Records indicate that as many as 30 million people per week tuned in to The Lawrence Welk Show during its peak. Those who did—in your own homes or with parents and grandparents—surely remember the signature tune at the end of each show, “Adios, Au revoir, Auf Wiedersehn,” music by George Cates and lyrics by Jack Elliott.
Good night, good night, until we meet again Adios, Au revoir, Auf Wiedersehn ‘til then. And though it’s always sweet sorrow to part You know you’ll always remain in my heart.
Good night, sleep tight, and pleasant dreams to you.
Here’s a wish and a prayer that every dream comes true.
And now ‘til we meet again, Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn.
Goodnight!
I hope you can hear me humming this tune (You probably wouldn’t enjoy hearing me sing it) to all of you as you prepare to head to your summer homes. This is our final paper for the 20242025 season, but you’ll be back—and we’ll be back—before you know it.
Until then, Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn! Safe travels. Thank you for spending the season with us. It sure wouldn’t be the same without you!
We’re just connecting the dots…
WINTER TEXAN
How to Be a Winter Texan
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
by Welcome Home RGV Team
Welcome Home RGV is all about promoting the Rio Grande Valley to Winter Texas. The RGV has been welcoming winter visitors since the 1920s. So how does one become a Winter Texan?
Dozens of cities and small towns make up the Rio Grande Valley, from the tip of Texas at Brownsville to historic Rio Grande City, all along the Rio Grande. And there are hundreds of RV parks, resorts, and communities open to seasonal visitors.
But, where to start? Our website, welcomehomergv.com, is a one-stop shop, if you will, to not only plan your visit but also to make the most out of your stay. Let’s take a tour.
First stop, the home page, offering quick links and visitor information. Then, check out About Us to see the faces of the Team, experts at connecting Winter Texans directly to all things RGV.
Next stop, Classifieds. Customize a search for local real estate, or click on Where to Stay to find the perfect fit to suit your lifestyle--RV park/resort, longor short-term hotel, 55+ community, or independent living. At welcomehomergv.com/where-to-stay/ , we’ve got you covered.
Not sure what place might be right for you? Click “Complete our area information request” and, as the site indicates, “We’ll be happy to help!”
Once you have established where you will spend a few weeks--or months--next winter, it’s time to plan your activities and build an RGV Bucket List. That’s where the website’s Event Calendar and Tours & Travel sections come into play.
Welcome Home RGV’s Event Calendar is long…very long…covering seasonal and year-round activities to suit any interest.
There are yard sales galore; local museum and art
gallery exhibits; a variety of speaker series; community, university, and high school theatrical productions; river and bay cruises; crafting and market days; happy hours, dances, and karaoke; 5Ks, nature walks, and better health programs; and the event list covers the 121 miles from South Padre Island to Rio Grande City.
Casually scroll for something fun and new or filter your search by category, location, cost, and/or timeframe.
If you are still left with questions--like how to stay active during your visit--that very question was posed to members of Welcome Home’s private group page: Winter Texans RGV (Welcome Home RGV).
Top answers included dancing, walking, golf, bicycling, swimming, pickleball, shuffleboard, and happy hour outside with friends. A few other responses: corn hole, 8 ball pool, playing music, water volleyball, yoga/pilates, and gym/weights.
But, there’s so much more! Many of the RV parks host a variety of clubs and groups, with various interests like geology clubs, clog dancing, and drone operating.
Welcome Home RGV recognizes that the modern-day Winter Texan wants to go, see, and do!
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That is why Tours & Travel offers local, regional, state, “and beyond” adventures, including cruises and vacation planning. (Of note: You don’t have to be a winter visitor to take advantage of the Land & Sea trips!)
Gain further insight into what goes on in the Valley during Winter Texan season by flipping through archived publications--available on our website--showcasing a variety of topics, such as visitor profiles and local history, culture, organizations, and events.
