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Betsie's Bits and Pieces 12-29-19

Bits & Pieces
Sunday 12-29-19

The end of 2019 is coming to an end very soon and a new Decade is going to begin. Bits & Pieces wants to wish you:

                           

There were 200 people in church today. Several had families with them. It is so nice to see children in church Asking prayers for Ken Kuehner and Karen Green. Karen asked for no visitors, please. Pastor asked that when you pass the prayer board, stop and say a quick prayer for those listed. Please check the cookie and greeters' pages on the church board. We need people to sign up.

A note from Coke Fellenstein: I want to thank the unknown angel who found and returned my drinking mug with the RED State Farm coozie around it.  Especially nice to put it in my cart.  Thank you.      Coke

Today there were 11 teams playing in the Mixed doubles pool tournament...   There were nine games played by each team..    Team Alex Stinson & Bev McEnaney won seven games...   Teams winning six games each were Renie Stinson & Butch Brooker,    team Paul Kelleher & Barb Brooker,    team Keny Patrick & Connie Gillean and team Rosemary Scott &  Jim Spangler.    Come join in on the fun --- playing time starts on Sundays at 1:30...   There is a sign-up sheet in the pool hall..

 Out of the park pool on Friday (12/27) Mid-Valley Pool League: Trophy Gardens 37, Alamo Rec 12 (Happy New Year) Alex Stinson

 Here’s the schedule for Pickleball next week

12/30 Mon 11am-3 pm
12/31 Tue No Pickleball
01/01 Wed 11am-3:00 pm
01/02 Thur 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
01/03 Fri No Pickleball Jam Session
01/04 Sat 11:00 am-3:00 pm

That is all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

Don't forget Trivia

Something is happening tomorrow night, Monday, December 30th at 6:30 PM in the Main Hall. It is

Tamales on Christmas Eve

“It's a tradition, it's a Mexican tradition for many years that when you have a gathering, Christmas Eve y'all get together and eat tamales.” It is a tradition that is believed to have started many centuries ago among the Aztecs.

Photographer Candy Dewey took these pictures on Christmas Eve at the HEB Plus store.
Masa, meat and corn husks are what is needed to put them together.

List of honorable mentions

for the 2019 Christmas light contest.

Betsie"s Bits and Pieces

Bits & Pieces
Wednesday 12-25-19

A note from Eileen Menke: Just got out of the Hospital Saturday the 21st. So good to be home. I had a flair up in the bile duct. seems even if you don't have a gall bladder you can still form stones Dr. called it slush and they had to make a cut in the duct so everything can get out. Not a fun procedure. I was in the hospital for 5 days so it is so good to be home. I am still weak but I am trying to walk our long hall 3 times a day to build up my strength. I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all that remember me. The quilters and Pastor remember you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!!

The Candlelight service was beautiful and the food following was great. It was a great night leading into Christmas Day. There were 185 people at the Candle Light service. The dinner in the hall was so good. There were lots of friends there to enjoy the food and friendships.

***LOST: Coke left her black water cup with a black State Farm Coozie with a black handle on it at the hall after dinner. If you see or have it call her at 956-566-1315.

Notes from the Park Meeting: Pastor let us know that several special Sundays are coming up. January12th will be Remembrance Sunday, January26th is Cowboy Sunday, and February 9th is Flag Sunday.

Lynn reported that there are ****418 people in the park on 232 sites and we have 67 pets. *** The Friday Lunches will start on January 3rd. The first meal will be hamburgers or brats. Tickets are sold in the Activities Office for $5.00. ***Speeding is becoming a problem again. If you start earlier, you wouldn't have to speed.

JD reported that there are reservations for 702 people when everyone else gets here. He said he is working on projects for next year.

Marsha Schmidt reported for the 1st Responders: Be sure to call the responders first as the 911 will keep you on the phone until they arrive. The responders can be there in a few seconds if called first. Be sure your medications you take are up to date. The ambulance people need to take your red envelope with them. The yellow sheet is for your pet. Be sure to fill it out so someone will know what to do with them if something happens to you.

