Feb. 10th

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist called meeting to order.

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell announced $10 per month rate increase in mobile home rent effective March 1. He thanked all for contributing in any way, such as mysterious man who did work in #3 stall & people who have volunteered to do painting. Appreciation was given to chairpersons for events. Dan said, “Things happen like clockwork in our park.” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com
Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.
Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved.
Mark Probst gave Properties report. Grease trap has been installed in sink on north side of kitchen. Directions are posted nearby. Sink on left is where you rinse food off dishes as that flows into grease trap. Middle sink is for washing & last sink for rinsing. Ice machine needing cleaning & we have service contract on that. Concerning chairs, there is difference of opinion on which are best. Seems we can’t satisfy everyone. 😊 If you see one you like, for example in another park, you could either bring it here to try or get info on it.
Dance chair Craig Daves reports tonight’s music is a favorite of many, Diego & Edith. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.

FREE MOVIE this Thursday is “Send Me No Flowers” starring Doris Day, Rock Hudson & hilarious Tony Randall. With Valentine’s Day on Friday, we should show a movie with love & laughter. Movie starts 7 p.m. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream treats, sodas, water for sale before & during intermission.
Denise Cheek invites residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.
Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanks residents for support. Rick McEwin was enjoyed by all who came last week. He sang mostly requests the 2nd half of his show. Come this Friday for “Rusty Rockers”. This is music from 50-60-70 & oldies. There will be chairs for listeners, plus tables for those who may wish to dance. Cost is $8 pp. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!
Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.
Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards sent this week were for Kathy Baustian, mother died; Millie Ricke, hand surgery; Irene Quail, knee surgery; Mary Hennigar, fell at home, still at Knapp hospital; Diane Branstetter, mother died. A card has gone up for Sharyl Krantz who had surgery.
Breakfast continues on Saturday mornings, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. This week .. pancakes & sausage served by Ed/Sharon Tice & committee.
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
News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Please give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 10 – Hearing tests prior to meeting, donuts provided
Feb. 11 – Stroke Prevention Test, noon to 5 p.m. .. done behind stage
Feb. 12 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 14 – Nebraska Breakfast, Josecito’s, 8 a.m. .. sign up please
Feb. 18 – AED & basic CPR training, 1:30 p.m.

Happy 75th Wedding Anniversary to
Raymond & Margaret Davis. A good crowd attended
the party in their honor last Thursday afternoon.

Eight couples were honored yesterday on special wedding anniversaries. Honorees were: Dave & Kathy Cochran (50); Craig & Dana Daves, Ron & Lois Henderson, Ed & Charilyn Hover, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Marv & Mary Weeder (all 55); Gordon & Joyce Amos (60) and Ray & Margaret Davis (75). Congratulatons to all!! Sandy Novak did an outstanding job as emcee with some fun questions for each couple. John Norris was on hand to take pictures. We enjoyed special music by April Walling.
Thank Yous ..
“Gordon & I want to thank the committee for the nice party & we thank all for the cards & messages.” – Gordon & Joyce Amos
We thank all who planned anniversary celebration. TY to Novaks & Norrises in particular.” – Dave & Kathy Cochran
“Thanks to our Valley friends that helped us celebrate a fun & memorable 75th wedding anniversary. TY to Gordon & Joyce & helpers that hosted the party. We loved the music, dancing, friends, family & cake. Thanks so much to those that hosted the anniversary party on Sunday.” – Ray & Margaret Davis
Dave Johnson #93 has completed the new park directories. They may be purchased for $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.
John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.ne.
This Week:

Marge Rexroad announces there will be no quilting tomorrow as the room is needed for Stroke Prevention.
Stroke Prevention tests are tomorrow, Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board.
Attend Park Pizza Party this Wed. the 12th, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring your Peter Piper cup & your beverage is free. Wear your name tags. Prizes & ice cream. Rickes & Goodwins are in charge.
Come to Social Hour at Friendship Hall Wednesday where you can enjoy Sloppy Joes..leftover from Craft Sale. Bring snacks & your own beverage.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursday, 8 a.m.
Nebraska Breakfast is Friday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. at Josecito’s (hotel). Sign up please.
Looking Ahead:

Learn about AED & basic CPR next Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. when Richard Stubbs, a paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. gives instruction. He’ll talk about this at next Monday’s meeting.

Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner with meal at noon. Menu is chicken plus your favorite pie. Doors open at 11:15, not before please. Table service is provided. Cost is $10 pp. Final day for ticket sales is Feb. 17. This event is OPEN to all. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. Theme is USO Show. Proceeds will go to Camp Corral.

We’ll remember RVE residents who passed away in 2019 at 8:45 a.m. before Feb. 24 morning meeting. We remember these friends: Tom Cassidy, Art Bloom, Marilyn Babbitt, Al Johnson, James Steward, Bud Kraft, Darlene Gowery, Marilyn Loutzenhiser, John Whited, Kay Henriksen, Herb McClish, Anita Farley, Robert Javens, Leonard Paca, Ron Baker, Lyle Sharar, Harris Shellito, Carla Wahlers, Lorraine Origer, Bob Jones, Jan Lewis, Veronica Johnson, Mary Jean Steward. In event we have missed a name, let chair Judy Nordquist know.

The theme of Feb. 27 dance is Mexican Fiesta according to chair Kathy Cochran. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table are being sold beginning today. Gather your friends; put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish. Table coverings & table service are provided. BYOB & cups. Prizes will be given for best decorated tables. Doors open at 5 p.m. Menu includes charro beans as appetizer, taco salad, dessert. Fred Goldsberry will play.

Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.

The ROPA Style Show will be held in big hall Friday, March 13, 1 p.m. You may model some “treasure hunt” bargains you have from ROPA, thrift store, garage sale, etc. Men as well as women can participate. Chair Pat Printy who “frequents” ROPA almost weekly has items you may model if you just stop by at #210. If you’d like to help, see sign up sheet. An announcement of contest will be made next Monday.

Feb. 2nd

We need piano player for Monday morning meetings & church.

Could alternate with Jan Delashmit & Cathy Probst.

Prior to meeting, Stroke Prevention rep “Stu” spoke. If wanting this Feb. 11 test, you need to sign up in advance. Offered are three wellness tests .. stroke/carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm & peripheral arterial tests at $110. Complete wellness package that includes osteoporosis test is $140. Single tests are $50.

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell spoke briefly about some of the “things he loves” in RVE. Included arenew flag on pole, blue chalk marks on ceiling in pool room, lubricated hinges, coffee at 5:15 a.m., donated bags of rags, unsung heroes in park, & community involvement .. and “hearing from all of us”. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact them.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller thanked George Mason for his repairs to rope lighting. Our projector had vertical lines when used yesterday; something wrong inside unit & Ron taking to Office Depot for repair. Concerning kitchen grease trap, we would buy unit, owners pay to install. We approved purchase of trap. Ron still recycles on Tuesdays and requests we NOT tie plastic bags. The carryout plastic boxes are not accepted by recycling.

Rex Rexroad asked if there is 1st aid kit in kitchen. Reply was “yes”. Kits may need to be upgraded, resupply one in card room.

FREE MOVIE this Thursday is Appollo 13 featuring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon in this Ron Howrd film which was awarded 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Movie starts at 7 p.m. with cartoon preceding feature. There will be popcorn, variety of ice cream, soda & water for sale before movie & during intermission.

Denise Cheek invited residents to enjoy potluck before Thursday movie. Eat at 5:30, bring dish to share.

Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked residents for the great support on Fridays. Come this Friday for “Rick McEwin. Cost is $7 pp. Please don’t bring $50 & $100 bills. Judi DeKoning has printed cards with entire schedule. You may pick these up when you enter hall for show. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!

Dance chair Craig Daves said great crowd last week. Tonight’s music is a new group, Southbound. Cost is $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.

Thanks to Marvin & Mary Weeder and Fred & Verleen Fehringer who are serving coffee & donuts on Mondays in February.

Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week were for Vicki Carlson, her brother died; Janet Rader, going to Rochester for tests; Ellis Hauser, passed away.

Breakfast continues on Saturday morning, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs this week, served by Club Board.

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.

News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.

Today .. Happy Birthday to Dale Livingood!

