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Publisher’s Note : Hello from Kristi Looking for Something to Do? : Calendar of Events Out and About : Scenes from January 2013 Entertainment Schedule Places to Go : The Legend of Quinta Mazatlan Member RV Parks Listing Classifieds Section Cooking Connections : The RV Kitchen with Lady E Cooper Welcome New Members Out and About : Scenes from January 2013 Out and About : Scenes from January 2013

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publisher’s note H ELLO FROM KRIS T I

Love is in the air! On behalf of the entire Rio Grande Valley, I would like to take this opportunity to say a heart-felt THANK YOU for choosing the Valley as your retirement destination. It’s no secret that here in the Valley we love our Winter Texans, and you can see that love almost everywhere you go. See, here in Texas we like to brag about everything, so of course we like to brag about you, and all that you do for us while you’re here. In case you didn’t know, our Winter Texans bring an estimated $750 million dollars to our economy each season. That’s just the icing on the cupcake as that doesn’t even begin to account for all the volunteering and community service projects you contribute to. I’ve lived in the Rio Grande Valley (almost) all of my 42 years and I’ve never known the Valley without our Winter Texans. So, in my opinion, Winter Texans have become a part of our culture, a part of who we are. You’ve helped shape our area, not only by stimulating our economy but by supporting our local schools, non profit organizations and, well, by teaching us that life is just too short to not have fun. When people ask me what it is that I love most about our Winter Texans, the answer for me is the diversity of the group. Sure, while most of you share a few similarities (for instance: retired, originally from somewhere north of Falfurrias, wear shorts in 50 degree weather) - each and every one of you are unique, and that is what makes you so special as a group. It also means that what you like to see and how you do things can be very different than your next door neighbor. Thankfully, there is no shortage of things to do here in the Rio Grande Valley - so whatever it is that you like to do, we hope you will find it in this month’s Welcome Home Report. I’ve listened to your comments, suggestions and put them into play, so I hope you will enjoy this month’s labor of love. Serving the Winter & Converted Texan community is truly my passion, and I am honored to be of service. We’re just connecting the dots,

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Looking for CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Craft & Patio Sale 8:00 AM Oleander Acres, Mission • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Session 9:00 AM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Garza Produce 10:00 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Stroll Through History Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAlllen • Bob Battaglia - Night Club 2 Step Lessons 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 12:30 PM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Variety Jam with Ed Erven 1:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • Polka Jam 1:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam Hosted by Ralph Boyd 1:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Jam Session 1:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Jam Session 2:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • 12 String TIm & Sharon - Music & Show 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diamond Joe 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Carlos Cana 3:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Farkel Dice Game 3:30 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Fish Fry Happy Hour & Country Western Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen

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• Fish Fridays with Jack Kay - Lost In Time 5:00 PM American Legion Post 101, Pharr • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • McAllen Art Walk 1st Friday 6:00 PM McAllen Arts District, Downtown • James Marvell Show 6:30 PM 1015 Park, Weslaco • Dance with Sipe & The Country Playboys 6:30 PM Elks Lodge 1402, McAllen • McHi Choir Presents a Night On Broadway Dinner Show 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Church, McAllen • Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Ruthi 7:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Party of One - Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Circle T RV Park, Mission • Dance to Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Dance with Texas Country Band & Louie Gomez 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Jerry Bennett 7:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Heart to Heart 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Wayne Walker Hypnotist & Comic 7:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission • Big Band Jam Session 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Dance with Gordy & Debbie 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Amber Waves Band 7:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Double Delight 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • One More Time 7:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • Dance with Jealous Heart 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Dance to The Cruisers 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Dance 7:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo

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• Nikki Rowe Choir Presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 7:30 PM Nikki Rowe High School, McAllen • SPI Kitefest Indoor Kite Exhibition South Padre Island Convention Centre

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • Best Saturday Breakfast! 7:00 AM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Pancakes Plus 7:30 AM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Arts & Craft Sale 7:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Pancake, Biscuit/Sausage Gravy Breakfast 7:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:30 AM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Breakfast 7:30 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Breakfast 7:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Yard/Bake/Craft Sale 8:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Garage Sale 8:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Patio Sale 8:00 AM Palm Shadows, Donna • Craft Sale & Flea Market 8:00 AM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Park Wide Sale 8:00 AM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Park Clean Up Day 8:30 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • 25th Annual Coin & Collectibles Show 9:00 AM Nomad Shrine Hall, McAllen • Jackson Street Market Days 9:00 AM 123 E Jackson, Harlingen