Russell Crop said Le Roy is here to help with the Pizza Party on Friday night. Be sure to sign up on the kitchen board if you are going.

From Stephanie: The lights winners are RV: the Hehn on lot # 530, Mobile Home is the Mannz on lot# 701, and the best park model is the Gustafsons on lot # 674.

***The sewing room is going to be closed on certain days. It will be posted on the door when it is closed. ***January 17th there will be a wine tasting party from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in the main hall. Bring a wine that its name starts with the same letter as your last name, a treat to share and a toast or joke.
 *** A mystery Bus trip is scheduled for January 25th. You need to pay when you sign up.

***Friday is Card Bingo at 6:30 in the main hall.

***Dance Saturday night to the music of Sweet Water.

Trivia results from Barb Brooker: Team Knewbies finished in first place. And Team Retirees came in second.  It was a tough night as the questions were a bit more difficult than usual. The difficulty level changes from week to week.
Next weeks clue can be found here: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_(Progressive) 
The link will work if you see it on www.trophygardens.blogspot.com
Next Trivia session will be on MONDAY, December 30th in the main hall at 6:30 PM. Come stretch those brain cells. It will do them good!

That's all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

Rumor Mill Shutdown

Fiction: " I am not going to have my picture taken for the online directory because I do not want my picture on Facebook."

Truth: The Online Directory currently being put together has nothing to do with Facebook and pictures that were taken for this directory will not be on Facebook now or in the future. The directory will only be visible to Trophy Gardens people. A paper directory is planned for the future with the info taken from this online directory and it will be at a very reasonable price.

I am taking photos for this private directory every Tuesday after the meeting. I can take them at other times and other locations as well. You can leave a message for me at the activity office or talk to me on Tuesdays.
Barb Brooker

Trivia Results

Team Knewbies finished in first place. And Team Retirees came in second.  It was a tough night as the questions were a bit more difficult than usual. The difficulty level changes from week to week.
Next weeks clue can be found here:  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_(Progressive)

Next Trivia session will be on MONDAY, December 30th in the main hall at 6:30 PM. Come stretch those brain cells. It will do them good!

Pets read the night before Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Betsies Bits and Pieces 12-23-2019

Bits & Pieces

Monday 12-23-19
Ivadelle Stevenson asked me to put this in B & P, I miss everyone, but I am doing great in Iowa. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ivadelle

***The candlelight service is Tuesday night at 6:00 pm. It is a beautiful service and leads you into the spirit of Christmas. Bring your snack to share when you come to the services. Bring them to the kitchen when you get there. We have a great social time after the service.

Betsie has vertical blinds for a sliding glass door if someone needs one. I don't need mine anymore. Call 712-830-1538 or come see it on lot 152.

David Pardo on the gate wants to thank the Trophy Gardens residence for the gift card Christmas gift. He also wants to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

*** The Donation Station will be opened on Tuesday, December 24th. You can drop off things and shop at the same time this Tuesday only. Open from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Last Chance for Christmas Decorations at a bargain!!

***The next drop off and sale date will be January 7th. Drop off at 10:30 to 11:30 am. The sales time is 3:00 to 4:00. ***The drop off and sale dates will be on the same day at different times.

The caroling was fun last night thanks to Marion Thomas and Joy Pearson. Everyone sounded so good. We learned the history of some of the carols, used our bells to add to the songs and Dan Adelmund played his gator to add to Diane Porter on the piano and Larry Pearson on the organ. If you missed it this year, be sure to come next year.

