Moving back to our hometown of Jefferson Iowa was a good idea and we didn't even know to what extent at the time. As anyone who knows me can tell you, my Internet connection is important to me and surprisingly more so as time goes on. It is my one indulgence and I do not see that changing as long as I can rub two brain cells together.
And here is an article that surprised and pleased me on this subject.
Bits & Pieces
Friday 12-11-2020
Ronald Stadick, age 86 of Walnut Grove, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton. He is survived by his wife Evie Stadick. Ron”s obituary can be seen at https://stephensfuneralservice.com/obituaries/ronald-stadick/150/
Thanks to all of our Trophy family for all the wonderful cards, notes, and kind words of sympathy when Bill passed away. We had so many great friends and memories over our many years at Trophy. Love, JoAnn
Gene Hill will have about 20 canvas art pieces for sale this Saturday at his lot 627. All for $49 or less. It will be worth checking it out? Moving onward is one that has a story behind it, ask me about it,
ATTENTION POOL PLAYERS: WE ARE NOW ALLOWED 16 PEOPLE IN THE POOL HALL AT ONE TIME-----SOOOO---- NOW INSTEAD OF FIVE COUPLES FOR THE MIXED DOUBLES WE CAN HAVE EIGHT COUPLES... SO COME SIGN UP AND ENJOY FUN TIMES WITH FRIENDS... A FUN WAY TO SPEND A SUNDAY AFTERNOON... START TIME IS 1:00......
Wednesday night, December 9th, was another night with great weather for Hoss Collar. Dale Hustad won 1st Place with 643 points, Rick Dewey came in 2nd with 592 points and for 3rd Place, we had two winners, Kathy Ringler and Bob Yeley with 587 points. We play Wednesday and Saturday nights at 6:30PM, bring a dollar bill and prepare to have a good time, and meet new people. You can learn to play in seconds! We play regular shuffleboard Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:00AM. Get your Vitamin D and have fun too!
Stay Saft and Stay Healthy!!
Betsie Brown
The management at Trophy Gardens has made it known they have 11 apartments available for rent for the month of January 2021. This is unheard of! They usually tell me that March is the best month to find an opening.
Great care is being taken in the Rio Grande Valley as far as the virus is concerned. Masks are required EVERYWHERE and you will get called on it if you choose to not abide by the rules. As of right now, Alamo Texas, where Trophy G. is located has a percentage of 4.3. Masks and distancing do work.
So pick up the phone and call (956) 787-7717 And see when you might be able to enjoy some sunshine in sunny south Texas.
Bits & Pieces
Monday 12-8-2020
It is with sadness that I tell you of the passing of Bill Hammas this morning. He was Wynn's dad. Mary tells me that she, Wynn, and Mark, Wynn's brother, were able to say their goodbyes. He passed away very peacefully. He had gone out to the farm on Saturday and Sunday with Wynn and Mark to “hunt” (to enjoy the view) and to drive a truck so this last weekend was his Heaven on Earth. Then he went to Heaven above today. As Mary said he was the best loving father-in-law a girl could have. Most of you will remember Bill for taking care of the “Hammas Rose Garden” when you drive into the RV Park. Cards can be sent to Wynn and Mary Hammas 4243 E. 58th St., Davenport, IA 52807
We are back at it... This Sunday, December 6th. was our first official Mixed Doubles pool tournament and we did ok... Well some of us did ok... There are only ten people allowed in the pool hall at one time... So, we had five teams and each team played two games with the same team... Each team played a total of eight games... Winning team was Teri Thibodeau & Paul Kelleher with 6 games won. Two teams won 5 games each and they are team Sally Kelleher & Moe LaFavre and team Janet Yeley & Alex Stinson. We were careful to obey all the rules and everyone wore their mask and stayed a social distance... We also cleaned the tables and pool balls with disinfectant. The next Mixed Doubles is Sunday afternoon December 13th at 1:00 start time--the sign-up sheet is up...
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!!
Betsie Brown
Bits & Pieces
Saturday 12-6-2020
This is a schedule of events coming soon to Trophy Gardens. Sounds like fun to me!!
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!!
Betsie Brown
Bits & Pieces
Thursday 12-3-2020
From Shirley Greving Word has been received of the death of Donna Rypkema on Friday, November 27th of George, IA. She and Bud (John) Rypkema were Trophy Garden residents a few years back. Her obituary can be viewed on the web page of Jurrens Funeral Home, George, IA
Bonnie Christian has a very nice Tan colored Loveseat for sale. Please call Bonnie if you are interested 956-607-4635. Asking $50. Can be seen on Lot 650.
We had a beautiful moonlit evening for Hoss Collar, Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Janet Yeley came in 1st place with 558 points, Roger Francis and Bob Yeley won 2nd place with 539 points and Chuck Hull took third place with 533 points. We play Hoss Collar on Wednesday and Saturday nights at 6:30PM. Bring ONE DOLLAR BILL PER PERSON, everyone gets their dollar back except the bottom three players. We require masks, we do social distancing and we sanitize the sticks, benches, and pencils. Bob and Janet Yeley are the hosts for Wednesday evenings and Dan and Linda Lang are hosts on Saturday evenings. Regular shuffleboard is played Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00AM. Masks, social distancing are required and we sanitize the sticks, benches, and pencils. We offer lessons, lots of fun, the opportunity to get some vitamin D and meet new friends. Come and join us.
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!!
Betsie Brown
Bits & Pieces
Tuesday 12-1-2020
This from Carol Rossmann: I Thought I would let you know that I have moved from Ames to Waukee. I am living in a 55 plus community called Attivo Trails. The kids wanted me to get closer to one of them and they located this place near my son Darin. He is only 5 minutes away. My new address is: 835 NE Boston Pkwy, Apt 3212, Waukee, IA 50263
Dale & Marlys Husted wants Trophy people to know that there will be lots of free items at Lot # 680 on the day of the in-park garage sale on Saturday.
From the park meeting this morning Lynn reported there are: 272 people in the park on 155 sites. There are 50 pets.
Corrections on the December Birthday & Anniversary calendar: Ann Bunke should be on December 7th, Remove Jerry Hibbs, and Bunny Schultz I spelled her last name wrong. Add Tim Schmuck on December 13th.
Can you believe it is December already? At times I didn't think this year would ever end with all that has gone on. Besides the virus, Marion was hit with the Derecho. I'm still cleaning up from that storm. We had winds up to 145 mph.
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!!
Betsie Brown
