A 55+ Co-Ed League of Their Own
Did someone say cheese? No, I’m not talking about smiling for a picture. I’m talking about the kind you eat—morning, noon, or night.
It’s no secret to those who know me that I love cheese. In fact, when I see the Cheeseheads during the Packers games, I can’t help but feel like I should have one of those to just wear around town. When I see Wisconsin license plates or even hear “Wisconsin,” all I can think of is all of the varieties of Wisconsin cheese I have tasted—and loved.
It’s also no secret that my dream is to one day be a Summer Wisconsinite. But every time I say that, friends from other Midwestern states try to convince me I’d love their states even more. Do you think I should consider becoming a Summer Midwesterner, instead? What, from your Midwestern state, would I savor the way I do Wisconsin cheese?
Now, it doesn’t have to be food. Is there a place, a summer event, or something else your state is known for that would draw me back, summer after summer?
I’m going to post this column on our Facebook page. Please answer these two questions for me:
1.What other Midwestern states should I consider…when I finally get to be you?
2. What place, event, food, or (fill in the blank) would bring me back, year after year?
(I’m already curious to see what I learn!)
We’re just connecting the dots…
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
Photos courtesy of the Ed Martens Senior Texans Softball League
“One quick thing,’” Rosy Franks said as our interview wrapped up. “I want to tell you about my softball glove.”
Franks, 68, began playing softball at 18 in a parks and recreation league. When she broke her finger at 40, she decided to leave it to the younger players.
Franks still wanted to play the sport, but there were no senior leagues available in her community. That was…until she began visiting the Rio Grande Valley via Wisconsin and discovered the Ed Martens Senior Texan Softball League in McAllen.
Franks didn’t hesitate to join and has been with the League for 16 years. She did miss one year--as a player--but served as an assistant manager. “ I really believe in good sportsmanship.” Before and after each season, she oils up her softball glove, keeping it in flexible shape.
She keeps herself in shape, too, playing pickleball and water volleyball, walking, cycling, and swimming.
Franks even recruits, inviting her neighbor, Sherryl Hibberd, a winter visitor from Pennsylvania, to join. “I loved it,” Hibberd says. “That was 10 years ago, and I have been playing ever since.”
Softball has threaded in and out of Hibberd’s life,
from neighborhood games as a kid to playing in a teacher league as an adult. “What’s not to like?!”
Hibberd, who turns 65 this spring, says playing softball motivates her to stay active. “There’s a lot in it for me, health-wise, mental-wise; it’s enormous.”
In addition to the health aspects, Hibberd raves about the camaraderie and bonding experiences of the League.
Frank feels the same. “It’s so much fun. It’s like a reunion to see everybody!”
An annual reunion where new members are welcome.
Tara Piantanida-Kelly is a full-time RVer and has been coming to the Valley for three years. She didn’t hesitate when her husband, Bob, asked if she wanted
to play ball, having played in a church league years before.
“It’s very welcoming,” she says of her initial experience. “Everybody was really helpful and nice.”
Piantanida-Kelly has stepped up to help promote the League, creating and managing the Ed Martens Senior Texans Softball League Facebook page--posting updates, information, and player profile video reels and inviting people to take part in the seasonal League.
The League is open to men and women 55 and older. Practices begin the first Tuesday in November and continue through December, when players are divided into A Division (major league) and B Division (minor league), based on ability.
The season begins the first week of January and runs through February, culminating in March with playoffs and the Can-Am (Canadian-American) games.
The public is invited to watch the Can-Am games Friday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m. at McAllen’s West Side Park, 2000 S. Ware Rd. There’s free admission and parking, with hot dogs, snacks and drinks for sale; no outside food or drinks are allowed. Bleacher seating will be available, and spectators can bring lawn chairs.
Throwing out the first pitch will be the League’s namesake, Ed Marten, who founded the softball club 30 years ago.
This season, 120 men and women participated in the co-ed 55+ League.
While Hibberd opted to sit this season out, she looks forward to returning and hopes others are inspired to come out and play ball.
“Down here, we’re all together. We have each other,” Frank says, referring to the Winter Texan community. “The people here are my family, including the softball League.”
A family, indeed. Back to that special softball glove, a gift received 45 years ago from Frank’s husband, Terry, when they were newlyweds. Terry never missed a game before his passing 10 years ago. “He was as much a part of the team as anyone else,” Frank shared. “He’d be happy that I’m still playing.”
For more information on the League or the Can-Am games, reach out to Fred Esqueda at 956-897-6961 or Mike Brower at 734-834-0128 or by email at mbrower@ umich.edu. To follow the League, visit the Ed Martens Senior Texans Softball League on Facebook. •
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Keep McAllen Beautiful
Winter Texan Spotlight Line Dance Bash a Hit
Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) introduces the artists behind the irrigation pipe masterpieces through their Meet the Artist series. Look for Meet the Artist in our issues throughout the 2024 – 2025 season.
Gloria Ester Moreno is a local artist born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. She is mostly selftaught and paints with acrylics in a variety of styles and techniques, using both brushes and palette knives. Some of her favorite subjects to paint are stilllife, landscapes, sunsets, palm trees, birds, roosters, and other animals.
Gloria Ester Moreno Meet the Artist
Gloria’s art has appeared in the San Francisco Zoo Botanical Gardens and has also won a Special Merit Award in an international art competition. She has also won several 1st – 4th-place awards in smaller art competitions.
In addition to painting, Gloria also enjoys photography and exploring the beauty of nature.
See this masterpiece by Gloria across from the Palm View Community Center, 3401 W. Jordan Rd. •
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
The 2025 RGV Line Dance Bash held January 26 was a dancing success, according to organizers. Attendees suggested making the bash a monthly event, with dance demos for each line dance.
In its third year, the event was held in the large hall at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr to accommodate all 140 attendees. Event coordinators were Pat Yoder of Pharr South RV Resort and Julie Johnson of Tropic Star, with a volunteer base helping as greeters, cashiers, DJ, sound system operators, kitchen staff, instructors, dancers, and set-up and clean-up crews.
Dances were selected by the most known among Winter and Converted Texan line dancers in the Rio Grande Valley, with a playlist consisting of beginner level to slightly more advanced and with instructor input. Instructors who took part have teaching experience here in the Valley and back home. Their experience ranged from six to 30 years.
Highlights of this event included all dancers participating in “ice breakers,” dancing the Grand March and Sasha, as well as the Contras, which is not as widely known. The Contras consists of parallel rows of dancers facing each other with repetitive dance steps and pass-throughs. The event, by the numbers: 140 participants hailed from 10 different RV parks across the Valley, and there were a total of 48 dances. The floor was split with beginners on one end and high beginners on the other, making it easier for dancers to focus on their dance-level version.
Yoder’s hope for those who attended is that each person left with new friends, accomplishments, and a smile on their faces. •
Spotted in the RGV Texas Mountain Laurel
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
The Texas Mountain Laurel makes its presence known each spring with its fragrant and vibrant purple blooms. Native to Texas, the evergreen shrub can grow 30 feet high, depending on pruning. McAllen’s McAuliffe Park, 3260 W. Daffodil, is home to quite a few. To experience their sweet, grape-like aroma, plan to walk the park trails from late February to mid-April when the trees are heavy with blooms.