This Sunday, 12-22-19   there were 14 teams signed up for the Mixed Doubles pool tournament.   Each team played 8 games.     Winning 7 games were team Deon Spangler & Jerry Thibodeau.   Team Gayle Steinbeck & Loni Hull and team  Liz Pish & Alex Stinson each won six games...   Team Barb Utech & Harry Link and team Renie Stinson & Dave Page and team Barb Brooker & Don Wulf won five of the games played...   Come join in a Sunday afternoon of fun

That is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

Remember Trivia

Monday night, December 23rd, 2019 trivia will be played in the main hall. Come find out what it is all about. Everyone Welcome.

Sundays Mixed Doubles Pool

Jerry Thibadeau and Deon Spangler came in first with only one loss. The last match was an exciting one to watch.

Betsie's Bits & Pieces Friday 12-20-19

Bits & Pieces wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

***Great news from the Business Office: NO RATE INCREASE FOR NEXT YEAR!!

There will not be any CFO meetings in the next two weeks due to the Holidays.

***Here we come a caroling Sunday night at 6:00 in the hall on.  Come in costume, your favorite scarves, and a stocking cap.  We will sing your favorite carols.  It will be fun to add instruments so bring your talent and bells.  This is one time you will need your cell phone so don't forget it.  See you Sunday evening.

***Christmas Candle Light service is at 6:00 pm in the hall. Bring Finger food to share for the social hour after services. This is a very impressive service and everyone is welcome. There will be a lighting of each candle and communion. Hope to see everyone there.

359 Teddy Bears were collected for distribution in the Alamo area. Thanks for your contribution. I know some kids somewhere will love them.

From Lynn: There are 401 people in the park, on 225 sites and 65 pets.

JD reported that the last roads in the park are being measured so they will be getting done. 

As of June, the old WI-Fi will be gone out of the park. There will always be WI-Fi in the hall.

***From Marsha Schmidt: Be sure to fill out the yellow sheet about your pets and put it in your red envelope so there are instructions on what to do with your pets if something happens to you. Get the yellow pages on the shelf by the Activities office door.                    

Put serial numbers on your big things like computers, and TVs so if taken to a pawn shop they can be identified where they came from.

January 2nd the beginners Quilting classed will begin. That is a Thursday evening in the sewing room.

Friday, January 3rd will be the start of the manager's lunch.

Save your food cans like vegetable or soup cans. The woodshop will recycle them. They ask if you will remove the labels and rinse them out.

`Wednesday night the 18th was another beautiful but cold, windless night and most of us wore our warm coats and gloves. There were 18 participants and Dale Hustad won 1st Place with 621 points, Linda Lang won 2nd Place with 592 points and Ted Hermann won 3rd Place with 573 points. Thank you, Larry Pearson, for helping with the score sheets! THERE WILL BE NO HOSS COLLAR NEXT WEDNESDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!  Dan & Linda Lang.

Bean Bag results:

12-17-19

1st Place--Guy Cable & Darrel Buchholz

2nd Place--Robert Hehn & Bob Lee

Cons.-----Don Leach & Bette Lee

12-19-19

1st Place--Ed Haines & Jesse Jackson

2nd-----Bob Lee & Darrel Buchholz 

Cons.---Gary Eakin & Larry Snodgrass

There will be no Bean Bag Dec 24th and Dec 31st.

That is all for today!!

Betsie Brown

Well Done Trophy

I ran across this on Facebook and thought how appropriate. When it comes to a well run and exceedingly well-done RV park  Trophy Gardens is way up there at the top of the list.

Quilting at Trophy Gardens

As we become more acquainted with just some of the activities that Trophy Gardens offers I thought it would be fun to check in with the various quilting activities that go on in this park. Yesterday I stopped in at one of the sewing rooms/meeting rooms and the quilters were talking about a quilt that they are going to raffle off and I believe the proceeds will go toward a new sewing building. At this point I don't have the details but when I get them will be sure to post them here

This park has a longarm quilting machine and that is certainly one thing that made my ears perk up when we were park shopping. They also have quilting groups and quilting classes. In addition the Rio Grande Valley Quilting Group (hopefully that is close to the official name) meets here. They were here last Saturday morning and it appeared to be a large group. This is the group that  puts on the big quilt show out on South Padre Island. As it gets closer to the show I know there will be ample information available as to dates and time.

