Trivia Tuesday Clue

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antietam

Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:30 PM we will be gathering in the Main Hall to play trivia and one of the answers can be found on the website placed above. It will be within the first 5 paragraphs. See you Tuesday!
One of last week's questions was  Who is the most voluptuous woman in ToonTown?

1. Jessica Rabbit

Bits & Pieces Thursday 2-27-2020

Trophy Garden Residents are invited to help Coke and Charles Fellenstein celebrate their 69th Wedding Anniversary this Sunday. Come to the hall from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. This is not a private celebration!!



Just a reminder.    Don't forget to buy your tickets for the Pool Hall Banquet on March 4th.    Happy Hour starts at 4:00 and dinner at 5:00.     The last day to purchase dinner tickets is Friday the 28th.  Dinner tickets can be purchased at the Activity Office.



There will be a Rock Painting Class next Tuesday afternoon, March 2, from 1pm-3 pm in the art room. All supplies will be provided, but there will be a $2 charge. Yes, I know that this is the same time as the pool party. There is a sign-up sheet on the Visual Arts Bulletin Board in the hall.



***A couple are looking for a place to rent for the next season. If you have a place to rent, you can contact them: Dennis & Roxie Steding at steding4@hotmail.com



From the Park meeting on Tuesday!! If you missed it you missed a lot of fun!!! We crowned a new King and Queen!! The King growled and the Queen Cried... And you missed the crowning of Frick and Frack. They have nice hats to wear now.  You should see their socks- WOW!!

***631 people in the park on 345 sites with 82 pets.

***There are keys for park models and mobile unites that were kept in the office need to picked up as they can on longer keep them for you.

***Rent for next season can be paid at any time. If paid now you can get the discount rate. No discount after March.



***CFO is doing a food distribution on March 6th. They need lots of help to move 378 cases of food. Meet behind HEB in Alamo. Come at about 9:00 am. Need help after loading the trailers to go to the distributions sites to unload.

Marion Thomas asked me to remind you that Bits & Pieces Happy Hour is March 2nd at 4:00 pm in the hall. There is a card to sign in the Activity Office to sign if you want to.

Mike Owens let us know that the flag burning will be Sunday, March 8th on lot 117. There will be an explanation of the colors and stars on the flag before the burning. I have 2 flags that are in terrible shape and burning is the proper way to get rid of them. If you have a flag that needs to be gotten rid of, bring it to be disposed of properly.



Bean Bag Results for 02-25-2020



     1st Place-Bill Danielson & Bob Lee

    2nd Place-George Burleigh & Paul Mettler

    Consolation- Marlys Timm & Jake Tisdale



That is all for tonight!!!

Betsie Brown

Bits & Pieces Monday 2-24-2020

Tuesday meeting: 646 people on 352 sites with 85 fur babies! JD: 57 new residents this year in our park!! Don't dye hair in the park showers. Clean up after your selves after a pool party.


No trivia tonight (February 25th) See you next Tuesday on March 3rd, 6:30PM. Look for a clue to one of the answers soon.
Barb B


The Denim & Diamonds Dinner party will be on March 10th.


Mardi Gras is Tuesday, February 25th at 4:00 pm. Gumbo, Hurricanes and Bloody Mary's will be provided. Bring a dish to share.


Saturday Come to Downtown Alamo to help cheer for the Trophy Gardens entrances in the parade.


March 2nd is the Bits & Pieces Happy Hour. Bring your favorite drink and something to share. The cake will be provided.


Friday 2/21 Mid-Valley Pool League Results:  Trophy Gardens 26 (Yea!), Palm Shadows 23 (Boo Hoo)  Alex Stinson

Mixed Doubles Pool results for Sunday, February 23rd
11 teams showed up for the mixed doubles Pool Tournament on Sunday.  Two teams tied for first place both winning 6 of 8 games were Deon Spangler & Jake Tisdale and Sally Kelaher & Alex Stinson.  Two teams tied for 3rd winning 5 of 8 games were Janet Yeley & Leonard Diggles and Barb Jacobson  & Lonnie Hull.  See you all next Sunday at 1:30 for the next mixed doubles Pool Tournament.


*****We can play Bean Bag on Tuesday, Feb 25th but not on Thursday the 27th.


From Janet Yeley: Another change for the 8th annual golf tournament against Winter Ranch. Due to most of our golfers being unavailable on Wednesday, we all have it on Monday, March 9 at 9 am.  Sign-ups will be on Saturday, March 7th.  At 9 am.  The cost is only $2 and food will be provided by Trophy Gardens.  There will be prizes for closest to the pin and longest putt.  Questions: call Janet Yeley at 317-440-4663.  If anyone would be willing to help with hot dogs and serving the food, it will be much appreciated.


Denny & Kathy Douglas just returned home from visiting the Beckmans and Jacksons at Trophy Gardens. We had a wonderful time, enjoying many activities and musical programs. The people are so friendly and kind. We are very interested in returning next winter and would like to rent a place before deciding to purchase one. Would you please put us on the mailing list so that we may learn of anyone wanting to rent their place? kdouglas_13@yahoo.com If you have a place to rent give them a call.



Pickleball Schedule

2/23 Sunday, 12:30-2:30

2/24 Monday 11-3

2/25 Tuesday No Pickleball

2/26 Wed 11-3

2/27 Thur 3-5:30

2/28 No Pickleball

2/29 Sat 11-3

The schedule is also posted in MH next to Activity Office.

That is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brwon

Tuesday in the Pool Hall

Waiting for Mona

No Card Bingo Tonight

The calendar is wrong! There is no card bingo tonight due to the craft show set-up for tomorrow. 
Sorry for the confusion. Please spread the word 

Bits & Pieces Thursday 2-20-2020

***Just a reminder that this  Saturday is the last craft sale of the season. Doors open at 8:00 AM and it goes until 12:00 PM. You will be able to buy a great lunch while you shop as well The ladies always have delicious pies if you just want something sweet with your mid-morning coffee.