55th Annual NDÉ DÁÁ
Homecoming Pow Wow
March 1 in Alton
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
This spring, Konitsaa Nde Native Community, along with the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, will be hosting the 55th Annual NDÉ DÁÁ Homecoming Pow Wow. The name of the pow wow is made up of two Apache words: NDÉ, which means the people, and DÁÁ which means the spring season. This tribal gathering includes Native American dancers, tribal members, spectators, and vendors from all over the country and world.
Those in attendance will experience Native American culture through the drum music, singing, and dancing. There will be raffles and cake walks, and the vendors will include a food booth selling Native American food and other vendors who sell Native American jewelry, arts, and crafts.
This event will be held at the City of Alton Recreation Center,349 Dawes Ave. in Alton, Saturday, March 1. The event is open to the public, and admission is free. •
New Places to Discover on South Padre Island
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
As winter visitors return to South Padre Island for another season of sunshine and relaxation, they’ll find exciting new spots to explore. Whether you’re looking for a delightful breakfast treat, an adventurous outing, or a cozy evening with a glass of wine, these recently opened businesses offer something special for every visitor.
• Sunrise Bakery: Start your day with a warm pastry and a perfectly brewed coffee at Sunrise Bakery. This charming bakery takes pride in using high-quality ingredients to craft delicious treats, from classic baked goods to innovative creations. With recipes passed down through generations, Sunrise Bakery blends tradition and creativity to bring a taste of home to the Island.
• Sand Monsters: For those craving adventure, Sand Monsters delivers an adrenaline rush like no other. This six-acre, off-road park offers highperformance, side-by-side vehicles for both experienced riders and first-timers. With a halfmile track made of beach sand, guided dune tours, and even driving classes for kids, Sand Monsters is an exciting way to experience the Island’s terrain. They even offer senior discounts, making it a fun outing for all ages.
• Starnie’s Hotdogs: For a casual and satisfying bite, Starnie’s Hotdogs serves up gourmet, all-
beef hot dogs, Polish sausages, and even vegan options. Their authentic Italian beef sandwiches and crispy truffle fries have quickly become local favorites. Whether grabbing a quick lunch or indulging in a hearty meal, Starnie’s is a mustvisit for comfort-food lovers.
• Red Line Helicopters: Take your sightseeing to new heights with Red Line Helicopters, offering breathtaking aerial tours of South Padre Island and SpaceX Starbase. Whether you opt for a short coastal flight or an extended tour over Boca Chica, this one-of-a-kind experience provides unparalleled views of the Island and beyond.
• SPI Wine Bar: If you’re looking for a laid-back evening with a glass of fine wine, SPI Wine Bar is the perfect spot. As the Island’s only dedicated wine bar, it offers a carefully curated selection of red, white, and sparkling wines worldwide. The cozy atmosphere and knowledgeable staff make it an inviting place to unwind and discover new favorites.
From thrilling excursions to relaxing indulgences, these new businesses add even more reasons to enjoy your winter stay on South Padre Island. Be sure to check them out and make the most of your time on the Island! Check out VisitSouthPadreIsland.com for more information. •
Things I Have Learned
Things I Have Learned
I’m Betting on the Old Folks
A
somewhat
amazing, the wide variety of possess that today’s younger generations just don’t share. I am making an operator-assisted a rotary telephone. I am butchering a chicken that I with my own chicken catcher. write a real letter--on paperI can drive a car with a shift. I can balance a paper register. I even know how to turn antenna by using a rotor, change channels by standing the TV, and turning the dial
by Bill Ward
MTODAY’S WISDOM:
Every skill you acquire doubles your odds of success. . ~Scott Adams Today’s Wisdom:
random and reckless look at life from a fairly old guy
The Curse of Shiny Things
I am thinking it is a lot. But even if I could, I would never push the delete button on any of it. By learning how to make a call through the operator, I was able to call out to my grandma’s farm any time I wanted to. By sharing the butchering duties when the family gathered at my grandma’s farm, I learned what I was capable of, and I gained great stories to share with my kids. (I bet a good share of you all have chasing headless chicken stories.)
y sisters and I just cleaned out our mother’s home of all her possessions, an experience shared at one time or another by many of you. We each now have rooms full of stuff we don’t need. It seemed timely to share my perspective on stuff with you all.
world collapses suddenly and return to old skills, I am ready. until then, these and many possess are absolutely useless
much brain space is consumed skills I will never use again?
I spend several weeks a year on the ocean shoreline. One of the things we do almost daily is take a walk on the beach. Like everyone we see out there, our eyes are usually looking down at the vast array of shells scattered along our path. It seems like there is a fresh supply of new shells every day. Lots of them are broken. Many are just plain and uninteresting. But every once in a while, there is a real gem just laying there waiting to be found.
The more material things that we possess, the less clear life becomes. Therefore, if you want clarity, have a garage sale.
~Craig D. Lounsbrough
more you all remember. And every time I made an entry in my checkbook, I got to experience gratitude for the blessings our family had.
into craft projects, and some even made it onto the plane going home.
Today we don’t pick up so many, and if we do, they usually are dropped back into the sand after we have admired them. We have become victims of the law of diminishing returns. What we once considered valuable treasure, today, well…, not so much.
Learning to drive a stick was quality time spent with my dad. He was patient, even when I stalled the engine. Because I could drive a stick, I also got to drive the truck at harvest on my in-laws’ farm later on. Those were fun days.
In the 1950s and 60s, watching TV was family time, after the homework was done and the house chores were finished.
At first, we always brought back a few. They piled up in bags and bowls; some went
One of the things I have learned in life is that we don’t have to pick up every shiny thing. There is actually a freedom in that. Our shiny things are different for each of us. Some are cheap; many are very expensive. Each impacts our lives a different way, but in the end, we all risk ending up in a state where the shiny things own or control us. (Think hoarders.)
We watched family shows: Bonanza, Red Skelton, Jack Benny, I Love Lucy, and many
we need the workbench, and the pile on it says, “Nope. Not today.”
Does anyone need some seashells? Just don’t touch my guitars.
I’m just sayin’. •
I know I am obsolete in many ways, but I sure had a good time getting to this point. I hope I don’t need those old skills anymore because it has been fun learning new skills, too. But if we all ever need to go into survival mode, my money is on the old folks.
I’m just sayin’. •
It doesn’t happen quickly. Sometimes it takes a lifetime. Sometimes we don’t even realize it until the day we need to move and realize we can’t because we have too much stuff. Or we need our garage and it’s full. Or
Bill Ward is a retired health-care administrator from Minnesota and a regular columnist, author, and untalented rock ‘n’ roll musician, playing with the band Night Ryders. He winters at Casa Del Sol in Donna. You can contact Bill by email at bwward@charter. net.