This is a picture of some of the quilters gathered together yesterday discussing the raffle quilt when I stopped in with my camera.

Below are a couple of photos I got this morning in the longarm room which is in the main hall.

Razz Ma Tazz

As first-year residents of Trophy Gardens we are discovering more and more to like about this park and tonight was no exception. We were entertained for just more than 45 minutes by the premier show choir in the valley, Razz Ma Tazz  from the James Nikki Rowe High School over in McAllen. I counted 20 but there may have been one or two more. They were in constant motion and I had a hard time keeping track of how many there were. They did an outstanding job of singing and dancing  and filled the hall with wonderful upbeat Christmas music. I couldn't help but admire their enthusiasm and their obvious musical talent and it's also pretty obvious they have some very good directors. Here are just a few of the many photos I took tonight.

Betsies Bits & Pieces Sunday 12-15-19

Betty Johnson is in apt 127, not 333. Sorry, that is the one I had.

There were 166 people in church this morning. There are new names on the prayer board. Pastor wants you to read the names and say a prayer for these people.

Mary Lou Beecher has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. She could use lots of prayers and if you want to send her a card her address is 7037 France no., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 She needs our prayer wheel turning for her!!

Pinochle is starting. 6 Handed is on Tuesday evening at 6:30 and 7 card Pinochle is on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. All in the hall. They will be playing in the Card Room for New Year's Eve and everyone is invited. Bring finger food to share and your drink. Contact Nancy Johnson 712-239-3227 pr Marilyn harms 605--261-1514

Bean Bag for 12-10-19 

1st Place-Sandi Danielson & Bette Lee

2nd Place-AW Martin & Rick Dewey

Consolation-Candy Dewey & Ray Gullekson

Bean Bag for 12/12/19

1st Place-Gary Eakin & Ray Gullekson

2nd Place-Gelene Gullekson & Rich Zimmerman

Consolation-Bill Danielson & Candy Dewey

Seventeen hardy souls showed up in the cold, clear, windless evening Wednesday, December 11th to play Hoss Collar.  The moon was full and absolutely beautiful and a few weird things happened.  Dan Lang came in First with his devilish 666 points, Gary DeRosier won Second with 616 points and Linda Lang won Third with 555 points.  Linda, once again, was a “victim” of several vanishing “washers”, that occurred between games, and once again they were found in her coat pockets. Does anyone know how this happens?  It can be very embarrassing getting old! See you next Wednesday, December 18th at 6:15PM, bring a ONE DOLLAR BILL and please pray for warmer weather. Dan and Linda Lang

This is Stephanie from activities.
Could you please post that Tuesday night trivia is canceled this week due to other events going on in the hall. It will be on Monday the 23 and Monday the 30th at 6:30 in the main hall. The day is switched for these two weeks due to the holidays.

It seems we have had a bit of a mishap with scheduling. Trivia will have to be canceled on the 16th due to a conflict with the hall. The other two Mondays are A-OK so see you on Monday, December 23rd for Trivia. The clue remains the same.   Barb Brooker

Today December 15th.  there were ten teams gathered to play in the Mixed Doubles pool tournament.   There were nine games played by each team,     Two teams tied for first place each team won seven games.  They were team  Rosemary Scott & Alex Stinson and team  Bev McEnaney & Butch Brooker.     Winning six of their games were team Lola Wulf & Paul Kelleher.     Teams winning five games were  Rainy Mandziuk & Tom Scott and team   Janet Yeley & Henry Mandziuk.     Come join in on the fun.

The Christmas Program was putting me in the Christmas mood. I hope it did you too. ****Remember Razz Ma Tazz on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. If you haven't heard these kids sing, you really need to come and see them. They are the cream of the singers and the crop from their school. I look forward to them every year.
Have a great week and that is all for now!!

