Sunday Mixed Doubles Pool

Sunday Mixed Doubles Pool

 Eleven pairs came to the pool hall Sunday afternoon for some mixed doubles pool. The goal of this event is to meet new people or get better acquainted with the ones you already do know and play a great game well if it works out. Bottom line- we have fun!

Scores: Barb Brooker/Alex Stinson, Gayle Steinbeck/Elmer Hanke each had 8 wins

            Sally Kelleher/Don Riley-7 wins

The next two Sundays land on holidays so the next Mixed Doubles event will take place Sunday, January 8th. The sign-up sheet will go up on Sunday, January 1st with room for 12 couples or pairs to sign on. Play begins at 1:00 pm.

See you then!

Barb Brooker/Sally Kelleher

Another Ham Ball recipe

 This one is from a friend of mine and I think I might prefer this one.

Iowa Ham Balls

 

Keri and I were talking about regional cooking; how some things are known in the area and only a few miles into another area no one has heard of it. An example is Ham Balls. Our Fareway grocery store makes a ham loaf/ball mixture and most modern cooks nowadays use that as a starter but there is an original recipe and older Iowans know how to make ham balls from scratch. So I went in search of it and found it. So if I wanted to make them in Texas I would approach the meat market in HEB and ask if I could buy the two ground types of meat I would need.

Here is the original recipe:

Iowa Ham Balls

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

YIELD: about 15 servings.

This is a special recipe most everyone in Iowa loves. If you have out of State visitors and wish to impress them with something all Iowa, this will do it.

Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds ground ham

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

3 large eggs, beaten

2 cups whole milk

3 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato soup, undiluted

3/4 cup vinegar

2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Using a 1/3 cup measure, shape the mixture into 2-in. balls. Place in two large shallow roasting pans. Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over balls. Bake at 325° for 1 hour, basting frequently with sauce.

Soon to be heading South!

 With the first tiny bit of cool in the air, we start thinking about taking off for our southern homes. Just want you all to know that we who live in the north always have our friends of the south on our minds. And we keep track as best we can even when it may not look like it. I have hosted trivia all summer in our newly built pool hall and we generally have two tables of participants. So I am enjoying a backlog of questions for our Trivia fans in Trophy to enjoy this next season.

And now ...Laugh of the Week

When I was a kid, my parents would always say “Pardon my French” after a swear word. I’ll never forget that first day at school when the teacher asked if we knew any French.

DonWes Flea Market is gone...

 Here is a local news station's coverage of the DonWes flea Market fire...

https://www.krgv.com/news/fire-at-don-wes-flea-market-in-donna

Getting spammed to pieces?

Register your number to the FTC's National Do Not Call Registry at https://www.donotcall.gov/register/reg.aspx. Sure can make a difference in how much spam you get. For my full story of why this came to mind, read my latest blog entry at www.brooker3.blogspot.com

Bits & Pieces Wednesday 5-18-2022

 Bits & Pieces

Wednesday 5-18-2022

 

***Ann reported at the meeting today that there are 889 people in the park on 52 sites with 22 pets.

 

***Car For Sale, 2008 Saturn VUE, One Owner, 30,000+Original miles, AC, Automatic Trans, Radio, PS, PB Cloth Interior. Minor scratch on the right rear fender well. $8,500 FIRM.

Call Lynn 540-533-6240

***A friend reported that it is very quiet in the park right now. October will be coming soon. I personally miss it already I'm sure others are too.

I had surgery on my right wrist and typing is somewhat difficult for me right now. In another week I should be able to type better.

***For some reason my Juno is not sending Bits & Pieces out to people with email addresses with Hotmail, Live, MSN, and outlook. You can read Bits & Pieces on Barb Brooker's blog. If you know anyone with those addresses in their email please let them know they are not getting it and I am working on trying to fix it. Gmail goes through just fine.

Sorry about the trouble and hope to get it fixed soon.

Take care!!

Betsie Brown

 

 

Betsie's Bits & Pieces 5/10/2022

Bits & Pieces

 ***Ann led the park meeting today.  She said that there are 98 people in the park on 56 sites with 24 pets.

***She asked people to slow down!!  Doesn't that sound familiar.  Someone also added that some of the golf carts could slow down too.  I'll add that the golf carts need to stop at the stop signs.  

***We need the prayer wheel to spin for Willard Utech.  He is going to have surgery for a heart valve repaired tomorrow morning.  Keep Barb included in the prayer wheel spinning.  

***While you are spinning the Prayer wheel do it for Karen and Ron Bitterman too.  Their daughter passed away.  I'm not sure if this address is correct for the Bitterman's.  It is the last one I could find.  562 Deegan St., Hill City, SD 57745.  If someone has a newer address please let me know. 

 

Take Care  !!

Betsie Brown

  

Betsie's Bits and Pieces

 Betsie's Bits and Pieces

Bits & Pieces

Friday 5-6-2022

***From Barb Pearson:  My surgery scheduled for Wed, May 3 has been postponed due to my recent CT scan showing possible small multiple pulmonary nodules increasing in size and number in my lung.   I'm being referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon to get a sample of a nodule to confirm if it is cancerous or benign.  If the cancer is spreading, they will not do surgery.  If it is not spreading, then we will proceed with surgery.  I feel good.  My blood work came back good, my tumor shows signs of shrinking, and my tumor marker is down significantly.  My oncologist said I responded very well to treatment so he doesn't totally agree with the radiologist's findings.  He has scheduled me for another CT scan on May 25 in addition to the tissue sample.  I know God is in control.  His timing is not our timing.  So now we wait.  I have faith and believe that God will see me through this.  Thanks for your continued prayers.

***1986 Park Model Lot #401 Very Nice. 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, Ceiling Fans, Furnished 2 Televisions, Laundry w/Washer & Dryer, Large Stained Deck, Storage Shed, Metal Roof, Carport, Good Location. Asking $14,900.   Call Lynn at 540-533-6240. 