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• SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic Humane Society 10:00 AM 1106 Makowsky, Harlingen • Square Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Beginner Two Step Class 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner 11:00 AM Our Savior Lutheran Church, McAllen • Seminar Series 11:00 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center Auditorium • Bluegrass Jam Session 12:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Country Jam 12:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 12:30 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Round Dance 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Santa Ana Nature Walk 1:00 PM Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo • McHi Choir Presents a Night On Broadway 2:00 PM Holy Spirit Church, McAllen • Bernie & Red 2:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Sunny Glen Benefit Concert 3:00 PM Marine Military Academy, Harlingen • Bob and Kay Kurczewski 3:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Karaoke 3:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • UTPA Women’s Basketball Vs. New Jersey Institute of Technology 4:30 PM UTPA Fieldhouse • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • Karaoke 5:30 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Mission Gardens Jam Night 6:00 PM Mission Gardens Resort, Mission • McHi Choir Presents a Night On Broadway Dinner Show 6:30 PM Holy Spirit Church, McAllen

• Mainstream Square Dance with Rounds 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Double CC Country 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Dance featuring Texas Country Band with Louie Gomez 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • The Patsy Cline Tribute Show 7:00 PM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Dance with Phil Brunette 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Amber Waves Band 7:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Dance with Diego 7:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • The Ball Ranch Family 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Durocher Family 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Randy Webb 7:00 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • The Red Johnson Show 7:00 PM Koenig’s Resort, Donna • Dance with Steve Jacobson 7:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen

• Dance with Pure Country 7:00 PM Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission • Dance with the Renaissance Rockers 7:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Big Dinner & Show with Walter Plant 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • John Sager 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Paul’s RV Park, Brownsville • James Marvell 7:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Saturday Night Dance by Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Dance with Fabulous Fifties 7:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • UTPA Mens Basketball Vs. Chicago State University 7:00 PM UTPA Fieldhouse • Wally Barbee 7:00 PM Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission • Bernie & Red 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Dave & Daphne Show 7:00 PM Wagon City North, Mission

• Casino Night 7:00 PM Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville • Nikki Rowe Choir Presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 7:30 PM Nikki Rowe High School, McAllen • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Party 7:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Port Isabel Historic Ghost Tours 8:00 PM Port Isabel Light House • SPI Kitefest Sand Flats north of the SPI Convention Centre

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 • Non-Denominational Church Service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez 8:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Worship Service 8:45 AM Oleander Acres, Mission • 25th Annual Coin & Collectibles Show 9:00 AM Nomad Shrine Hall, McAllen • Church Service 9:00 AM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Non-Denominational Worship Service 9:00 AM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Church Service with Pastor Bob Pueblos 9:00 AM Fiesta Village, Mission

• Church Service 9:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Port Isabel Antique Flea Market 9:00 AM Port Isabel Community Center & Beulah Lee Park • Worship Service with Pastor Don Ramsey 9:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Church Service 9:00 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Church Service 9:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Worship Service - Rev. Dr. Bob Stemme 9:30 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Worship Led By Pastor Elton Glenn 10:00 AM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Devotional Services 10:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Church Service 10:00 AM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Church Service with Pastor Tom Hadtke (WMLF) 10:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Jim King & Texas Connection Band 11:00 AM Don Wes Flea Market, Donna SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, continued pg 11 >>

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, continued • Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM The Shores, South Padre Island • Jam Session 12:30 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • 1st Sunday Free @ IMAS 1:00 PM International Museum of Art & Science, McAllen • Gospel Jam 1:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Big Band Jam Session 1:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Countryside Jam 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Jam Session 1:30 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Old Time & Country Music Jam 1:30 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Gospel Jam 1:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Butterfly Walk 1:30 PM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Gospel Jam 2:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Young Family (Super Bowl) 2:00 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Texas Cloggers 2:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Goldwing Express 2:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 2:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Ice Cream Social 2:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • RGV Orchestra 3:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Winter Texan Orchestra 3:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Beginner Lessons 5:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 6:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Tribute to Neil Diamond, Elvis and Other Stars 6:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Texas Variety Band 7:00 PM Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Mainstream Party 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco

• Stamp Show 8:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Golf at Harlingen Country Club 8:00 AM Harlingen Country Club • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Canadian Snowbirds Association Winter Texan Extravaganza 9:30 AM McAllen Convention Center • Country Dance Lessons 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Brushwackers - A Society Of Decorative Painters 10:00 AM First Baptist Church, Weslaco • Round Dance Party Phase III-IV 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Square Dance Plus 10:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Sessions & Lunch 11:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Karen Clogging Lessons 12:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance Party Phase IV-VI 12:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam hosted by Jay & Tammy 12:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Jam Session 1:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Karaoke 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Country Western Jam Session 1:00 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Round Dance Lessons PH II Marge Sherrill 1:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Guitar Lessons with Freddie & Sheila Pelletier 1:00 PM Mission Bell RV Resort, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Hear Jazz Here 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Bernie & Red 2:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Square Dance Lessons - Bill Sherrill 3:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Hamburger Night 3:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • The Horns 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diego Saurina 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco

• Hamburger Dinner 5:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Gospel Jam 6:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam 6:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Pre-Rounds/Plus with Joe Saltel 6:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Rock N Roll Jam 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Tucker 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • Ralph Kuster 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Roger Kenaston Band 7:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • Jams 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International 7:00 PM St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen • Young Family Band 7:00 PM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Plus Dance 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance featuring Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Craft Fair 8:00 AM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • All Parks Golf Scramble 8:00 AM Ebony Golf Course, Edinburg • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast 8:30 AM Nomad Shrine Club, Pharr • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Bird Walk Tour 9:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen

• Square Dance with Nick Hartley 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Canadian Snowbirds Association Winter Texan Extravaganza 9:30 AM McAllen Convention Center • Quilt Show 10:00 AM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Joe & Chris Saltel A-2 Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • New Jams in Town 11:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Jam Session 11:00 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Beginner Country Western Dance Lessons with Bob Battaglia 12:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Jam 12:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Jam Session 12:30 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Jam 1:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Jam 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session with Ray & Ginger 1:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission • Country Jam 1:00 PM Roadrunner RV Park, Alamo • Rounds with Bob and Kay Kurczewski 1:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Plus Square Dance Lessons 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam 1:30 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Ruthi 3:00 PM Mustang Lounge, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Ron O’Neil 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Diabetes Management Class 3:30 PM 3rd Floor, McAllen Medical Center • Dance with Ruben Limas & 50/50 Raffle 5:30 PM Sundance RV Village, Harlingen • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission • Country Jam 6:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 6:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Sarah Getto 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • CrosStrung 6:30 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Prowell Family 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, continued pg 13 >>

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, continued • Gospel Festival 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Men of A Chord 7:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Country Western Dance with Louis Gomez 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Blue Grass Jam with Curtis Poindexter 9:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Square Dance Mainstream plus Tip Bill Sherrill 10:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Cancer Survivor Support Workshops 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, McAllen • Garden Talk & Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance - Plus Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Ron O’Neil 11:00 AM Don Wes Flea Market - Inside • Open Country Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam 1:00 PM Alamo Paradise Acres • Singers Showcase with Jay & Tammy 1:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Country Jam 1:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Line Dance 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Old Guys R/C 1:00 PM The Fountain @ Penitas RV Park • Round Dance Party Phase II-III 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Happy Hour 3:00 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 3:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Dancing with Ruthi 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Robert Battaglia Country Dance Class 3:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Happy Hour with Larry Floyd 4:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission

• Maxan Street Farmers’ Market 4:00 PM The Garden, Port Isabel • Karaoke 5:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Hamburger/Hotdog Dinner 5:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Hamburger Night 5:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • The Red Johnson Show 6:30 PM Country Palms RV Park, San Juan • Square Dancing Pre-Rounds with Marge Sherrill 7:00 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Karaoke 7:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Amber Waves Band 7:00 PM Country Side RV Park, Donna • Dance with Sipe & the Country Playboys 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Sherwin & Pam Linton 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Dance with Travis Country Dance 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Gary & Patsy Crain 7:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Dance with Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Bottomline Band 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Square Dance - Mainstream Dance with Tips - Butch Danielson 7:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • UTPA Women’s Baskeball Vs. CSU Bakersfield 9:30 PM UTPA Fieldhouse

