April 29th

April went by so fast it seems to me. Almost all Winter Visitors gone, we have just a few still here. But it's so much more quiet around here than years past. I guess do to quite a few new people who dont come up to the hall, you dont see them to get to know them. We always had folks for Happy Hour Wednesdays but only a handful coming so no more happy hour Weds.  

We did have coffee and donuts this morning, I took a turn providing and next week the park will provide them. 

As most know I broke my humorous bone near my shoulder from a bad fall, so it's kind of hard to type using my left arm. I chose not to go surgery and am having therapy and my arm is usually in a sling. Therapy has gone well so far, just need time to heal. 

Someone bought 81A, I think that was the no. and moved the mobile to  274, Darlene Bryants old spot. A big couple weeks of new folks buying up the mobiles that were for sale here in the park, not a lot of mobiles left for sale.

Dianna Bruce had a second surgery, she's still in ICU very serious. 

Marge Reishus has had health issues and was in the hospital back home but she's out now, I understand she's staying at her Brothers house.

I will try to keep you all informed but not writing as often as I would like under the circumstances.

Donna

April 4th

 

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.

Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Leona Hilker – “A Time in Your Life” article by Jesse H. Harris, followed by prayer

Secretary – Virginia Baker

Treasurer – Sandy Olson

Happy Birthday today to

Marge Reishus .. and thanks to her

for providing our donuts this morning.

TODAY WAS FINAL MONDAY MEETING

UNTIL FALL .. ALSO LAST NEWSLETTER

Managers’ Report – None today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com,

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues to present, contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting. New board members Jose Ponce & Janel Baker will replace Mark Probst & Gordon Amos Nov. 1.

Virginia Baker gave Secretary report, approved.

 Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report, accepted. We voted to give $250 to summer residents for activities. We were told that since finance committee member Vicki Davis is a year-round resident, she will have access to club checkbook in event issues over the summer require monies, example ice machine.

Mark Probst reported for Properties Committee. His pickup is parked on or around his mobile at #54 for those who wish to drop off recycling. He delivers recycling once each week.

TY to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who have served coffee & donuts Monday mornings.

After the end of April, residents will meet for

coffee & donuts in pool room on Fridays, 7:30 a.m. See sign up sheet if you wish to donate the donuts.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear them.

Donna Gabbert puts 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. This week a get well card was up for Janice Williams who had knee surgery.

TY to Donna Gabbert for making & posting of the cards!

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

Vial of Life project will be brought up again this fall. If you completed your medical info sheet, along with putting a copy in your refrigerator, you might wish to put a copy in glove box of your car. Vial of Life sticker should be placed on your front door & on window of your car.

Join us for Chair Zumba, a 17 minute exercise video that will motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Meet new people at recreation hall, 10 a.m. starting April 11,

3 days a week. Call Betty Brodel 956-245-9832. A new TV has been purchased for this activity.

Activities that continue include “31” tonight at 6 p.m. in card room; Wednesday Happy Hour 4 p.m. in big hall; TIC Wednesday evenings; Dummy Rummy Saturday mornings; plus other games whenever you choose.

E A S T E R D I N N E R

We’ll have a POTLUCK EASTER DINNER AT 12:30 P.M. ON APRIL 17. This is a change in time previously announced and will allow residents to attend church. There is a signup sheet. Bring your own table service, water will be provided. Round tables are being set up.

Plan to attend!

It must be spring!

A family of moles awakens from hibernation. The father mole pokes his head out of the hole & says, “I smell tulips, it must be spring.”

The mother mole pokes her head out of the hole & says, “I smell cherry blossoms it must be spring.”

The baby mole is trying to squeeze out of the hole between his parents but gets stuck & says, “All I smell is molasses.”