Bottom line: Whether you plan to be a short-term visitor or are considering spending the winter in South Texas, Welcome Home RGV takes the guess work out of planning your visit. All you have to do is hop on our website and show up! •
Publisher
Kristi Collier kristi@welcomehomergv.com
Content Creator/Photographer
Eryn Reddell Wingert eryn@welcomehomergv.com
Accounting
Angela Blanchard angela@welcomehomergv.com
Administration
Amie Gray agray@welcomehomergv.com
Colette Brookins calendar@welcomehomergv.com
Event Manager
Anne Marie Martin events@welcomehomergv.com
219 W Nolana McAllen, TX 78504
956.687.5115 www.welcomehomergv.com
Editor
Chris Ardis news@welcomehomergv.com
Graphic Design AIM Media Texas, LLC
Activity Coordinator
Fran Adams fran@welcomehomergv.com
Business Development
Chris Leadbetter chris@welcomehomergv.com
Travel Division
Kristy Meyer travel@welcomehomergv.com
Sarah Denzer sarah@welcomehomergv.com
Stella Riester stella@welcomehomergv.com
Calendar Submissions!
For more information on submitting your events and activities, please e-mail: calendar@welcomehomergv.com
The deadline for submision is Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
Weekly E-Blasts
Kristi’s e-Blasts are sent weekly October-March to our subscribers. Find out what’s happening across the Valley. These e-Blasts include helpful links and fliers for Featured Events.
Find on Youtube Channel “Welcome Home Rio Grande Valley”
Meet the Artist
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.
Kate Pedraza
Kate Pedraza is a 23-year-old college student pursuing a master’s degree in fine arts with a focus on 2D/3D studio art. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education. Kate’s goals are to help people use art as a form of escape and self-expression and to teach at the university level.
Drawing has always been a part of Kate’s life. She is passionate about exploring various mediums and is currently captivated by the art of sculpture.
See Kate’s standpipe masterpiece, Cielito Lindo, on 29th and Colbath Avenue. Two translations of Cielito Lindo are “Pretty Little Sky” and “Beautiful Little Heaven.” •
Save the Date for the Spring Plant Sale in Cameron County
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
Get ready for the Spring Plant Sale hosted by the Cameron County Master Gardeners. Join us Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Education Garden (1390 W. Expressway 83 in San Benito) for a fun and educational gardening experience.
What to Expect:
Native, pollinator, and herb plants
Educational booths
Plant Clinic – Bring your sick plants and insects in containers
Engaging plant talks
Don’t forget to bring your own wagon to carry your plants! All proceeds support community education programs and the Education Garden. Make sure to follow the event on Facebook (Cameron County Master Gardeners).
Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there! •
Spotted in the RGV
Brownsville, TX
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
This resaca is located in the remnants of the Jagou Plantation in Brownsville. This is the view from the historic Jagou Bridge, built in the late 1800s. A palm jungle with Montezuma Cypress lines the resaca’s banks. According to visitbtx.com, this small patch of landscape represents what the plantation looked like at the turn of the last century. The resaca is located behind La Posada Park, 1363 La Posada Drive, in Southmost Brownsville.
Things I Have Learned A somewhat random and reckless look at life from a fairly old guy
by Bill Ward
See Me
Today’s Wisdom: I’m not a crabby old woman. Look closer. See me.
~Phyllis McCormack
Most of you know I was in the field of long-term care for many years. One of the observations I had during those years was how people who were our customers changed. When we first met them, on the day of admission, they were strangers in broken bodies who needed care. We were pretty good at providing care, so we saw them first as professional challenges.
Then, after a few weeks--sometimes after just a few days--they changed. They magically turned into real people, people with feelings, dreams, laughter, emotions, opinions, and stories. Some even became friends.
I suppose it is not accurate to say they changed. It was actually us who changed, as we accumulated experience that allowed us to switch from seeing what they looked like to seeing who they were. They had never not been real people; we just had no exposure in the early hours to their full depth and breadth.
It is fun to meet new folks and discover the full essence of their person. But I wonder how many times, over a lifetime, we miss the opportunity to do that. Do we tend to stop at the first impression? Do we assume that what they look like equals who they are?
