March 26th

Happy Easter

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Craig - “Who will take care of Grandma?” gave us something to really think about. He closed with prayer.

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



Belated Happy Birthday to Jim Moeller .. it was yesterday.



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager,

reminded residents to sign up for Easter Dinner. Wi-Fi was down over weekend, is back up today. During the off-season, managers & helpers will be replacing lights that don't come on properly & also repairing wobbly fans. The new sod that was laid at #106 needs water to get it going, so sprinklers are on there most days. Ken said, “You may run through the water if you want .. clothes or not.” We were reminded to have safe trip home but come back ASAP. When asked names of assistant managers, Ken said they are Ron & Tricia. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Park owner Walter Piper spoke to us this morning, saying, “It's a sad time of the year because chairs are empty. I urge advertising to promote the fun in RVE. Tell your friends how you love this park. Take along some brochures.” Walter lives in Florida, spends part of his summer in Wisconsin where it's cooler. He comes to the Valley mid-summer where “At night it cools off, especially in the pool.” He added, “All go home safely & come back and make this park SHINE!”



Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com .. she will continue to put news throughout the summer season. If you have something you think residents will want to know, give her a shout.

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report approved. He is handing over treasurer duties to Sandy Novak April 1 with these words of advice, “Most tomatoes that are thrown are not soft.” Books have been audited with a few adjustments. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis reported committee will meet with Bier Electric about lighting suggested by Brock. Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik have returned their keys as going off the board April 1. Jim closed by saying, “It's been a pleasure working with Jerry & Sally.” Board Members -- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3 year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



A round of applause was given to our board for their work this season .. RVE residents appreciate you.



Election of new chair & vice chair for April & November was held last Monday. Darlene Bryant will serve as chairperson. Vice chair is Sue Barnhart.

Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week were for Bud Lykken, who had foot surgery; Anita Farley, death of husband Ken; Bob Bruce, fell breaking hip, surgery was successful, other health issues continue. Helen appreciates updates on how folks are doing after we send them a card.



HAPPY EASTER TO ALL ..

CHRIST IS RISEN !



George/Sharyl Krantz, are chairing Easter Dinner. Ham & taters will be furnished, remainder is potluck. Plan to eat at 1 p.m. If you plan to attend, please sign up with number in your party & what you'd like to furnish .. so they will know how much ham & potatoes are needed. Volunteers to help are needed .. see sign up sheets to indicate how you can help.





Upcoming Dates to Remember:

March 28 – Park Pizza Party (this is last one until fall), Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

April 1 – Easter Dinner, 1 p.m. - George/Sharyl Krantz chair

April 2 – FINAL NEWSLETTER OF SEASON .. WANT IT PRINTED, GET IT TO EDITOR AT #103 OR AT MEETING!!

Chair Craig announced the secretary's briefcase is full of books from past years' minutes. With cabinet out of room, we voted to shred all older than 3 years back.
Table cover for poker top appears to be missing. If you know where it might be, please return to back room.

“Thanks to all who attended the RVE Sunday ice cream socials in March. Another great way to fellowship .. it would not have been possible without the guidance & help of .. Brock & Adrienne Laing, Paul & Sharon Sprague, Judy Nordquist, Justin Markuson, Darlene Ales, Gloria Gomez Dave Hicks. Thanks to all who helped rearrange the tables & chairs. Thanks!” -- Lynn &Jean Stamp

The last Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Wear name tags. Bring mugs for free pop. Come enjoy delicious pizza.
Linda Palmero told us she had gone to Golden Corral for dinner this week. Manager told her how grateful they were for monies from our Vet's dinner. A picture was taken and this will appear in their national magazine.
A petition to have VA counselor Felix Rodriguez return to Weslaco from Edinburg office is in office area. Rex Rexroad urges vets, spouses, widows, widowers, to sign.
Did you know .. tomorrow has been recognized as National Vietnam Vet's Day” .. we honor those vets.

“A problem not worth praying about
is not worth worrying about.”

Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Irene Quail at #49 has a supply of RVE cookbooks. Pick one up, $5 each.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Some activities are discontinued until next season. Those announced this morning include euchre, pinochle, line dance, yoga (after tomorrow). Darlene Bryant announced activities & games continue throughout the summer if there are enough folks wishing to play. Thanks from Kathy Cochran to all who line danced this season.
Does anyone have high chair or booster seats? Donna Granath needs for the “twins from Mexico” who will be visiting them this week. Contact Donna at #153.

*****
From Rollo or Harriet .. or whoever the heck sent these!

“I hate it when I see an OLD person ..then realize
we went to school together.”

I say .. “For better digestion, I drink beer.
In the case of appetite loss, I drink white wine.
In the case of low BP, I drink red wine.
In the case of high BP, I drink scotch,
And when I have a cold, I drink Schnapps.”
My friend asks .. “When do you drink water?”
My reply .. “I've never been that sick.”

“Think OLD and you'll be OLD. Think YOUNG
and you'll be a delusional OLD FART.”

“I remember being able to get up
without making sound effects …. GOOD TIMES!”

*****
Summer Activities
If your state has something special going on, let editor know before final newsletter next Monday, April 2.
Editor received a note from Sandy Lenius about two get to gethers Illinois winter Texans have. The 3rd Thursday of each month, they get together for breakfast at Roscoe, Illinois. Once a month, they gather at Dairy Queen for birthdays, usually the Sunday after the Thursday get-together. Pass the word!
The Iowa Potluck is at noon on Wed., July 11. This is held at Comfort Inn in Story City.
In Iowa, RVE residents are invited to SkipAway Campground, Clermont, August 5-12. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have opted to not plan tours/activities after having done it for over 20 yrs, but plan to camp. If you wish a camping spot, make your own reservations with Terry Baker at 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Some come & stay at motels .. Bensons can get phone numbers for you! Gene Maurer & Carolyn Thomson have announced a special activity on Wed., Aug. 8. All are invited to their home on “Lansing Day” when many go to Horsefall's. The new conservation building in Lansing will surely be of interest to folks too. Plan to end the day at Carolyn & Gene's where they will provide maidrites & baked beans! Others may wish to bring a dish to share. We'll have a sign up sheet at the camp out so you can indicate if you plan to join the group there....will help Carolyn/Gene to plan.

“The blessing of old friends can't be counted in
cups of coffee or hours spent together ..
but by the deep and constant
certainty that someone cares.”

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BRIDGE – March 20 -
1st – Dick Gibson 3490 2nd – Maud Fisher 3120
March 22 -
1st – Maud Fisher 3120 2nd – Dick Gibson 2770
March 24 -
1st – Ed Hover 1920 2nd – Bruce Wells 1910
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
March 19 – Frank Willard, Juanita Fisher 31950
March 23 – Frank Willard, Mitzi Hutchinson 32480
Table of 6 – March 21 -
Donna Gabbert, Marge Rexroad, Jeanie Burkinshaw 41235
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – March 20 – Ron Baker, Agnes Messner, Dick Topel, Virginia Baker, Janie Maxwell, Alice Talbert March 25 – Grace Thornton, Vic Greenlee, Virginia Baker, Red Tyler, Charlotte Cop, Janie Maxwell
DUMMY RUMMY – March 24 -
1st – Nancy Argo 203 2nd – Sharon Sprague 222
3rd – Judy Nordquist 247 4th – Tom Anderson 249
EUCHRE – March 20 - 1st – Dale Livingood 39
2nd – Jewel Kruckman Score?
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 23 -
1st – Ed Hover 483 2nd – Del Telfor 473
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM – March 24 -
1st – Dave Clement 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – Judy Nordquist

Here's something for you Poker players from actor Beth Hall.
She says “With poker, you don't really need to get lucky.
You just don't want to get unlucky.”