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Quilt and Hobby Show 9:00 AM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Country Jam 9:00 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Couple Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Randy Dougherty Square Dance Plus 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Advanced Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 12:00 PM Pharr South RV Park, Pharr

• Country Western Jam 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 12:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Session 1:00 PM Dixieland Retirement Community, Harlingen • Karaoke 1:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Karaoke 1:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Goldwing Express 1:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Phase IV Figure Clinic 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Winter Texan Activities Association - WTAA 1:00 PM Tropical Valley Acres, Mission • Coney Island Hot Dogs 3:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Happy Hour Dance Music by Jerry Perez One Man Band 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Dave & Daphne 3:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Deanna Nelson 4:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Can-Am Happy Hour Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Spaghetti Dinner 4:00 PM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Soup - Bring Your Own Bowl 4:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Weslaco Farmer’s Market 5:00 PM Downtown Weslaco • Ruthi 5:00 PM Hilton Garden Inn, SPI • Star Fire Family 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Punches Family 6:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 6:30 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Dance with Sweetwater 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Pappy’s Melon 7:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Tucker 7:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Auntie Kreamsaugen 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Singles Dance with Jealous Heart 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

• Edinburg Chapter #473 - Order of Eastern Star 7:30 PM Masonic Lodge, Edinburg

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 • Pancake Breakfast 7:30 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Craft Sale & Lunch 8:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Craft & Bake Sale 8:00 AM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Craft & Bake Sale 8:00 AM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Jam Session 9:00 AM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Garza Produce 10:00 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Stroll Through History Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Bob Battaglia - Night Club 2 Step Lessons 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Phase V-VI Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Madison County Iowa Texans Lunch 11:30 AM Harold’s Kitchen, Donna • Ladies Luncheon (My Name is Cindy & I’m a Shoeaholic) 11:30 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Open Jam 12:30 PM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Variety Jam with Ed Erven 1:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • Polka Jam 1:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam Hosted by Ralph Boyd 1:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Jam Session 1:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Winter Texan Orchestra 2:00 PM St. Paul Lutheran Church, McAllen • Phase III-IV Workshop 2:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • 12 String TIm & Sharon - Music & Show 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diamond Joe 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, continued pg 17 >>

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MH & RV PARK DANCE Sock Hop Dance February 9 • 7:00 PM Dance featuring The Agency February 11 • 7:00 PM Dance with Sweetwater Every Thursday • 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT RGV Orchestra February 3 • 3:00 PM John Sager February 10 • 6:00 PM Kerry Christensen February 17 • 6:00 PM Leslie Show February 18 • 6:00 PM The Allen Family February 23 • 6:00 PM Auntie Kreamsaugen February 24 • 6:00 PM JAM Jam Session February 4 • 1:00 PM Jam Session February 18 • 1:00 PM

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Ruthi February 1 • 7:00 PM Dance with Ron O’Neil February 8 • 7:00 PM Dance with County Line Band February 15 • 7:00 PM Dance with Walter Plant February 22 • 7:00 PM

ENTERTAINMENT

CrosStrung February 5 • 6:30 PM The Dixons February 19 • 6:30 PM

JAM

Bluegrass Jam Saturdays 12:00 PM

SALE

Arts & Craft Sale February 15 8:00 AM

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938 South Alamo Road Alamo, Texas 78516

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DANCE The Jets February 9 • 7:00 PM Texas Connection Band February 14 • 7:00 PM Coin Collection February 16 • 7:00 PM Dance with Diego February 23 • 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT Link Family Show February 1 • 7:00 PM Hawaiian Show with Dessert February 2 • 7:00 PM Ball Ranch Family Show February 5 • 7:00 PM Punches Family Show February 28 • 7:00 PM JAM Jam Session Fridays • 1:00 PM Bluegrass Jam Thursdays • 1:00 PM SALE Craft Show February 7 • 8:00 AM Park Wide Rummage Sale February 16 • 8:00 AM

Fish Fry Happy Hour & Country Western Dance Fridays • 4:00 PM Can-Am Happy Hour Dance Thursdays • 4:00 PM