Back in my professional years, I used a poem during a number
of speaking engagements. It is called The Crabbit Old Woman by Phyllis McCormack. The last lines are:
I’m an old woman now and nature is cruel-Tis her jest to make old age look like a fool. The body is crumbled, grace and vigor depart, There is now a stone where I once had a heart, But inside this old carcass, a young girl still dwells,
And now and again my battered heart swells, I remember the joy, I remember the pain, And I’m loving and living life over again.
I think of the years all too few--gone too fast. And accept the stark fact that nothing can last-So open your eyes, open and see, Not a crabbit old woman, look closer.
See me.
I think we ourselves become more real to others when we are able to move from seeing what to seeing who.
I’m just sayin’. •
Be Kind, Do Good, Make a Difference
Submitted by Karen Stiles, Paradise Resort Estates
Friday, February 21, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Road in Pharr held its annual Community Outreach Spaghetti Dinner and Charity Auction.
The Rec Hall was packed with over 300 residents and guests. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread. Dessert consisted of a variety of pies and squares, all donated by our Paradise residents. The cost was a free-will donation, collected at the door.
Following supper and cleanup, the live auction began, with two professional and resident auctioneers. Items for the Brown Bag, Silent, and Live auctions were donated by the Paradise community. The Live Auction ran for almost 2.5 hours and was great fun. As usual, some of the fabulous baked goods brought in some of the highest prices!
In total, $10,930.00 was raised. These funds were split evenly by four charities that were voted on by our Community Outreach members. The first was Family Ministries, which is located near downtown Pharr. Members of our Outreach Committee volunteer at their Food Bank weekly. The second was St Vincent de Paul, another local charity where several of our members volunteer in the kitchen and collect donations for the Thrift Shop. The third, Linus Project, is an in-Paradise organization that creates quilts for local charities, schools, and service clubs. In 2024, they donated 1,833 quilts! This year to date, they have already created and donated over 300 quilts. The final recipient was also an in-Paradise project that came under our Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program. Several years ago, the members of the Community Outreach Committee installed--and
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.
still maintain—a medical supply shed in Paradise Resort, which is accessible to anyone who needs a walker, a wheelchair, crutches, and other medical equipment. The shed is in need of being relocated and updated.
This event is the largest charity fundraiser the Community Outreach Committee runs during the Winter Texan season, but other events that help our local community include a Teddy Bear Tea, with stuffed bears being donated to the Pharr Police Department for tender-age victims. At Christmas, socks and underwear are collected for distribution to local churches. A Mitten Tree is set up in the Hall with the age and sex of local children in need so residents can purchase gifts for them. The Annual In-Park Poker Run raises funds for Runn Elementary in Donna, which also receives donations of school uniforms and school supplies throughout the winter season. Glasses are collected for the Lions Recycle for Sight project. Pop tabs are collected for the Ronald McDonald House at South Texas Health System Children’s in Edinburg. Committee members go to local ropas (used clothing stores) on a regular basis to collect suitable clothing for children and adults, which they then bring home to launder and repair before donation. Throughout the season, members collect and donate to our Shoes for Kids program; the shoes are then donated to local charities.
The Paradise Resort Community Outreach Committee members love to give back to the local community that has made us all feel so welcome. As a past Committee chair used to say, “Be kind! Do good! Make a difference!” •
Hello Travel Friends
Hello Travel Friends Looking Ahead: Tours and Travel Next Season
The last few weeks have been full of phone calls, emails, and in-person questions about what tours we’re doing next year. I’m happy you all are excited and loving these trips! I wanted to give you a little sneak peak into some new adventures coming next season.
For those of you Converted Texans, or people who arrive a little earlier than the official Winter Texan season, I have a fall trip you won’t want to miss! We’re kicking off the season with a Haunted Galveston three-day, four-night tour. This will be in late October and will be full of ghost tours, haunted stories, and all kinds of spooky fun. This will be a one-bus trip and will likely sell out quickly If bus trips are something you’re looking for, we’ll also have multi-day overnights to Fredericksburg and San Antonio. This year’s trip to Fredericksburg was so much fun, and we can’t
wait to do it again with an extra day and a few more fun things to explore! San Antonio is another highly requested destination, with a lot of fun to be had downtown by the Riverwalk, learning about--and touring--the missions and enjoying other fun local cuisine and attractions. You won’t want to miss this fun adventure, either.