 

***Hello everyone in the US and Canada

I am applying to sponsor a young family from Ukraine.  Mom and 8-month baby fled to Poland and dad is still in Ukraine.  They are applying both to the US and Canada.  She does not have a sponsor in Canada and would have to have one.  I can have a group sponsor to help with expenses and the commitment is for 2 years  I would really appreciate help if anyone is willing.  They will need help with air flights, money, or miles.  They will need pretty much everything for themselves and the baby.  I have a finished basement that I will fix up for them. They will get jobs and eventually a place of their own.  

If anyone in Canada would like to apply as their sponsors that would be good too.  I think this is an awesome opportunity to help Ukraine. Please prayerfully consider helping and let me know if you are willing to be a part of this.  

You can get more information online at Welcome. Ukraine. And US for Ukraine

Please let me know if you have any questions and Thanks for considering the opportunity.

Love and blessings to you all

Suzie Kritta

 

Get the Prayer Wheel spinning for Barb as she goes through these tests and cancer treatments.

 

Take Care!!

Betsie Brown

 

Looks like my breakfast!

 

Betsies Bits. & Pieces Tuesday 5-3-2022

 Bits. & Pieces

Tuesday 5-3-2022

 

***I want to thank Sylvia Leach for videoing the first half of the park meeting today. We got an opportunity to meet Trophy Gardens' new managers—Scott & Ann Streber. Ann said a few words and let us know how she appreciated the friendliness of our park.

***Ann gave us the numbers for the week—there are 119 people in the park on 69 sites with 29 pets.

***If you want to see the video go to Facebook, the Trophy Gardens Residents page and scroll down until you see the video.

 

***The weather here in Iowa is cold and wet. The wet is much needed tho. The trees are just budding and the grass is very green. I guess it is time to do some woodcarving since I can't do yard work.

 

***Harold & Logie Vandehaar would like to rent a park model or mobile for January and February next year.  Call 573-216-9238.

 

Take Care!!

Betsie Brown

Good News About Trash

 Recycling will come to Trophy Gardens! It has been a long time coming. One must never give up.

Here are the rules about it.

Betsie's Bits & Pieces

 

 

Bits & Pieces

Tuesday 4-26-2022

 

***We awoke to rain and cooler weather. The rain was much needed and I know the farmers welcomed it with open arms. In the Valley, they have to irrigate to get their crops to grow.

 

***J D opened the Tuesday meeting with the pledge of allegiance and Don Ver Steg gave the opening prayer. J D reported that there are 162 people in the park, on 93 sites with 34 pets.

 

***Marsha asked if there was enough interest in getting the 4th shot for Covid. Walgreen s will give the booster shot in the park on Tuesday at 10:00 am after the next park meeting. Let Marsha know if you are interested in getting the 4th Covid shot.

 

***Marian sent a paper around for those who are interested in joining the dinner club next week.

 

***Stephanie has met the new managers and she told us a few things about them. The first names are Ann and Scott. They are originally from Michigan. I know all are anxious to meet them.

 

***I talked to Coke and Charles Fellenstein the other day. They are happy to be where they are living now. They asked about the park and some residents. Coke is going to get a new pacemaker. Hers is getting old and not working very well.

 

***Bryan & Andrew Dolezal, Marian Thomas, and I went on our road trip Monday to see some of the interesting points in South Texas. We headed for the Military Hwy to go to Brownsville. There we connected to the road that went to Space X. You can drive right through where the buildings that make the rockets and the launch pad. There is a lot of construction going on. The parking lots were full of vehicles and there is a lot of employment going on there. The road ends at the Gulf Of Mexico. There were people on the beach there. We turned around and went past through the “Spacebace Center” again.

We drove by the Brownsville Ship Yards where ships are being dismantled. We couldn't get close, but we did see some of the ships that are there.

Now on to Pelican Landing to eat wonderful Sea Food on our way to South Padre Island. There we saw the alligators and other sea creatures. Of course, there was a stop at DQ for refreshment as we were heading out.

Now on to see the Iwo Jima statue at the Harlingen Airport. That is one BIG statue. I was 5 years old when the war was going on.

Now time to head home!!

It was a busy day, but worth the trip. If you have a chance to go see some of these things—do it!!

 

***I AM WRITING THIS FOR JOYCE JOHNSON---  I PLAYED DIME BINGO THE FIRST PART OF THE SEASON AND WON FOUR OR FIVE TIMES THAT NIGHT...  I WENT BACK A FEW TIMES DURING THE SEASON AND GUESS WHAT I HAD JOYCE JOHNSON'S LUCK (NO WIN).    LAST FRIDAY I DID ATTEND THE DIME BINGO EVENT AND THERE WAS A SMALL CROWD BUT I DID WIN FOUR OR FIVE TIMES - TWO TIMES I HAD TO SPLIT AS KRISTI AND VERA BOTH BINGOED  THE SAME GAME I DID... JUST THOUGHT I SHOULD MENTION THIS FOR JOYCE JOHNSON'S SAKE AS SHE HOLDS THE ALL-TIME RECORD OF ABOUT 240 DIME BINGO GAME LOSSES  IN A ROW...  SHE DID WIN A GAME A  FEW DAYS BEFORE SHE WENT HOME TO ILLINOIS BUT THE REST OF THE SEASON SHE JUST DONATED TO THE CAUSE..... 

JUST THOUGHT I WOULD MENTION THIS -----BEV MCENANEY

 

The next Bits & Pieces will come from Iowa!!

Betsie Brown

Betsies Bits & Pieces 4-22-2022

 Bits & Pieces

4-22-2022

 

 

***Mike and Donna Bachman, first-time renters in the apartments this year, would like to rent a park model for Jan and Feb 2023. You can call us at 712-830-9510 (Mike) or 712-830-2883 (Donna). We really loved Trophy Gardens, everyone is so friendly, we want to stay longer next year!