Bill Ward is a retired healthcare administrator from Minnesota and a regular columnist, author, and untalented rock ‘n’ roll musician, playing with the band Night Ryders. He winters at Casa Del Sol in Donna. You can contact Bill by email at bwward@charter.net.
Calling All RGV Clog Dancers, Dance Instructors, and PE Teachers
The Annual Clog Fun Dance 2025 at San Juan Gardens RV Park will take place Friday, February 28, from 1– 4 p.m. This Fun Dance is hosted by The Tippy Toe Cloggers. Guest of honor for the event is Joe Dawley from Kansas, a nationally certified clogging instructor. Dawley will demonstrate flatfoot and buck clog dancing. The Texas Clogging Council vice president for our region, Deborah Duckett, will also attend. Be prepared for lots of dancing, door prizes, and demonstrations. The cost for dancers is $5.00 each, and spectators may attend for free. If you are a owner or dance instructor, we encourage you and your students/members to attend and check out clogging. It is a true American folk dance. Also, any schoolteachers who teach PE-come check us out!
If you have any questions, please send an email to tippytoecloggers@ gmail.com or phone 956-529-5621. San Juan Gardens RV Park is located at 900 E. Business 83 in San Juan. •
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan Southern Comfort & Country Sunshine
Hous e Event
Wednesday, February 19th 11am-1pm 1501 & 1601 S. Airport Dr Weslaco
Victoria Palms Open Hous e Event
Thursday, February 20th 11am-1pm 602 N Victoria Rd. Donna TX
Meet the park staff & tour these amazing parks!
Meet the park staff & tour these amazing parks!
Shake, Rattle & Roll to Perform
Put on your dancing shoes and step back into the 1950s with Shake, Rattle & Roll in a special concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499 in Harlingen, Tuesday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Shake, Rattle & Roll is a dynamic vocal quartet featuring three females and one male crooner! This show transports audiences to the era when Elvis Presley, Connie Francis, and Chuck Berry ruled the airwaves and features authentic costumes, vibrant choreography, and malt-shop hits like “Johnny B. Goode,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Rock Around the Clock,” and more. Tap your feet, shake your hips, and celebrate the Golden Age of Rock n’ Roll.
The Harlingen Concert Association has been presenting internationally acclaimed artists to the community since the 1930s. This all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of the Harlingen area through live performances. Thanks to loyal season ticketholders and sponsors, these concerts can be offered at affordable, family-friendly prices. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at HarlingenConcert.com or call 956-392-9757. •
E. Exp 83, San Juan, TX
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Loom Scraps Make Caps
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
So much yarn; so little time. We have all heard that said many, many times. At The Lamb’s Loom, we know the feeling! All that pretty yarn--not to mention our little bits of leftovers--and what to do? Well, now that we have mentioned leftovers, let’s talk. By now you may have read right here in Welcome Home Winter Texan (or heard from a friend) about what happens at The Lamb’s Loom. As a nonprofit prayer shawl ministry, we collect all kinds of handmade items, from hats to blankets to scarves. Then we help 25+ mission groups--locally and all over the world. These groups serve so many people with basic needs. We are blessed to come alongside and provide a handmade item. It may not seem like much, but that gift represents care and concern in a tangible form. We call that “love in every stitch.” That tangible gift only happens because of the generous donations that are brought into The Lamb’s Loom and placed in our Donation Chest. We often get asked what is needed most. Well, we have learned over the years that God is in charge of distribution,
and all of these items will go to just the right spot. They most certainly will be loved and appreciated by the recipients.
So next time you see that little bit of scrap yarn in your basket that you can’t imagine what you can do with it, remember: Scraps make caps! And we will happily help find them their forever home!
Come stitch it forward with us while you are here in South Texas. We are open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lamb’s Loom is located at 1102 W. Tamarack Ave. in McAllen. Additional parking is available in the rear via Upas Avenue. Updates and other information are available on our website at thelambsloom.com •
~ Prayers ‘n Purls!
Kansas Day Celebration 2025
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
January 29, 158 Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861, admission to the Union. It was so special that 39 Kansans joined the group for their first time.
This year’s event took place at Peter Piper Pizza in Weslaco. We heard many positive comments about this venue--its central location within the Valley, and each person’s individual cost was much less than it was the last few years. This event also allowed more time available for getting to know your Kansas neighbor. What a happy crowd!
Jan Bergman, chair of the event, and Larry Schmitt, communications, facilitated the day’s events. Organizers also thank the Volunteers that facilitated registration and distributing the door prizes. Jan works hard throughout the year to accumulate the door prizes. We are also thankful to some of the attendees’ bringing a door prize.
Plans for the 2026 celebration are already in progress. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. If Larry
has your contact information, you’re set. If not, please email your information to Larrys13@icloud.com.
Feeling Lucky?
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
Winter Green Estates, 500 N. Bryan Road in Mission, will hold its 2nd Annual Find-Your- Pot-of-Gold Flea Market Saturday, March 1. The Market opens at 7 a.m. and continues until noon. This spring sale benefits residents of Winter Green Estates and is put on strictly by resident volunteers. There will be no outside vendors, but the event is open to the public. The sale will be conducted both inside and outside of the Hall. Golf cart shuttles will also be available both to and from the hall. The Winter Green Estates Cafe will be open, with breakfast starting at 7 a.m. and lunch being served until 12:30 p.m. Those with a sweet tooth will be able to purchase a wide variety of homemade baked goods, including cookies, cakes, pies, bars, breads, rolls, and fudge. The Market will feature a wide variety of items.
See ya there! For more information, call or text chairperson Mark Horngren at 218-310-3064 or cochairperson Roy Thompson at 254-394-3361 •
Perspectives What Are They?
by Chaplain Rich Harmsen
This morning, as I was sitting in my chair contemplating different ideas for this article, I found I was drawn to the title of this section of the newspaper…Perspectives. I began to wonder what people think when they see that word. What does that mean? Well, a simple definition would be, “a way of thinking about or viewing something or someone.” Many things can influence our perspective or our point of view--our past experiences, the belief systems we hold onto, our social environment, age, gender…I could go on and on. The truth is, as we all get older, our perspectives are influenced more and more by outside influences.