If day trips are something you’d like to add to your calendar, we’ll have trips all around South Texas you can look into. From Valley favorites like Rocket Ranch and the VIP Gelman Stained Glass luncheon to longer day trips to King Ranch and Corpus Christi, we have something for everyone. Taking a day trip is easy to fit in your schedule and a great way to meet new friends and spice up your weekly agenda. Keep an eye out for new places we’ll offer, as well.
When it comes to cruising, you can’t beat the ease of hopping on a bus in the Valley and letting us do all the work for you! Our Christmas 2025
Land and Sea tour is sold out for this year, but we’ll do the same trip in 2026 if you want to mark your calendar now. We’ll also be offering a fun girls’ trip--short-cruise itinerary--in April 2026 and our large Cruise with Kristi is filling up fast! Everyone wants to know how and when they can book all this fun. The answer to both questions is to keep an eye on our website at welcomehomergv. com. This is the best place to see what’s new and get your name on the lists the quickest. We will be updating these trips and others in the next month or so. Look ahead on your calendar and get them booked as soon as you see them for the best price and the best chance to get signed up before they’re sold out.
Head home safely and come back ready to have some vacation fun with us. Drive safely, and I’ll see you soon, Travel Friends! •
~Sarah Denzer, tour manager
A Fan’s Gift
How a young girl’s drawing reminded us of the power of music and connection
Submitted by Manny Rodriguez of Vinyl Spin
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
As musicians and music educators, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people connect with our music and our journey. Recently, we had a heartfelt moment with a young fan, reminding us just how powerful those connections can be.
At one of our performances, a little girl, Andrea, walked up to us, beaming with excitement. In her hands was a hand-drawn picture of our Vinyl Spin logo, carefully crafted with all the details that make it special. Seeing her creativity and enthusiasm left us absolutely blown away.
Andrea’s dedication touched us so much that we knew we had to do something meaningful in return. After chatting with her and her father, we asked if she would be willing to let us keep her artwork. She happily agreed, and we promised to frame it and display it in our studio, where it would serve as a daily reminder of the incredible connection we share with our friends and supporters.
Her drawing is more than just a piece of art; it’s a symbol of the love and support we receive from all of you. It reinforces why we pour our hearts into every performance, every song, and every moment on stage.
To Andrea and to everyone who joins us on this musical journey, we want to say thank you. Your support, energy, and love mean the world to us. We couldn’t do this without you, and we will continue to create music that speaks to your hearts and souls. See you at the next show! •
Proud sponsor of the Arroyo Colorado Audubon Society
McAllen Wind Ensemble Presents ShowTime!
A free concert celebrating the magic of Broadway
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
The McAllen Wind Ensemble is thrilled to conclude its 2024-2025 concert season with ShowTime! a spectacular evening of Broadway’s greatest hits, Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This exciting performance is made possible by the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation, which supports performing arts and education in the Rio Grande Valley.
Audiences will be transported to the bright lights of Broadway, with an unforgettable selection of beloved showtunes. The concert will also feature favorites, ranging from the classics of Rogers and Hammerstein to the recent hit musical-turned-movie, Wicked. As a special tribute, the McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Los Bailes Calientes” by William Owens in honor of Jim Melhart, recognizing his dedication to music education in the region. Trip Shirah, a distinguished McAllen High School senior active in choir and theatre, will perform with the ensemble for the second time this season before continuing his musical studies in college. Additionally, the winner of the McAllen Wind Ensemble’s Solo Competition, Alan Sanchez of Vanguard Academy Beethoven, will perform his winning marimba solo. The final guest performance will be from the Edcouch-Elsa High School Flute Studio, who will grace the stage after serenading audiences in the lobby before each concert this season.
Since its founding in 1973, the McAllen Wind Ensemble has been a cornerstone of the region’s cultural landscape. Under the skilled leadership of Music Director Roger Olivarez, the ensemble continues to captivate audiences with themed concerts that celebrate a wide range of musical styles.