TIC – March 21 -
1st – Sally Hejlik 129 2nd – Rex Rexroad 150
2nd – Judy Nordquist 170 4th – Harriet Stromer 175



Received these from Gert awhile back ..
An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him. “How do you expect to get into Heaven?” The boy thought it over & said, “Well, I'll run in & out & in & out & keep slamming the door until Saint Peter says, 'For Heaven's sake, Dylan, come in or stay out!'”

It was time during Sunday service for the children's sermon. All the children came forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress. As she sat down, the pastor leaned over & said, “That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter dress?” The little girl replied directly into the pastor's clip-on microphone, “Yes, and my Mom says it's a b---h to iron.”

Dare I print this one? We all know the true meaning of Easter.
The minister started his Easter Children's Sermon with this question, “Who knows what a Resurrection is?” Not missing a beat, a young boy says, “If you have one lasting more than 4 hours, call your physician.” The pastor is still laughing .. and so am I!


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March 19th

I will try to keep you all informed of the goings on down here in S. Texas. I will usually have something to write about  after our  Friday coffee and donuts as it

is usually a good time to share info. 

It's so hard to believe that Mary Christianson had her 90th Birthday, the 17th, I think. We celebrated with cake at Bingo Sat. night. She's so active and such a fun person!

I don't have a date for the park photo directory coming yet. Last I heard was a week to 10 days from a about last Tuesday, As most know arrangements were made for Zeko Printing to print our books and they closed unexpectantly without notice, so Rod had to find a new place to get them printed.


RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Judy Greenlee - “The Other Fellow” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



Prior to our morning meeting, Vet's Dinner chair Linda Palermo, presented a check ($947) to Mario ??? for Camp Chorale. This was proceeds from Vet's dinner & goes toward cost for children to attend camp.

Happy 80th Birthday this week to Darlene Bryant .. some of her family are here to help her celebrate .. welcome to them.



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, said, “I apologize (many excuses we won't mention) that kitchen floor didn't get cleaned after the St. Pat's Day dinner.” He thanked Rachel Morales for donating ALL the cabbage for the meal. Ken Farley's son Steve, has called to let all know Ken is in Hospice in Colorado & not expected to live. We need to put long time residents Ken & Anita in our prayers. Ken ended his report by saying, “All of you who are leaving, please come back soon. Have a safe trip .. but don't leave too soon!” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com.

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's (he's now at Lot #701 for those who need to know how to find him) report approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis said “Old people bring notes”...The new stove top has arrived & is being installed today. An electric meat slicer was purchased & used on Saturday to slice the corn beef....really helped the committee! Larry said the large freezer will be turned off over the summer..items will go into smaller freezer. A thank you to Linda Palmero for her work in keeping kitchen clean. Board has hired resident Maria Marin #269 to cleaning of kitchen after Easter so it will be ready when we return in the fall. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.

Election of new chair & vice chair for April & November was held this morning. Darlene Bryant was chosen & agreed to serve as chairperson; Sue Barnhart agreed to be vice chairperson.

Current chair Craig Daves said, “We have difficulty finding folks to run for the board & as officers. This club cannot survive if residents do not stand up & serve. Don't be afraid to volunteer to serve.”

Craig thanked Judy DeKoning for work with club calendar & Mary Lou Benson for newsletter & publicity of events. Speaking for Judy & myself, your editor says, “Like doing it!”

Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week were for Janice Williams #57, knee surgery; Marylyn/David Mason #417, death of brother; Bev Telfor #208, hospitalized for pneumonia, now home; Ken Costley #47, in hospital, heart issues. Since Feb. 19, Helen has prepared 20 cards this month alone! Helen appreciates updates on how folks are doing after we send them a card.

It was reported Bud Lykken has been having problems with poor circulation. A toe has been removed & he's in nursing home recovering. He & Arlene lived in #150 for many years.

Chair Craig said 6 residents volunteered to review club by-laws as printed in directory. They will review bylaws over the summer & make suggestions in the fall on changes they feel need to be made.

Nancy Gonnerman will continue to take blood pressure readings before Monday meetings when they return in fall.

Thanks, George & Sharyl Krantz, for volunteering to cook ham for our April 1 Easter Dinner. Plan to eat at 1 p.m. Sign up so they will know how much ham is needed. They're asking for help slicing, serving, clean up, etc. George says, “We appreciate all of you.”

Thank you from Mary Christianson's daughter who said, “Mom is hard to get to know .. does appreciate everyone's kindness, in particular those responsible for the celebration of her 90th birthday on Saturday.”



Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 1 – Easter Dinner, 1 p.m. - George/Sharyl Krantz chair

April 2 – FINAL NEWSLETTER OF SEASON .. WANT IT PRINTED, GET IT TO EDITOR AT #103 OR AT MEETING!!