Chair Judy Nordquist thanked Maxine Topel for help at Super Bowl party yesterday.

Concerning a complaint, Judy said do NOT park golf carts in car-parking area.

Dave Johnson #93 has completed the new park directories. They may be purchased for $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.

John Norris is updating the digital directory to be emailed to residents. If your pic is in current directory, it’s not necessary to have a new one made. If you have a good close up pic that you want to use, you can email John at Jdnorris811@att.net.

If anyone wants a copy of the slide show from Sock Hop, John Norris will provide in both PDF & movie format on USB memory stick for $5, files are too large for email. Pictures from this year’s event have been added to what was shown at hop.

Still looking for Librarian.

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

A big crowd enjoyed the Loaded Potato Bar last Wednesday. Thanks to the Topels & their committee.




“I see people around my age mountain climbing.

I feel good getting my leg through my underwear

without losing my balance.”




This Week:

Vicki Davis #252 chairs Craft Sale Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. Lots of new vendors! RVE park vendors may set up 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Doors will be locked at 8:30. No activities on Wed. after 2 p.m. due to set up. There will be lunch with sandwiches & pies. Sally Hejlik chairs kitchen. Sign up if you can bring pie.

Following Craft Show, attend celebration of Ray & Margaret Davis on 75 years of marriage. This will be held 2-4 p.m. Fred Goldsberry will play for dancing & listening. He is playing for TIPS.

Sandy Novak tells us 8 couples will be honored on their special wedding anniversaries at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Honorees are: Dave & Kathy Cochran (50); Craig & Dana Daves, Ron & Lois Henderson, Ed & Charilyn Hover, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman, Marv & Mary Weeder (all 55); Gordon & Joyce Amos (60) and Ray & Margaret Davis, 75. Sign up if you plan to attend. There will be entertainment & a short program.

Looking Ahead:

Hearing tests will be given before Feb. 10 meeting with donuts provided.

Sharon Sprague #244 chairs Stroke Prevention test Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board.

Sandy Olson announced we will have the opportunity to learn about the AED & basic CPR on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. when Richard Stubbs, a paramedic from Weslaco Fire Dept. gives instruction. He’ll talk about this at our Monday meeting, Feb. 17. Already many have signed up for this class.

Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner. $10 pp tickets are available. Final day for ticket sales is Feb. 19. This event is OPEN to all. Linda thanks everyone who has donated raffle items which were on display. Raffles & 50-50 draw tickets are $1 ea., 6 for $5. She has lined up entertainment you will enjoy. Theme is RVE USO Show, with proceeds going to Camp Corral. Meal will be served at noon.

Mexican Fiesta is theme of Feb. 27 dance according to chair Kathy Cochran. Times will be announced soon. Tickets at $10 pp or $80/table will be selling next Monday, Feb. 10, at 8 a.m. Gather your friends; put one person in charge of money to make it easier on ticket sellers. You may purchase individual tickets if you wish.Table coverings & table service provided. It’s BYOB & cups. Decorate tables. Fred Goldsberry will play.

Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.


Many residents remained after morning meeting to hear Ronda Lewis speak about the newly opened Micro-Hospital in Weslaco. This is located on Exp 83 between Westgate Drive & Border Avenue & is the first of its kind such facility in the Rio Grande Valley. It has a full service emergency department including 12 ED beds, 2 trauma beds, unit with 8 inpatient beds; laboratory, pharmacy, imaging & respiratory services. Many questions were answered this morning. It has capability to transfer test results to neuro-vascular doctors. The micro-hospital accepts almost every insurance, is affiliated with Valley Baptist & accepts VA patients.

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist 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 – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Ed Buck – Psalm 8 “Consider the heavens”

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel

Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Dan O’Dell spoke about “fly in the ointment which affects everyone’s safety, security, comfort & enhanced fun”, their primary goals since beginning as managers. Grease was found in kitchen sanitary waste system & he suggested properties committee could purchase 5-10 gal. grease trap. There has been abuse of all park toilets, problems in bath house in back of 99s, including washing of dogs which stops up drain system with hair & feces. Keep your eyes & ears open. He ended with “Let’s take care of what we love. Report to management if you see something that isn’t right.” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Re-elected February & March club chair was Judy Nordquist. Vice chair will be Jim Moeller.


Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller showed a new printed club song sign, will be purchasing another. After counting small tables in game room, he felt we’re ok with what we have. Three new larger round tables have been purchased. Ron takes recycling on Tuesdays, leaving his #153 lot at 1 p.m. He stated no foam or hard plastic, only soft plastic, cardboard. Newspapers need to be boxed separately. Plastic bags are appreciated by Judy Nordquist for her mat project. Take aluminum cans to area behind big hall where they are crushed & recycled. No free movie or potluck this week due to Sock Hop. Bill Jones will be showing movie Feb. 20 as Ron will be sailing the ocean.

Ron will check to see if system still works to show Super Bowl. We need someone to organize Super Bowl if this is to be shown in hall.

Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked residents who came to last week’s entertainment. This Friday show The Baker Family, advertised as hard core bluegrass. Cost is $8 pp. Judi DeKoning has printed cards with entire schedule. You may pick these up when you enter hall for show. 50-50 draw, ice cream treats for sale at intermission. Popcorn available!!

Dance chair Craig Daves said 154 people came to last Monday’s dance, the largest crowd we’ve ever had. Come tonight to enjoy Richard Lynch Band, $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw.

Thanks to Jean Stamp & Donna Goodwin who are serving coffee & donuts at Monday meetings in January. Needing someone to serve donuts during Feb. Volunteers?

Donna Gabbert puts up cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. Card this week was for Dianna Patrick who has hip infection.

You will have opportunity to learn about the newly opened Micro-Hospital Valley Baptist unit on Feb. 3 following morning meeting.

Breakfast continues on Saturday morning, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. Pancakes & sausage this week served by volunteers. 155 came last Saturday.

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.


Upcoming Events:

Jan. 22 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 23 – 10th Sock Hop, $6 pp tickets from Barnharts or Cochrans

Jan. 29 - Quilt Show, Alamo Palms, noon to 3 p.m.

Jan. 29 –Potato Bar, Topels chair. $3 pp, 4:30 p.m., Topels chair
If you would give Invocation at a Monday morning meeting, contact chair Judy Nordquist. Anyone willing to provide donuts should contact her as well.

Dave Johnson #93 will be distributing the new park directories at our first meeting in February.

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.




Still looking for Librarian.

The Feb. Tea Party which has been cancer fund raiser is cancelled this year due to illness of chairman.

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

Regular Dominoes is Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 6:30 p.m. Contact June Clement or Chris Stephens.

Card Bingo 2-4 p.m. Sundays has been moved to pool room. Ten played last Sunday, says chair Bill Jones. Bring quarters.

No Happy Hr., Potluck, Free Movie this week due to Sock Hop.

Here’s announcement for golfers from Vic Greenlee. There are standing tee times at Tierra Santa every Thursday. Open to both men & women, leave park at 7:30 a.m.

“I would like any old cards..Christmas, birthday, holiday. I help at Airport School. Kids love them as bookmarkers. I cut them out for that.” – June Ingamells #175




This Week:

Don’t forget Park Pizza Party this Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m. Free ice cream, beverage is free too if you have a Peter Piper cup. Wear your name tags. Drawing for prizes. Rickes & Goodwins chair.

Jan. 23 is the Sock Hop with theme 10th Class Reunion. Buy tickets $6 pp or $48/table from Barnharts or Cochrans. You may purchase individual tickets, doesn’t have to be entire table. Decorate tables Thursday until 2 p.m. Prizes will be given. If you have a graduation picture, give to Barnharts, Bensons or Cochrans. Write your name in pencil on back of picture. Enter at front double doors no earlier than 5:15. Snack bar with hot dogs, chips, soda pop all at LOW PRICES opens at 5:30. New this year, chili dogs, 50 cents ea. Bring change, no $20 bills please. Dancing at 6 p.m. with Fred Goldsberry. You don’t want to miss this party!! Ken & Sue Barnhart chair.

Looking Ahead:

Dick & Maxine Topel chair Loaded Potato Bar Jan. 29, 4:30 p.m.. Tickets being sold at $3 pp. You will be able to top your potato with chili, broccoli & cheese, onions, tomatoes, lots more!