South Texas Health System proudly sponsors the McAllen Wind Ensemble’s 51st season, helping build a community where the performing arts are part of well-being and health for all ages. As a nonprofit ensemble, community support is essential. Businesses and organizations interested in sponsorship or advertising opportunities can contact info@mcallenwindensemble.org.
Admission to ShowTime! is free. Tickets can be reserved at mcallenwindensemble.org.
Founded in 1974, the McAllen Wind Ensemble has been a pillar of musical excellence in the Rio Grande Valley for over 50 years. Dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of the region, the ensemble fosters a love of music for generations to come. For more information, visit mcallenwindensemble.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. •
Until We Meet Again
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
As the season begins to shift, there’s no better time to start thinking about your next trip to South Padre Island! Whether you spent your winter enjoying gentle beach breezes, spotting coastal wildlife, or dancing the night away at our local festivals, we hope your time on the Island left you with unforgettable memories…and we can’t wait to welcome you back South Padre Island offers something special, no matter the time of year. From spring’s lively events to laid-back summer beach days, fall birding adventures, and holiday celebrations under palm trees, there’s always a reason to return. The Island’s warm hospitality, stunning sunsets, and vibrant events calendar are here year-round, ready whenever you are. When you’re ready to plan your next visit, VisitSouthPadreIsland.com is your one-stop source for upcoming events, seasonal highlights, and the perfect place to stay, whether you prefer beachfront resorts, cozy condos, or RV parks with a view.
So--until we see you again--we’ll keep the beaches sunny, the waves rolling, and the good times waiting for your return. South Padre Island is always ready to welcome you back for your next coastal adventure. See you soon! •
Perspectives Protection for the Trip Home
by Mark Bridgeman
In my past career as an over-the-road truck driver, I made several trips from Texas to Colorado. One time I got a load going to Grand Junction, Colorado, and I’d never been west of Denver.
On the day I headed west out of Denver, it had snowed the night before. As I drove that day, it was overcast in the morning; around noon, the sun came out, and it warmed up a little bit, starting to melt the ice. At the higher altitudes, there were still five or six inches of ice on the roads, in places.
As I continued, I traveled through the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel at 65 miles an hour. I came out of the west side of the tunnel in the right lane and hit a solid sheet of ice! The left lane was packed with motorists passing me. As I continued, the road started to go downhill. Every time I touched my break, the drive axles on the tractor would lock up, and the truck would start to jackknife. There was no shoulder, so there was no option but to keep going. With my heavy load (nearly 80,000 pounds gross), the truck began to increase in speed and--because of the ice--I was unable to break to slow the vehicle. Every so often, there was a section of about two truck lengths that was plowed. Being a Christian, I prayed, “Lord, I’m going to have to have your help to save me and all the others on this road
today!” I knew if I wrecked, I would’ve taken a lot of innocent people with me. There would’ve been no way to stop it.
When I cried out to God, He told me that when you get to the places that have been plowed, lock the brakes down on the rig. When the rig begins to jackknife, let off the brakes and keep doing this every time you come to a dry patch, and I will help you get down this hill. So that’s what I did! That was the longest 12 miles of my life, but when I finally got to the bottom, I found a place to pull off and took a break to thank God for saving me and everyone else on the road that day. The people who drove behind me never knew how close they came to losing their lives, but the Lord was with me and loved all of us. He helped me, and by doing so, He protected all of us.
I cannot overstate how important it is to know Jesus as your Savior, Helper, and Friend. With the Winter Texan season ending and many of you heading home, remember that Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother. Put your faith and trust in Him, and He will guide you home safely and provide the help you need to get there. Trust in God, and do not lean on your own understanding. Have a safe trip…our ministry will be praying for you. •
season and Paradise Resort Estates in Pharr in the summer. They are a part of Christian Resort Ministries (crmintl.org), an organization that provides chaplains to serve in RV parks throughout the RGV and other areas. You may contact Mark and Janette at markandjanettebridgeman@gmail.com.