***I will be selling some jewelry items at up to 50% off.

Please stop in to see what all the vendors have to offer and be sure to pick up a ticket at the door for the door prizes.



For Sale: Two Inogen portable oxygen concentrates. They weigh 4 to 7 lbs each.  I have extra batteries.  $550 each with accessories.  Ibpol42@gmail.com or 660.864.4698.    Thanks, Ian Pollard

For Sale: a light brown microfiber recliner. $20.00. It is in very good condition and has always been covered. Larry & Connie Snodgrass lot 446. Call 308-991-0784.


For Sale: Serta brown futon, 6’x8’ steel shed with or without the full-size washer and the 220v dryer. If interested please call or text  Marcy Evensat 402 681-5653


Trivia Results for 2/18/2020

FIRST PLACE WINNERS for Trivia on 2/18/2020 are Team B&B

Teresa Howard, Sara Daggett, Tom Daggett, Deon Spangler, Jim Spangler, Margie Baumbach, Mary Hammes

SECOND PLACE WINNERS Team Knewbees was decided by a tiebreaker question with Team SmartyPants. There was a difference of only 7 points so it was a tight race. The question was " In what year was Catherine the Great born?" The answer being 1729. Tiebreakers are determined by the team closest to the correct answer.

Sig Ness, Mark Trimm, Linda Davis, Bob Davis, Candy Dewey, Rich Dayton, Susan Trimm, Barbara Ness

The next Tuesday Trivia event will be March 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Main Hall. There will not be Trivia on February 25 due to the Mardi Gras Celebration and Dance.


After not being able to play the last two Wednesday’s due to bad weather twenty-nine people came to play Hoss Collar last night, February 19th.  Beautiful night, just a little bit nippy not much wind and we all had fun and lots of laughter. Marlys Hustad had to take a breather after a few frames so Marlys Timm who was observing, played and then her husband Marvin, who had also been observing played as well. They shared the same scorecard and had a total score of 421. Linda Lang won 1st Place with 694 points, she and Dale Hustad were playing as a team and after 8 frames of the first game they had 287points, well, they got too excited and “scored” a minus 2 points in the ninth and final frame.  Too bad but it was fun anyway. Chuck Hull took 2nd Place with 587 points and Moe LaFavre came in 3rd Place with a very close 586 points. Such an easy game to learn. It takes about 5 minutes and you’re a pro.  Bring a One Dollar Bill and join us next Wednesday between 6:00 and 6:15PM.




Bean Bag Results for 02-18-2020

     1st Place-Ron Beeksma & Darrel Buchholz

      2nd Place-Lonnie Hall & Gary Eakin

      Consolation-Paul Mettler & Rick Dewey



Bean Bag Results for 02-20-2020

     1st Place-Marlys Timm & George Burleigh

      2nd Place-Mike Hammes & Ray Gullekson

      Consolation-Mo LaFavre & Karl Petersen





***The dance Saturday night is Diego!!

***Sunday is mixed pool doubles, Ice Cream @ 3:30 pm

***Entertainment is Spitti Image $8.00 @ 7:00 pm

***Monday is my open house from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

***Tuesday is the Mardi Gras Party @ 4:00 pm.

***Thursday is the Arts & Craft Exhibit in the hall from 10:00 to 2:00 pm. The Busy Bees Quilters will have a lunch to eat starting at 11:00 am. The money will go towards the new Sewing Center.


That is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

Golf Course

Many mornings I will walk around the golf course that Trophy Gardens shares with its sister park next door. Unless it is really a dismal day and there really haven't been too many of those this season without fail there are people out there golfing. I am not a golfer but I suspect that the golf course may be one of the reasons that people choose this Wilder park. Residents can play for free and it is very handy. It is conveniently located between the two parks and as I walk around I see lots of golf clubs at various residences so I know it is a popular spot. The bonus for me is that I also almost always will see at least one Jack Rabbit and quite often there will be six of them out there playing.

Red Hat Day in Trophy Gardens

This morning when I climbed upstairs to meet with the knitting group this was the scene that met my eyes when I looked over the railing. The hall was filled with two of my favorite colors, red and purple and it really was a sight to behold. It was so festive and the ladies looked like they were all having a good time. I really don't know how the Red Hat organization works but I could see that the tables all were set differently and it really was fun to look at. I told my fellow knitters that I was going back to get my camera so that I could capture all that color.

Bits & Pieces Tuesday 2-18-2020

 Donna Hunter has a shed on lot 588 for $300 or best offer. call 807-707-1120.  (Sided and Wired)

For Sale:  Chest Freezer, GE, small, 28" wide, 33" tall, 22" deep, works great. $60 OBO.  Call Mike Maclaskey, 785-207-7292.

Congratulations to the Trophy Garden bridge players. Bridge results at winter ranch/ Trophy Gardens---  1st place, Barbara Willis; 2nd place  Patty Damgaard; 3rd place, John Chalko 

The Trophy Gardens In-Park Shuffleboard Tournament began Friday morning at 8:15AM with pastries and coffee.  Twenty-four people participated in the tournament and after a good overnight sleep play continued into late Saturday morning. The final winners were: Linda Lang won First Place Main, Shirley Young, Second Place Main, Ted Evans won First Place Consolation and Karl Pettersen won Second Place Consolation. Thanks to all those who helped and participated. It was a lot of fun!

The annual Wilder Shuffleboard Tournament is February 28 and February 29th, and Trophy Gardens is hosting it again this year. The tournament is open to anyone who wants to play.  If you are interested please see Dan or Linda Lang, we would love to have anyone who can help us beat out Texas Trails or any other Wilder Park this year and reclaim the traveling trophy.