One thing we can all agree on is the more people we have in a room, the more perspectives we will have on any given topic or person. This can make for some interesting and sometimes humorous conversations. Also, unfortunately, it can also cause some unwanted, heated exchanges between those with varying perspectives. Living in a community with almost as many perspectives as people can come with many challenges. The biggest challenge we may have is that many want to impose their perspective on those around them, getting everyone to see things from their perspective. And the older we get oftentimes means the more set we get in our perspectives or ways. In order to make our time as Winter Texans more enjoyable (and peaceful), we need to learn to respect others’ perspectives. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to find some common ground, things we can agree on. Start to build a foundation of friendship around similar perspectives. Once you’ve done that, you need to be willing to change your perspective. You might think, how can I do that? Here are some suggestions:
1. Reframe- try to look at things differently.
2. Reflect - consider how your thoughts and actions affect those around you.
3. Be curious - ask questions and try to understand someone else’s perspective.
4. Be empathetic - put yourself in their shoes.
5. Be willing to change - keep an open mind.
If you are a believer, you have an enormous advantage in this. (Well, you should have.) When we gather together, we have a solid foundation in Jesus Christ. No matter where we come from or even what denomination we attend at home, our identity--who we are--should come from the fact that we are children of the Heavenly Father. Every interaction we have with someone is either they are my brother or sister in Christ or they are not, but regardless, I am told to love them. That should be our perspective. Eternity. When we gather on Sunday morning, I feel like I am seeing a glimpse into heaven. We not only have people from all walks of life but from many denominations, all gathered in one place to worship and praise The Lord. We are not nondenominational; we are multi-denominational. We are gathered as one, with one foundation, putting all things aside to focus on King Jesus. We look past all the differences and focus on the common core that is Jesus Christ. I want to challenge you. If you’re not participating in your park’s church, you are missing out on the one thing that could totally change your perspective-and your life. If your park doesn’t have a church, visit one near you that does. Don’t let your perspective keep you from stepping on the foundation. Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” •
Rich Harmsen and his wife, Tammy, are chaplains at Encore Tropic Winds in Harlingen.
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Fiesta Edinburg 2025
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC), in partnership with Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships and the City of Edinburg, is excited to announce the 56th Annual Fiesta Edinburg, scheduled for February 27 - March 2 at the Bert Ogden Arena. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience, drawing thousands of attendees to Edinburg.
During a press conference at Bert Ogden Arena, ECC revealed an exciting musical lineup headlined by five-time Grammy Award Winner La Mafia, who will take the stage Saturday, March 1.
“We are thrilled to welcome La Mafia back to Edinburg, where they remain a community favorite,” said Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the ECC.
Joining the celebration is Alicia Villarreal, Latin-Grammy-Awardwinning regional Mexican artist and former lead singer of Grupo Límite. Villarreal will kick off the highly anticipated concert, delivering her signature hits for fans of all ages.
Rio Valley Estates
Concert tickets are available now at bertogdenarena.com. Beyond the music, Fiesta Edinburg offers something for everyone. Families can enjoy attractions like the Heart of America Carnival, interactive Contacto Animal exhibits, and thrilling dinosaur displays.
Fiesta Edinburg, the largest annual celebration hosted by the ECC, holds a special place in the city’s history. Established to commemorate Edinburg as the county seat, it has since grown into a premier event celebrating community, culture, and quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley.
The ECC extends its gratitude to presenting sponsors Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, and the City of Edinburg for their continued support. For more information, visit edinburg.com/fiesta-edinburg or call 956-383-4974. •
McAllen Mobile Park, McAllen
Retama Village, Mission
$324,900
Retama Village, Mission
Adobe Wells, McAllen
Live your retirement dreams in this 3BR (or 2BR + office) home in Retama Village features an open floorplan and courtyard for indoor/outdoor living. Enjoy a spacious garage with HVAC, a pergola-covered courtyard, and solar panels. HOA covers landscape maintenance. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, (956) 900-8487
This 2012 unit is spacious, very well maintained and move in ready. The kitchen has beautiful maple colored wood cabinets, a food pantry, all major appliances and a gas stove top. A bonus 7x9 laundry room with a large storage closet, washer and dryer included! The exterior shed is also included! Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112
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Green Gate Grove, Palmview
$66,500
FANTASTIC 2 bed/2 bath 2014 Oak Creek 1300 sqft Home located in McAllen Mobile park. This home is FULL of upgrades including: new roof, new carport, porcelain tile flooring, Safe-Step Walk-in jetted tub/ shower combo, double panes storm windows, 8” insulated walls, new A/C, new washer/dryer, and a 5-stage reverse osmosis water system. A Must See!!! Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
Check out this property in Green Gate Grove, a 55+ gated community. RV pad with full hook up (30/50 amp service). 384 sqft casita offers a fully functional kitchen, living, dinning space and a full bathroom with a washer and dryer.. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Restful Valley Ranch, Mission
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission $21,900 $75,000
You’ll love this 14 × 40 cozy mobile home that includes many updated features. The front facing open concept living and eat-in kitchen are bathed in the natural lighting of the bay-like windows. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Are you tired of seeing the same old thing? This 2019 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home will check everything off your list and more! Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
Charming RV Lot in a vibrant 55+ community! Finished coach house with full bath, FHU, and 12x7 storage shed. Backs to peaceful greenspace in the Texas Tropics. Perfect for relaxed living! Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, (956) 900-8487
Location, location. location! This RV Casita has one of the most coveted locations in the community. Lots of extras -- pergola, storage sheds, whole house 18 kw Generac generator and gutters making it better than new! All appliances convey. FHU for your RV, but you do not have to have an RV to enjoy this fabulous home. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487
Heritage Square, Mission
RV Porthome recently remodeled inside & out with large, fenced yard. Large 2 story storage area/ workshop with an additional 12x18 storage building for plenty of storage. Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, (816) 916-5583
Looking for a place to call your own? Stop by and check out this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with Texas room addition perfect for entertainment. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Restful Valley Ranch, Mission
Retama Village, Mission
Come check out this cozy mobile home located in Restful Valley Ranch. This 14x42, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits in the center of the 3 lots. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
Stop! This is the perfect find, you must check out this 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom casita! Not only is it visually pleasing with its modern architecture and professional landscaping, it’s also functional, including an RV pad with full hook-ups. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
$169,000
$59,900
$225,000
Have I got the PERFECT place for YOU!! This 1 bedroom/1 bathroom built in 2000 is fully furnished and 100% turn key ready and even includes plate ware, glassware, and silverware! The outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy warm South Texas breezes with neighbors and friends. Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
Spacious 3 bed/2bath 1900 sqft home in Alamo Country Club. This home is move-in ready with everything you need for a Winter vacation home! It comes fully furnished INCLUDING the golf cart! Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
$16,500 $145,000
Delight in the charm of this newly upgraded park model, with a separate casita for added privacy and versatility. Call today to schedule your private showing. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
This updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom furnished mobile is located in an active 55+ guarded gate community. Walk into this beautiful home and fall in love! Features updated from 2021/2022 include a renovated kitchen (Painted cabinets and walls, new granite countertops, sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher, and fridge) a fresh coat of paint in the living room, flooring, 2 mini splits, water heater, water softener, and even exterior features like the screened in porch, extended concrete, and northside fencing with gate. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission
Valley View Estate, Mission
$76,000
Stop by and look at this centrally located property, near restaurants and shopping centers. The split bedroom concept, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, plus Texas Room mobile home comes fully furnished. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Searching for a gated 55+ community to settle down in? Then stop and check out this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath mobile home. Step inside and experience the bright and airy front living space and the lovely eat-in kitchen that provides the perfect combination of functionality and comfort. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
This desirable corner property includes lots 58 and 59 and is adjacent to the 18-hole par 3 private golf course and includes utility connections. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
GOTTA SEE this large 1665 sqft 2 bed/2 bath home in Alamo Country Club. This home is located on the golf course witha wonderful view of the 4th hole. Primary has room for king bed and both bedrooms have new tile flooring. An updated kitchen with breakfast nook with bay windows and a screen in porch round out the upgrades. Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes
$88,500
Looking for a well-maintained mobile? Located in the friendly 55+ community of Quiet Village II, this 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home is a must-see! Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Location, Location, Location! Own an RV and looking for a great place to park? Come check out this property, located in the 55+ community of Llano Grande Resort, where you own your lot! RV pad hook-ups included 30 amp and 50 amp services and a storage shed with 220vac connection. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
Wagon City South, Mission
Wagon City South, Mission
$109,900
$58,500 $115,000
Priced to sell, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom has much to offer. Partially furnished with a centered living and almost private eat-in kitchen space with split bedroom concept. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Located in a active 55+ community of Wagon City South, this well-preserved 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits on a corner lot and is fully furnished and is move-in ready. The open-concept living and dining space is perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing alone. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
Retama Village, Mission
Retama Village, Mission
McAllen Mobile Park, McAllen
Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes
Alamo Country Club, Alamo
Alamo Country Club
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission
Quiet Village ll, Donna
DANCES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
Calendar of Events
Wednesday • Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Breakfast 7:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Rooted Yoga 8:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan McAllen (956) 681-3370
Cupid Care Health Fair 9:00 AM Knapp Medical Weslaco (956) 968-8567
Quinta Park Tours 9:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan McAllen (956) 681-3370
Craft Sale 9:00 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918
Birds & Dinos 10:00 AM International Museum of Art & Science McAllen (956) 681-2800
Plus Square Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 874-8264
2 Hour Riverside Dreamer River Tour 10:30 AM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
3M Retirees & Friends Reunion 10:30 AM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (512) 916-9236
February Winter Texan Day 11:00 AM Gelman Stained Glass Museum San Juan (956) 601-0838 $15
Burgers & Fries 11:30 AM Chimney Park MHC Mission (956) 585-5061 $8
Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the lighter side of the Valley. For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email calendar@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Fridays at 5:00pm.