RVE Peachy Picnic in Cobden, IL is Aug. 11-14. This is during the Peach Festival and many are planning to head to Illinois for a fun time. Planning this with the Cochrans are Catherine Gibbs, Carleen Basler, Judy DeKoning.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

CANASTA – Table of 6 –

CRIBBAGE

DOMINOES – Mexican Train – April 3 – Virginia Baker, Ann Johnson, Alice Talbert, Phyllis Branstetter, Janel Baker

DUMMY RUMMY – April 2 –

1st – Sharon Sprague 221 2nd – Kevin Markuson 225

3rd – Del Telfor 245 4th – Nancy Argo 250

GOLF – Executive Golf Course – April 1 –

Low – Henry Hryniw 34

2nd Low (tie) – Doug Novak, Tom Benson 38

PINOCHLE – Single Deck

SHUFFLING – March 29 – Larry Carlson, Kevin Markuson

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER

TIC – March 30 –

1st – Dick Topel 113 2nd – Jodi Markuson 139

3rd – Sandy Novak 154 4th – Paul Sprague 165

Have a happy healthy summer!

March 28th

 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. Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – Mark Probst

Secretary – Virginia Baker

Treasurer – Sandy Olson

FOLKS ARE HEADING NORTH EVERY DAY.

WE REMIND THEM NOT FORGET THESE ITEMS:

Umbrella, flip flops, mittens, suntan lotion,

winter coat, sunglasses, thermals, ice tea, hot chocolate

OR JUST STICK AROUND AWHILE AND

YOU MAY NEED ALL THE ITEMS IN TEXAS!

Managers’ Report – General manager Nathan was at our morning meeting. He thanked everyone for prayers & cards during his cancer treatment & surgery, is doing well. He said new laminate floor will be completed in pool room over the off season. He will be coming to Monday meetings once a month to give report. Concerning street potholes, work will be done along with edging & concrete, more cement in RV section. SealMaster Company has been used at our sister park & if works well, that’s what will be used at RVE. A question was asked as to whether a handicap chair could be placed by swimming pool. Answer was “no”, as would have to change restrooms too. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com,

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues to present, contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting. New board members Jose Ponce & Janel Baker will replace Mark Probst & Gordon Amos Nov. 1.

Virginia Baker gave Secretary report, approved

Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report, accepted.

Mark Probst reported for Properties Committee. His pickup is parked on or around his mobile at #54 for those who wish to drop off recycling. TY to all who have brought recycling items. Folding chairs are to be stored under stage. Outdoor pool chairs except a few that are being used will be brought inside to protect from summer heat & sun. Managers have been asked to not return them out to pool area.

TY to Catherine Gibbs who placed flowers in windows of Friendship Hall. Sure makes everything look like spring!

TY to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who have served coffee & donuts Monday mornings.

During summertime, residents are invited to join their friends for coffee/donuts in pool room on Friday mornings 7:30 a.m. There is sign up if you wish to donate the donuts.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear them.

Donna Gabbert puts 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. This week a sympathy card was to Larry McFarland on the passing of wife Dianna. Donna posted Robert “Red” Floyd obit. Look at it.

TY to Donna Gabbert for making & posting of the cards!

  Information on kitchen roasters was given by Maxine Topel.  We thank her for her research.  She said two methods were used to test roasters we have:  hot-dry & water.  We currently have 13 roasters, only 4 work well, others have issues such as a buzzing sound, hot cords, rust spots, missing non-slip feet on bottom, thermostats no good.  She recommended if we purchase new ones, they all be one specific brand so lids will interchange.  18 & 22 qt. sizes are available.  Maxine felt 18 qt. size would be best for our purposes & would store better.  We are reminded to NEVER put water in cook well.  Prices range from $65 to $120.  We voted & approved purchase of 10 new 18 qt. roasters.  Mark Probst will deliver old unworkable ones to recycling center.

   Craig Daves agreed to contact Captain Stubbs of Weslaco Fire Dept. concerning the Vial of Life.   It appears this will be a project in the fall.

   Join us for Chair Zumba, a 17 minute exercise video that will motivate you to achieve your fitness goals.  Meet new people at recreation hall, 10 a.m. starting April 11,3 days a week.  Call Betty Brodel 956-245-9832.  A new TV has been purchased for this activity.

  Activities that continue include “31” tonight at 6 p.m. in card room; Wednesday Happy Hour 4 p.m. in big hall; TIC Wednesday evenings;  Dummy Rummy Saturday mornings; plus other games whenever you choose.

Middle Age (or older) in a Nutshell

“Who cares if it looks good?  I’m comfortable.”

“Has anyone seen my phone?”