Vicki Davis #252 chairs Feb. 6 Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon. All tables are sold! Lots of new vendors! There will be lunch with sandwiches & homemade pies. Sally Hejlik chairs kitchen & invites anyone to donate pies…see sign up sheet

Following Craft Show the 6th, plan to attend celebration of Ray & Margaret Davis on 75 years of marriage. This will be held 2-4 p.m. Fred Goldsberry will play for dancing & listening.

Blood Profile Tests will be given Feb. 7, 6:30 a.m. You need to be fasting, $20 covers basic test.

Hearing tests will be given before Feb. 10 meeting with donuts provided.

Sharon Sprague #244 chairs Stroke Prevention test Feb. 11, noon to 5 p.m., sign up on bulletin board. ?? see Sharon.

Hearing tests will be given before Feb. 10 meeting with donuts provided.

Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner. Tickets at $10 pp will be available next Monday. This event is OPEN to all. Linda has lined up some entertainment she says you will enjoy. There will be raffles & 50-50 draw, with tickets at $1 ea., 6 for $5. Theme is RVE USO Show, with proceeds going to Camp Corral. Meal is served at noon.

Carolyn Thomson/Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info upcoming.

Quilters might be interested in attending the 4th Tri-Annual Quilt Show at Alamo Palms RV/Mobile Park. It will be held Jan. 29 noon to 3 p.m. See flyer on board.

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If you like warm weather I hope you are  down here in the Rio Grand Valley!!! We have lows in the low 70's,  yes for our lows, can you believe it?!!!!!! Highs in the low to mid 80!!! It's supposed to be for all this week and a change coming for Sunday. I wish it would stay like this all Winter.


RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Judy Nordquist 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 – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Mark Probst – “God has plans for you. He will lead you”

Secretary Report – Maxine Topel

Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig Daves announced “Dana & I have resigned from management of park. It was time for us to have fun. We wish the new team good luck.” Dana added, “Thank you for your support. I have enjoyed working with residents.” New managers are Dan & Jan O’Dell. Dan said their primary concerns are “safety, security, comfortable experience while in this park & enhanced experience of your FUN.” He asked whoever owns the Big Tex trailer in storage area to move it so George Krantz can get his truck out (swap places). A container of meds has been found. If it is yours, pick up at office. Jan gave a TY to Craig & Dana & said “Our door is always open.” When asked about worker Jesse’s health, we were told he will be off the rest of this week due to an electrical shock he encountered & is doing okay. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Sandy Novak, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues you’d like to present or discuss, you may contact a board member.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller thanked George Morgan for completing the vinyl work in kitchen under coffee pots. He said 114 came out each of the past two Saturdays for breakfast cooked by the board. We seem to be missing some short tables in pool room. When Ron gets a count, we may possibly purchase more of these.

Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked residents who came to last week’s entertainment. She tells us this week’s Friday entertainment is Bill Christil. Cost is $8 pp. Judi DeKoning has printed cards with entire schedule. You may pick these up when you enter hall for show.

Come to dance tonight with Roger Kenaston Band, $7 pp. Free popcorn, soda pop for sale, 50-50 draw. A fellow who is celebrating his 84th birthday will be attending along with 40 friends so should be a huge crowd! Come on out ..

Thanks to Jean Stamp & Donna Goodwin who are serving coffee & donuts at Monday meetings in January. Needing someone to serve donuts during Feb. Volunteers?

Thank you to Donna Gabbert who has volunteered to put up cards. If you know of someone needing card you may call her at 956-968-6684. Cards this week … Alice Talbert, cancer treatment; John Kemple, death of brother.

Breakfast continues on Saturday morning, $3 pp, 7-8:30 a.m. Pancakes & sausage this week served by volunteers.

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.

News editor is Mary Lou Benson, 956-532-9665. Give her WRITTEN notes at Monday meetings or deliver to #103. Some may be edited for content & size.




Upcoming Events:

Jan. 15 – Ladies Salad Luncheon, noon, bring salad & $1

Dave Johnson #93 continues to work on new park directories. Changes to him by Jan. 17, distribution first Monday in Feb.

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

Still looking for volunteer for Library organization.