Acoustic Jam 12:30 PM Quiet Village II Subdivision Donna Jam Session 12:30 PM Trails End Resort Weslaco (956) 968-5051
Music Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-7448
Big Band Jam 1:00 PM Valley View Estates Mission (956) 580-0428
Jam Session 1:00 PM Heritage Square Mission (651) 249-3129
Open Music Jam 1:00 PM Chimney Park MHC Mission (402) 630-0492
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
Jam Session 1:30 PM Park Place Estates RV Resort
Harlingen (956) 428-4414
Happy Hour w/Ron Moshier 3:00 PM Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412 PTH
Karaoke DJ 3:00 PM McAllen Mission RV Resort Mission (720) 253-8608
Happy Hour w/Curt James 3:30 PM Margaritaville SPI (956) 761-6551
Happy Hour w/The Lady & The Outlaw 3:30 PM
Paradise South RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 PTH Pancake, Biscuits & Gravy Supper 4:30 PM Big Valley RV Park Donna (319) 330-7724 $8 BYOTS
Wednesday Night Meal 4:30 PM Eldorado Acres Palmview (956) 581-6718 $8
“The Piano Man” 5:00 PM Tequila Sunset South Padre SPI (956) 761-6198
Happy Hour w/Carroll Countdown 5:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140
Root Beer Floats 6:00 PM Split Rail RV Park Mission (956) 585-8135 $2
Vee’s Karaoke 6:00 PM McAllen Elks Lodge McAllen (956) 686-3902
Square Dance - MS & Plus w/Rounds 6:30 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918
Dance w/Dave Perryman & The Country Revue 7:00 PM Country Palms RV Park San Juan (956) 787-0680 $8
Dance w/Rewind 7:00 PM Eastgate RV Park Harlingen (956) 423-3137 $10
Dance w/Steven May & the Southern Knights 7:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959
Mountain Highway 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-5773 $10
Quentin Flagg 7:00 PM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen McAllen (956) 682-8081 $10
Senior Ambassadors 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park McAllen (405) 315-8575 PTH
Sister Luv 7:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 $9
The Warman Trio 7:00 PM Paradise Park RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-6881
• 7-8pm Wed, Feb 26
$10
Mariachi from Valley View High School All funds raised go to the school
Mar 4 • $15 $12 The Fabulous Cruisers SUNDAYS KARAOKE | 5 PM BYOB/Snacks All Are Welcome to Listen or Sing Along Lunch for Sale 1:30 -3:30 pm Shindig Show Sundays $8 $10 Feb 28 • Texas Wheels
• 7-8:30pm Wed, Mar 5 Jason Whorlow, Piano Man Retro Rockers, Mardi Gras Ball
JAM SESSIONS SALES MEALS
Thursday • Feb 20,
Biscuits & Gravy 7:30 AM Lamplighter MH Subdivision
Palmview
Craft Fair/Garage Sale 8:00 AM Seven Oaks Resort Mission (956) 581-0068
Craft Show 8:00 AM Aladdin Villas Mission (956) 5811288
Bluegrass Jam 9:00 AM Lamplighter MH Subdivision Palmview
Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM The Grove San Juan (608) 317-7829 Varies
Open Play Pickleball 9:00 AM Casa del Valley Alamo (956) 783-5008
Quilt Show 9:00 AM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 Free
Advanced Square Dance Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 874-8264
Country Jam 10:00 AM El Valle Del Sol Mission (956) 585-5704
Caterpillar Retiree Reunion 11:00 AM Mr. Gatti’s Pizza Weslaco (309) 251-0875
Thursday Lunch 11:00 AM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Jam Lunch 11:30 AM Pharr South Pharr (956) 7877839
Jam Session 12:30 PM Pharr South Pharr (956) 7877839
Country Jam w/Rusty Rierson 1:00 PM Mission Bell Tradewinds RV Resort Mission (956) 585-4833
Jam Session 1:00 PM Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412
The Lady & The Outlaw 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
Love Your Pet Expo 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort
Harlingen (956) 423-1170
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside
Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
Acoustic Bluegrass Jam 1:30 PM VIP La Feria RV
Park West La Feria (940) 453-0196
“The Piano Man” 3:00 PM Louie’s Backyard SPI (956) 761-6406
Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 3:00 PM Lakewood
RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-1170
Men & Women of A-Chord 3:30 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 $8
Smash Burger Dinner 4:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch
Mission (563) 343-1566
Soup Supper 4:30 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $4
Acoustic Jam Session 6:00 PM Palm Gardens RV Park Harlingen (956) 423-7670
How to RE: Wild Your Campus 6:00 PM Quinta
Mazatlan McAllen (956) 681-3370
Rick McEwen 6:15 PM Park Place Estates RV Resort
Harlingen (956) 428-4414 $10/$12
Country, Big Band, Variety Jam 6:30 PM La Hacienda Estates Alamo (612) 644-1753
Dance w/Kiley & Company 7:00 PM Tropic Winds
RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-5484 $10/$12
Dance w/Rewind 7:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort Park
Weslaco (956) 968-5760 $10
Dance w/Sweetwater 7:00 PM Alamo Palms RV
Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918 $8
Dance w/The Buck Hollow Band 7:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $10
Karaoke w/Deb Zest 7:00 PM Paradise Park RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-6881
Quentin Flagg 7:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park Mission (956) 585-0541 $9/$10
Sister Luv 7:00 PM Heritage Square Mission $9 Symphony Orchestra presents: Wild, Wild, West! 7:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Edinburg (956) 665-3881 $6
Flashes of Magic - Zak Mirz 7:30 PM South Padre Island Convention Center SPI (956) 761-3000
Friday • Feb 21, 2025
Craft Fair & Bake Sale 8:00 AM San Juan Gardens San Juan (956) 781-1082
Craft Sale 8:00 AM Alamo Rose RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600
Craft Show 9:00 AM Mission West RV Resort Mission (956) 585-0624
SPI Market Days 9:00 AM South Padre Island Convention Center SPI (956) 761-3000 $2
Hats on for the Kentucky Derby 11:30 AM Pharr South Pharr (218) 820-2208
Jam Session 12:30 PM Tropic Winds RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-5484
Music Jam 1:00 PM Split Rail RV Park Mission (715) 417-0320
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
Dance w/Blue Wolf 3:00 PM Ranchero Village Senior Resort Weslaco (956) 968-6223 PTH Friday Fish Fry 3:00 PM Riverside Club Mission
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DANCES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
Calendar of Events
Happy Hour w/Justin Terry 3:00 PM Trails End Resort Weslaco (956) 968-5051 PTH
Country Jam Meal 4:00 PM Hidden Valley Ranch Mission (717) 877-8375 $6