“The scale?  That cannot be right!”

“Did I already take my vitamin?”

“Huh, I wonder how I got this bruise…”

“Why is the print on these instructions so tiny?”

“$5 for a box of cereal?  They raised the price

and shrunk the box .. such a racket!”

“Software update again?  I don’t like updates.”

“Who in the world is calling me at 9:30 p.m.?”

“Sorry, I forgot what I was going to say.”

“Wait!  What did I come in here for?”

“I could’ve sworn that was my password!”

Love your mother !

    A young man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things & he noticed an old lady following him around.  Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her & continued on.

   Finally he went to the checkout line but she got in front of him.  “Pardon me,” she said, “I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable.  It’s just that you look just like my son who just died recently.”

   “I’m very sorry,” replied the young man, “is there anything I can do for you?”  “Yes,” she said, “As I’m leaving, can you say ‘Goodbye, Mother’?  It would make me feel so much better.”  “Sure,” answered the young man.

   As the old woman was leaving, he called out, “Goodbye, Mother!”  As he stepped up to the checkout counter, he saw that his total was $127.50.  “How can that be?” he asked, “I only purchased a few things!”

   “Your mother said that you would pay for her,” said the clerk.

Upcoming events you don’t want to miss!

E A S T E R    D I N N E R

   We’ll have a POTLUCK EASTER DINNER AT NOON ON APRIL 17.  There is a signup sheet.  Bring your own table service, water will be provided.  Plan to attend!

    Kathy & Dave  Cochran are hosting the Apple Knocker RVE Peachy Picnic in Cobden, IL Aug. 11-14.   Planning this with the Cochrans are Catherine Gibbs, Carleen Basler, Judy DeKoning.    Questions?  Check with Kathy.

   If your state has special activities over the summer, let editor know & we’ll print in final newsletter next Monday.

    News editor thanks all for written notes of articles or items to be printed in newsletter.  Some items are edited for content & size.

    Newsletters are available mid-afternoon by back door in card room.  A few may be found in office area.

GAME RESULTS:  Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall.  WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG – March 22 – Margarita Ponce, Virgil White

         March 23 – Margarita Ponce, Virgil White

CANASTA – Table of 6 – Table of 6 – March 21 –

 Beverly Yancey, Juanita Fisher, Fran Hryniw 33715

CRIBBAGE – March 24 - Fran Hryniw      671

DOMINOES – Mexican Train –  March 22 – Janel Baker, Mary Lou Benson, Virginia Baker, Donald Lewis, Fran Hryniw, Donna Gabbert March 27 – Dick Topel, Janel Baker, Marge Reishus, Virginia Baker

DUMMY RUMMY – March 26 –

 1st – Lynn Stamp 233 2nd – Harold Mack      241

 3rd – Virginia Baker 266 4th – Arwin VanWyk 276 

GOLF – Executive Golf Course – March 25 –

 Low – Henry Hryniw 35 2nd – Dick Topel        42

PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 24 –

 1st – Sharon Bussinger 591 2nd – Del Telfor      504

SHUFFLING -March 23 – Henry Hryniw, Mike Oster, Dave Printy, Dave Johnson March 22 – Henry Hryniw, Larry Carlson

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER –– March 25 –

 1st – Jean Stamp       2nd – Lynn Stamp        3rd – John Quail

 TIC – March 23 – (tie for 1st)

 1st – Judy Nordquist 166 2nd – Donna Granath  166

 3rd – Al Lenius 182 4th – Paul Sprague       186

Remember a couple weeks ago when I told you

I was running out of clean jokes?  No one sent me any clean ones .. so I am forced to print this.

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor & pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.  Catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. 

The waitress asked kindly, “Crushed nuts?”

“No,”, he replied, “Arthritis”

(don’t say I didn’t warn you!  mlb)

ONLY ONE MORE NEWSLETTER THIS SPRING…THEN NONE UNTIL FALL!

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

 We have Donuts and Coffee at 7:30 a.m.every Friday during the Summer. You may sign-up  around the end of April to provide them as soon as I get the sign-up sheet up on the board in the lobby. We will have Donut Fridays until the end of Oct. I will try to keep folks informed of goings on here this Summer on my blog

Todays meeting,

Invocation – Jean Stamp, scripture readings & “Life is Very Brief” poem

MANY FOLKS ARE HEADING NORTH AND WE WISH THEM SAFE TRAVELS. HURRY BACK IN THE FALL !