MINNESOTA get together Meet @ Mr. Gatti's 4100 North 2nd street. McAllen. Monday, March 2 @ 4:00 p.m.. come to have a fun time visiting and meeting new friends. Please sign up in the sunrise room. We need an approximate number. Info: Call Linda 218 261 0834; or Lois 218 343 9788



Tie-Dye shirts Thank you to all who signed up for the classes on Saturday the 22nd in the craft building.

The classic swirl will be held at noon.

Sunflower is at 1pm.

Black Hole will be at 2pm.

The Reverse Dye will be at 3 pm.

Be sure and wash your top or bottom item with soap only.

No softener or dryer sheets.

$5.00 per item.

Get ready and LET'S HAVE FUN !!!!!!!

See you there..... Kristi

The annual Arts & Craft Festival is coming up next week on Thursday. We need your crafts and painting that you do at home and in classes. The Busy Bees will be serving lunch that day. If you need a table please let Barb Jacobson or Betsie Brown know.


***Remember the Health Fair is Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30 am.

***Wine Tasting Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

***Saturday is the craft sale from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

That is all for tonight.
Betsie Brown

Trivia Results for 2/18/2020

Trivia Results for 2/18/2020

FIRST PLACE WINNERS for Trivia on 2/18/2020 are Team B&B

Teresa Howard

Sara Daggett

Tom Daggett 

Deon Spangler 

Jim Spangler 

Margie Baumbach 

Mary Hammes

SECOND PLACE WINNERS Team Knewbees, decided by a tiebreaker question with Team SmartyPants. There was a difference of only 7 points so it was a tight race. The question was " In what year was Catherine the Great born?" The answer being 1729. Tiebreakers are determined by the team closest to the correct answer.

Sig Ness

Mark Trimm

Linda Davis
Bob Davis
Candy Dewey
Rich Dayton
Susan Trimm
Barbara Ness

The next Tuesday Trivia event will be March 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Main Hall. There will not be Trivia on February 25 due to the Mardi Gras Celebration and Dance.

Linda Lang, Butch and I checking out the results of the tiebreaker.

RV Cooking

I have been a fan of Allrecipes for many years. The recipes, coming from actual cooks have been tried and tested. This particular link is focusing on RV or "small space" cooking. Since many of us here in Trophy fit in that category I thought you might enjoy this website.
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/the-galley-kitchen-rv/

Bits & Pieces Sunday 2-16-2020

 Bits & Pieces
Sunday 2-16-2020



Friday at Card Bingo, Long time resident, Curt Meyerhoff, won the last game. He will be leaving Trophy Gardens at the end of the month. As it so happens that he is moving into a place in Sheldon, Iowa, that has several Trophy Garden past residents.  I know quite a few of them and maybe you do too!! Ervin & Gladys Bolkema, Bob & Betty Petkelder, Phyllis Rook, Thelma Tien, Chris Peters, and Marie Van Veldhuizen and now Curt Meyerhoff. Hi to all from Trophy.



I just got the call about the Winter Ranch-Trophy Gardens Bridge Tournament which was held last week.  Trophy Gardens averaged 2742 points and Winter Ranch averaged 2649 points so Trophy Gardens will keep the trophy for another year!  John Chalko and Barbara Willis were winners from Trophy.


 “From Rainy and Henry...We want to say a big THANK YOU to all our Trophy friends who attended our show at Winter Ranch and a special thanks to Russell and Kathy Cropp along with Stephanie and Jason for their support in getting the word out to y’all.   Also, to those who took the time to vote for me in the Valley Star Awards, we really appreciate your support.   To say that we are overwhelmed is truly an understatement!”

TRIVIA CLUE
I have discovered that sometimes the Trophy Gardens blog is not visible on some people's phones. Sometimes it is temporary. I have not been able to find a definitive answer for most situations. My best guess is that the blog format is too large for the phone. In other words, the print would have to be so small you couldn't see it or so large you couldn't read it. I put the clue link on Facebook, Bits and Pieces, and Trophy Gardens blog. I believe that one of those avenues should be open to you. If I were faced with this dilemma I would find the search bar and type in trophygardens.blogspot.com on whatever apparatus I was using to search the Internet. If one doesn't work try another. AND here is the TRIVIA CLUE for 2/18/2020

Trivia Clue for 2/18/2020: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Ocean
Look under European exploration

Join us every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm in the northeast corner of the main hall. It is a good stretch for those lazy brain cells.
Hosts Barb and Butch Brooker



FOR SALE From Donna Hunter: Storage shed on Lot 588 please call 807-707-1120.  (Sided and Wired)
For sale: 6’x8’ steel storage bldg. with full-size washer and 220 dryer, Serta futon in brown fabric bought last month and used once. Please call Marcy at 402-681-5653.
For Sale:  CharBroil 30" L.P. Gas Grill with cover, originally over $300, side searer, 4 burners, rotisserie.  $125 OBO. Call Mike Maclaskey, 785-207-7292

From: "Dawn Phelps" The last “When Life Gives You Lemons” group will meet on Wednesday, February 19, from 1:30-2:30 at Dona Hintermeister’s house, Lot #613.  The importance of moving forward and including laughter and enjoyment into our lives will be discussed.  Funny stories and jokes will be welcomed.  All materials provided.

 Friday 2/14 Mid-Valley League Pool Results:  Trophy Gardens 29, Alamo Rec 20
 Alex Stinson

From: Glyn Massingill The Pickle Ball Schedule for this week:

2/17 Mon 11-3

2/18 Tue 3-5:30

2/19 Wed No Pickleball

2/20 Thurs 3-5:30

2/21 Fri No Pickleball

2/22 Sat No Pickleball
Pickleball scheduled is also posted in MH next to the Activity Office.