ENTERTAINMENT

Tribute to Neil Diamond, Elvis and other Stars February 3 • 6:30 PM

JAM

Open Country Jam Wednesdays • 12:30 PM

SALE

Park Wide Sale February 2 • 8:00 AM Resort Individual Patio Sale February 9 • 8:00 AM Arts & Craft Sale February 16 • 8:00 AM

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DANCE Phil Brunette February 2 • 7:00 PM Diego February 9 • 7:00 PM Happy Hour with Diego February 12 • 3:00 PM The Cruisers February 16 • 7:00 PM Steve Jacobson/Solid Gold Dance Party February 23 • 7:00 PM Happy Hour with Diego February 16 • 3:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT Deanna Nelson February 7 • 4:00 PM Lindley Creek February 10 • 7:00PM Jeremiah Durocher Family February 13 • 7:00 PM Todd Allen Family Dinner Show February 14 • 7:00 PM Sherwin & Pam Litton February 17 • 7:00 PM Golden Oldies Show February 24 First show 2:00 PM • Second show 7:00 PM JAM Singers Showcase with Jay & Tammy Wednesdays • 1:00 PM SALE Craft Show February 4 • 8:00 AM

DANCE DJ Dance February 9 • 7:00 PM Line Dance February 13 • 6:00 PM Line Dance with Richard Rogers February 18 • 6:00 PM Line Dance Workshop February 27 • 6:00 PM Dance with Texas Country Band Fridays • 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT Durocher Family February 2 • 7:00 PM Jerry Bennett February 19 • 7:00 PM Joybell February 24 • 7:00 PM JAM Jam Session Wednesdays • 1:00 PM SALE Garage Sale February 2 • 8:00 AM Arts & Craft Sale February 9 • 8:00 AM

956-969-1557

956-399-5125

1601 S. Airport Road Weslaco, Texas 78596

1400 Zillock Road San Benito, Texas 78586

DANCE Ralph & The Cruisers February 15 • 7:00 PM Golden Oldies & Dance February 28 • 7:00 PM Country Western Dance with Bottomline Band Wednesdays • 7:00 PM

DANCE Dance with The Cruisers February 22 7:00 PM

ENTERTAINMENT Texas Cloggers February 3 • 2:00 PM Auntie Kreamsaugen February 7 • 7:00 PM Razz Ma Tazz February 12 • 7:00 PM The Allen Family February 17 • 7:00 PM Terry Smith February 21 • 7:00 PM Wade Landry Show February 26 • 7:00 PM SALE Arts & Craft Sale February 9 • 8:00 AM

956-787-6461

101 East Sioux Road Pharr, Texas 78577

ENTERTAINMENT Kerry Christensen and Auntie Kreamsaugen February 19 7:00 PM Drama Club Matinee February 21 & 22 2:00 PM SALE Craft Show February 1 8:00 AM 956-787-5773

1401 S. Cage Blvd. Pharr, Texas 78577

for more information and entertainment schedules, visit www.welcomehomergv.com

LAKEWOOD RV RESORT DANCE

Dance with Steve Jacobson February 2 • 7:00 PM Dance with Ruthi February 9 • 7:00 PM Dance with Lynn Dvorak February 16 • 7:00 PM Greg Jones February 17 • 6:30 PM Line Dance Every Wednesday • 1:00 PM

ENTERTAINMENT

Kristie Stout February 10 • 6:30 PM ABBA February 26 • 7:00 PM

JAM

Jam Session Tuesdays • 1:00 PM

956-423-1170

4525 Graham Road Harlingen, Texas 78552

SOUTHERN COMFORT

PARADISE SOUTH DANCE Dance with Gordy & Debbie February 1 • 7:00 PM Dance with Tucker February 8 • 7:00 PM Sweetheart Dance with Senior Moments February 15 • 7:00 PM Dance with Jeff Gordon February 19 • 7:00 PM ENTERTAINMENT CrosStrung February 4 • 7:00 PM The Punches Family February 10 • 7:00 PM Allen Family Show February 13 • 2:00 PM Jerry Bennett February 17 • 7:00 PM Ronaldo Reyes February 23 • 3:00 PM Abba Fab February 27 • 7:00 PM KARAOKE Thursdays • 1:00 PM SALE Arts & Craft Sale February 14 • 8:00 AM