Managers’ Report – None today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. The Park has received 2,000 ink pens .. you are welcome to stop by & pick up what you need.

Virginia Baker gave Secretary report, approved.

Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report, accepted.

Mark Probst reported for Properties Committee. He had no report today. When asked if he would continue recycling through the summer, he said yes. His gray rusty truck is parked in Clarence Moore’s driveway & “wherever you may find it”. Totes are in back of truck.

Donna Gabbert puts 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: two sympathy cards .. families of Virginia Haberkamp & Robert “Red” Floyd on their passing; and get well to Paul Kumm, hospitalized with leg infection.

Monday night dances & Friday night entertainment are both over for this season.

Today (March 21) is Winter Texan Day in Progreso, always a fun day. You still have time to head to Progreso!

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

Upcoming Events:

March 23 – Park Pizza Party, Peter Piper Pizza, 11:30 a.m.

March 24- Minnesota Get-together. Topels chair, noon, sign up sheet

April 4 – Final Monday meeting .. final newsletter too .. Season is winding down but don’t go home yet. It could snow up north!

Captain Richard Stubbs of the Weslaco Fire Dept. was NOT in attendance today to answer questions about Vial of Life … MAYBE NEXT MONDAY? Vials should be placed inside your refrigerator & you should put a Vial of Life sticker on your front door so emergency personnel will know you have completed form. It’s a good idea to put a copy in your glove box of your vehicle to be available while you are traveling.

Join us for Chair Zumba,…a 17 minute exercise video that will motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Meet new people at recreation hall, 10 a.m. starting April 11,

3 days a week. Call Betty Brodel 956-245-9832. A new TV has been purchased for this activity.

Maxine Topel spoke about problems with roasters & electrical appliances. It was mentioned roasters can be cleaned with baking soda. Those using them should be aware water is never to be put into heat well. Aluminum inserts can be used & Maxine will be checking into what is needed to bring items up to date.

THANK YOU….

From Mark & Linda Kunkel to all who helped & those who attended last week’s Mabel’s Roast Pork Dinner.

What an awesome evening & great meal.

Looking ahead to 2023:

Judy Shively has reserved Friendship Hall for Ladies’ Salad/Dessert Luncheon. It will be held March 9, 2023.

Disappointed we had no ROPA Show this season? Our ROPA Queen Pat Printy announces we’ll have one next year! Bring an outfit to model, can be from ROPA, Good Will, thrift store, etc. We’ll have a wonderful show.

Quotes from Anonymous:

Not everyone is given the chance to grow old,

so appreciate every single day of your life.

A good laugh is like manure to a farmer.

It doesn’t do any good until you spread it around.

Upcoming events you don’t want to miss!

Wednesday (March 23) is final Park Pizza Party this season. Chair Dean Ricke invites all to attend. It’s held at Peter Piper Pizza in Weslaco, 11:30 a.m. Wear name tag. Bring your Peter Piper cup & your soda will be free. Ice cream & prizes are given.

Happy Hour will be this Wednesday in Friendship Hall, 4 p.m. Bring snacks & choice of beverage. If you’d be willing to host, you may sign up on bulletin board. There are always folks who’ll help set up & clean up after.

Maxine Topel announced there will be a Minnesota Get Together March 24. Time is noon. There is a signup sheet in back of Friendship Hall to get hot dog/brat count.

Kathy & Dave  Cochran are hosting the Apple Knocker RVE Peachy Picnic in Cobden, IL Aug. 11-14.  Kathy has info about places to stay including hotels, cabins, camping facilities, bed/breakfast.  You may read about facilities available at VRBO.com.  Planning this with the Cochrans are Catherine Gibbs, Carleen Basler, Judy DeKoning.  A large group plans to attend.  Questions?  Check with Kathy.

   If your state has special activities planned over the summer up north, let editor know and we’ll print it in newsletter.  Final newsletter will be April 4.

    News editor thanks all for written notes of articles or items to be printed in newsletter.  Some items are edited for content & size.