“TY to everyone who helped make my 90th birthday a great celebration. Whether you sent a card, attended open house, helped in kitchen, set up tables, or just verbally wished me a Happy Birthday, it all resulted in a perfect day which I will always remember.” - Peg Hayelan
Note from Jean Stamp: “TY to Lu Scott for providing ice cream & cookies yesterday in celebration of Lu spending 30 years with her friends at RVE.”
Dave Johnson #93 has park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar. New calendars are up this week, please check for accuracy.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Some of our newer residents may not know that in 2002 a Rio Valley Estates cookbook was printed. A supply remains at Irene Quail's #49, purchase at $5 each. Many good recipes there!
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Bruce Wells announces no more Bean Bags until fall. He has a few Vial of Life stickers left. Best to put on front door & door where vial is stored. Anyone not receiving a paid for card for CPR/AED, let Bruce know, he can print. Stickers & cards can be picked up at E-4.
Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chaired the tasty St. Pat's Day Dinner on Saturday. Nancy announced they will again chair the event in 2019 .. on Saturday, March 16. Sandy Lenius stated, “this was best corn beef/cabbage dinner I've ever had .. thanks to committee.” We thank in particular Rachel Morales at #91 whose brother donated ALL the cabbage! Thank you to Bruce Wells for his special Irish music with his dulcimer.
We honored Mary Christianson on her 90th birthday at the St. Pat's Dinner .. it was a surprise to this long time resident from Minnesota. Cake was provided by Maud Fisher.
If you're Irish you may enjoy this joke .. The Irish never hesitate to come to the aid of their fellowman. Shortly after take-off on an outbound flight from Dublin, the lead flight attendant made the following announcement in her lovely Irish brogue: “Ladies & gentlemen, I'm so very sorry, but it appears there has been a mix-up by our catering service. I don't know how this happened but we have 103 passengers on board & unfortunately received only 40 dinner meals. I truly apologize for this.” When the muttering of the passengers died down, she continued, “Anyone who is kind enough to give up their meal so someone else can eat will receive free & unlimited drinks for the duration of our 10 hour flights.” Her next announcement came about 2 hours later: “If anyone is hungry, we still have 40 dinners available.”
Summer Activities
If your state has something special going on in the summer, let editor know before final newsletter
which will be printed April 2.
The annual Iowa Potluck is scheduled for noon on Wed., July 11. This is held at Comfort Inn in Story City. If this is incorrect, chairman PLEASE let me know!
Also in Iowa, RVE residents are invited to SkipAway Campground in Clermont from August 5-12. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have opted to NOT plan tours/activities after having done it for over 20 years, but we know many folks still plan to come on up. Tom & Mary Lou will still camp, just not planning the activities. If you wish a camping spot, you must make your own reservations with Terry Baker at SkipAway, ph. 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Some RVE folks come to join in for fun & stay at motels in the area. If you wish to do this, that would be great .. Bensons can get phone numbers for you!
HOW ABOUT OTHER STATES' ACTIVITIES?
GET INFO TO #103 TO APPEAR IN NEWSLETTER.
Who dreams these up?
“A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy.”
“Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.”
“Broken pencils are pointless.”
“All the toilets in New York's police stations have been stolen.
The police have nothing to go on.”
“Don't worry about old age. It doesn't last.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BRIDGE – March 17 -
1st – Dolores Mason 2950 2nd – Dick Gibson 2880
March 13 -
1st – Maud Fisher 2870 2nd – Ed Hover 2690
March 15 -
1st – Maud Fisher 4290 2nd – Catherine Donovan 2890
CANASTA – Table of 4 – There appears to be a HUGE MIX-UP this week. It is very important the person in charge put name of game, date & score on sheet they put into plastic box. Only winners' names go there! Editor had tough time trying to figure it out this week but chose to NOT call everyone involved!
March 12 – Jean Burkinshaw, Mary Jean Steward 28480
March 16 – Mary Jean Steward, Juanita Fisher 28070
March 16 – Catherine Donovan, Lorraine Origer 26965
March 14 – Jeanie Burkinshaw, Fran Hryniw 36040
Table of 6 – March 12 -
Margie Rexroad, Jean Stamp, Fran Hryniw
Frank Willard, Marge Rexroad, Mitze Hutchinson 32755
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – March 13 – Darlene Bryant, Pat Olafson, Agnes Messner, Ann Johnson, Alice Talbert, Judy Greenlee, Diana Ateah, Catherine Donovan, Dick Topel, Grace Thornton, Vic Greenlee, Donna Gabbert March 18 – Pat Olafson, Ann Johnson, Vic Greenlee, Janie Maxwell, Catherine Donovan, Virginia Baker, Red Tyler, Judy Greenlee
DUMMY RUMMY – March 17 –
Need to know who Harvey P. is as he had only 51 points!!
1st – Tom Benson 201 2nd – LeRoy Larson 208
3rd – Jim Goodwin 217 4th – Donna Goodwin 238
EUCHRE – March 13 -
1st – Lloyd Patrick 44 2nd – Del Telfor 43
GOLF – Los Lagos Golf Club – March 13 -
1st – Henry Hryniw 74 2nd – Ken DeViers 92
Executive Course – March 16 -
1st – Henry Hryniw 31
tie for 2nd – Justin Markuson & Dave Johnson 35
Palmview – March 14 -
1st – Mark Fisher 78
tie for 2nd – Al Jacobson & Bob Short 83
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 17 -
1st – Margaret Davis 487 2nd – Grace Thornton 468
SHUFFLING – March 13 – Ross McAuley, LeRoy Larson Maqrch 15 – Henry Hryniw, Jim Moeller, Dave Johnson, Bruce Wells March 17 – Cooper Upmeyer-Evers (Harriet Stromer), Chad Evers (Harriet), Claire Upmeyer-Evers (Harriet again!)
WHAT A GREAT SHUFFLER THAT HARRIET IS ..
AND TAUGHT THE GRANDKIDS TOO !! :-)
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM – March 17 -
1st – Justin Markuson 2nd – John Quail
3rd – Harriet Stromer (you play poker too, Harriet?!!)
TIC – March 14 -
1st – Justin Markison (Judy Nordquist's grandson) 164
2nd – Lynn Stamp 200 3rd – Ann Johnson 202
4th – Marge Rexroad 207

Grandmas
A woman was out walking with her grandson. He picked up something off the ground & started to put it in his mouth. She took the item away from him & asked him not to do that. “Why?” he asked. Grandma replied, “Because it's been on the ground. You don't know where it's been, it's dirty, probably has germs.”
The grandson looking at her with great admiration asked, “Grandma, how do you know all this stuff? You are so smart.”
Grandma said, “All grandmas know stuff. It's on the Grandma Test. You have to know it or they don't let you be a grandma.”
The grandson was evidently pondering this new information, “Oh, I get it!” he beamed, “So, if you don't pass the test you have to be the Grandpa.!”
“Exactly,” said Grandma with a big smile on her face.

Ponder These Thoughts ..
“Why do they lock doors at gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?”
“Does the little mermaid wear an algebra?”
“If a synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown too?”
“How is it possible to have a civil war?”
“Whose cruel idea was it for the word 'lisp' to have 's' in it?”
“Why is there an expiration date on sour cream?”
“Can an atheist get insurance against 'acts of God'?”
“If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?”
“What was the best thing before sliced bread?”
“If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?”
“Why is it called tourist season if we can't shoot at them?”
“Why are hemorrhoids called hemorrhoids instead of 'asteroids'?”
( I can't believe I printed THAT last one!!)

March 12th Newsletter

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RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Sharon Sprague - “Soldier & His Deck of Cards” followed by prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



Seems there are MORE folks going home than ARRIVING .. but we were all glad to welcome back Jan Philipp & friend Larry Quigley. Don't stay away so long next year!!



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, says “It may have been 90 degrees yesterday but it's chilly today .. summer's coming”. Winter Texan Times is the leading news in the Valley throughout our season & they have offered to bring EXTRA copies of the March 15 issue. We encourage our residents to take some home & tell your friends up north about our great times. Let the office know if you need extra copies. A comment from Sue McLauglin made us smile, “WiFi is 'this' much better .. !” Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com.

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis said new ice machine was delivered & installed but last night “it went on the fritz”, it's under warranty, will be repaired. Old ice machine was sold. There is new coffee maker in big hall, card room folks want new one. Committee has good prices on one. Still some stove top issues, will be taken care of. Inventory has been completed. A dry erase board is now in pool room area. Larry thanked all who helped with the February breakfasts served by the board. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



We'll be electing new chair & vice chair for April and November. Be thinking about who you wish to nominate. Nominations will be taken next week. We'll vote last Monday in March....the 26th.



Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week were for Tom Anderson, McAllen Heart Hospital, breathing problems; Dottie Reiff, Knapp Hospital, pneumonia. Helen would appreciate updates on how folks are doing after we send them a card.