 

***Saturday is dance night at Trophy Gardens. Southern Vibes will provide the music this Saturday!!

 

***Sunday will be the last worship service for this season. Pot Luck Brunch again and Randy will give the message. There will be hymn singing. Winter Ranch is invited again. Service starts at 9:30 am.

***I will be heading back to Iowa next week. My son-in-law, Bryan, flies in tomorrow, and soon we will be heading North, but not before a trip to South Padre Island, go see Space X, and to Brownsville to see the shipyards where large ships are dismantled.

 

Everyone take care!!

Betsie Brown

Bits& Pieces Tuesday 4-19-2022

 Bits& Pieces

Tuesday 4-19-2022

 

***Lynn Murray gave us the numbers for today: there are 192 people in the park on 110 sites with 39 pets. Many will be leaving on the first of May.

 

*** There will be one more Worship Service and Pot Luck Brunch on April 24th. This will be the last one until we meet again in November.

 

*** Asking for prayers for our Trophy family: Bob Yeley is in Indiana and is going to be in rehab. Charles Bozio had a pacemaker inserted today. Marsha Schmidt is in the Heart Hospital, and Marlin Nielsen had his appendix removed last week. They all need prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

***Penny Bingo is Wednesday at 6:30 pm at Winter Ranch, Friday is Happy Hour from 4:00 to 5:00pm in Trophy's main hall, 6:30 pm is Dime Bingo in TG main Hall. (Bring $2.00 in dimes).

 

***Harold and Logie Vandaahr, former Trophy residents would like to rent a park model next January and February Please contact them at 573-216-9238

 

*** Jack Littlefield would like to rent a park model for January and February. Phone 847-406-0587 (Jack) or 847-401-9743 (Jane). Jack plays the piano for us during the worship service on Sundays. Jack & Jane used to rent the Trophy Gardens park model.

 

***I have one more week in Texas before returning to Iowa. Bits & Pieces will keep going. Send me anything you want in Bits & Pieces. Send to brownfarm@juno.com I will miss the warm weather that we have had in Texas and the friends I have here. I will be back in the fall!! As my daughter says “This is my happy place”.

 

Take care!!!

Betsie Brown

From Barb B. "Better late than never!" We are back in Iowa now as of yesterday. Great trip! On to the next adventure. Posts on here may be sporadic but I will do my best to keep up so keep checking in. Till next time...

 

Betsie's Bits & Pieces Tuesday 4-12-2022

 Bits & Pieces

Tuesday 4-12-2022

 

*** There was a meeting in the hall at 9:30 am. Lynn said that there are 241 people still in the park on 136 sites with 48 pets.

 

***It was mentioned that the Easter Bunny is making a stop in Trophy on Friday morning. Stephanie asked the egg hunters to come to the hall at 9:00 am to start the hunt there.

 

***There will be a Happy Hour from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the hall Friday afternoon. Bring your own beverage and some food to share. There will be music to entertain us. Dancing and line dancing will be good. Winter Ranch has been invited to join us.

 

***Marsha gave us very important about the name of your First Responders. We can't use that name as it belongs to another group. After much thought, a new name has been picked out. Now call it the EMERGENCY ASSIST TEAM. E.A.T. for short. Nothing else has changed-same responders and phone number.

 

***The first Sunday in April we had 75 in attendance for our Sunday Pot Luck Brunch. This week, even with so many heading north the past few days, we had 76 fellowshipping together.

 

We were happy to welcome almost 20 wonderful visitors from our sister park, Winter Ranch, and look forward to our next opportunity to worship together.

 

Easter Sunday will be a very special morning as we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

We will have a music service and brief message at 9:30 followed by a pot luck brunch around 10:15.

 

To supplement the wonderful items everyone brings, the church will provide a ham prepared by Roseann Johnson.

 

Susan Hudson, on lot 697, will be coordinating food for the brunch if you desire to provide a specific needed item. Otherwise, bring what you can.

 

If you are unable to bring a food item, join us anyway. God will provide enough. Come worship with us.

 

See you Easter morning.

Pastor Randy Parks

 

 

***Charlie Bezio is missing a piece of Plexiglas, 20x22, that was in the can-crushing room. It was still covered with plastic. It wasn't trash. He would like it back. Please do not take things out of the can-crushing room. Do not take things that do not belong to you. Charles works in that room and leaves things there for safekeeping. I guess that did not work. Please return his Plexiglas.

 

*** I received word that a good friend has passed away. Mary Hartgerink passed away on April 4, 2022. Mary & Harold lived on Blue Ribbon for years. Cards can be sent to her daughter Kim Zuehlke at N 967 County Road Ch., Coloma, WI 54930-9111. I forgot to include Kim's name and I misspelled her town. I have made the corrections in this newsletter.   

 

***Today was a sad day for us pool players that enjoy our Sunday Mixed Doubles as we won't be getting together till this coming October 2022.  A lot of teams have left for summer homes.   However, we will still be playing just to play on weekdays...  This Sunday we had only five teams signed up to play and we had Marlin Neilson filling in and also ( Bob Brooker a new player)  to make our teams complete...   It is also good to have substitutes agree to fill in when we need players to make the teams complete...  Thanks to Marlin & Bob...

   We were trying to find a purple glove as one  D. H. had lost hers --   I think -  well it looked like it that she was wearing a winter glove that she had brought from Wisconsin to use when the weather was cold-- or when she was riding her bike...   If anyone finds a purple glove you know who it belongs to...      Before we started playing we had time for education on age--- guess we got sidetracked?    I overheard one of the players making the following comment  "Nan - Nan - Nan - Nan I made my shot even if you don't."   And also "this game is a little bit of luck."  Personally, it is a lot of skill ....and some luck too.

   This is how our teams placed:

Winning all four games were Donna Hanke & Paul Kelleher

Winning two games were Betsie Brown & Marlin Neilson,    Bev McEnaney & Elmer Hanke

Winning one game were  Sally Kelleher & Terry Steinbeck,   Bob Brooker & Gayle Steinbeck.......