    Newsletters are available mid-afternoon by back door in card room.  A few may be found in office area.

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Obituary

 March 14, 2022

GARNER — Virginia L. Haberkamp, 88, of Garner, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Summit House in Britt.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Pastor David Skilling officiating. Burial will be at Concord Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E.4th St., Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.

March 14th newsletter

 

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. Accompanist – Cathy Probst

Invocation – April Walling, ending with “The Lord’s Prayer”

Secretary – Virginia Baker

Treasurer – Sandy Olson

Notes from Chairperson Judy: “We will hold our last Monday meeting of this season on April 4. We are needing to find a new person to do Monday morning Blood Pressure readings in the fall. Any nurses interested?”

Managers’ Report – None today. Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. It was mentioned the Park has received 2,000 ink pens .. you are welcome to stop by & pick up a pen.

Board Members -- Properties – George Morgan, Lynn Stamp, Mark Probst; Finance – Vicki Davis, Gordon Amos, Sandy Olson. If you have issues to present, contact any board member. They sit in a group toward the right front of Friendship Hall prior to Monday meeting.

Virginia Baker gave Secretary report. Maxine Topel corrected minutes that the new vacuum cleaner is stored in closet behind right side of stage; she has the key.

Sandy Olson gave Treasurer’s report, accepted.

Mark Probst reported for Properties Committee. ICE MACHINE IS WORKING! The problem was someone turned the water off. He explained features & cost if we decided to lease a machine. 1-2-3 year terms are offered & Mark recommended 2 year lease. Cost would include $465 prior to set up, set up fee of $310, monthly cost of $155. After the 2 year period, we could lease a new machine if we choose. Lease would include 24/7 service which we do not now have. Warranty has run out. When asked why we don’t set up machine INSIDE, he said we would need drain & electricity, plus it is noisy. This was tabled & will be discussed again.

Park owner Walter Piper was with us this morning. He said owners would give $1,000 toward ice machine project. Among his comments: “We have turned the corner with COVID.” He introduced his son Todd Piper who will be taking over much of what Walter has done for years. Walter added, “I’m sorry I haven’t come to see you as often, due to my wife’s health. You are here for fun & to enjoy life as best you can. Canadians will be back. We will build. To save cost of fuel for traveling, ‘6-6er’ folks may leave their unit for summer at no charge. We bought 2 generators, one for small rec hall, 1 for pool & part of big hall. If you are heading north, I am praying for cold weather there so you stay longer! RVE is still the friendliest park in The Valley! Todd & I will be here all week if you have any questions.” When chair Judy asked why managers do not give weekly report at Monday meetings, Walter said he would ask them why they do not attend.

TY to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts today. There is a signup sheet if you wish to provide donuts in honor of a special occasion. Give your name to Sandy Olson & your name will be announced. If no one signs up, club pays the $30 cost. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

If you don’t have an RVE name tag, check with Donna Gabbert who makes these. We encourage folks to wear them.

Donna Gabbert puts 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. No new cards up this week.

Craig Daves, dance chair, reports dances are over for the season.

Marylyn Mason tells us Friday entertainments are over for the season. She & Lucy have a full list for next season. A reminder for residents .. March 21 is Winter Texan Day in Progreso, always a fun day there.

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

Upcoming Events:

March 16 – Orange Street Block Party Breakfast, Victoria Palms, 8:30 a.m. RSVP by March 14 to Kathryn Ratliff or Darlene Ales

March 17 – Mabel’s Roast Pork Dinner, Mark & Linda Kunkel chair, $10 pp

March 24- Minnesota Get-together. Topels chair, time? sign up sheet

Ron Henderson introduced Captain Richard Stubbs of the Weslaco Fire Department. He spoke about Vial of Life & distributed papers residents can complete with personal medical info. He will return next Monday 8:30 a.m. with containers to store your completed sheet. These should then be placed inside your refrigerator & you will put a Vial of Life sticker on your front door so emergency personnel will know you have completed form.

It was announced by entertainment ladies Marylyn & Lucy there is leftover soda pop residents may purchase at $5 per case.

If you don’t know what’s going on in our park,

you must not be coming to Monday meetings!