Chair Craig said three residents have volunteered to review club by-laws as printed in our directory. He would like three more volunteers. This group will review bylaws over the summer & make suggestions in the fall on changes they feel need to be made.



PLEASE turn off cell phones during Monday meetings.



It was announced entertainment chair Brock Laing & wife Adrienne arrived safely at their home up north.



Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Tonight is the final dance of the season .. Diego plays. Cost is $6 pp. 50-50 draw.



Thanks to George & Sharyl Krantz who have volunteered to cook ham for our April 1 Easter Dinner. They are asking for helpers & will post a sign up sheet soon. Park provides the ham, remainder is potluck. Always a nice way to close our season's activities .. Celebrate the day Christ is Risen.



From Rose of The Golden Girls –

“The older you get, the better you get .. unless you're a banana!”



Upcoming Dates to Remember:

March 14 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

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

April 1 – Easter Dinner, Noon .. George/Sharyl Krantz chair


Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars are posted on big board. Let club secretary Dana Daves or Judi DeKoning know if you wish a 2018-2019 date on the calendar.
Notify news editor at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Some of our newer residents may not know that in 2002 a Rio Valley Estates cookbook was printed. A supply remains at Irene Quail's #49, purchase at $5 each. Many good recipes there!
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Marge Rexroad who heads our Quilters Group displayed the many quilts that will be taken to V.A. by Irene Quail. Marge thanked everyone who helps and those who have donated supplies for the quilters.
Charilyn Hover announced she & Ed have volunteered to chair next year's Iowa Dinner which was placed on the 2019 calendar .. March 6 at noon. She thanked Mary Lou for the mobile quilt she won (making them chairs).
Does anyone besides your editor believe treasurer Jim Moeller & “doc” Bruce Wells missed their calling? Should they have been comedians!?? Bruce announces,
“If you have a living will & Vial of Life, the will or instructions on where it is should be in the Vial of Life. Both Vial of Life & living will forms should be those used by Texas.” Need extra vial, forms or stickers, Bruce has these at #E-4. Sue Barnhart said Texas forms can be obtained online. Bruce has reminded Rich Stubbs about the certificates, will call him again. The AED is located in women's restroom. Ken Barnhart will periodically check the AED batteries during the summer season.

Admonitions I read way back in 2002!
“Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.”
“If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.”
“Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.”
“The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.”
“Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving.”
“Experience is what you get just after you need it.”

Park Pizza Party is this Wednesday, the 14th, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Pizer Pizza. If you have the Peter Piper cups, bring with you as your beverage is then free. Wear name tags. Prizes & ice cream included with price of meal.
March 17, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef & cabbage, potatoes, dessert, lemonade, green beer. The committee will be using scales purchased by club so all will receive the same amount of corn beef. Tickets are being sold, $9 pp. Final day for sales is today, March 12. Chair Nancy said there will be juice to put over your meal so you may want to bring good-sized soup bowl. If you don't wish to have the juice, butter for potatoes plus your table service will be provided for you. A few more volunteers needed to help on some duties. See sign up sheet for volunteers. Dress in green. Enjoy special entertainment by Bruce Wells with his dulcimer.
Regular game activities such as Bingo, Pinochle & Texas Hold'em will be held on Saturday after St. Pat's dinner even though they may run a little late.
“Must Goes” – If you have left-over food items you do not want to take back up north, you may deliver them to the Runn School office. They will accept partial servings of food in disposable containers.

“Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.”

Extras ..
Nancy Gonnerman at #23 would like to know if anyone uses lace ribbon to crochet necklaces. Contact her.
Some of you have met Tom Benson's son Kyle when he has visited in the park nearly early year. He will receive his long-awaited kidney transplant on March 14. Prayers for him & his donor are appreciated by Bensons.
Summer Activities
If your state has something special going on in the summer, let editor know before final newsletter which will be printed March 26 (or April 2?).
The annual Iowa Potluck is scheduled for noon on Wed., July 11. This is held at Comfort Inn in Story City. If this is incorrect, chairman PLEASE let me know!
Also in Iowa, RVE residents are invited to SkipAway Campground in Clermont from August 5-12. Tom & Mary Lou Benson have opted to NOT plan tours/activities after having done it for over 20 years, but we know many folks still plan to come on up. Tom & Mary Lou will still camp, just not planning the activities. If you wish a camping spot, you must make your own reservations with Terry Baker at SkipAway, ph. 563-423-7338 or 563-380-0841. Some RVE folks come to join in for fun & stay at motels in the area. If you wish to do this, that would be great .. Bensons can get phone numbers for you!
HOW ABOUT OTHER STATES' ACTIVITIES?
GET INFO TO #103 TO APPEAR IN NEWSLETTER.

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BRIDGE – March 6 -
1st – Maud Fisher 4460 2nd – Dick Gibson 3220
March 8 -
1st – Dolores Mason 2910 2nd – Bruce Wells 2160
March 10 -
1st – Dick Gibson 2670 2nd – Aleen Mittelberg 2560
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
March 5 – Mary Jean Steward, Darlene Bryant Score?
March 7 – Agnes Messner, Judy Greenlee Score?
March 9 – Fram Hryniw, Judy Greenlee Score? Table of 6 – March 9 -
Margie Rexroad, Jean Burkinshaw, Linda Palermo 41720
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – March 6 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Ann Johnson, Maud Fisher, Pat Olafson, Fran Hryniw, Nancy Gonnerman, Virginia Baker, Patty Lamp, Red Tyler, Janie Maxwell March 11 – Agnes Messner, Virginia Baker, Janie Maxwell, Judy Greenlee, Dick Topel, Dianna Miller, Janel Baker, Nancy Gonnerman, Grace Thornton, Margaret Morrow
DUMMY RUMMY – March 10 -
1st – Del Telfor 225 2nd – Nancy Argo 227
3rd – Donna Goodwin 231 4th – Arwin VanWyk 244
EUCHRE –
GOLF – March 9 – Executive - 1st – Henry Hryniw 29
2nd (tie) – Arwin VanWyk, Dave Johnson, Bob Blank 35
Women's Low – Brenda Smith 44
March 6 – Tierra Santa -
Low – Paul Sprague 86 2nd – Bob Short 87
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 9 -
1st – Ed Hover 466 2nd – Del Telfor 464
SHUFFLING – March 6 – Henry Hryniw, Jim Moeller, Agnes Messner, Bruce Wells March 7 – Bruce Wells, Henry Hryniw March 9 – Lyle Voste, Henry Hryniw, Ross McAuley
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM – March 10 -
1st – Arwin VanWyk 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – Jean Stamp
TIC – March 7 -
1st – John Norris 111 2nd – Dale Norris 162
3rd – Donna Granath 189 4th – Ann Johnson 192

From my favorite author .. Anonymous ..
“God loves you because of who God is, not because of
anything you did or didn't do.”
“Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.”
“Life is too short, enjoy it.”
“Don't take yourself too seriously. No one else does.”
“Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.”

Something to make you SMILE ..
A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed by. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. “They use him to keep crowds back,” said one. “No”, said another, “He's just for good luck.” A third brought the argument to a close, “They use the dogs”, she said firmly, “to find the fire hydrants.”