Our sign-up sheet is up for October of 2022.     Come join in on the fun time...   Thanks to everyone that joined in on the Sunday Mixed Doubles games... Friendships were made and fun was had.

PHB Bev McEnaney

 

Keep Cool in all of this heat!!

Betsie Brown

PS from Barb Brooker: We are leaving tomorrow the 14th for our Northern home so if things seem to be shorter than normal on this blog that will be the reason. We expect to arrive there on the 21st. I appreciate your interest so don't give up, keep checking!

Betsie's Bits & Pieces Sunday 4-10-2022

 Bits & Pieces

Sunday 4-10-2022

 

*** I received word that a good friend has passed away. Mary Hartgerink passed away on April 4, 2022. Mary & Harold lived on Blue Ribbon for years. Cards can be sent to her daughter at N 967 County Road Ch., Colonma, WI 54930-9111.

 

***The Bingo game to help raise funds for Kayla, Balinda's daughter was at 5:30 pm this evening. Everything was marked in Spanish with pictures. We even learned some Spanish for things we have seen before.

It was a fun game and almost everyone won some jewelry. Terry Steinbeck even modeled what he won. It was a fun evening.

 

***For those who like to read: I found a paper when I got home. It was for a Used Book store in Donna. Meg's Books have moved from the Farmers Marker to downtown Donna. 210 S Mail St. across from the HEB. She will trade a book that you have read for Credit. She will take Mysteries, Westerns, Sci-Fi, and Novels. If you like to read this might be an option for you.

 

***We have been having 3 digit temperatures for a few days. Today was a welcome relief from the heat. Today it is very windy. We could hardly get out the Pool Hall door.

 

****There were 76 in attendance for the Sunday service and brunch. Pastor Randy thanked Tod Zigler for flying in and making the attendance one more that last week. There will be many leaving this week so it will be interesting how many will be here for Easter Sunday.

A ham dinner potluck is being planned.

 

Safe travels for those leaving this week.

Betsie Brown

From Bev McEnaney

Today was a sad day for us pool players that enjoy our Sunday Mixed Doubles as we won't be getting together till this coming October 2022.. A lot of teams have left for summer homes. However, we will still be playing just to play on weekdays... This Sunday we had only five teams signed up to play and we had Marlin Neilson filling in and also( Bob Brooker a new player) to make our teams complete... It is also good to have substitutes agree to fill in when we need players to make the teams complete... Thanks to Marlin & Bob...

We were trying to find a purple glove as one D. H. had lost hers -- I think - well it looked like it that she was wearing a winter glove that she had brought from Wisconsin to use when the weather was cold-- or when she was riding her bike... If anyone finds a purple glove you know who it belongs to... Before we started playing we had time for education on age--- guess we got sidetracked? I overheard one of the players making the following comment "Nan - Nan - Nan - Nan I made my shot even if you don't." And also "this game is a little bit of luck." Personally, it is a lot of skill ....and some luck too.

This is how our teams placed:

Winning all four games were Donna Hanke & Paul Kelleher

Winning two games were Betsie Brown & Marlin Neilson, Bev McEnaney & Elmer Hanke

Winning one game were Sally Kelleher & Terry Steinbeck, Bob Brooker & Gayle Steinbeck.......

Our sign-up sheet is up for October of 2022. Come join in on the fun time... Thanks to everyone that joined in on the Sunday Mixed Doubles games... Friendships were made and fun was had.

PHB Bev McEnaney

PS: To all my friends and family. I borrowed Bob's name for a couple of hours so I could fill out the teams for Mixed doubles (Pool). Butch couldn't miss the Masters, you know!

Barb Brooker

 

Betsies Bits & Pieces Tuesday 4-5-2022

 Bits & Pieces

Tuesday 4-5-2022

 

There was not a hall meeting this morning, but those who showed up had coffee and conversation.

 

***Lynn gave me the numbers: we have 269 people still here on 150 sites with 56 pets. With it being a new month the number of people has gone down drastically. Last week we still had 409 people in the park.

 

Summer Tentative Schedule

This schedule is subject to change and may change based on the number of people

Sunday

9:30 am Worship service/brunch through April in TG Main Hall

 

Monday

9 am Line Dancing TG Main Hall

11-3:30 Pickle Ball TG Main Hall (For April)

 

Tuesday

9:30 Park Meeting for TG

1 pm Bridge -Cozy Room

 

Wednesday

9 am Line Dancing TG Main Hall

11-3:30 Pickle Ball Main Hall (For April)

12:45 pm Hand Knee & Foot TG Sun Rise Room

6:30 pm Penny Bingo WR Big Hall (Bring Pennies)

 

Friday

9 am Line Dancing TG Main Hall

                                                    11-3:30 Pickle Ball Main Hall (For April)

12:45 pm Hand Knee & Foot TG Sun Rise Room

6:30 pm Playing Card Bingo TG Main Hall (Bring $2. in dimes)

 

Saturday

Saturday 7 pm Dance TG Main Hall $7. Each

 

***On Thursday there is going to be a Picture Bingo. This is a fundraiser for Belinda's daughter Kayla. Pictures will be drawn and you match them on your card. $5.00 a card and Bingo winners will win Jewelry. This is at 5:30 pm in the Main Hall. $5.00 per card.

 

***The pool is a very popular place as the temperature got to 95* today.

 

Take Care!!

Betsie Brown

Betsies Bits and Pieces 4/3/2022

 Bits & Pieces

Sunday 4-3-2022

 

***Today was the first of four Sunday brunches and a sermonette from Pastor Randy. We had 75 people come and everyone enjoyed the pot luck brunch from pastries to egg casseroles and there were biscuits and gravy. Winter Ranch was invited to join us as their church services are over for the season.