Another good time in our pool hall.   Today,  Sunday the 16th. of February there were 19 teams that played in the Mixed Doubles games.    There were 7 games played by each team..  Winning six games of the seven played were teams:   Barb Jacobson & Leonard Diggle,   Liz Pish & Jake Jacobson...   There were five teams that each won 5 games - they were teams:   Rainy Mandziuk & Willie Pruys,      Arja Tiitto & Frank Neumann,    Bev McEnaney & Lonie Hull,    Donna Hanke & Lorin Martinuik and team Barb Utech & Butch Brooker.     Come join in the fun every Sunday afternoon games start at 1:30. 


Wisconsin reminder your pot luck is on Monday at 4 pm.


The Health Fair is Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Sounds like a good place to be on Thursday. Check it out!!!

Well, that is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

Trophy Gardens Birding

We currently have a couple of bird feeding areas set up in the park and the birds are finding them. I was up by the one that is near the front gate early this evening and it was busy with both Red-winged Blackbirds and Northern Mockingbirds. They are enjoying the seeds as well as the water drip. Across the street in the Butterfly Garden is a hummingbird feeder and it looks to me like the syrup in it is going down so I'm assuming the hummingbirds have found it.

If you are interested in birding the Rio Grande Valley is a mecca for birders and Trophy Gardens is pretty centrally located to access many of the "hot" birding spots around the valley in addition to having a variety of birds right here in the resort. Because this is Valentine's Day I thought I would post one more photo that I took last year, not in this park but on February 17 which was close enough to Valentine's Day that they reminded me of love-birds. There are several varieties of parrots and parakeets down here and these are Red-crowned Parrots. I have seen flocks of parrots fly over Trophy but at least thus far, none have landed.

TRIVIA CLUE

TRIVIA CLUE

I have discovered that sometimes the Trophy Gardens blog is not visible on some people's phones. Sometimes it is temporary. I have not been able to find a definitive answer for most situations. My best guess is that the blog format is too large for the phone. In other words, the print would have to be so small you couldn't see it or so large you couldn't read it. I put the clue link on Facebook, Bits and Pieces, and Trophy Gardens blog. I believe that one of those avenues should be open to you. If I were faced with this dilemma I would find the search bar and type in trophygardens.blogspot.com on whatever apparatus I was using to search the Internet. If one doesn't work try another. AND here is the TRIVIA CLUE for 2/18/2020

Trivia Clue for 2/18/2020: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Ocean

Look under European exploration

Join us every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm in the northeast corner of the main hall. It is a good stretch for those lazy brain cells.

Hosts Barb and Butch Brooker

Bits and Pieces Thursday 2-13-2020

Park Meeting
From the park meeting on Tuesday. What a wild time with the Cupids coming out and handing out candy and kisses!! ****Lynn is BACK!! She reported that there are 644 people in the park on 350 sites and 81 Furry Babies. The office is asking that you put your site number on your permeate model or model units. The 1st responders are having trouble locating some lots. ****Your rates are the same as last year and you are reminded to pay before April 1st to get the discount. ****Corporate has hired a photographer to take pictures. If interested in being in them sign up.

From JD: Respect your neighbor's right to quiet time.   Quiet time starts at 10:00 pm.

*******On my soapbox: IF someone in the park has a beef with our managers go see them. Don't leave unsigned threats on a bulletin board. Lynn and JD have an open-door policy at all times. They are the best managers we have had in a long time. They care about you and our Park.
Betsie Brown


Safety Issue
Walking on Trophy's streets about dusk and later into the evening
I notice many golf carts and bikes do not use their lights.
A few drivers:
- drive in the middle of the street
- still have a heavy foot ( save some fuel and your $$ )
Walkers need to face the vehicles.
Safety is #1.
Thank you ,
A concerned resident
--Thanks Shirley I have noticed that too and walkers need to wear something other than black!!

 Trivia Winners 2/11/2020
We enjoyed the company of 6 teams last Tuesday and Team Smarty Pants once again came through as number 1 with a score of 142 missing only one question and that question was " Three of the buildings that hold the library of Congress were named after presidents? Which Presidents were they named after?"
The answer will be at the bottom of this post. The members of Team SmartyPants are Dan, Linda, and, Chris Lang, Heather and Richard Donald, Barb Jacobson, Jean and Bob Williams, and Chris Cronk Team WDK (We Don't Know) know more than they thought as they came in 2nd with a score of 128. The team members are Cheryl Yescavage, Erik Lundahl, Rainy Mandzuik, Barb and Willard Utech, Bonnie and John Paulusse, Maureen Thompson, and Karen Trainer. Third place this week were Team B & B-Teresa and Chuck Howard, Sara and Tom Daggett, Deon and Jim Spangler, Margie Baumbach and Mary Hammes with a score of 126.

Answer: Jefferson, Adams, and Madison


Pool Event
Annual Galen Johnson Memorial Doubles Championship Tournament Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Trophy Gardens Pool Players (17 teams, 8-hour event)

                    1st place – Ralph Ahlstrand & Greg Dowhaniuk

                    2nd place – Jerry Thibodeau & Pierre Jubinville

                    3rd place – Don Dodd & Harry Link
Alex Stinson

Thanks
I want to thank whoever found the blades to my electric knife and turned them into the office.
Pam Leaman

Bean Bag Results for 02-11-2020

1st Place-Rich May & Bill Danielson
2nd Place-Ron Beeksma & AW Martin
Consolation-Paul Mettler & Lonnie Hull

Remember the Bean Bag gathering at Mr. Gatti's on Thursday, Feb 13th.  Bingo at 10:00 and eating around 11:00 to 1:00.  We will NOT play bean bag that day.

South Dakota will be having a get-together at Martha's on Wednesday, February 19th at 10:00 am for brunch. We invite anyone close to our borders too. North Dakota is invited to join them.

