On February 9, Encore Lakewood RV Resort held their fourth Quilts of Valor presentation. Joined by sister park Sunwest, they presented 14 veterans the award this year.
To introduce Winter Texans to some of the top businesses and health experts in the Valley, Dennis and Barb Zanetti are again organizing a unique and popular Expo at Alamo Palms Resort. The doors will open at 10 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21.
You have heard of the Kentucky Derby - well at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr, we have Donkey Races. On February 9th, over 175 residents enjoyed the antics of the six donkeys as they made their way around the track. Fran and Vicki Bautch have taken on the responsibility, for the past eight years, for training the donkeys to make sure they are prepared for their time in the spotlight. Nancy Fischer stated, “There is nothing better than a room full of residents having a rip-roaring good time.” The donkeys will race one more time this season before they are put out to pasture for a well-deserved rest. Submitted by Barb Thompson and Eric Roberts, Tropic Star Activity Directors.
In early February, La Floresta RV & Golf Resort had their handicap tournament. Men played on Monday and Wednesday. Gals played Tuesday and Thursday. If you had the better score over your handicap, you played on Friday. Men had three flights and women had two flights. The flight winners from left to right were Roger Vanderville - A flight, Jean Vanderville - A flight, Jim Monier - B flight, Bonnie Kadell - B flight and Mark Wilson - C flight. Submitted by Darla Strait.
The 33rd Golden Anniversary Celebration was held on Sunday, February 1, at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr. This celebration began in 1993, and adding this year’s 10 couples, Tropic Star has honored 647 couples.
At Winterhaven Resort there was a party held to beat all parties On Monday, February 2, 185 people attended this party in festive patriotic clothing and costumes, ate potluck food, danced to Winterhaven’s own Jammers and had more fun than two barrels of monkeys.
They’ve been busy at La Floresta RV & Golf Resort near Mercedes in the month of January.
Pat Yoder was thrilled to share about the attendance for the annual RGV Line Dance Bash held at Tropic Star last month. Attendance has more than doubled since the first event in 2023. She went on to say that they are so grateful for the incredible support from the RGV community.
Twenty-five tables were decorated in different themes at the Main Hall at Fun N Sun last week as the Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queen Council held their Festival of Tables. It was a day filled with seeing old friends and making new ones. It was a sea of red hats and purple regalia – although there was one younger pink hatter in the crowd.
By Herb Moering
For older Winter Texans the big band jams are a trip down memory lane with music for listening and dancing for some.
About 50 residents and visitors were on hand for a performance at Trail’s End MH and RV Park in Weslaco on a recent Saturday afternoon, which is one of three venues visited by the only big band in the Valley. The group of guys and gals also play from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays at Mission Bell-Trade Winds RV Resort and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at nearby Valley View Estates in Mission.
The Leisure World Quilters eighth biannual quilt show will be held February 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Hall, 400 East 18th St. in Weslaco. The quilter’s raffle quilt is queen size measuring 85”x103” in red, black, and cream colors. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available from any of the Leisure World quilters or at the show. The drawing will be held at the end of the show and you do not need to be present to win.
Sunday, January 4, was a beautiful, sunny day without excessive wind or heat and no rain. A large group of people assembled, representing both Trophy Gardens and Winter Ranch RV Resorts, at their shared Golf Course, Winter Gardens. The purpose of the cheerful gathering was to celebrate the grand opening of their newest shared amenity, Disc Golf.
Read more: Disc Golf: A new amenity shared by sister parks, Trophy Gardens and Winter Ranch
Join Bentsen Grove Rock Club for a fantastic Year of Bling Rock Show on February 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is their 45th anniversary and the featured rock will be crystals. The event is free.
Winter Volunteers at Rio Grande Bible Ministries (RGBM) will hold a Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale on Saturday, January 31, 8 to 11 a.m. to benefit students of both the seminary and the Intercultural Studies Program. It will be held in the Friesen Building of the campus in Edinburg, 4300 S. Hwy. 281 (Closner Blvd.). Parking is available at the Closner entrance. The quilt auction will begin at 10 a.m. Free coffee will be provided all morning, and cookies/baked goods will be available for purchase.
Read more: Craft/Quilt/Bake Sale January 31 to benefit students
By Herb Moering
The love and vision that the late Brenda Keen had for pickleball has resulted in a new dimension for the popular sport at Trophy Gardens RV Resort with the addition of two new outdoor courts.
