Names of chairmen are shown on front page of newsletter. Let Mary Lou or Judi know of changes.

Ed Marcukaitis #225 announces Bowling at Pins & Cues is held on Fridays, 12 p.m. (a change in time).

Ron Zoeller at #153 takes recycling on Tuesdays & Thursdays. If his vehicle is in driveway, tailgate open, put your clean recyclables there, no foam packing/trays.

We are asked to please stay away from mail boxes while mail is being delivered. Request made by Post Office.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR DEC. & JAN.

Judy Nordquist will be our chairman with Jim Moeller serving as vice chairman.

Much discussion was heard when Pastor’s wife Bev Amos asked if Friendship Hall & kitchen could be used for a meeting of Christian Resort Ministries (15 chaplains in Valley). This would be a 1-time meeting on a Saturday in Jan., Feb. or March. It would be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They agreed to clean up after meeting. Approved.

THIS WEEK:

Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex every Thursday, 8 a.m. Everyone welcome.

John Norris will take pictures to update digital directory Wed., Nov. 20, during happy hour. If you are new in the park or didn’t get picture taken last year, now is the time to let the rest of us put a name with a face. John will have electronic directory up before Christmas & a printed directory later. John at #246 has some of last season’s directories if you’d like one. Cost is $5.

All are invited to Larry & Diana McFarland wedding reception this Friday, the 22nd, 6 p.m. Come for music, regular & line dancing, maybe karaoke. Sign up.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Nancy & Chuck Gonnerman Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Nov. 28, 12 noon. Sign up by today. People at top of list are responsible for confirming with the other people at their table as to what they will be bringing. Committee will furnish turkey, gravy, coffee & lemonade. Each table should bring dessert for the dessert table. Potatoes of 5 lbs. will be given to each table of 16 for that table to cook & mash. Each table decides on side dishes, dressing, salad, vegetables. Bring own table service plus 2 platters for turkey and bowl for gravy….please bring a gravy ladle for each table. Tables can be decorated Wed. & must be covered. Volunteer signup sheets in Friendship Hall.

Park Patio Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 6, 8 to noon. It’s your chance to sell your valuable items to others who can’t live without them. Set up by your unit, be ready to greet a crowd of anxious buyers.

Cleckner School Kids are entertaining us Dec. 20 and; are requesting volunteers to read at the program.

ROPA Queen Pat Printy announces the ROPA Style Show will be held Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. $1 pp.

 MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Bill Jones at #20 is wanting to start a new card game .. sounds like 52 Card Bingo we played at Western Days. He is suggesting those interested meet on Sunday, 3 p.m. in pool room. For more info call him 816-803-1942.

Is anyone interested in forming a Men’s Pool team? Jerry Burton phone number 812-350-6366 from Siesta Village is looking for a team of 4 people from various parks to play. Needing one more team in the league & thought RVE might be interested. League plays Thursdays at 1 p.m. December through March. Call Jerry if there is enough interest at RVE to field a team.

Due to health issues, George & Sharyl Krantz are unable to chair our Christmas Day dinner this season. Looking for volunteers, R.J. & Betty Brodel will chair. Thanks!

Information on an “ Estate Planning” presentation may be read on our back bulletin board, says chair Marge.

Nov. 18th

This morning Walter Piper, park owner was at our meeting. I did not attend. and dont have the news from this morning

Helen Curtis has 2 cards up for us to sign,  one for Patti Shellikto and Family,  Patti's husband Harris passed  away, also a card for Diana Bruce, surgery

Thats all for right now!