Mark and Janette Bridgeman serve as chaplains at Palm Shadows in Donna in the winter
Lambs Loom Thank You, Friends
Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
As this season winds down for y’all, we wish you safe travels home. It has been “wondermous” to spend time with so many of you this year. We hope you know how much you are appreciated by so many people here in South Texas. It is a better place because of how much of yourselves you pour into this little corner of the world. Volunteering to help in so many ways is a real blessing to all of us.
Here at The Lamb’s Loom, we are continually grateful for all of our Winter Texan friends. You volunteer here during the “winter” and keep it up when you are back home by working up handmade items for our Donation Chest all year-round! We love receiving so many boxes in the mail from our friends up north, full of hats and hugs, and the bags of your handmade gifts that are brought to us--in person-when you come back. We know these all go to bless and encourage others; they give a hug where it is needed and put a smile on people’s faces and in their hearts. For those of you who give financially, thank you for helping us keep the lights on.
To all of our new friends who found us this year,
welcome! We are glad you found our Sit-n-Knit-home of our Happy Place--and we hope you will put us on your calendar of “field trips” for next year.
To all of you: a very special thank you from all of the mission groups we work with. In 2024, over 5,600 items were sent out across the world to our various mission groups--to hurricane victims in North Carolina (where we sent over 400 hats) and to other mission groups in several states across Mexico and here in the U.S. recovering from natural disasters during the past year. There were hats given at a Veterans Home, blankets given to our local homeless shelters, and so much more. We are blessed to hear stories of encouragement given to someone in the form of a shawl, comfort provided to a family with warm hats, and joy bestowed upon a sweet child in the form of a new blanket. It’s all God passing out love and hugs in every stitch. We hope you will stay in touch over the summer with updates and other information available on our website at thelambsloom.com Safe travels home • ~ Prayers ‘n Purls from all of us here at The Lamb’s Loom
Don’t Miss Out! Secure your Winter Retreat before the Season Ends!
McAllen Mobile Park, McAllen
$89,900
$21,900
Spacious RV lot with easy access and effortless backing for large rigs. Includes a well-appointed coach house and full hook-ups, plus soft water to RV hookup. Appliances-washer, dryer, fridge, range, microwave, and water softener-convey. Enjoy privacy with HOA amenities: heated pool, pickleball, bocce, clubhouse, fitness center, and more for $130/month, including 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
Country Club
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 with low electricity bills. HOA covers landscape maintenance. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, (956) 900-8487
McAllen Mobile Park, McAllen
$285,000
$75,000
ANOTHER amazing home in Alamo Country Club! This 3 bed/2 bath home boasts a beautiful golf course view out the large rear picture window. Home includes 2260 sqft and features 2 living spaces, large kitchen, laundry room, and separate bonus office. Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
Mobile
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
WOWSA - This large renovated and remodeled 2 bd/2bath mobile home in Adobe Wells Country Club in McAllen comes fully furnished with a golf cart and features Generac whole home generator. This active 55+ community has golf, pool, billiards and more... Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
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
BOY - 3 bed/2.5 bath home in Alamo Country Club. Newly renovated with lots of upgrades. Two story cul-de-sac home with spacious primary on the ground floor is ON THE GOLF COURSE! Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 4554195
GOTTA SEE this large bed/2 bath home in Alamo Club. This home is located golf course witha wonderful the 4th hole. Primary king bed and both bedrooms new tile flooring. An updated with breakfast nook with and a screen in porch upgrades. Curt Riester, MHSLSP00047858,
$115,000
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
Looking for an energy-efficient home? The home comes fully furnished with all kitchen appliances, a dishwasher included, and a custom-built Murphy bed. RV lot with full hookups. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
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
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
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
Simple yet elegant, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom double wide mobile home sits on a corner lot in the friendly 55+ community of Wagon City South. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Location, Location, Location!