March 5th

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO CLARENCE MOORE!

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Craig - “Blessings Around You” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller



MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, says “what a beautiful day .. it's 85 degrees!” Thanks to residents who watch over outsiders using our dumpsters. Let management know, take license plate number, etc. When you come in after front gate locks at night, watch to be sure gate closes behind you. Discussion of outsiders coming in early for Patio Sales was heard. Ken says this is a Club activity, not management. One suggestion was we could have a committee to address these problems. Think about this over the summer. Concerning WiFi, the new tower is up but some say still not operational. Ken will check on this. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com.

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis had nothing to report on ice machine, going shopping today. Stove top is to arrive this week. Brock Laing talked about his wish list. Some entertainers complain they cannot see audience. We will NOT turn off lights, as Brock said, “Not the way we do it .. suck it up!” He talked concerning rope & LED lighting, rope lights are failing, LED lighting that could be dimmed & would create atmosphere. Not being an electrician, he suggests if interested we let properties committee get a study & report on findings in the fall. With Brock leading discussion we talked about new seating as brown chairs wearing out, blue chairs some don't like. He said Bibleville has some that are 2 ½ inch thick. We could sell old ones, purchase new. Decided to have properties get proposal for fall. Popcorn machine voted down. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller. 3- year terms begin April 1 with newly elected Mike Reiff & Gordon Amos replacing Jerry McAninch & Sally Hejlik.



Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Card this week was for Dale Neises, in hospital for tests, BP seems to be problem.



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

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



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



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



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



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



Upcoming Dates to Remember:



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



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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday feb 26th

Thanks to the Topels and crew for a delicious Bean Feed! 

We had our usual Mon. morning meeting. Our park owner Walter Piper spoke for a few minutes. He said our park has more fun activities then all his other parks and he has 9 of them. Also what makes our park so great is all those who help out and donate their time to make our park such a fun place to live.
Ken Barnhart spoke and said the gate will now open at 7:30 a.m. as too many outsiders are using our dumpsters and to watch for strange vehicles back there who do not have our r.v.e. sticker on their car, get their license no. and picture with your cell phone if possible. Besure to get a sticker for your car at the office.
It was voted to purchase a new larger ice machine. also a possible purchase of new ceiling lighting which was tabled until next week. A larger popcorn machine is also needed and new stove top in the kitchen. Also decided to purchase a new 2 burner Bun coffee making system to replace the one that sits on the counter in the big hall. The park is looking for new Asst. mgrs.  New Property and Finance officers elected today, Mike Reiff and Gordon Amos.

I spoke to Rod Graham today and okayed the park photo album, hope I didnt miss finding any mistakes as it is going to the printer and hopefully in a week or so we will get them. Rodney is the phtographer that took your picture for our new album. I have the album in it's entirety on my computer and if folks who did not purchase a directory at the time the photos were taken and want one, I sell them for $20.00, I will have to put it on a flash drive and take it to the printer and pick them up, I already ordered a few and will sell them on a first come basis.

Did you know Rodney Graham is Editor of a paper we get called the Spotlight?
You need to pick one up in the lobby on the shelf by the bulletin board
He also has a web site called Winter Texan Info, if you want to know where the Dances are and whose playing,  Karoke, Jams, Craft sales, mobiles for sale, places to visit, places to eat etc. and much more http://www.wintertexaninfo.com/


The whole park turned out for the open house for Peg Hayelan's 90th birthday party, Sunday. This is a photo of her with her Brother, Harry Fisher and Sister Donna Granath. She has quite a few more relatives living in the park! Peg has lived in the park 23 years

Monday Feb. 19

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.

Accompanist – Jan Delashmit

Invocation – Lois Henderson – Poems about “Friends” & prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller

A hearty welcome to newcomers to Rio Valley Estates !!

MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, stressed importance of orange sticker .. available at office .. on resident vehicles. It may prevent outsiders from putting trash in our dumpsters. Suggestion that gates not open at 6 a.m. was heard. Management may consider changing to 7 a.m. Dogs must be on leash. Obey 15 mph speed limit as we don't want to put in speed bumps! Water from machine increases to 30 cents/gal. Folks are using golf cart parking north of big hall...thanks! Do not park on the grass. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. Donna took many nice pictures from the Cancer Brunch held last Wednesday. Take a look at these, you may see yourself.

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

Treasurer Jim Moeller's report was approved. Properties committee member Jerry McAninch reported sign for AED & BP is by ladies' restroom. We discussed stove top in kitchen that has been giving problems & mats in kitchen that are a tripping hazard. We voted to replace both. Ice machine doesn't seem to keep up with demand, could be outsiders using that too? Residents should use ice sparingly today as needing ice for tonight's dance. Jerry mentioned his Drill Sgt. at Sat. morning breakfast required he go from 2.6 to 2.2 eggs per person! We indicated he needs to be “good to consumer rather than to boss!” Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.

Chair Craig apologized for allowing visiting representatives to remain during business meeting last Monday. In the future reps will be asked to go to office area until meeting is completed.

Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards for your signature this week are for Dorothy Borah, surgery for broken hip; Dave Printy, knee surgery today.

Entertainment chair Brock Laing said Kenny Hess entertained 150 folks last Friday. Feb. 23, Vance Greek will be with us Friday, cost $7 pp. Vance has been entertaining in the Valley since 1970 & was known as Golden Voice of Branson when he had his own show there. March 2 is our final entertainment of the season with The Piano Man, Jason Whorlow. 50-50 draw, pop, ice cream during break. Wondering why Jim M. sends women to collect his 50-50 winnings!

A monetary gift was presented to Brock & ; Adrienne to help with their gas & expenses in finding our wonderful entertainment. We DO appreciate you two so very much.

Bruce /Billie Wells host Friday Potluck at 5 p.m. Bring dish to share & table service. Bruce has certificates showing you completed AED/CPR training if you didn't receive yours via email. Rich Stubbs of Weslaco Police Dept. talked about the Vial of Life. Residents may pick up form to complete with personal info. This is put into prescription bottle &; placed into refrigerator. A decal then is put on door of your unit. Personal info is protected by HIPPA.

Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Chair Craig Daves reports Richard Lynch Band plays tonight. Cost this week is $7 pp. 50-50 draw.

NO FREE movie this Thursday due to setting up for Roaring 20s Party … don't miss this party. Final free movie will be March 1.

RVE Club Board & committee are serving biscuits & gravy (plus eggs) every Saturday in February, 7-8:30 a.m. They served 140 last Saturday. Bring table service, NOT paper plates. This will be final Sat. breakfast of season unless a group volunteers for March!



“There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.”



Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Feb. 20 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Feb. 20 – Bean Feed, 4:30 pm $2 pp, Topels chair

Feb. 22 – Roaring 20s Party, Cochrans chair

Feb. 25 - 90th Birthday Party, Peg Hayelan, Friendship Hall, 2-4 pm

March 1 – Vet's Dinner, 11:30 am $7 pp Linda Palermo chairs

March 2 – Patio Sale (outside your mobile), 8 am to noon

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

March 17 – St. Patrick's Day Dinner, tickets go on sale next Monday, $9 pp, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair

Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.
Activity Calendars for season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning know of additions/changes. Let club secretary or Judi know if you wish a 2019 date on the calendar. It's 1st come .. 1st serve.
Notify news editor Mary Lou at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Written notes help.
Park Breakfast is at Fiesta Tex-Mex Thursdays, 8 a.m.
NO BEAN BAGS THIS WEDNESDAY.
Cancer Brunch on Valentine's Day was a lovely party. Thanks to all who came & those who helped. A “thinking of you” card was signed by all to send to chair Dianna Bruce who was unable to be with us. Sharon Barksdale who jokingly calls herself “The Blind Lady” was emcee & Brock Laing sang 3 love songs. Winners of raffle items were: quilt donated by George/Sharyl Krantz to Pat Printy; clock to Bev Talley; quilt/pillows made by RVE ladies to Jackie Jacobs; wooden quilt donated by Mary Lou Benson to Darlene Bovenmyer; tea party set donated by Dave Cochran to Collette Mason; 2 stuffed bears to Judy Nordquist & Collette Mason. Other door prizes went to Bev Talley, Lorraine Origer, Carman Bernier, Collette Mason. A single red rose in a vase adorned each table with one person from the table taking the rose home with them.
Nearly 100 residents & friends came to the Valentine's Day Happy Hour Wednesday! Fred G played for tips and he will return Feb. 28 for another fun time. NO HAPPY HOUR THIS WEEK DUE TO SET UP FOR ROARING 20s PARTY.
ROPA Style Show was held Friday with Pat Printy & Arlene Fisher chairing. Winner of hat contest was Linda Miller for her truly magnificent “Miller Beer” hat! Pat & Arlene thank all who attended & those who helped & participated in any way. From feedback received, everyone had a good time. Pat says, “Several more of us now believe in treasure hunting! We may not have taken in a great deal of $$$ for the Club but we made up for it by the fun everyone had, even though the LITTLE GIRL with the teddy was a little late!” Tip of Texas Park will be having a ROPA Style Show March 8.
Dick & Maxine Topel are cooking for Bean Feed tomorrow, Feb. 20. Tickets $2 pp. Plan to eat at 4:30 p.m. Bring bowls, silverware, glasses, may set up your table & service after 2 p.m. Water, condiments, tea, coffee provided. You may wish to bring cornbread or dessert for your table.
Susan Calkins, a member of Amigos de los Ninos, announced a tour into Rio Bravo, Mexico is available this Wednesday with a bus leaving Donna HEB parking lot at 9:30 a.m., returning by 4:30. There will be a free will donation for bus driver. More info can be obtained by calling Don Spencer 956-566-1309.
“Two characters from Chicago” Kathy & Kenny joined us to talk about the Roaring 20s Party coming up Thursday. Kathy says “Looking for BIG TIMER” Don't understand? Google it. Tickets are $10 pp or table of 8 for $80, only a few remain. A full meal plus dessert will be served. Purchase tickets at #236. Write name on back of ticket. You need password to enter, passwords included with ticket. Everything provided including BLACK tablecloths & table service, except beverage. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS NO MATTER YOUR CHOICE. Decorate tables noon to 3. Tables judged at 4. 50-50 draw, door prizes, games! Bring “some extra pocket money” for illegal activities. Fred Goldsbery will play. Doors open NO SOONER than 5 p.m. Plan to eat about 5:30, party at 6.
All invited to Open House, 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Fellowship Hall for Peg Hayelan's 90th birthday. Peg & Wayne spent 23 winters at RVE. Your presence is your gift.
Linda Palermo chairs March 1 Vet's Dinner, 11:30 a.m. with meal at noon. Linda read a poem, “My Daddy” and asked that we “open our hearts for Camp Chorale” as proceeds going there. Tickets being sold at $7 pp with Feb. 26 deadline to purchase. Event is for veterans & spouses, vet widows/widowers. There will be entertainment & raffle of donated items. Raffle is open to everyone even those not attending dinner.
You have time to sort your valuables for the March 2 Patio Sale, 8 a.m. to noon. This is held outside individual mobiles.
Brock Laing reserved Friendship Hall March 4, 5 p.m. for entertainment get together...more info next week?
Iowans take note .. Iowa Dinner is March 7, says chair Janean Geer. It's a potluck at noon.
Looking ahead to March 17, Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef/cabbage, potatoes and dessert. Tickets go on sale next week, $9 pp.
Rex Rexroad tells us Felix Rodriguez with the VA has relocated to 10123 N. 10th, St.B, McAllen. He is invited to Vet's Dinner and may be available in March if we wish.
Jan O'Dell thanked all for their kind words & well wishes upon her leaving as assistant park manager, adding “It was special & so appreciated. Glad to be a part of group again.”
GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BEAN BAGS – Feb. 14 – (tie) Jim Moeller/Gary Lungren
Doug Jass/ Bruce Wells Al Jacobs, Marilyn Jass
BOWLING – Feb. 16 -
Women's High Game – Mary Lou Sirovy 147
Women's High Series – Venita Lingle 402
BRIDGE – Feb. 13 -
1st – Catherine Donovan 4610 2nd – Dick Gibson 4040
Feb. 15 -
1st – Catherine Donovan 2480 2nd – Dick Gibson 2400
Feb. 17 -
1st – Dick Gibson 2810 2nd – Catherine Donovan 2600
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Feb. 10 – Mary Jean Steward, Lorraine Origer 31235
Feb. 16 – Frank Willard, Mary Jean Steward 27500
Table of 6 –
Feb. 14 – Donna Gabbert, Agnes Messner,Patty Lamp 37330
CRIBBAGE – Feb. 14 – Grace Thornton 721
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Feb. 13 – Agnes Messner, Alice Talbert, Dick Topel, Mary Nelson, Catherine Donovan, Janie Maxwell, Red Tyler, Judy Mattingly, Ron Baker, Darlene Bryant, Paul Kumm, Grace Thornton Feb. 18 – Agnes Messner, Tom Anderson, Virginia Baker, Nancy Gonnerman, Donna Gabbert, Diana Ateah, Ann Johnson, Dianna Miller, Margaret Morrow, Dick Topel, Pat Olafson, Ruth Andrews, Denise Cheek
DUMMY RUMMY – Feb. 17 -
1st – Ray Miller 176 2nd - Mary Christianson 197
3rd – Tom Benson 232 4th – Sharon Sprague 237
EUCHRE – Feb. 13 - 1st – Chuck Kopsell, Del Telfor 40
2nd – Ann Baker, Dale Livingood 37
GOLF – Feb. 16 – Executive -
Men's Low – Bob Blank 35 2nd Low – Tom Benson 36
Feb. 15 – Tierra Santa -
Low – Mark Fisher 80 2nd – Neil Kommer 84
Feb. 17 – Treasure Hills -
Low – Mark Fisher 87 2nd – (tie) 88
Paul Sprague/ Neil Kommer
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 17 -
1st – Jewel Kruckman 509 2nd – Ed Marcukaitis 496
SHUFFLING – Feb. 15 – Ron Henderson, Bruce Wells
Feb. 16 – Ron Henderson, Ross McAuley, Dick Topel
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM - Feb. 17 – No report found ??
TIC – Feb. 14 -
1st – Ron Zoeller 128 2nd – Lois Henderson 131
3rd – Rex Rexroad 145 4th – Dale Norris 161

HOLY HUMOR
“There are 2 kinds of people in the world...those who wake up in the morning &; say, “Good morning, Lord” & those who wake up in the morning &; say, “Good Lord, it's morning.”
“A lady was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. “Is there anything breakable in there?” asked the postal clerk. “Only the 10 Commandments.” said the lady.
“Driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish buggy. The owner of the buggy obviously had a sense of humor. Attached to the back of his buggy was this printed sign...”Energy efficient vehicle..runs on oats & grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.”
“A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendance motioned him toward a vacant pump. “Reverend,” said the young man, “I'm sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.” The minister chuckled, “I know what you mean. It's the same in my business.”