DANCE Happy Hour Dance with Carlos Canas February 1 • 3:00 PM Happy Hour Dance with Dave & Daphne February 7 • 3:00 PM Happy Hour Dance with Heart to Heart February 14 • 3:00 PM Big John February 15 • 7:00 PM Happy Hour Dance with Diego February 21 • 3:00 PM County Line Band February 22 • 7:00 PM Dance with Precious Jade February 27 • 6:30 PM ENTERTAINMENT Goldwing Express February 10 • 6:30 PM Pat Davison February 17 • 7:00 PM Allen Family Show February 20 • 2:00 PM Precious Jade February 27 • 6:30 PM JAM Jam Sessions & Lunch Mondays • 11:00 AM

956-825-9509

9099 N. Mile 2 West Mercedes, Texas 78570

956-968-3140

1501 S. Airport Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596

Jeff Gordon sets the bar as a entertainer. His wide vocal range allows him to sing various styles of music from country classics to 50-60’s rock and roll to the standards. His versatility, spontaneity and style will capture your heart!

2/01 2/02 2/05 2/05 2/06 2/08 2/09 2/10 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/15 2/15 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24 2/25 2/26 2/27

KOA Campground (South Padre Island, TX) DonWes Flea Market (Donna, TX) Fun n Sun (San Benito, TX) - Gospel Show Tropical Valley Acres (Mission, TX) - Show LaCopa Inn (4701 East Expy 83, Mercedes, TX) Town Hall Indian Lake (Los Fresnos, TX) - Show Sunshine RV (Harlingen, TX) - Dance Split Rail RV (Mission, TX) - Show Hilton Garden Great American Grill (SPI, TX) Hilton Garden Great American Grill (SPI, TX) LaCopa Inn (2000 S. 10th St., McAllen, TX) Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club (Edinburg, TX) - Dance Music Festival in Mercedes Fairgrounds 1015 RV Park (Weslaco, TX) - Show Leisure Valley Ranch (Mission, TX) - Dance Ranchero Village (Weslaco, TX) Hilton Garden Great American Grill (SPI, TX) Paradise South (Mercedes, TX) LaCopa Inn (4701 East Exp 83, Mercedes, TX) Holiday Village (Pharr, TX) Show Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds WHRGV Happy Hour Eastgate RV (Harlingen, TX) - Dance Leisure World (Weslaco, TX) - Show Rollin Home Mobile Park (Mission, TX) - Show Hilton Garden Great American Grill ( SPI, TX) Bit O’ Heaven (Donna, TX) - Show

4-6 PM $4.00 11 AM-3 PM Outside Restaurant 3-5 PM $ for Food Pantry 7– 8:30 PM $5.00 5-7 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 7-10 PM 7-8:30 PM $4.00 p/p 5–8 PM 5–8 PM 5-7 PM 7-10 PM $5.00 TBA 6:30-8 PM $4.00 p/p 7-10 PM $5.00 7-9 PM $5.00 p/p 5-8 PM 7-10 PM $4.50 p/p 5-7 PM 7-8:30 PM $5.00 p/p 1-4 PM 7:30-10:30 PM 7-8 PM $5.00 p/p 7-8:15 PM $4.00 5-8 PM 6:30-8 PM $5.00 p/p

DANCE

Dance to The Cruisers February 1 • 7:00 PM Dance featuring Ron O’Neil February 4 • 7:00 PM Country Western Dance with Louis Gomez February 5 • 7:00 PM Singles Dance with Jealous Heart February 7 • 7:00 PM Mardi Gras Dance with South Texas Jazz Quartet February 11 • 7:00 PM Country Western Dance with Sweetwater February 12 • 7:00 PM Dance to The Agency February 15 • 7:00 PM Dance with Ron O’Neil February 18 • 7:00 PM Country Western Dance with Bottomline Band February 19 • 7:00 PM Dance with Swing Tyme February 25 • 7:00 PM Country Western Dance with Jealous Heart February 26 • 7:00 PM

ENTERTAINMENT

Bernie & Red February 2 • 2:00 PM Bernie & Red February 2 • 7:00 PM Mark Verselli February 9 • 2:00 PM Mark Verselli February 9 • 7:00 PM Bill Brooks February 10 • 7:00 PM Razz Ma Tazz February 22 • 7:00 PM Allen Family February 24 • 7:00 PM