Live Music 4:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
Art History Roundtable 4:00 PM IMAS Museum McAllen (956) 681-2800
Fish Fry Night 4:30 PM Mission West RV Resort Mission (956) 585-0624 $9+
Fish Fry 5:00 PM McAllen Elks Lodge McAllen (956) 686-3902 $12
Karaoke 5:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918
Country Jam 5:30 PM Hidden Valley Ranch Mission (717) 877-8375
Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959
3 Fools on 3 Stools 7:00 PM Tropic Winds RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-5484 $12/$14
Alex Sanso, Dr. Migeun Chung Faculty Recital 7:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Edinburg (956) 665-3881 Free
Dance w/Bruce Boudreau 7:00 PM Winter Ranch
RV Resort Alamo (956) 781-1358 $8
Dance w/Burnin’ Ember 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV
Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8
Dance w/Ron Moshier 7:00 PM Fiesta Village Mission (956) 585-9264 $10
Dance w/Southern Vibes 7:00 PM Casa Del Sol
Donna (956) 464-2272 $8
Dance w/Steven May & the Southern Knights 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort San Benito (956) 3995125 $8
Dance w/Texas Wheels 7:00 PM Llano Grande Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2638 $10
Dance w/The Agency 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-5773 $12
Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers 7:00 PM Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $12
Dance w/The Howlers 7:00 PM Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 $9/$10
Dance w/Vinyl Spin 7:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 $10
The Lady & the Outlaw 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates
Weslaco (816) 616-8320 $8
Mayham Comedy 7:00 PM Valley View Estates
Mission (956) 580-0428 $10
Mountain Highway in Concert 7:00 PM Big Valley RV Park Donna (956) 464-4159 $10
Pastor Pudge 7:00 PM Eastgate RV Park Harlingen (956) 423-3137 $8
The Warman Trio 7:00 PM Winter Green Estates Mission (956) 322-7434 $8
Flashes of Magic - Zak Mirz 7:30 PM South Padre Island Convention Center SPI (956) 761-3000 Paranormal Cirque 7:30 PM La Plaza Mall McAllen (941) 704-8572
Saturday • Feb 22 2025
Big Band Jam 7:00 PM Palm Shadows Resort Donna (956) 597-6900
Quentin Flagg 7:00 PM Tropical Valley Acres Mission (641) 344-7100 $10
Feb 22 4:00 PM Sunday, Feb 23 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Garage Sale 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres Palmview (956) 581-6718
Park Wide Patio Sale 7:00 AM Orangewood Estates Park San Juan (262) 716-6983 Free Saturday Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres Palmview (956) 581-6718
Breakfast 7:15 AM Golf View Estates Mission Parkwide Rummage Sale 7:30 AM Palmera Heights Park La Feria (956) 793-4795
Annual Park & Bake Sale 8:00 AM W and I Resort Mission (956) 585-6594
Breakfast Saturday’s 8:00 AM Chimney Park MHC Mission (956) 585-5061 $7
Craft Show & Sale 8:00 AM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760
Patio Sale 8:00 AM San Juan Gardens San Juan (956) 781-1082
Patio Sale 8:00 AM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760
Saturday Breakfast 8:00 AM El Valle Del Sol Mission (956) 585-5704
SRV Breakfast 8:00 AM Siesta Retirement Village (956) 581-4477
DANCES ENTERTAINMENT
“Paws Fur Help”
Mar 7 Leslie Blasing & Ron Moshier 7-9pm $12pp
Mar 3 Roger Wayne 7-9 pm $8pp
Show
21 Bruce Boudreau 7-10pm $8pp Mar 10 Jason Whorlow 7-9pm $9pp 9am-noon Mar 11
JAM SESSIONS SALES MEALS
Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8
Annual Park Wide Garage Sale 9:00 AM Golden Grove RV Park Palmview (715) 415-2729
Craft & Vendor Show 9:00 AM Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 685-5300
Craft Fair 9:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort San Benito (956) 399-5125
Patio Sale 9:00 AM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 Free
SPI Market Days 9:00 AM South Padre Island Convention Center SPI (956) 761-3000 $2
MN/TX Masonic Reunion 11:30 AM Echo Hotel & Conference Center Edinburg (320) 980-5240 $22
STX Irish Fest 2025 12:00 PM Cambria Hotel
McAllen (956) 681-1017
Live Music 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
Exploring Encounters: A Ufology Seminar 2:00
PM McAllen Public Library (956) 681-3000 $5
Open House 2:00 PM Fiesta Village Mission (956) 585-9264
Introducing: Les Canto 3:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 782-7886 PTH
Sing to the Lord a New Song 4:00 PM Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Weslaco (956) 968-5228
Mainstreet Monthly Wine Walk 5:00 PM Downtown Kingsville (361) 592-8516
Sauerkraut Dinner 5:00 PM Heritage Square Edinburg (320) 557-6521 $7 BYOTS
Mark Merchant Ventriloquist 6:00 PM Winter Haven Village Pharr (956) 303-4500 $10
Dance w/CanAm 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 $9
Dance w/Curt James 7:00 PM Restful Valley Ranch
Mission (319) 296-5410 $9
Dance w/Justin Terry 7:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort
Harlingen (956) 425-7448 $9/$11
Dance w/Roland 7:00 PM Eastgate RV Park
Harlingen (956) 423-3137 $8
Dance w/Texas Wheels 7:00 PM Casa del Valle RV
Resort Alamo (956) 783-5008 $8
Dance w/The Agency 7:00 PM Country Sunshine
RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-7171 $12
Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers 7:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703 $12
Dance w/The Howlers 7:00 PM Alamo Rec Veh Park Alamo (956) 787-8221 $8
Dance w/The Kenaston’s 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park McAllen (956) 279-1990 $9/$10
Dance w/Vintage 7:00 PM El Valle Del Sol Mission (956) 585-5704 $8
Dance w/Vinyl Spin 7:00 PM Winter Green Estates Mission (956) 322-7434 $10/$12
Dance w/Wally Garza & Texas Blood 7:00 PM
Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7717 $8
Eclipse Journey Tribute 7:00 PM Llano Grande Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2638
Joel Pagen-Celebrating 20 Years Faculty Recital 7:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex
Edinburg (956) 665-3881 Free
Mayham Comedy 7:00 PM Fiesta Village Mission (956) 585-9264 $10
Mountain Highway in Concert 7:00 PM Mission West RV Resort Palmview (956) 585-5551 $10
Quentin Flagg 7:00 PM Seven Oaks Resort Mission (956) 581-0068 $9
Rick McEwen-The Gambler 7:00 PM Paradise South
RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 $10
Sister Luv 7:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-1170 $10/$12
Flashes of Magic - Zak Mirz 7:30 PM South Padre Island Convention Center SPI (956) 761-3000