Betsie Brown

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Tamayto-Tomahto

Renie( ree-nee) is on the left and Rainy(ray-nee) on the right. Who knew that these two tomatoes would land in the same RV Park.

OH NO!! No trivia on 12/16

It seems we have had a bit of a mishap with scheduling. Trivia will have to be canceled on the 16th due to a conflict with the hall. The other two Mondays are A-OK so see you on Monday, December 23rd for Trivia. The clue remains the same.

Mixed Doubles Pool on Sunday 12/15/2019

Mixed doubles Pool results. I played late so I didn't get photos of the winners. Butch Brooker and Bev McEnaney and Alex Stinson and Rosemary Scott tied for first place. A good time was had by all!

Hidalgo Bus Trip

One of the perks of living in any of the Wilder Resorts are the free bus trips that are scheduled  when something special comes up. Tonight was one of those trips. We left Trophy Gardens at 5:30 on the Wilder bus and drove over to Hidalgo to visit the Christmas Lighting Display. We have been there before but it was well worth going to see again and the best part was we didn't have to drive, didn't have to worry about finding a place to park and it was also an opportunity for us to meet more Trophy Gardens residents. I think everyone had a good time and the lights were spectacular.

Trophy Trivia night changed

The next three Tuesday nights will not work for trivia (Razzmatazz 17th, Christmas Eve 24th and, New Year's Eve 31st) so we will be having trivia on Monday nights at 6:30 PM in the main hall on those three nights. Spread the word among your trivia playing friends so they do not miss even one night. Last week I promised a clue to one of the questions. You can find one of the answers here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Jamestown,_Virginia_(1607%E2%80%931699)

Been wondering how trivia works and why? The secret is in the format. The game is made up of 4 rounds of 5 questions each. The questions are general knowledge questions of various categories. The host will tell you the categories before each round of play. You work as a team to come up with an answer.
When the host reads each question your team will be given 3 minutes to come up with the answer and decide on a point value of 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 points. The last round is a double down round. Each point value can only be used once for each round. You cross it off on your worksheet as they are used. If you have great confidence in your answer you would assign a bigger number with the opposite also being true.
Please do not have your cell phones or other internet devices on your table. Do not shout out answers. Music will be played while teams are deciding on an answer masking the talk from table to table.
The goal is to have fun!
Barb Brooker

Betsies Bits and Pieces 12-11-19

Bits & Pieces
Wednesday 12-11-19
Lowell and Nancy Johnson would like to thank everyone for their cards, visits and especially prayers during Lowell's hospital and rehab stays. A special thanks to Pastor Hardy for his visits and prayers and to the Happy Hookers for the lap throw. Lowell could still use some prayers and positive thoughts as he goes through outpatient rehab. Trophy is such a supportive park!

Here are the funeral arrangements for Tom Johnson. The funeral will be at Berean Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 14. at 11:00. The address if 309 County Rd. 42 East Burnsville, MN 55306. Betty Johnson address is: 14018 Pennock Ave Apt 333, Apple Valley, MN 55124

From the Park meeting from Lynn: There are 367 people in the park on 208 sites with 60 pets. Lynn noted that the majority of the drivers in the park are going the 10 mph. She thanked the volunteers in the park. Volunteers keep the park running smoothly. She introduced Bonnie Christian and Caroline Ordiway as 35-year members of the Trophy family. The park opened on October 30, 1984.

The winners of the Hawaiian Shirt contest was 1st Janet & Bob Yeley, 2ne was Phyllis & Irv Broden, and 3rd went to Josie & Bill Roberts.

******WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS PARTY ON WEDNESDAY!! There were over 200 people at the party. The Brown Bag was fun. There was lots of candy, wine, and popcorn. The soup and snacks were great. I didn't have to eat when I got home. I bet everyone got their fill too. Thank you to Marion Thomas, Jason & Stephanie for the party and Karen Green and her crew for the great soup. There were others I didn't mention, but they help make it a fun party. The Ugly Sweeter contest was won by 1st went to Mikey Patrick, 2nd went to Marsha Payne, and 3rd went to Marion Thomas.