Open House
I have been asked about an Open House to show off my addition. I have decided on February 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Lance Person did a great job on my new room. You are invited to come and see.
Betsie Brown

That is all for today!!
Betsie Brown

Trivia winners 2/11/2020

We enjoyed the company of 6 teams last Tuesday and Team Smarty Pants once again came through as number 1 with a score of 142 missing only one question and that question was " Three of the buildings that hold the library of Congress were named after presidents? Which Presidents were they named after?"
The answer will be at the bottom of this post.
The members of Team SmartyPants are Dan, Linda, and, Chris Lang, Heather and Richard Donald, Barb Jacobson, Jean and Bob Williams, and Chris Cronk

Team WDK (We Don't Know) know more than they thought as they came in 2nd with a score of 128.
No current photo for them but the team members are Cheryl Yescavage, Erik Lundahl, Rainy Mandzuik, Barb and Willard Utech, Bonnie and John Paulusse, Maureen Thompson, and Karen Trainer.
Third place this week were Team B & B-Teresa and Chuck Howard, Sara and Tom Daggett, Deon and Jim Spangler, Margie Baumbach and Mary Hammes

Answer: Jefferson, Adams, and Madison

Miscellaneous Recent Photos

Barb Jacobson helped folks fill out the paperwork while waiting to get their photo done. They are now eligible to have access to the online directory as soon as Jason can get them in place. The last Tuesday for photos will be the next Tuesday. After that date, it will be by appointment or stopping by the activity office.

Candid photo of Tom who live video's the Tuesday meetings.

Our very capable managers JD and Lynn. We are so lucky to have them!

Cupid paid a visit to remind us Valentine's day is very near. There were two cupids and they were cute as could be!

 Cupid on break

Bits & Pieces Monday 2-10-202

What wonderful goings-on in Trophy Gardens. *Sunday we had Flag Sunday with 300 people in attendance to see their state flag be part of the Parade of Flags. *The wonderful entertainment that Kathy & Russell Cropp have brought to you to see and enjoy at a great price. *Today there was a tribute to the Veterans in our park. A delicious lunch was served by Karen Green and her kitchen crew. The Busy Bee Quilters did a great job decorating the hall. After lunch, Tom Daggett showed the Vets pictures from the dedication of our Veterans in the first year of Veterans wall was put up. *Then The Busy Bees handed out Quillows to the Veterans that have not gotten one before.

Teri and Jerry Thibodeau have been asked numerous times if we would play our movie "Expulsion" once again. So, just in time for the start of Mardi Gras and its Cajun heritage, we will present our historical documentary for those who wish to view it once more or, for the first time!
The movie will be played on February 16th in the Trophy Garden main hall at 4:00pm. I have included a link to the films "trailer" so you will have a better understanding of its content. This film has been professionally produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://www.films.com/ecTitleDetail.aspx…
We hope to see you all there. And, please share this post with other Trophy Garden friends.

https://www.films.com/ecTitleDetail.aspx?TitleID=34293&fbclid=IwAR1CMepE-Xvc59j-A4DPgdFToYvgfQz3WSnK_D1lSEnK1_aS9gtOiDJiXQo


From Janice Teppo- Mark your calendar now.

March 2nd at 4 pm we will be having a very special appreciation time. As we all love Bits and Pieces we’d all like to give our THANKS to Betsie. Stepping into Coke's position after so many years had to be tough and Betsie is doing a wonderful job. If you can bring a snack to pass, and your favorite Happy Hour Drink, and there will be cake.

Shirley CHAPUT ( Winnipeg, MB, Canada ). Prayers needed for nephew, Craig, 45 yrs old, Vancouver, BC, who has been bedridden for the past 17 mos, due to a freak motorcycle accident. He had five surgeries on a mashed left leg and having the Big surgery on March 23. Precise Plate Assisted Bone Transport  ( check on youtube.be - amazing ). Also prayers for  Granddaughter Jada 11.5 mos., one of Louise's twins ( in Overland Park, KS ), that the medical staff finds out why she has arching of her back. Trophy's Prayer Group is the Best and thanks in advance. XOXOXO



Good times and 8 games of mixed doubles in the pool hall Sunday afternoon. Hotshot teams winning 6 games were Donna Hanke/Moe LaFarve and Wilma Weeks/Paul Kelleher. Winning 5 games were teams Deon Spangler/Alex Stinson and Gwen Neumann/Jake Jacobson. Come on down! Sundays at 1:30. Sign up in the pool hall. Gwendolyn





Pickleball Schedule for this week.

2/9 Sun 12:30-2:30

2/10 Mon 3-5:30

2/11 Tues 3-5:30

2/12 Wed 11-3

2/13 Thurs 3-5:30

2/14 Fri No Pickleball

2/15 Sat 11-3



In the Friday Mid-Valley Pool League, Trophy Gardens got trounced by Alamo Palms, 18 to 31. Ouch!!!  Alex Stinson

Shirley CHAPUT For Sale : ( no reasonable offers refused and 100% proceeds go towards grandchildren's medical expenses, in KS )

Lot 561,  Shirley.    if not home leave your lot #, on a paper and time you are available. Come over to lot 561, from 9 - 6, most days,  make an offer and they are yours. Thank you

Wizard Diamond Stained Glass Mosaic Grinder Router ( plus; oil cutter, running pliers & breaking pliers )

Honeywell Air Purifier



Remember the Drop & Shop will be opened from 10:30 – 11:30 drop off things and Shopping from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.




For those of you that are interested in the count on Flag Sunday.