 

***There is a summer schedule of events for the summer posted on Band. I will add it to the next Bits & Pieces.

 

 

***This concludes the 2021-22 season of Hoss Collar and Regular Shuffleboard with Hosts available.  You can play anytime you want to play even if it is not being hosted.  You must remember to wax the discs as it is harmful to both the discs as well as the courts if the discs are not properly waxed. Ask the office if you need help. Thank you for coming and playing and thank you to all those who helped make this a great activity. Have a great and safe summer and we will see you on November 1st. Dan and Linda Lang

 

 

***Our mixed doubles were pretty slim today but we had a good time --- missed all of the rest of the players that have gone home.  Today there were only six teams that signed up --- one canceled at the last minute--busy packing...   One team went to Mexico for a dentist appointment.    One team was under the weather with a nasty cold...   Today we played the same (girl's rules) but with a full rack.  Did so because of a small group and the games would take longer...

      I did listen to some of the comments and here are a few of what I heard today...   Evidently, a player by the name of Donna kept missing the same shot over and over and pretty soon our group was calling their similar missed shots "a Donna shot."   One player took off her shoes because she claimed her feet were swollen--no one noticed she had them off.     Some of the players even talked to the pool balls --- "get out of there"   "the ball sure has a mind of its own." One of our teams was finished with their games and the gentleman partner announced that he thought he would go back to his park model and get his swim trunks on and go to the pool but he was sure the paparazzi would be there and would be bothering him for a photo???

       We had only five teams and each team played four games.

Team winning all four games was Millie Olson & Paul Kelleher.

Team winning three games were Donna Hanke & Keny Patrick

Team winning two games were Sally Kelleher & Steve Beaston

       If there are enough interested in playing next Sunday we can do just that... 

 

Take Care!!

Betsie Brown

Hoss Collar results for Wednesday, March 30th

 Hoss Collar results for Monday, March 28th, are as follows: Twenty players showed up to play even as the wind blew.  Karl Petersen won 1st Place with 763 points which is below his record of 779 points but still worth mentioning and something to be proud of. Hugh Harwell won 2nd Place with 649 points and Claudette Hogenson won 3rd Place with 615 points.

Hoss Collar results for Wednesday, March 30th are as follows:  Sixteen players showed up to play on a gorgeous evening. Karl Petersen won 1st Place with 654 points and Chuck Hull came in 2nd with 622 points. Larry Clintsman came in 3rd with 595 points.

This concludes the 2021-22 season of Hoss Collar and Regular Shuffleboard with Hosts available.  You can play anytime you want to play even if it is not being hosted.  You must remember to wax the discs as it is harmful to both the discs as well as the courts if the discs are not properly waxed. Ask the office if you need help. Thank you for coming and playing and thank you to all those who helped make this a great activity. Have a great and safe summer and we will see you on November 1st. Dan and Linda Lang

Betsies Bits and Pieces 3/30/22

 Bits & Pieces:

Wednesday 3-30-2022

 

***Stephanie and Jason were gone from the meeting so Lynn lead the meeting. She reported that there are 409 people still in the park on 227 sites and 74 pets. ***The office will be closed on weekends now. ***If you have things for the woman's shelter you can leave them on Lucy Klaas's deck by the porch on lot 684. They can use clothes for kids and women, empty pill bottles, and art supplies for crafts for the kids. ***Lynn reported how the money is spent down on things that different areas requested. Amounts of Money are spent down to $10,000. for seed money for next year.

***Marsha reported that the 1st Responders had 51 calls this year. Trophy is one of a few parks that still have 1st responders.

***Pastor Randy reminded us “by proxy” that Sunday will be the first of the Sundays in April that there will be a pot luck brunch at 9:30 am and then a sermon. A love offering will be collected at the door for Pastor Randy. Come and enjoy the service. We will eat first and then have the sermon and then eat again if you want to!!

*** The Happy Hookers had on the stage things they have made. The things they have distributed from November 2021 to March 31, 2022:

** Veterans Home----16 afghans, **Family Justice Center-( Battered Woman's Center)---15 afghans and 1 large box of Crafts, **The Rainbow Room for Children—19 afghans, 3 small blankets, 2 heart coasters, 9 hats, 2 baby Sweaters & hats, and 3 quilted books. Very small blankets were given to Janice Teppo for the NIC Unit at DHR---24,

**Trophy Gardens Residents---4. They have held back ---7 for next year.

 

 

Bean Bag winners: 3-22-2022

1st place: Tony Petersen & Bob Lee

2nd place: Wollin & Ray Gullekson

3rd place: Bette Lee & Bill Danielson

3-24-2022

1st place: Deb Thomson & Gary DeRosies

2nd place: Kathy Douglas & Bob Lee

3rd place: Lonnie Hall & Toney Petersen

 

 

***Where did five months go???  It is wonderful to be busy --- but then time goes way too fast...   Today our Mixed Doubles Pool players met... I didn't really hear too many remarks today - probably because I wasn't listening...  We started off the event by taking a group picture which of course we didn't have all the players cause some of them had to go home for reasons.   But we got a group photo anyway.. I do have a comment from home regarding our group picture "I see all the poorer players are sitting in the front row..." of course I am in the front row..... Today Claudette Hogeson brought in cookies for the bunch and she brought a special decorated Easter Bunny cookie for me -- with lots of frosting--thanks Claudette &  Candy too, the cookie decorating teacher..... Oh yes, I did hear the cookie monster groan cause he was not playing up to par... that is the way it goes with pool.  But then we are all reminded of the light switch is either on or off and so that is probably what happened --OFF !!

We appreciated the sunscreens put on the south windows of our pool hall...  Many comments were made on Sunday that it seemed way cooler... The sunscreens let light in and help keep heat out.....Thanks to the board for doing this..'

This Sunday we had two players Don & Millie Olson join us. Thanks for coming... The first time they played with us all season...

  There were 12 teams that played and each team played 11 games...