Red envelope information should include information about your pet/pets.  You can obtain a sheet to add to your envelope at the score sheet table by the activity office window.  This sheet is a different color so we can find it immediately. While you are completing this form, please verify all the information on your personal forms is accurate.  Thanks from your 1st Responders Team!

We had 4 teams last night at Trivia. We had some absences due to illness. Last season we enjoyed the company of 6 teams and we hope to equal or exceed that after the holidays. Last night's winners were Team B and B's- Teresa and Chuck Howard, Tom and Sara Daggett and, Jim and Deon Spangler. In second place was Team Smarty Pants. The next three Tuesday nights are taken up with entertainment and the holidays unless we can find a workaround. I will be working on a workaround so ask me about it when we meet on the street. One of last night's questions was " Who played the older Kunta Kinte in the TV series 'Roots'?" The answer is John Amos.

So work on putting a team together and come try to knock the kings off their mountain! It is all in fun. Barb Brooker

Friday: Be sure to sign up for the Pizza Party for Friday night at 4:30 at Peter Piper Pizza.

 Kristi Johnson is doing Tie Dying in the craft building on Friday at 1:00 pm. Bring $5.00 and a 100% cotton t-shirt washed. They are very pretty when done.

Saturday: The hall will be closed until 2:00 pm for the RGV Quilters Guild.      Dance to the music of Sweet Water at 7:00 pm.

Sunday: Church at 9:00 am. 7:00 is a Special Holiday Entertainment. Ralph Kuster. $8.00.
That is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

Thomas D Johnson Obituary

Thomas D Johnson of Burnsville, Minnesota | 1937 - 2019 | Obituary
( November 01, 1937 - August 20, 2019 )

Thomas "Tom" Johnson passed away on August 20, 2019. He was born November 1, 1937, in his family home in Hibbing, MN. The baby of the family, his sister, Nancy, and brother Richard "Dick", looked out for him. Perfectly imperfect, Tom overcame many trials and tribulations in life.  Formerly married to Mary Lou Patka, he developed more meaningful relationships with his two children, Laura and Eric, later in life. He was the best-ever grandfather to Timothy, Alyssa, Jacob "GT", and Jenna. He has many nieces and nephews who remember his infectious laugh and constant joking.  He loved to feed people and when he cooked, it was always "ton-age". Family and friends gathered for a celebration of life on August 10, 2019, while Tom was still with us. There will be no other arrangements. Tom will be buried at Hibbing Park/Maple Hill Cemetery in the Johnson family plot. Deck us all with boston-charlie, swaller dollar cauliflower hulla-ba-loo. Nora’s sleeping on the trolley, jump back slap-jack, hulla-bah-loo. Chicken fat sally jump back in the alley, gum-a-moe. Translation: You will be missed, Pop-n-Fresh!

Ugly Sweater Contest Winner

Mikie Patrick

Entering Trophy Gardens

At the entrance to Trophy Gardens

You are met by the welcoming greeters who can help you find your way around the resort. And if you have a Trophy Gardens sticker on your windshield you can give a friendly wave and be on your way.

Even the birds and butterflies are welcome. There are small nature areas on both sides of the street near the entrance.

 The view as you enter...

And you have arrived at the main hall and office. Come on in!

Christmas Party 2019

I stopped in to check out the 2019 Christmas Party and everyone was having a good time.
Jason was adorable. He makes a very cute elf.

And Stephanie makes two kinds of cute!

Tis the season...

Ladies Pool

I wandered over to the Billiard Hall this afternoon and took a few photos of some of the women who show up on Monday and Tuesday afternoon to shoot pool. They all look like they are having fun so maybe one of these times I will take my pool cue instead of my camera.