S United States Flag: Don & Karen Dodd

N Canadian Flag: Murry & Donna Hunter


S Christian Flag: Kathy & Russel Cropp

N Trophy Gardens Flag: Lynn & JD Murray



Flags Representing the States in Trophy Gardens:


S Arkansas: Guy & Sharlene Cable 9

N California: John & Sue Verwey (Roseann Johnson) 2

S Colorado: Len & Judy Doggles 4
N Illinois: Joyce Johnson 12

S Indiana: Wayne & Barb Dunker 2


N Iowa: Larry Van Wyhe & Donna Hintemeister 62


S Kansas: Rick & Candy Dewey 21
N Louisiana: Gail Field 1


S Michigan: Lee & Nancy Johnson 16

N Minnesota: Ken & Linda Svenby 31

S Mississippi: Kenneth & Audrey Gay 2

N Missouri: Rich & Donna Fulhorst 18

S Nebraska: Craig & Julene Nutter 30



N New Hampshire: Jerry & Teri Thibodeau 2


S Ohio: Chuck & Connie Hull 1

N Oklahoma: Dan & Chris Lang 10

S Pennsylvania: Bob & Janet Yeley 4



N S. Dakota: Dave & Eileen Raw 8

S Texas: Glyn & Lynn Massengill 14

N Vermont: Charles & Jean Bezio 6


S Wisconsin: Howard & Sue Koehoorn 16




Flags Representing the Provinces of Canada in Trophy:

N Manitoba: Don & Maureen Thompson 6

S Ontario: Rudy & Kay Vande Stouwe 7

N Saskatchewan: Lorin & Lil Martinuik 6

       That's all for tonight!!!
           Betsie  Brown

Trivia Clue for 2/11/2020

Clue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1936_Summer_Olympics

Info needed will be within the first 5 paragraphs

This link is on Facebook Residents Group, Trophy Gardens Blog and in Bits and Pieces.

Betsies Bits and Pieces Thursday 2-6-2020

Thursday 2-6-2020

With sad news: Joy McFaden long time visitor to Trophy Gardens passed away yesterday 2/4/2020.  Joy and her husband JB wintered in Trophy's back forty for many years.  Joy was a super person and great fun to be with, she will be missed.  Thank you Rich Fulhorst for this information.


Monday is the Veterans Celebration Luncheon!! Eating at 11:30 am.
****This is for the U. S. Vets and the Canadian vets. You need to get your tickets by tomorrow, Friday, so the organizers know how much food to fix and tables to set up. Veterans eat free but you need a ticket for the count. Put your names on the back and the branch of service. The lunch is $9.00 for non-veterans. The menu is Swiss Steak, carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy, Chocolate Cake. Get your ticket from the activity office.

The Donation Station will now be called “ Drop & Shop” from now on. On Saturday, February *8th for the yard sale it will be opened from 8:00 to 12: noon.
Regular hours will remain Tuesday for Drop 10:30 to 11:30 am and Shop 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

If you were foolish enough to miss the Potato Bake on Wednesday—it was wonderful and a lot of fun. We had Bourbon Pies given by Popeye's Chicken.
There were many coupons given away. The big will winner of the Super Bowl Guess was Moe Lafavre receiving $51.00. He missed the guess by one point. Nancy Johnson was a big winner too as she won the 50/50 that was $219.00. Glenda Davis won the raffle for the beautiful quilt.

We have a golf cart for sale, call Dave 603 273 5619

Wanted 36 Volt Battery Charger for Golf Cart Anyone with a used in good condition please contact 807-707-1120.

Janet Yeley will be taking orders for Pickleball shirts next week.
The shirts are $11.00 ea. Unisex sizes are available in a variety of colors. See Janet or call her to place an order. Orders must be paid in advance.
Janet’s number: (317) 440-4663

After the Iowa pot luck, I ended up with someone's tongs. They have a black handle. Give me a call if you lost yours. It was in the chicken box I brought home. 715-830-1538.

To any Bean Bag Players: We are having a gathering at Mr. Gatti's on Thursday, Feb 13th. If interested in playing Bingo be there at 10:00AM, if just going to eat be there at 11:00.  The cost is $6.81, which includes tax and drink.  Spouses are also welcome!!  We will need to know who is coming so please come and sign up during the Bean Bag playing time on Tuesday or Thursday from 1:00 to about 2:30 in the hall.  The deadline to sign up is Feb 11th.

Trivia results for 2/4/2020
Team Smarty Pants: Dan, Linda, and Chris Lang, Heather and Richard Donald, Barb Jacobson, Jean and Bob Williams, Jerry and Connie Gillean and Chris Cronk surprised themselves when coming in first with a score of 108.
Team WDK (We Don't Know): Sheryl Cavage, Willard and Barb Utech, Maureen Thompson, Candy Dewey, Phil, and Sue Hudson also surprised themselves with a second-place win of 94.
The lower scores reflect the fact that the questions were on the more challenging side. That changes from week to week. The maximum score that can be achieved is 150. If the questions were too easy we would have ties that would then need tiebreaker questions. As in all aspects of life, it is a balancing act. Having a boatload of fun with friends remains consistent. I have been asked if it is okay to come and listen to the questions without participating and it most certainly is welcomed for you to do so. Come on along!  Hosts Barb and Butch Brooker

Bean Bag Results for 02-04-2020
 1st Place: Ron Beeksma & Darrel Buchholz
 2nd Place: Vince Yount & Barb Yount
Consolation: Richard Zimmerman & Mike Hammes

Bean Bag Results for 02-06-2020
1st Place: Rich Fulhorst & Marie Hehn
 2nd Place: Bob Carlson & Bill Danielson
Consolation: Bob Lee & Vince Yount

 The hall will be closed Saturday from 8:00 to 2:00 for the quilters guild meeting.

Remember Saturday at 3:00 is when we will take down the flags and shake them out and at 4:00 pm we will practice for Flag Sunday. Thank you for signing up to carry your State Flag.