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Monday meeting 2/12/2018

RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Craig Daves called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.



Accompanist – Jan Delashmit



Invocation – Maxine Topel, “My mother was a quilter .. RVE is a majestic quilt bonded with love.” followed by prayer



Secretary Report – Dana Daves



Treasurer Report – Jim Moeller





Let's give a BIG shout-out to the gals (guys?) who bake pies for our events. This is a big money-maker & and they are SOOOO good.!



Eric Donovan from Integra Wellness spoke before business meeting about tests that will be offered 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 20. He remained to sign folks up for the tests that may very well prevent you from having a stroke. It takes 30-40 minutes to complete the tests.



Reliant Energy reps were here after meeting to visit with residents.



Rex Rexroad announced there are Felix Rodrigues business cards available at office window for veterans wishing to contact him. If enough want him to return, let Rex know & he'll schedule.





MANAGEMENT REPORT: Ken Barnhart, assistant manager, reported 2 large dumpsters have been added. If you see people from outside RVE dropping trash in dumpsters, get their license number & they will be reported. Extra “use other door” signs will be added where needed. Hot tub has been repaired. Spectrum did a study of our WiFi & believe the 2nd pole is independent from what we have. Equipment has been ordered, may (or may not) help other than in 99s area. We are happy to hear manager Bob's last eye procedure appears to be a success improving his vision. We are sorry assistant manager Jan has resigned & is going back to her chosen field of counseling. We'll miss her smile at the office window! She will continue to reside in park. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com



Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at

www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com

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



Treasurer Jim Moeller's report was approved. Properties committee member Larry Pavlis read a thank you from Pave The Way Ministries for our donation of sound equipment. We have 11 VERY OLD chairs in storage & these are offered $1 each to first 11 people who want them. FYI the AED is located in ladies bathroom. It was reported someone had health issue at craft sale so a blood pressure cuff will be placed where easily accessible in case of an emergency like this. Board Members-- Properties – Ron Zoeller, Jerry McAninch, Larry Pavlis; Finance – Sandy Novak, Sally Hejlik, Jim Moeller.



Helen Curtis asks we call 603-674-3869, if we know of someone needing card due to illness/death in family. Cards to sign are in office area. If you call her & leave message, leave name. She will not return call if she doesn't know who left message. Cards this week went to Herb McClish, death of granddaughter; Tom/Connie Duffy, death of his mother; Dale Neises who was in the hospital.



Entertainment chair Brock Laing said Shake, Rattle & Roll last Friday and the Gospel Show yesterday were both well received. Coming up this week is Kenny Hess with cost $7 pp. Kenny has been touring for 3 decades, often opens shows for big name entertainers. He is a member of Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. 50-50 draw, pop, ice cream during break.



Bruce /Billie Wells host Friday Potluck at 5 p.m. Bruce thanked residents for their attendance, last week 65 came. Bring dish to share & table service.



Come dance tonight, 7-9:30. Chair Craig Daves reports Roger Kenaston Band plays tonight. Cost is $6 pp.



FREE movie this Thursday is “Simon Birch” starring Ashley Judd and Oliver Platt. Come to enjoy, snacks available at break.



RVE Club Board & committee are serving biscuits & gravy (plus eggs) every Saturday in February, 7-8:30 a.m. They served 140 last Saturday. Bring table service, NOT paper plates.





Upcoming Dates to Remember:



Feb. 14 – Cancer Brunch, 10:30 am Dianna Bruce chairs



Feb. 14 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.



Feb. 14 – Valentine Happy Hour, Fred G plays 4 to 5:30, all come!



Feb. 16 – Nebraska Breakfast, Jose's Cafe, 8 am



Feb. 16 – ROPA Style Show, 1 pm, $1 pp at door, Pat Printy chairs



Feb. 20 – Integra Stroke Prevention Tests, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Feb. 20 – Bean Feed, 4:30 pm $2 pp, Topels chair



Feb. 22 – Roaring 20s Party, Cochrans chair



Feb. 25 - 90th Birthday Party, Peg Hayelan, Friendship Hall, 2-4 pm



March 1 – Vet's Dinner, 11:30 am $7 pp Linda Palermo chairs



March 2 – Patio Sale (outside your mobile), 8 am to noon



March 7 – Iowa Potluck, Friendship Hall, Geers chair – time?



March 17 – St. Patrick's Day Dinner, tickets go on sale next Monday, $8 pp, Chuck/Nancy Gonnerman chair


The couples celebrating special anniversaries .. Virgil & Aleen Mittelberg (65th) & Ray & DiannaMiller (50th) .. thank all who came to honor them yesterday. Aleen said “We are enjoying the flowers!”

Chair Craig reminds us to leave CAR parking spaces to those who may not have a golf cart. Be considerate of those who must drive an automobile. There is often unused space just north of Friendship Hall for golf carts. Do not park on grass.

Ron Zoeller goes to recycling weekly & if you bring bagged recyclables to him at #153 by noon on Tuesdays, he'll haul them to Weslaco City Yard. Good idea, Ron!

Dave Johnson #93 has new park directories, $1.50 each.

Activity Calendars for season are posted. Let Judi DeKoning know of additions/changes. Let club secretary or Judi know if you wish a 2019 date on the calendar. It's 1st come .. 1st serve.

Notify news editor Mary Lou at #103 of changes in chairpersons & times of activities. Can't stress LEGIBLE writing enough. Thanks!

Bruce Wells announces Bean Bags will be 1 p.m. Wed. He also reported he has not heard from Rich Stubbs , Weslaco Fire Dept., about CPR cards/Vial of Life, continues to try to reach him.

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


Who Remembers Mae West? .. she said,

“It's not the men in my life that count,

it's the life in my men.”

“Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not

ready for an institution .. yet.”

“I only go for two kinds of men .. the kind

with muscles .. and the kind without.”


Mary Norby #179 chaired Feb. 8 Craft Sale. She thanked all who attended, baked pies, helped in any way....and in particular Sharon Barksdale & Sally Hejlik who run the kitchen. Craft Sale was as always a success. Mary stressed visitors to our park report how welcoming we are, Vendors & buyers are ready to return . She added, “RVE has GREAT participation.”


VALENTINE'S DAY IS FEB. 14 .. A BUSY DAY FOR ALL!!