Teams winning 9 games are------ Barb Brooker & Jerry Thibodeau     ---   Claudette Hogeson & Alex Stinson

Team  winning  7 games are ---   Barb Utech & Greg Dowhaniuk  

Teams winning 6 games are ----  Millie Olson & Kinley Poulsen  ---   Arja Tito & Paul Kelleher --Sally Kelleher & Keny Patrick

--Gayle Steinbeck & Lonnie Hull --- Teri Thibodeau & Terry Steinbeck

Sign up sheet is up for next Sunday -- if there are enough here yet we will play. 

PHB Bev McEnaney

Sunday's Mixed Doubles Pool

 Where did five months go???  It is wonderful to be busy --- but then time goes way too fast...   Today our Mixed Doubles Pool players met... I didn't really hear too many remarks today - probably because I wasn't listening...  We started off the event by taking a group picture which of course we didn't have all the players cause some of them had to go home for reasons.   But we got a group photo anyway. I do have a comment from home regarding our group picture "I see all the poorer players are sitting in the front row..." of course I am in the front row.....    Today Claudette Hogeson brought in cookies for the bunch and she brought a special decorated Easter Bunny cookie for me -- with lots of frosting--thanks Claudette & Candy too, the cookie decorating teacher.....  Oh yes, I did hear the cookie monster groan cause he was not playing up to par... that is the way it goes with pool.  But then we are all reminded of the light switch is either on or off and so that is probably what happened --OFF !!     

     We appreciated the sunscreens put on the south windows of our pool hall...  Many comments were made on Sunday that it seemed way cooler... The sunscreens let light in and help keep heat out.....Thanks to the board for doing this..'

      This Sunday we had two players Don & Millie Olson join us.  Thanks for coming...  The first time they played with us all season... 

      There were 12 teams that played and each team played 11 games...  

Teams winning 9 games are------ Barb Brooker & Jerry Thibodeau     ---   Claudette Hogeson & Alex Stinson

Team  winning  7 games are ---   Barb Utech & Greg Dowhaniuk  

Teams winning 6 games are ----  Millie Olson & Kinley Poulsen  ---   Arja Tito & Paul Kelleher --Sally Kelleher & Keny Patrick--Gayle Steinbeck & Lonnie Hull --- Teri Thibodeau & Terry Steinbeck

       Sign up sheet is up for next Sunday -- if there are enough here yet we will play.    

PHB Bev McEnaney

Pool Hall on Friday March 25th 2022

 I happened to be in the pool hall with my camera and here are the results.

All of these fellows are regulars in the pool hall.

Lonnie is on the phone

President Paul Kelleher front -Alex Stinson behind him

The South windows in the Pool hall are sporting some new sun shades. One installed and six to go.

Jerry, Butch and Bob

Keny ( not a typo)

Butch

Jerry G.

Hoss Collar Results

 Hoss Collar results are as follows:  It was a wild and windy night Monday night March 21^st,  and there were only fifteen brave participants that came out to play. The winds were really gusting out of the southeast when Gary DeRosier took 1^st Place with 614 points. Stan Ringler took 2^nd Place with 590 points and Debbie Thomsen took 3^rd Place with 575 points. The season is drawing to a close so come out and give it a try, we can’t guarantee that it won’t be windy but you will still have fun.

 

Hoss Collar results for Wednesday, March 23^rd are as follows:  This was an absolutely beautiful night with very little wind or humidity. Twenty participants showed up to play and we had some very high scores.  Les McKinney took 1^st Place with 720 points, Bob Davis took 2^nd Place with 713 points which puts him in the 700 Club. Congratulations Bob! Chuck Hull took 3^rd Place with 698 points, Bob Davis, Susie McKee and Kathy Ringler had 299 points on their second game, they were just knocking on the door of the 300 Club for High Game. Have a great week-end everyone and if you are heading home please be careful and we will see you next season, if you are not yet leaving come on and play shuffleboard you will be glad you did and we will be glad too.

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Betsies Bits and Pieces

 

Bits & Pieces

Wednesday 3-23-2022

 

*****” I have been hacked on Facebook and Messenger. Do not answer anything from me. Block it or delete whatever it is. I would never ask for money from anyone I have a bank for that”.

 

***From the Park Meeting yesterday: Lynn gave us the numbers. They are going down as March moves along. We have 460 people in the park on 254 sites with 82 pets. End of report. ***Stephanie has a few things to report and on to the Brunch to honor Lynn and JD. There was lots of food so if you went home hungry it is your fault. Candy Dewey made a cake for the retired couple. Half was chocolate and half white cake. Good!!!

 

***The last Pizza Friday for this season. Be sure to sign up in the hall on the East wall.

 

***Thursday is the Spring Fling dance with “The Three Amigos” Ron Mosher, Curt James, Steven May. Doors open at 5:30 pm and it is $10.00.

 

***I loaned a gray plastic step stool to someone in the Alamo parade a couple weeks ago. It was used for the Trophy Queen riding in a MiniCooper to rest her feet on. No one has returned it but I'd sure like to get it back. I'm at Lot 376. Thanks. Terry Mascarenas 

 

***1996 Valley Park Model on lot #196: 1Bedroom/1Bath with Walk-in-shower. Electric Heat & Air.  Nice Kitchen with Propane Stove & Plenty of Cabinets. Good Size Bedroom with desk & lots of Closet Space. Nice Couch, Rocker & Lazy Boy. Washer & Dryer. Storage Outside. Has 

covered  Carport & Metal Roof Anxious to Sell. 

> Lynn Massingill  > 540-533-6240

***On lot # 696 2016 Clayton Mobile Home 2 Bedroom/2 Bath, All Electric. Large Kitchen w/Hardwood Cabinets and plenty of storage & counter space. Dishwasher, 2019 LG French Door Refrigerator w/dual Ice Makers. 2019 LG Washer & dryer(protection plan until 2024). Ceiling Fans. AC/Heat. Lovely Furniture including Lazy Boy room set and more. Screened in porch. Long Insulated Covered Driveway. Outdoor Storage. > Call Lynn Massingill > 540-533-6240

Safe travels for those heading north!!