That is all for tonight!!
Betsie Brown

Trivia Results for 2/4/2020

Team SmartyPants: Dan, Linda, and Chris Lang, Heather and Richard Donald, Barb Jacobson, Jean and Bob Williams, Jerry and Connie Gillean and Chris Cronk surprised themselves when coming in first with a score of 108

Team WDK (We Don't Know): Sheryl Cavage, Willard and Barb Utech, Maureen Thompson, Candy Dewey, Phil, and Sue Hudson also surprised themselves with a second-place win of 94

The lower scores reflect the fact that the questions were on the more challenging side. That changes from week to week. The maximum score that can be achieved is 150. If the questions were too easy we would have ties that would then need tiebreaker questions. As in all aspects of life, it is a balancing act. Having a boatload of fun with friends remains consistent.

Coba Internet Problems?

It was announced in the meeting this morning that many people who are getting Coba Internet are experiencing difficulties and the company has agreed to suspend payments until the issue is resolved.
One thing you can try to get better reception is to make sure your computer/phone/laptop etc is not trying to connect to your previous system, Wilder, for example. If both systems, Wilder and Coba are trying to connect it will create a battle that no one wins.

How do I get my computer to forget a WiFi network?
First, click on the WiFi icon in your taskbar. Next, click on 'Wifi Settings.' (On my computer that is near the bottom.)Then select 'Manage Wi-Fi Settings.' Find the network and Internet systems you want to "Forget" and then click 'Forget.'

This may or may not fix the problem but it is certainly worth a try. Another hint is that you will need to do this procedure on all of your Internet-capable devices.

Pool Hall Babes Memorial

Tuesday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. the Memorial Badges for the deceased Pool Hall Babe members will be placed on the Memorial Board in the pool hall.      
These deceased Pool Hall Babe members are Annie Todd, Dot Payne & Betty VanGelder.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Betsies Bits and Pieces-Monday 2-3-2020

Monday 2-3-2020

It is time to vote for the entertainers of the year in the Winter Texan Times. One of our own is up for Female Vocalist of the Year. Rainy needs your votes. Go to www.wintertexantimes.com and vote for her. There are other categories to vote for too. Just hit on the blue address and it will take you to the Times to vote.

Tuesday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. the Memorial Badges for the deceased Pool Hall Babe members will be placed on the Memorial Board in the pool hall.      These deceased Pool Hall Babe members are Annie Todd, Dot Payne & Betty VanGelder.   All are welcome to attend...



PENCILS: CFO is collecting pencils to be used at the 2021 Silent Auction. There will be a shoebox on the stage at Tuesday’s meeting for your convenience. Thank you and, no, they are not for auctioning off. They are needed for bidding sheets:)

Correction to February calendar --- NO Nebraska potluck in February

“When Life Gives You Lemons” group” will meet in the Activity Room on Wednesday, February 5, from 1:30-2:30.  The story will be “Eagles, Learning to Fly.”  The theme is overcoming fear when trying something new.  All materials are provided.

***There will be practice for Flag Sunday at 4:00 pm Saturday, February 8th. Those that are carrying your flag, please be there to practice. ***We will be taking down all flags to shake them out before we practice. We can use anyone's help for that at 3:00 pm. ****Only the states that are signed up will be used in the parade of states.

There were 256 people in church this Sunday.    Pastor asked for prayers for those names on the prayer board and especially for Joy Willis.

This weeks’ Pickleball schedule in MH:

 Mon 02/03: 11-3

 Tues 02/04: 3-5

 Wed 02/05: 11-3

 Thurs 02/06: 3-5:30

 Fri 02/07: No Pickleball > Jam Session

 Sat 02/08: No Pickleball RGV Quilters



Janet Yeley will be taking orders for Pickleball shirts next week.

The shirts are $11.00 ea. Unisex sizes are available in a variety of colors. See Janet or call her to place an order. Orders must be paid in advance. Janet’s number: (317) 440-4663

Another good time playing pool...even though we played only seven games (Super Bowl Sunday.)   There were 16 teams that showed up.   Winning six of the seven played was team Lil Martinuik & Alex Stinson. Teams winning five games each were Bev McEnaney & Loren Martinuik, Barb Jacobson & Paul Kelleher and Gwen Newman & Butch Brooker.   There were five teams that won four of the seven games played. Come join the Sunday fun.



That is all for tonight!!

Betsie Brown

Alamo Parade announcement

The ALAMO parade date has been changed to Saturday, February 29th at 11 am.  We will leave Trophy Gardens at 9:30.   The theme is THROUGH THE DECADES. Additional details tomorrow at the park meeting.

Trivia News

Trying to find a solution to the fact the Iowa potluck will presumably interfere with Trivia tomorrow night (Tuesday the 4th). I have decided we will follow at whatever time the potluck is finished. We will be in the hall at 6:30 ready to commence when we can. Bedtime isn't until 10!

Betsies Bit and Pieces Sunday 2-2-2020

Bits & Pieces

Sunday is Communion and social time afterward. The mixed pool doubles begins at 1:30 pm.

Monday is the Blood draw for blood tests. Be in the hall before 7:00 am and don't eat after midnight before the blood draw.


Tuesday is the Iowa Pot Luck. Be sure to sign up in the Sunrise Room. That lets your hosts know how many to expect so tables can be set up.

Wednesday is CFOs Potato Bake at 5: pm. Remember you don't have to plan the meal, prepare it and clean up afterward. What a deal!!


*** 28-foot Kountry Star 5th wheel for sale.  It can be seen on storage lot 40.  45 hundred, firm.  Lots of new improvements,  call 734.355.7377  to see inside!