Cancer Brunch is Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. Chair Dianna Bruce & husband Bob headed back to Missouri last Friday due to his health issues, so her helpers will be taking charge of Wednesday brunch. Kathy Cochran says tickets at $5 pp are available from Sue McLaughlin #420. or at the door. Sign back of ticket for door prize drawing. Wrap a tea cup/saucer in bag for exchange. Raffle tickets being sold, $1 each or 6 for $5.

Monthly Park Pizza Party will be held Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. at Peter Piper Pizza. Bring Peter Piper mugs for free soda & wear your name cards. Prizes & free ice cream.

All are invited to come for Valentine's Day Happy Hour this Wednesday! Fred Goldsbery will play FOR TIPS from 4 to 5:30 Bring dish or snacks to share. We believe Fred has nearly as much fun as folks in our park .. so hoping to have a good crowd! No special surprises this week ..


Nebraska Breakfast is at Jose's Cafe (2nd & Texas) Friday, Feb. 16, 8 a.m. according to Marge Rexroad. Marge says this is popular so they'll do it again in March.

Pat Printy chairs ROPA Style Show Friday, Feb. 16, 1 p.m. Think about what you might have to model, from ROPA, thrift store, garage sales, wherever. Sign up if you can help, set up or model. Pat & Arlene have clothing if you need something to model. There will be a prize for “most magnificent hat”. If you have items to sell, put your name/price & bring by noon day of show. Refreshments will be served, $1 pp at the door. Helpers needed, says Pat. She remarked “Be there or be square.”

Who is up for Bean Feed? Dick & Maxine Topel will be cooking them for 4:30 p.m. meal Feb. 20. Tickets $2 pp. Bring bowls, silverware, glasses. Water, tea & coffee will be provided. You may wish to bring cornbread or dessert for your table.

Roaring 20s Party is Feb. 22! Chair Kathy Cochran says “If it was illegal in the 20's, we will be doing it!” Tickets at $10 pp or table of 8 for $80 are being sold. You may purchase tickets at #236. Write name on back of ticket. NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. You need password to enter, passwords included with ticket. Everything is provided .. tablecloths & table service, except beverage. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS NO MATTER YOUR CHOICE. Decorate tables between noon & 3. Tables judged at 4. 50-50 draw, door prizes, games! Bring “some extra pocket money” for illegal activities. Fred G will play. Doors open at 5 .. plan to eat at 5:30, party at 6.

All are invited to an Open House, 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in Fellowship Hall for Margaret (Peg) Hayelan's 90th birthday. Peg & Wayne spent 23 winters at RVE. Your presence is your gift.

Linda Palermo chairs March 1 Vet's Dinner, 11:30 a.m. with sit down meal at noon. Tickets being sold at $7 pp with Feb. 26


deadline to purchase. Event is for veterans, spouses, vet widows/widowers. Proceeds will go to Camp Chorale for children who have lost parents. There are 3 of these camps in Texas. There will be entertainment with raffle of donated items: quilt by Marge Rexroad, carving by Ken Barnhart, painted mobile board by Mary Lou Benson.
You have time to sort your valuables for the March 2 Patio Sale. This is held outside individual mobiles.
Iowans take note .. Iowa Dinner is March 7, says chair Janean Geer. It's a potluck .. what time????
Looking ahead to March 17 Chuck & Nancy Gonnerman will chair St. Patrick's Day Dinner of corn beef/cabbage & potatoes. Tickets go on sale Feb. 19.

GAME RESULTS - Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!
BEAN BAGS –
BOWLING – Feb. 9 -
Women's High Game -Mary Lou Sirovy 135
Women's High Series – Laurie Walter 369
Men's High Game/Series – Ed Marcukaitis 429
BRIDGE –
Feb. 6 - 1st – Doloros Mason 3550 2nd – Bruce Wells 3310
Feb. 8 - 1st – Dick Gibson 4170 2nd – Bruce Wells 3720
Feb. 10 - 1st – Ed Hover 3670 2nd – Dolores Mason 2290
CANASTA – Table of 4 –
Feb. 5 – Fran Hryniw, Patty Lamp 32670
Feb. 9 – Linda Palermo, Mary Jean Steward 31350 Table of 6 –
Feb. 5 – Margie Walker, Bev Yancey, Janean Geer 34125
Feb. 7 – Donna Gabbert, Agnes Messner, Juanita Fisher 34665
Feb. 9 – Bev Yancey, Frank Willard, Jeanie Burkinshaw 38685
DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Feb. 6 – Mary Lou Sirovy, Ann Johnson, Patty Lamp, Red Tyler, Tom Ande4rson, Maud Fisher, Janel Baker, Jay (not legible), Virginia Baker, Ruth Andrews, Pat Olafson, Catherine Donovan, Alice Talbert, Janie Maxwell, (another name NOT legible) .. PLEASE WRITE SO EDITOR CAN READ! Feb. 11 – Janie Maxwell, Dick Topel, Mary Lou Sirovy, Patty Lamp, Donna Gabbert
DUMMY RUMMY – Feb. 10 - 1st – Cindy Baker 162
2nd – Darlene Bovenmyer 214 3rd – Vic Greenlee 223
4th – Jim Gordon 228
EUCHRE – Feb. 6 -
1st – Lloyd Patrick 44 2nd – Laurie Walter 42
GOLF – Feb. 9 – Executive Course -
Men's Low – Dave Johnson 35
2nd (tie) – Dave Mason, Jim Moeller 37
Feb. 5 – Tierra Santa Dillon Stevens 37 Mark Fisher 83
Feb. 6 – Tierra Santa (tie) Tony Short & Mark Fisher 79
2nd – Dave Johnson 87 3rd – Neil Kommer 89
Feb. 10 – Tierra Santa (tie) Tony Short, Mark Fisher 80
2nd – Neil Kommer 81
PINOCHLE – Single Deck – Feb. 10 -
1st – Raymond Davis 483 2nd – Ed Hover 477
SHUFFLING – Feb. 6 – Henry Hryniw, Ron Henderson, Jim Moeller, Agnes Messner Feb. 7 – Agnes Messner, Dick Topel, Bruce Wells, Al Jacobs Feb. 9 – LeRoy Larson, Dave Johnson, Agnes Messner, Jim Moeller
POKER – TEXAS HOLD 'EM - Feb. 10 - 1st – John Andrews
2nd – Arwin VanWyk 3rd – Dave Clement
TIC – Feb. 7 - High score was Rex Rexroad 455
1st – Bev Yancey 105 2nd – Sandy Lenius 171
3rd – Al Lenius 175 4th – Dorothy Ritter 177

Looked on computer checking for Valentines ..found some quotes
“Why was Cupid chosen to represent Valentine's Day? When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.” and “Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love, you fall forever.” - Authors Unknown
“Loving is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction.” - Wind, Sand, Stars, 1939
“Love is much nicer to be in than an automobile accident, a tight girdle, a higher tax bracket or a holding pattern over Philadelphia.” -Judith Viorst, Redbook, 1975
“We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after
the first attack.” - Marie Eshenbach
Love is a game that two can play and both win.” - Eva Gabor
and from Robert Browning:
Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.”

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL!!