Betsie Brown

Betsie's Bits and Pieces

 Bits & Pieces

Sunday 3-21-2022

 

***We have a giveaway. FREE to good use. A 60' rain gutter. See Larry SNODGRASS or come 

to lot 304. Can call 308 991-1079.

 

***Wanted a car to buy to leave here in Texas. Call Elmer Hanke at 920-475-5033

 

***There are several people that have been to Trophy Gardens that have passed away in March. J B McFaden passed away March 4, 2022, Carol Thomson passed away March 5, 2022, and Bob De Greef passed away on March 12, 2022.

 

***We had great songs at Worship today for Cowboy Sunday. Pastor Randy and Bruce Johnston played and we sang along with the words on the screen. It was a very uplifting service. We have only one more service for this season. In April Randy is proposing a pot luck brunch service at 9:30 coffee and a 15 minute service at 9:45. Stay tuned for further information later..

 

***Bean Bag Thursday 3-17-2022 results:

1st Place Ron Beeksma & Don Wulf

2nd Place Gary DeRosier & Bob Lee

3rd Place Kathy Douglas & Wayne Beckman

 

***Hoss Collar results for Monday, March 14th are as follows:  Weather was nice and cooperating and so 27 participants showed up to play.  Janet Yeley won 1st Place with 686 points; Shirley Young won 2nd Place with 673 points. Roger Francis won 3rd Place with 670 points. Time is passing fast and everyone is ready to migrate North so come and give Hoss Collar a try, we will be happy and you will be glad you did.

 Results for Wednesday, March 16th is as follows:  We had a beautiful full moon but no rabbits running across the courts. Jim Voth won 1st Place with 739 points. This was a new 700 Club score for Jim. Janet Yeley won 2nd Place with 704 points and Les McKinney won 3rd Place with 679 points. If the weather holds out we have only four more Hoss Collars scheduled, come on and give it a try. Bring a One Dollar bill (no change please) and do something different. Be there Monday and Wednesdays by 6:15PM.  Brighten your mornings with a morning shuffle.  We play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:00AM. Bring $.30 and have a great time and get your Vitamin D! Here it is the first day of Spring and we spent the afternoon in the pool hall even tho it was a perfect day to be outside..  Must admit that the air conditioning felt good...  

       

 

***There were 26 of us that played today - 13 teams.    We even had one of the Pool Hall Babes bring Snickerdoodle cookies for a treat and they went fast...  We have a cookie Monster among us players and he knows who he is...??    One of the gals was eating a cookie and it was her turn to shoot and this is what she said  "MY TURN TO SHOOT -- HOLD MY COOKIE FOR ME."  was that Betsie????     Thanks to Janet Yeley for the treat..... Other comments were -- last day - going home, you're on a winning streak---- husband to wife  "that was pretty poor shape"   ----Yea we came in second-----  we just won only two games.....  and of course  Good try Betsie...  We even had a PHB that put three balls in the pocket on a break - the first time she did that.  One of the players who is leaving for the season wanted to know if we were going to do this next year - GOD be willing we will do it again next season  Here are the results. 

 

Mixed Doubles Sunday Pool Results

===  Each of the following teams played -11 games....

Team winning 10 games------ Renie Stinson & Paul Kelleher

Teams winning 8 games  ---  Lola Wulf & Alex Stinson

Teams winning 7 games -----Gayle Steinbeck & Butch Brooker  -- Janet Yeley & Bob Nance 

Teams winning 6 games -----Barb Utech & Kingley Paulsen   --  Arja Tito & Danny Adelmund

Teams winning 5 games ---- Bev McEnaney & Lonnie Hull   -- Donna Hanke & Steve Beaston

 

 ===    The following team played 12 game

Team winning  9 games ---    Sally Kelleher & Greg Dowhaniuk

                

         We had two new players today and they are Steve Beaston and Dan Adelmund.  Thanks to them both for joining in on the fun....    Sign up sheet is up for next week---come join us for some fun...   Thanks Dale for stopping in.

 

Those of you heading home this week Wishing you safe travels and hopefully we will see you again this next season!!

 

Betsie Brown

 

Betsies Bits & Pieces Thursday 3-16-2022

From Barb B.- Sorry about the lateness on this. Let's just say there are not enough hours in the day!

 Bits & Pieces

Thursday 3-16-2022

 

***My Bluebonnets are blooming. If you want to see them they are on the Northside of my park model. Lot 152. Do not pick them as they will not live. They have to seed themselves to be there next year.

 

***Congratulations Richard Blake from Nebraska. He had a hole-in-one on #9 Sunday afternoon at our golf course at Trophy Garden! ! Way to go Richard!

 

***From the park meeting: Lynn gave us the numbers for this week. There are 484 people on 269 sites with 83 pets. *** Lynn said she and JD have been managers at Trophy Gardens for 7 years. They will be retiring at the end of April. We are sad to hear this, but they have earned a retirement too. They have done lots to improve our park as managers.

 

***Mike Owens is hosting a meeting at 11:00 am in the Sunrise Room for all Veterans to answer questions about pensions for spouses, veterans with need help because of Agent Orange and other topics.

The Hildago County Veteran Services will be there too. Bring any questions you may have about being a veteran.

 

 

***The Bean Bag group had a tournament on 3-15-2022. The results are Men: 1st place is Ron Beeksma and 2nd place was Bill Danielson

Women: Deb Thomsen and 2nd place was Bonnie Riza

Congratulations to everyone!!

 

***The Activity Office raised $115.00 for Palm Valley Rescue for dogs & cats. The money collected will be passed on as a Memorial for Betty White.

 

***Locker Fees are past due in both the art and stain glass rooms. If you have a cart you need to pay the fee for that as well. If not paid by next Monday you will be asked to remove your things so someone else can have the locker.

***There will be a Spring Fling Dance on March 24th. The dance starts at 7:00 pm and the doors will be opened at 5:30 pm. The 3 Amigos will be playing----Ron Mosher-Curt James-Steven May. This is open to the public so don't be late!!