Sunday • Feb 23 2025
Sing to the Lord a New Song 8:00 AM Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Weslaco (956) 968-5228 SPI Market Days 10:00 AM South Padre Island
Convention Center SPI (956) 761-3000 $2
Sing to the Lord a New Song 10:30 AM Abiding
Savior Lutheran Church Weslaco (956) 968-5228
Museum Public Guided Tour 11:30 AM Gelman
Stained Glass Museum San Juan (956) 601-0838 $25
Jam & Dance 1:00 PM Fiesta Village Mission (956) 585-9264
Steven May & the Southern Knights 1:30 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033
The Shindig Show 1:30 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $8
Jacob Austin Band 2:00 PM Winter Haven Village Pharr (956) 303-4500 $10
Mark Merchant Ventriloquist 3:00 PM Lemon Tree Estates Mission (419) 733-6384 $10
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Sunday, February 23
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 2201 Seagull Lane, Mission, TX 78572
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Calendar of Events
Monica Martinez Faculty Recital 3:00 PM
UTRGV Albert L. Jeffers Theatre Edinburg (956) 665-3881
Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4:00 PM Lamplighter MH Subdivision Palmview
Karaoke 5:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786
Gospel Jam 5:30 PM Lamplighter MH Subdivision Palmview
Carroll Classic Countdown 6:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918 $9
Ice Cream Social 6:00 PM Split Rail RV Park Mission (956) 585-8135 $3
Dance w/Four Friends Moshier, May, McEwen, Terry 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $20
Mark Mayham 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates Weslaco (816) 616-8320 $9
Senior Ambassadors 7:00 PM Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412 PTH
Sister Luv 7:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 685-5300 $9
ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
Monday • Feb 24 2025
Valley Wide Wisconsin Reunion 11:00 AM Mr.
Gatti’s Pizza McAllen (920) 418-5936
Garza “Veggie Man” Produce 12:00 PM Sunshine
RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-7448
Square Dance - Beginner 12:00 PM Alamo Palms
RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918
Rock & Roll Jam 12:30 PM Enchanted Valley
Ranch Mission (956) 519-8597
Jam Session 1:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort
Alamo (956) 787-7571
Jam Session 1:00 PM Winter Haven Village Pharr (956) 303-4500
Happy Hour w/Curt James 3:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600 PTH
Happy Hour w/Denim & Lace 4:00 PM Tip O
Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 PTH
Open Face Roast Beef Sandwich 4:00 PM
Lamplighter MH Subdivision Palmview
Hamburger Night 4:30 PM Mission West RV Resort Mission (956) 585-0624 $8+
Monday Night Supper 4:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Country Jam 5:30 PM Lamplighter MH
Subdivision Palmview
Monday Jammers 5:30 PM Mission West RV Resort Mission (956) 585-0624
VA Benefit Show w/Steven May 6:00 PM Casa Del Sol Donna (956) 464-2272 PTH
Dance w/Sweetwater 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates Weslaco (816) 616-8320 $9
Mar 26 3-5:00 PM Ron Moshier Murder Mystery Dinner Sun, Feb 23 - 6pm - $12
Jason Whorlow 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort San Benito (956) 399-5125 $10/$12
Quentin Flagg 7:00 PM Palm Shadows Resort Donna (956) 597-6900 $9
Flying Mic Night 9:00 PM The Flying Walrus McAllen (956) 627-0211
Tuesday • Feb 25 2025
2 Hour Riverside Dreamer River Tour 10:30 AM
Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
Burgers 11:00 AM Oleander Acres RV Resort
Mission (956) 585-9093 $7/$8
Jam Lunch 11:00 AM Roadrunner RV Resort
Alamo (763) 229-5318
Trail Dance Lessons-Beginners 11:00 AM
Enchanted Valley Ranch Mission (815) 383-6783
Taco Tuesday 11:30 AM Sleepy Valley Resort
Mission (956) 581-1871 $8
Square Dance - Beginner 12:00 PM Alamo Palms
RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918
Trail Dance Lessons-Intermediate 12:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch Mission (815) 383-6783
Dance w/Kenny & Friends 1:00 PM Fiesta Village Mission (956) 585-9264 $9
Jam Session 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort
Harlingen (956) 423-1170
Jam Session 1:00 PM Roadrunner RV Resort
Alamo (763) 229-5318
Jam Session 1:00 PM Oleander Acres RV Resort
JAM SESSIONS SALES MEALS
Mission (219) 898-0722
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
Happy Hour w/JerryCo 3:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 PTH
Happy Hour w/Steven May 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PTH
Men & Women of A-Chord 3:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 782-3263 $10
Happy Hour w/Night Howlers 3:30 PM Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414
Happy Hour w/The Lady & The Outlaw 4:00 PM Leisure Valley Ranch Mission (956) 529-1878 PTH
Homemade Spaghetti Dinner 4:00 PM Aladdin Villas Mission (956) 581-1288 $10
Happy Hour w/The Buck Hollow Band 5:00 PM
Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703 PTH
Happy Hour w/Traveling Troubadours 5:00 PM
Llano Grande Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2638 PTH
Radioactive Karaoke 6:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 Free
Fiasco – Lots of Laughs 6:30 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $5/$7
Jam Session 6:30 PM Country Palms RV Park San Juan (956) 787-0680
Dance w/Emilio Crixell & Boarder Soul 7:00 PM
Paradise Park RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-6881
Dance w/Retro Rockers 7:00 PM Trails End Resort Weslaco (956) 968-5051 $10/$12
Sister Luv Show 7:00 PM Casa del Valle RV
Resort Alamo (956) 783-5008
Sock Hop Dance w/Warman Trio 7:00 PM Greengate Grove Palmview (956) 540-8463
St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser for Kids Cancer 4:00
PM Gatti’s Pizza McAllen Mention St. Baldrick’s when ordering
Wednesday • Feb 26 2025
All You Can Eat Breakfast 7:30 AM Enchanted Valley Ranch Mission (956) 519-8597 $8
Wednesday Breakfast 7:30 AM Bentsen Grove
Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Craft Fair 9:00 AM Paradise Park RV Resort
Harlingen (956) 425-6881
Plus Square Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV
Resort Pharr (956) 874-8264
2 Hour Riverside Dreamer River Tour 10:30 AM
Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
Silver Bay/Two Harbors Reunion 11:00 AM Mr. Gatti”s Pizza McAllen (763) 691-4921
Burgers & Fries 11:30 AM Chimney Park MHC Mission (956) 585-5061 $8
Acoustic Jam 12:30 PM Quiet Village II Subdivision