RV and looking for a great park? Come check out located in the 55+ community Grande Resort, where you lot! RV pad hook-ups included and 50 amp services and shed with 220vac Heather Escobedo, MHSLSP00048506,
Retama Village, Mission
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission
$179,900
Dream 2-bed, 2-bath home in a gated 55+ community! Open floor plan, tile floors, hickory cabinets, solar panels, Tesla charger, screened porch, pool, fitness center, and endless activities. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, (956) 900-8487
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
Adobe Wells, McAllen
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission
$89,900
This freshly painted RV porthome in Retama Village features 4 bedrooms, 2 bonus spaces, a 2-car garage, and covered RV port with hookups. Enjoy an open floorplan, high ceilings, a private backyard oasis, and community amenities. HOA covers landscape maintenance. Call to see your dream home! Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, (956) 900-8487
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
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
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 2-bedroom and one-bath mobile home has a front living room with an open floor plan overlooking the spacious eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, (956) 271-3683
Located in a active 55+ Wagon City South, this well-preserved 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom a corner lot and is fully is move-in ready. The living and dining space entertaining guests or relaxing Heather Escobedo, MHSLSP00048506, (956)
Adobe Wells, McAllen
Alamo Country Club
Retama Village, Mission
Alamo
Retama Village, Mission
Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission
Retama Village, Mission $99,900
Retama Village, Mission
Wagon City South, Mission
Retama Village, Mission
Retama Village, Mission
McAllen
Park, McAllen
Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes
Alamo Country Club,
Llano Grande Resort, Wagon City South, $225,000 $58,500 $115,000
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DANCES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
Calendar of Events
Wednesday • March 19, 2025
Sunshine’s 77 Corner Store 7:00 AM Country
Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-7448 $
Wednesday Breakfast 7:30 AM Bentsen Grove
Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703
Craft Sale 9:00 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort
Alamo (956) 787-7571
Quinta Park Tours 9:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan McAllen (956) 681-3370 $3/$2
“Journey Through the Lens” Exhibit 10:00 AM
Upper Valley Art League Mission (956) 591-0282
3M Retirees & Friends Reunion 10:30 AM
Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (512) 916-9236
Acoustic Jam 12:30 PM Quiet Village II
Subdivision Donna
Jam Session 12:30 PM Trails End Resort Weslaco (956) 968-5051
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
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.
Jam Session 1:30 PM Park Place Estates RV
Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414
City of McAllen Spring Hiring Event 2:00 PM
McAllen Public Library (956) 681-3000
Happy Hour w/The Lockhart’s 3:00 PM Leisure
World Weslaco (956) 968-8412
Karaoke DJ 3:00 PM McAllen Mission RV Resort
Mission (720) 253-8608
Happy Hour w/Curt James 3:30 PM Paradise
South RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 PTH
Root Beer Floats 6:00 PM Split Rail RV Park
Mission (956) 585-8135 $2
Square Dance - MS & Plus w/Rounds 6:30 PM
Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7571
Dance w/Steven May & the Southern Knights 7:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 7879959
Players Studio 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park McAllen (405) 315-8575 PTH
Rick McEwen The Gambler 7:00 PM San Juan Gardens San Juan (956) 781-1082 $10
Sock Hop w/The Warman Trio 7:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 $10
Thursday • March 20, 2025
Sunshine’s 77 Corner Store 7:00 AM Country Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 425-7448 $ Craft Show 8:00 AM Aladdin Villas Mission (956) 581-1288
Open Play Pickleball 9:00 AM Casa del Valle RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-5008
Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM The Grove San Juan (608) 317-7829 Varies
“Journey Through the Lens” Exhibit 10:00 AM Upper Valley Art League Mission (956) 591-0282
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) 787-7839
Jam Session 12:30 PM Pharr South Pharr (956) 787-7839
Country Jam w/Rusty Rierson 1:00 PM Mission Bell Tradewinds RV Resort Mission (956) 5854833
Riverside Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 $13
JAM SESSIONS SALES MEALS
The Lady & The Outlaw 1:00 PM Riverside Club
Mission (956) 581-1033
Two Step Lessons 1:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-0703 $2
Happy Hour w/Blue Wolf 4:00 PM Leisure Valley Ranch Mission (956) 529-1878 PTH
Happy Hour w/Darlene & The Boys 4:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 PTH