 

***One last Russell Cropp & Le Roy Moore Pizza Party at Peter Piper Pizza! March 25th !!

 

***It was another brisk evening and there were eighteen participants who were ready to play Hoss Collar. Results for Wednesday, March 9th are as follows: Linda Lang won 1st Place with 703 points; Dan Lang won 2nd Place with 663 points (they played the first game together). Karl Pettersen won 3rd Place with 651 points. There aren’t very many evenings left before we all head for our summer homes. Come out and learn to play and then enjoy those memories during the long summer days ahead. Bring a one-dollar bill (no coins please), and be there by 6:15PM., it is not too late to start a new hobby. See you on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Regular shuffleboard is Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 9:00AM., bring $.30 and be prepared to have a great time. See you!

 

As you head out safe travels to you.

Betsie Brown

Bits & Pieces Sunday 3-14-2022

 Bits & Pieces😍

Sunday 3-14-2022

 

Do you have wood carving tools that you no longer use and would like to sell?  Call Gary at 402-616-9695

 

Wanted a car to buy to leave here in Texas. Call Elmer at 920-475-5033

 

Things happening this week:

***Monday: The Ladies Spring Tea at 2 pm in the Sun Rise Room. The decorations are very pretty. I got a sneak preview when Gary France, Marian Thomas, and I did some repairs to the Flags. If the People that helped shake out the flags Saturday remember some of the poles fell apart. They shouldn't now!!

 

***Tuesday: is the Park meeting at 9:30 in the hall. At 11:00 am there will be a flag burning to properly get rid of Flags that are in very bad shape. On lot 116. Dave Perryman will be playing music from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. We will be Passing the Hat.

 

***Wednesday: Rusty Rierson will be playing music poolside. Again Pass the Hat.

 

***Thursday is the golf cart parade at 10. am. Stay tuned as to where the parade will be lining up and more information.

 

***Saturday is the dance to the music of Sweet Water. 7:00 pm.

 

***Sunday is Cowboy Worship at 9:30 am in the hall. We need someone to sign up to bring cookies on the 27^th. That will be the last Worship Service for this season. Check the church board to see about bringing cookies. We need someone to be greeters for the next couple of Sundays too.

 

 

   What can I say about this Sunday --  but the Mixed Double Pool players need to forgive me for the mix-up on the number of players we had...  I won't explain how the mix-up happened and we ended up with an even number of players -- 10 guys and 10 gals...but it all worked out...    Ok - so now I can tell on the players and some of their comments that I heard during playing time...so here are the comments---  there are three of us teams tied for the lowest place-- but we have had some good shots,  seems like a light switch either on or off,    we can get 100% today by winning  no games,    we shouldn't have won that game,   you don't scare us now because we just won one game,   can't be beaten by the lowest team...   even heard  "shut up!"  But this was all if fun....

     There were ten teams and each team played nine games.

Winning 6 games---  Barb Utech & Don Wulf

Winning 5 games --  Arja Tito & Keny Patrick,    Gayle Steinbeck & Greg Dowhaniuk,    Sally Kelleher & Lonnie Hull, Mikie Patrick & Paul Kelleher,   Renie Stinson & Butch Brooker

    I won't mention how many games the rest of us won but I have to brag a little as my partner and myself beat the number one team.... So that is the only bragging rights we have today...  

    It was a fun afternoon - a great way to spend time with good friends...  One of the players even had a dental appointment in Mexico after the games...  "  Also the Iowa Hawkeyes won today... YAH!! 

   Sign up sheet is up for next week ---  we are getting short of players as they are going back north... 

PHB Bev McEnaney

For those heading out, safe travels!!

Betsie Brown

 

Mixed Doubles Pool on Sunday

 

What can I say about this Sunday --  but the Mixed Double Pool players need to forgive me for the mix-up on the number of players we had...  I won't explain how the mix-up happened and we ended up with an even number of players -- 10 guys and 10 gals...but it all worked out...    Ok - so now I can tell on the players and some of their comments that I heard during playing time...so here are the comments---  there are three of us teams tied for the lowest place-- but we have had some good shots,  seems like a light switch either on or off,    we can get 100% today by winning  no games,    we shouldn't have won that game,   you don't scare us now because we just won one game,   can't be beaten by the lowest team...   even heard  "shut up!"  But this was all in fun...      There were ten teams and each team played nine games. Winning 6 games---  Barb Utech & Don Wulf Winning 5 games --  Arja Tito & Keny Patrick,    Gayle Steinbeck & Greg Dowhaniuk,    Sally Kelleher & Lonnie Hull  Mikie Patrick & Paul Kelleher,   Renie Stinson & Butch Brooker     I won't mention how many games the rest of us won but I have to brag a little as my partner and myself beat the number one team.... So that is the only bragging rights we have today...       It was a fun afternoon - a great way to spend time with good friends...  One of the players even had a dental appointment in Mexico after the games...  "  Also the Iowa Hawkeyes won today...      Sign up sheet is up for next week ---  we are getting short of players as they are going back north...  PHB Bev McEnaney Note from Barb B.: I was asked what PHB was all about. It is an acronym for Pool Hall Babes.😊 ReplyReply allForward

Hoss Collar Results

 From Dan and Linda Lang

It was another brisk evening and there were eighteen participants who were ready to play Hoss Collar. Results for Wednesday, March 9^th are as follows: Linda Lang won 1^st Place with 703 points; Dan Lang won 2^nd Place with 663 points (they played the first game together). Karl Pettersen won 3^rd Place with 651 points. There aren’t very many evenings left before we all head for our summer homes. Come out and learn to play and then enjoy those memories during the long summer days ahead. Bring a one-dollar bill (no coins please), and be there by 6:15PM., it is not too late to start a new hobby. See you on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Regular shuffleboard is Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 9:00AM., bring $.30 and be prepared to have a great time. See you!

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