That is all I have for tonight!
Betsie Brown

New Bird Feeding Areas

The Rio Grande Valley is a mecca for birders and here in Trophy Gardens we are setting up some feeding areas.  Serving on the "birding" committee are Tom & Sara Daggett, Barb Brooker, and Jim & Deon Spangler. Also helping us are the Garden and Butterfly Garden  groups. This is a work in progress but we have one area set up in the garden area just east of the main street when you come into the resort. It is on the corner of Champion Parkway and Grand Slam. There have been several birds sighted at the suet and seed feeders there including a Northern Mockingbird. Here is the setup with the feeders as well as a photo of a Northern Mockingbird. There are lots of these birds here in the park and I believe they are the state bird of Texas.

Shown below is the setup behind the apartment house which is on the corner of  Trophy Gardens Drive and Blue Ribbon. It is directly behind the little building by the swimming pool and kind of across from the laundry building. This is an unrentable lot because it is too small for the size of the rigs that most folks have nowdays so it was suggested as a way to make good use of it. We are hoping for a bench of some kind to sit on and I would like to see some sort of bird bath. Birds love to splash around in a bird bath and it could be fun to watch them. The folks who are in the motor home right next to this spot have reported to me that they did see a hummingbird there and I noticed this evening that the suet has been pecked on. It always takes a while for the birds to find a new source of food but it would seem they are going to like it. This morning when I went on my morning walk I toted the camera along and happened to see this hummingbird in a tree back in the "North Forty." It is a Buff-bellied and I am guessing that is most likely what has found the feeder. It has a red bill with a black tip which makes it easy identifiable. There are lots of other kinds of birds in this park and it is fun to watch to see what will turn up next. It is just one of the many things that we like about Trophy Gardens!

This weeks pictures

As I was walking north alongside the golf course I was smelling CILANTRO and then I noticed they were harvesting. It most certainly had to be cilantro. The wind was from the north. 

 This Jackrabbit is either young or underfed or both?

This mockingbird was in the ebony tree in the newest bird feeding area.

This area is in the right-hand garden as you enter the resort. It is taken care of by volunteers and features all native South Texan plants. Much worth a walk through.

This golden fronted woodpecker was outside our window in our much-beloved shade tree.

Tell me the name of this awesome plant, okay?

Bits & Pieces Friday 1-31-2020

Flag Sunday is coming up fast. We need people to sign up to carry their state flags as well as your country's flag. The sign-up sheet is on the Church Board between the two white doors in the main hall.

On  February Calendar it should be Barb Dunker, not Wayne Duker on the 8th.

Join us for the Best Loaded Potato around on Wednesday, February 5th at 5. That's right, it's 5 at 5. A large potato, loaded with Great BBQ Pork, cheese & broccoli, sour cream, onions, salsa and ranch dressing. Your choice! Plus there will be door prizes, like gift cards from local businesses. Come join the Fun!! Get your tickets at the activity office, at the meeting on Tuesday morning or by calling Lynn at 540-533-6240.

Merv Printy has 2 golf carts For Sale! Call Merv at 956-246-2876.

Mike Maclaskey: For Sale-Park Model, Lot 401, nice location & features, metal a roof, w/d room on the large deck, resin shed. $12,000 OBO. Call Mike, 785-207-7292.

Tuesday, February 4th Trivia Clue can be found in the first 5 paragraphs at this site. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angora_wool
The link to the clue can also be found on trophygardens.blogspot.com  
Northeast Corner of the Main Hall each Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM. You may have the answer everyone needs.

 Another beautiful Wednesday night for Hoss Collar.  We had 62 people show up to play and we can accommodate only 60, so try to get there by 6:15PM at the latest.  January 29th winners were Bob Carlson, 1st Place with 635 points, Karl Pettersen won 2nd Place with 590 points and Chris Lang won 3rd Place with 586 points. 1st Place gets their dollar bill back plus two dollars, 2nd Place gets their dollar back plus one dollar and 3rd Place just gets their dollar back with Honorable Mention.  Two dollars come off the “bottom” for chalk, erasers, pencils, scoreboard washers, etc. Bring a ONE DOLLAR BILL (no coins and nothing bigger than a ONE DOLLAR BILL), we cannot make change. Just the bottom five participants don’t get their dollar back. See you next week weather permitting.

Out of 52 team entries in the Amateur Division, (there were 71 team entries in the Expert Division), Dan and Linda Lang won 2nd Place Consolation playing shuffleboard at Southern Comfort RV Park in Weslaco Thursday. The tournaments are lots of fun and you have an opportunity to test your skills and endurance each week against fellow Winter Texans who live throughout the RGV. If you are interested in participating in these valley-wide tournaments please contact Dan or Linda Lang.

Our annual in-park mixed singles shuffleboard tournament will be Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th, please sign up for this fun and friendly tournament.  There is a $2.00 entry fee and you are guaranteed to play two twenty-frame games. You might have to play up to six twenty-frame games depending on how successful you are.  This would require a commitment of one and ½ days, again, depending on how successful you are.  Only Trophy Gardens residents are eligible to play in our in-park tournament.  Our annual Wilder Corporation tournament will be held Friday, February 28th and Saturday, February 29th.  Please sign up for this tournament as well. All Wilder Corporation parks are invited to participate in this tournament. Join us and be prepared to have a good time.  Any questions please contact Dan or Linda Lang.

Bean Bag results for 01-23-2020

1st Place-Dale Hustad & Rich Fulhorst

2nd Place-Paul Mettler & George Burleigh

Consolation-Robert Hehn & Ray Gullekson



Bean Bag results for 01-28-2020

1st Place-Bill Danielson & Jan Buchholz

2nd Place-Ron Beeksma & Bob Lee

Consolation-Larry Snodgrass & Darrel Buchholz



Bean Bag Results for 01-30-2020

1st Place-Bill Danielson & Jan Buchholz

2nd Place-Ron Beeksma & Bob Carlson

Consolation-Jake Tisdale & Bob Lee


That's all for tonight!!
Goodbye to January 2020
Betsie Brown