Thank you to Diana McFarland who has volunteered to decorate stage. She could use a little help.

It was announced the Feb. Tea Party which has been cancer fund raiser is cancelled this year due to illness of chairman.

Chair Judy will look into a presentation by new hospital in Weslaco (associated with Valley Baptist), maybe after a Monday morning meeting.

Lucy Johnson thanked all for support of last week’s Flea Market & those who baked great pies!

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

Recycling is done Tuesdays. Hard plastic goes in different area of Ron Zoeller’s vehicle. He leaves at 1 p.m. Remember to save soft bags for Judy Nordquist’s mat project.

Janie Maxwell is leading Senior Yoga Monday, Tuesday, Thursday after line dancing. All welcome!

We need Cribbage players. It’s held Wednesdays 7 p.m. Contact Dave/JuneClement if you want to learn.

Regular Dominoes is held Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 6:30 p.m. Will teach if you want to join us. Contact June Clement or Chris Stephens.

52 Card Bingo 2-4 p.m. Sundays has been moved to the big card room. Bring quarters. Bill Jones chairs.

Here’s announcement for golfers from Vic Greenlee. There are standing tee times at Tierra Santa every Thursday. Open to both men & women, leave park at 7:30 a.m.

Concerning Bean Bag Fiasco, Jim Moeller reported the bags that left a dust problem on floor have been returned to Academy for full refund .. so he could buy “not so messy” polyethylene calcium pellet bags. It is hoped this takes care of the issue. Thanks, Jim, for all your running around with these bags ... and for the comedy we enjoyed at today’s meeting!

“I would like any old cards..Christmas, birthday, holiday. I help at Airport School. Kids love them as bookmarkers. I cut them out for that.” – June Ingamells #175




This Week:

Ladies Salad Luncheon is Wed., Jan. 15, noon. Each person should bring a salad dish & $1, table service provided. See sign up sheet in hall. 6 table decorations will be given away. Chairs are Judy Shively, Judy Greenlee, Jean Stamp….the 3 J’s.

1st movie of season will be this Thursday, Jan. 16. It is a Walt Disney movie featuring Dennis Quaid, based on a true story of Jim Morris .. “The Rookie”. Cartoon at 7 p.m. followed by feature. Movie is free. There will be popcorn, ice cream treats, sodas, water for sale before & during intermission.

Denise Cheek announced Potluck will be held prior to movie, 5:30 p.m. Bring own dishes & food to share. Table set up at 4:30 p.m.




Looking Ahead:

Jan. 23 is the Sock Hop with theme 10th Class Reunion. Buy tickets $6 pp or $48/table from Barnharts…can buy individual tickets, don’t have to purchase entire table. Decorate tables Thursday up until 2 p.m. Prizes will be given. If you have a graduation picture, give to a committee member. Write your name in pencil on back of picture. Enter at front double doors no earlier than 5:15, snack bar opens at 5:30. New this year, chili dogs, 50 cents ea. Bring change, please no $20 bills. Dancing at 6 p.m. with Fred Goldsberry.

Dick & Maxine Topel chair Loaded Potato Bar Jan. 29. Tickets are being sold at $3 pp. You will be able to top your potato with chili, broccoli & cheese, onions, tomatoes, lots more!

Vicki Davis #252 & Arleta Blevins co-chair the Feb. 6 Craft Sale. All tables are sold! There will be lunch with sandwiches & homemade pies. Lots of new vendors!

Blood Profile Tests will be given Feb. 7, 6:30 a.m. You need to be fasting, $20 covers basic test. Sharon Sprague chairs Stroke Prevention tests on Feb. 11, more on this later.

Hearing tests will be given before Feb. 10 meeting with donuts provided.

Linda Palermo chairs Feb. 20 Veterans’ Dinner. Tickets at $10 pp will be available Jan. 27. Theme is RVE USO Show, with proceeds going to Camp Corral. Meal is served at noon.

Carolyn Thomson & Gene Maurer chair March 4 Iowa Dinner. More info later.

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Vice chair Jim Moeller called meeting to order.