Coffee & donuts are served .. all welcome.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up. If you’re out walking & find unlocked doors, you are asked to lock them.

All activities in Friendship Hall should be cleared with Virginia Baker on Club Secretary’s Calendar. Judi DeKoning posts monthly activities on back bulletin board.

Editor Mary Lou Benson sends info to news media to announce activities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Get written info to her 3 weeks before event please.

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 has new park directories, $2 each, at Monday meetings.

To allow set up time for roast pork dinner, no regular Line Dancing will be held this Thursday, according to chair Kathy Cochran.

Judy Shively tells us Couple’s Line Dancing has been discontinued due to lack of participation.

Be decisive. Right or wrong … make a decision.

The road of life is paved with

FLAT SQUIRRELS who couldn’t make a decision.

There is no Happy Hour this week….

due to set up for Thursday pork dinner.

Upcoming events you don’t want to miss!

Orange Street Block Party Breakfast will be held at Victoria Palms Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. RSVP by the 14th to Kathryn Ratliff, 319-334-6815 or Darlene Ales, 620-517-0332.

March 17 Mark & Linda Kunkel are hosting Mabel’s Roast Pork Dinner. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., eat at 5:30. They will be serving slow roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans & roll. Cupcake for dessert. Tickets at $10 pp are being sold through tomorrow. Price includes tax, tip & senior discount. 😊 BRING YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE. You may decorate tables if you wish after 1 p.m. Thursday. They encourage “wearing of the green” for St. Patrick’s Day.

AN IRISH TOAST

There are good ships and wood ships,

ships that sail the sea.

But the best ships are friendships

and may they always be.

A little note about spring ..

“What’s Irish & comes out in the spring?

Paddy O’Furniture.”

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY !!

Maxine Topel announced there will be a Minnesota Get Together March 24. There is a signup sheet in back of Friendship Hall to get hot dog/brat count. Editor needs to know what time this is to be held?????

Kathy & Dave Cochran are hosting the Apple Knocker RVE Peachy Picnic in Cobden, IL Aug. 11-14. Kathy has info about places to stay including hotels, cabins, camping facilities, bed/breakfast. Camping requests may be made with Kathy or email to CochranDavid65@gmail.com. You may read about facilities available at VRBO.com. Planning this with the Cochrans are Catherine Gibbs, Carleen Basler, Judy DeKoning. A large group plans to attend. Questions? Check with Kathy, Lot #236.

If your state has special activities planned over the summer up north, let editor know and we’ll print it in newsletter. Final newsletter will be April 4.

News editor says thanks for all the written notes for articles or items to be printed in newsletter. Some items may be edited for content & size.

Newsletters are available mid-afternoon by back door in card room. A few may be found in office area.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG – March 9 – Dave Cochran, Jose Ponce

CANASTA – Table of 6 – March 7 –

Juanita Fisher, Jewel Kruckman, Sharon Bussinger No score

CRIBBAGE – March 10 – Marvin Weeder 731

DOMINOES – Mexican Train – March 8 – Alice Talbert, Mardell Blom, Lois Henderson, Donald Lewis, Mary Lou Sirovy, Janel Baker, Jean Stamp, Ron Henderson March 13 – Janel Baker, Ron Henderson, Dick topel, Fran Hryniw, Barbara Fisher, Virginia Baker, Mary Lou Sirovy, Donald Lewis, Phyllis Branstetter

DUMMY RUMMY – March 12 –

1st – Bev Telfor 231 2nd – Robert Lingle 237

3rd – Kathryn Ratliff 239 4th – Paul Sprague 245

GOLF – March 10 – Tierra Santa Golf Course – Tie

Mike Oster 79 Craig Daves 79

PINOCHLE – Single Deck – March 10 –

SHUFFLING – March 6 – R & V Lingle, J & S Pickel March 8 – Dave Johnson, Ron Henderson March 9 – Al Rainwater, Dave Johnson March 11 – Ron Henderson, Al Rainwater, Henry Hryniw, Al Lenius

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER – March 11 –

TIC – March 9 –

1st – Clarence Moore 92 2nd – Sally Hejlik 150

3rd – Paul Kumm 157 4th – Sandy Novak 199

Obituary