Donna Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 12:30 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 405-4350 PTH
Jam Session 12:30 PM Trails End Resort Weslaco (956) 968-5051
Music Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-7448
Big Band Jam 1:00 PM Valley View Estates Mission (956) 580-0428
Jam Session 1:00 PM Heritage Square Mission
(651) 249-3129
Open Music Jam 1:00 PM Chimney Park MHC Mission (402) 630-0492
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
Jam Session 1:30 PM Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414
Happy Hour w/Denim & Lace 3:00 PM Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412 PTH
Karaoke DJ 3:00 PM McAllen Mission RV Resort Mission (720) 253-8608
Social Hour w/Diego & Edith 3:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 PTH
Happy Hour w/Curt James 3:30 PM Margaritaville SPI (956) 761-6551
Happy Hour w/In Six Days 3:30 PM Paradise South RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 PTH
Happy Hour w/George & the Texas Outlaws (GTO) 4:00 PM Aladdin Villas Mission (956) 5811288 PTH
Pancake, Biscuits & Gravy Supper 4:30 PM Big Valley RV Park Donna (319) 330-7724 $8 BYOTS
Wednesday Night Meal 4:30 PM Eldorado Acres Palmview (956) 581-6718 $8
Karaoke w/Marcos & Elizabeth 5:00 PM Llano Grande Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2638
Gospel Sing 6:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140
Mamma Mia The Secret of the Spoon 6:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort San Benito (956) 399-5125 $18 Root Beer Floats 6:00 PM Split Rail RV Park Mission (956) 585-8135 $2
Vee’s Karaoke 6:00 PM McAllen Elks Lodge McAllen (956) 686-3902
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Square Dance - MS & Plus w/Rounds 6:30 PM
Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 683-5918
3 Fools on 3 Stools 7:00 PM Paradise Park RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-6881
Dance w/Mary Chamberlin 7:00 PM Country Palms RV Park San Juan (956) 787-0680 $8
Dance w/Steven May & the Southern Knights 7:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 7879959
Dance w/Vinyl Spin 7:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7717 $10
Encore Concert-Britain’s Finest 7:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4137
Justin Terry 7:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 $9
Mark Merchant Ventriloquist 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park McAllen (405) 315-8575 $10
Mountain Highway 7:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 782-3263 $10
Quentin Flagg 7:00 PM W and I Resort Mission (956) 585-6594 $10
Rusty Rierson 7:00 PM San Juan Gardens San Juan (956) 781-1082 $10
Thursday • Feb 27 2025
Biscuits & Gravy 7:30 AM Lamplighter MH
Subdivision Palmview Bluegrass Jam 9:00 AM Lamplighter MH
Subdivision Palmview
Craft Show & Sale 9:00 AM Ranchero Village
Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223
Open Play Pickleball 9:00 AM Casa del Valley Alamo (956) 783-5008
Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM The Grove San Juan (608) 317-7829 Varies
Advanced Square Dance Workshop 10:00 AM
Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 874-8264
Country Jam 10:00 AM El Valle Del Sol Mission (956) 585-5704
Thursday Lunch 11:00 AM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Jam Lunch 11:30 AM Pharr South Pharr (956) 7877839
Jam Session 12:30 PM Pharr South Pharr (956) 787-7839
Art Show 1:00 PM Fiesta Village Mission (712) 592-9878
Country Jam w/Rusty Rierson 1:00 PM Mission Bell Tradewinds RV Resort Mission (956) 585-4833
Jam Session 1:00 PM Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412
Live Music 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
Music Jam 1:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
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Acoustic Bluegrass Jam 1:30 PM VIP La Feria RV Park West La Feria (940) 453-0196
“The Piano Man” 3:00 PM Louie’s Backyard SPI (956) 761-6406
Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 4:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 PTH
Smash Burger Dinner 4:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch Mission (563) 343-1566
Soup Supper 4:30 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $4
Acoustic Jam Session 6:00 PM Palm Gardens RV and MH Park Harlingen (956) 423-7670
Jam Session 6:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort
Donna (956) 464-7801
Country, Big Band, Variety Jam 6:30 PM La Hacienda Estates Alamo (612) 644-1753
Dance w/Burnin’ Ember 7:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 $10
Dance w/Ron Moshier & Steven May 7:00 PM Llano Grande Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2638 $12
Encore Concert-Britain’s Finest 7:00 PM
Country Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4137 Varies
Our Rhythms, Our Voices - Free Music Concert 7:00 PM Brownsville Performing Arts Academy Brownsville (956) 280-6522
Paul May - The Redneck Comedy Tour 7:00 PM Golf View Estates Mission $9
2025 Concert Series
Join us for the nal performances of the season!
SUNSHINE RV RESORT
1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen (956) 428-4137
Krendl Magic - award-winning magician and illusionist 3/5/2025
Britain’s Finest - tribute to The Beatles 2/26/2025 Bu ett’s Margaritaville -tribute to the music of Jimmy Bu ett 3/12/2025
SOUTHERN COMFORT
1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco (956) 968-3140
Krendl Magic - award-winning magician and illusionist 3/6/2025
FUN-N-SUN RV RESORT
1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito (956) 399-5125
Britain’s Finest - tribute to The Beatles 3/1/2025
Krendl Magic - award-winning magician and illusionist 3/8/2025
Bu ett’s Margaritaville - tribute to the music of Jimmy Bu ett 3/15/2025
VICTORIA PALMS HOTEL & RV RESORT
602 N Victoria Rd, Donna (956) 782-3200
Britain’s Finest - tribute to The Beatles 3/2/2025
Krendl Magic - award-winning magician and illusionist 3/9/2025
Bu ett’s Margaritaville -tribute to the music of Jimmy Bu ett 3/16/2025
COUNTRY SUNSHINE RV RESORT
1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco (956) 969-1557
Britain’s Finest - tribute to The Beatles 2/27/2025
Bu ett’s Margaritaville - tribute to the music of Jimmy Bu ett 3/13/2025 (matinee 3-5 pm available)
ALAMO PALMS RV RESORT
1341 W Bus Hwy 83, Alamo (956)787-7571
Britain’s Finest - tribute to The Beatles 2/28/2025
Bu ett’s Margaritaville - tribute to the music of Jimmy Bu ett 3/14/2025
Concerts are from 7-9pm
Contact each venue for ticket information