Accompanists – Jan Delashmit
Invocation – Bob Amos
Secretary Report – Maxine Topel
Treasurer Report – Gordon Amos
Welcome to all new arrivals& those new to our park!
Merry Christmas to all !!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Manager Craig told us Dana had sinus surgery this week, recovering at home. The hot tub & pool are both up & running. If you are expecting packages, please check at office as there are a “ton” of packages there.

Treasurer Gordon Amos gave his report & it was approved. Properties chair Ron Zoeller reported linoleum in bottom of cupboards needs replacing. He has leftover vinyl to be used & looking for someone who can “get on knees” to install. Board member Lynn Stamp showed a folding chair for folks to try for comfort, could be ordered at cost of $41-42 plus shipping & tax. Will talk about this next Monday. It was mentioned storage might be a problem.

Entertainment chair Marylyn Mason thanked all who came to Friday’s program featuring Cleckler Elementary kids. Over $600 proceeds went to the school. First entertainment of 2020 will be Jan. 10 with Kody Norris Band. Cost is $8 pp.

Monday night dances begin Jan. 6 with Hot Rodz playing, $7 pp.

TY to Jean Stamp & Donna Goodwin who volunteered to serve donuts during January .. and to Dan Bryant for making coffee.

Helen Curtis. Cards to sign are in office area.: Dana Daves, sinus surgery; Chris Stephens, death of sister-in-law.

Your club board will do January breakfasts.

What a wonderful Italian Dinner we had on Tuesday! Thanks, Mark & Linda Kunkel & committee.

A fun time was had on Thursday evening with the Golf Cart Parade. Thanks to Norbys & committee.

Dave Johnson #93 continues to work on new park directories. He askes residents to give him changes by Jan. 17. He will complete & print these for distribution first Monday in February.

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. . If you’d like a copy, Dana will be happy to make you one, or call Judi 815-985-3085, You can email Judi at Judideke@mail.com to get on her calendar email group.

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

Park Pizza Parties begin in Jan., 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. These are held at Peter Piper Pizza with Dean & Millie Ricke and Jim & Donna Goodwin chairing. If you have a Peter Piper cup, bring it as your beverage is free. Dean has a few extras.

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

No Euchre on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31 says Mark Wieners.

Bean Bags will be played outdoors tomorrow due to hall being decorated for Christmas Dinner.

Judy Shively has begun a Late Riser’s Walking Exercise activity 10 a.m. Monday through Friday in the quilting area. This is an inside walking by VCR tape & does not replace the 7:30 a.m. walking exercise. Would be Jan. thru March.

Continue to save plastic bags (example HEB or Walmart) to give to Judy Nordquist, for her mat project.

Like to learn to shuffle? Chair Dave Johnson is gone until Jan. 4. In his absence Jim Moeller & LeRoy Larson will help if you’d like to learn….Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday mornings,

9 a.m.

Vic Greenlee reports he has a John Denver 2 hour DVD filmed a couple years prior to Denver’s death. He said possibly this could be shown on a Thursday movie night if enough interest.

Bill Jones is wondering if some might like to play Card Bingo. It was suggested he bring cards for this on New Year’s Eve so folks could give it a try. Would need date & time if interest in this game

This Week:

George & Sharyl Krantz chair Christmas Day Dinner. Plan to eat at 1 p.m. Meal is buffet style. Sign up please. Include in your count any guests who may be attending with you. Decorate tables when you see the committee has tables covered. Bring your own table service.

New Year’s Eve Party will be held in Friendship Hall Dec. 31. Everyone come help set up & clean up, bring your favorite games .. no committee needed.


Looking Ahead:

Flea Market is Jan. 10, 8 to noon, according to Sue McLaughlin in chair Lucy Johnson’s absence. If you can furnish a pie, do so. Write over toward right of sign up sheet how many tables you need.

Ken Barnhart reminded us to put Jan. 23 on the calendar…it’s the 10th year of RVE’s Sock Hop! Theme is 10th Class Reunion so dress to impress your classmates. Bring a graduation picture (or close to that time). Tickets go on sale Jan. 6 at $6 pp or $48 for table. Prizes will be given for best decorated table. Committee is working on a slide show of memories from past 9 years.

Vicki Davis #252 & Arleta Blevins co-chair the Feb. 6 Craft Sale. All tables are sold! There will be lunch with sandwiches & homemade pies