Betsie's Bits and Pieces

Bits & Pieces

Sunday 12-7-19

Betty Johnson wants you to know that Tom Johnson passed away Saturday evening.  He just quit breathing and was peaceful.  We aren't sure when the funeral is, but I will let you know.  Thank you for your prayers! Betty can use our prayers at this time.

There were 151 people in church this morning being Teddy Bear Sunday, there were lots of bears gracing the stage this morning. Pastor said that he would take bears anytime. If you didn't get your bear to church this Sunday, bring them next Sunday.    Announcements: ***Bob Williams will be heading back to Houston to M D Anderson. Keep him and Jean in your prayers.  **It was good to see Lowell Johnson in church this morning.   ***Caroling will be in the hall on December 22^nd at 6:00 pm. Sing all kinds of Christmas songs.   ***The Candlelight service will be at 6:00 pm in the hall. If you have never been it is a very impressive service. Bring finger food to share. It is a nice time to visit with our Trophy family and friends and share in the food after the service.

Bean Bag is underway. They meet in the hall every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm. This is this week's winners.

12-3-19                                                                       

1st: AW Martin - Jan Buchholz  2nd: Richard Zimmerman - Bob Lee    Cons: Guy Cable - Paul Rover

12-5-19

1st: Diana -  McCluskey - Ray Gullekson   2nd: Lonnie Hull - Paul Rover    Cons: Bonnie Riza - Darrel Buchholz

SAVE THE DATE. The Canada Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, starting at 4:00 pm at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza at 4100 North 2^nd Street, McAllen. All-you-can-eat buffet (pizza, pasta and salad bar) for $6.81 per person including drinks and taxes but excluding gratuity. Please show your solidarity by joining us for dinner, games, and prizes. Your attendance is appreciated, send a note to either Eva Murphy at nmurphy@mymts.net or Judy Wickstrom at judymwick@hotmail.com, if you are planning to attend the gathering of “True North.” Any comments, suggestions or ideas, please send them to us by email. Thank you ~ Eva Murphy

If anyone is interested in renting out their motor home or trailer (in storage)  for the months of February and March please contact Carol Ahlstrand at 807-626-6752. Friends from Thunder Bay are looking for a place to rent. 

***CFO Donation Station, this week only, will take donations on Tuesday from 10:30—11:30 am and   ****Sales will be on Tuesday from 3:00 -4:00 pm because of the Park Christmas Party on Wednesday.

Today there were 14 teams that played in the Sunday Mixed Doubles Pool tournament.   Each team played 8 games...  Winning first place was team Teri Thibodeau & Butch Brooker with 7 games...   The following teams tied for second place with winning 5 games each they were teams:  Gayle Steinbeck & Henry Mandziux,    Barb Utech & Alex Stinson,    Connie Gillean & Terry Steinbeck,    Betsie Brown & Pierre Jubinville,    Donna Hanke & Harry Link   and team Liz Pish & Jerry Thibodeau.      Come join in on the fun...   The sign-up sheet is in the up in the pool hall already.

****Join the fun at the park meeting on Tuesday. Wear your Hawaiian shirt to the meeting. There will be prizes for the 1^st --3 winners. See you there!!

There is also a CFO Meeting at 8:30 am in the card room before the hall meeting at 9:30 am.

Be sure to pick up your brown bag from the shelf outside the Activities office for the Christmas party on Wednesday starting at 2:00 pm.

That is all for now!!
Betsie Brown

Sunday's Mixed Doubles

And the winners were with only one loss-Teri Thibodeau and Butch Brooker

Lonnie and Liz

Renie and Gerry

Jerry, Harry and Elmer

Dave and Sally

Teri and Bev getting the party started

And our famous Pierre

Aloha!!

See you next Tuesday for sure.

12/10/2019 Tuesday Morning meeting @ 9:30 AM put on your fanciest Hawaiian shirt and join in the fun. See you in the big hall. Who knows what could happen? You might get lucky!!