SALE

Arts & Craft Sale Saturdays • 8:00 AM

956-464-7801

For more information: www.jeffgordonshows.com • Contact: Jeff Gordon 417-365-1604

602 North Victoria Road Donna, Texas 78537

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adventures

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PLACES TO GO

February 2013

The Legend of Quinta Mazatlan

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© Photo: Quinta Mazatlan

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Mazatl : Quinta

Just minutes from the McAllen-Miller International Airport is Quinta Mazatlan, an historic adobe hacienda in the middle of a 20-acre urban sanctuary. The mansion is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and native woodland that attracts numerous bird species.

1st Family of Quinta Mazatlan

2nd Family of Quinta Mazatlan

3rd Family of Quinta Mazatlan

In 1968, Frank Schultz and his wife Marilyn, purchased the estate and began their seemingly endless restoration. Frank Schultz in the agriculture industry purchased the 8 acre estate for $24,000. During the next 30 years, the Schultz family enhanced Quinta Mazatlan as a showcase of McAllen elite hosting lavish parties and entertaining international dignitaries.

In the spring of 1998, the City of McAllen purchased the estate for $1.4 million. In March of 2006, the

estate opened to the public. Additional land has been purchased, trails and wildlife ponds built, and a wooded meadow created for people and wildlife.

© Photo: Quinta Mazatlan

Construction of the home began in 1935 by Jason Matthews and his wife Marcia. The Cottage, Hootch and Main House are constructed of 12 inch adobe block. The first living quarters built were the Cottage and Hootch. The Hootch was Mr. Matthew’s hide-away and when in need of solitude, he would shimmy up a rope ladder to escape, pulling the ladder up behind him! The Main House, was the next building constructed. An unusual feature of the house was the aluminum sulfate paint on the adobe walls, inside and out, to prevent radar waves from penetrating the building.

We invite you to stroll through the home and the habitat…and step back in time! Quinta Mazatlan is a mansion with a mission working to enrich people’s lives by sharing knowledge about birds, plants and stewardship of South Texas.

600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, TX 78503 • www.quintamazatlan.com • 956-681-3370

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, continued • Farkel Dice Game 3:30 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • CrosStrung 4:00 PM Bentsen Palm Village, Mission • Fish Fry Happy Hour & Country Western Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Fish Fridays with Jack Kay - Lost In Time 5:00 PM American Legion Post 101, Pharr • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Mardi Gras 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Mark Verselli 7:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Bill Brooks 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Davidson Family 7:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission

• Big Band Jam Session 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Dance with Tucker 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Sarah Getto 7:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Ralph & The Cruisers 7:00 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • James Marvell 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • The Horns 7:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Winter Texan Orchestra 7:00 PM St. Paul Lutheran Church, McAllen • Dance 7:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • Best Saturday Breakfast! 7:00 AM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Yard Sale 7:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Pancakes Plus 7:30 AM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Pancake, Biscuit/Sausage Gravy Breakfast 7:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission

• Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:30 AM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Breakfast 7:30 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Breakfast 7:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Patio Sale 8:00 AM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Resort Individual Patio Sale 8:00 AM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Park Sale 8:00 AM Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville • Park-wide Yard and Craft Sale 8:00 AM PanAmerican Mobile Home and RV Park, San Benito • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • History of McAllen Tour Starting 8:30 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Affair of the Heart 9:00 AM St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen • Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour 9:00 AM Downtown Harlingen • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Square Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Seminar Series 10:00 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center Auditorium • Beginner Two Step Class 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam Session 12:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Country Jam 12:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 12:30 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Round Dance 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Santa Ana Nature Walk 1:00 PM Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo

• Goldwing Express 2:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Mark Verselli 2:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Bob and Kay Kurczewski 3:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Karaoke 3:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Magic Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines: “Southern Fried Barbershop” 3:00 PM PSJA High School Theatre of Performing Arts, San Juan • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • Karaoke 5:30 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • James Marvell 6:00 PM Border Theater, Mission • Valentine 50’s Dinner Show & Dance featuring Bill Brooks 6:00 PM Valley View Estates, Mission • Sock Hop Dance 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Dance featuring Texas Country Band with Louie Gomez 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Walter Plant 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • Dance with Diego 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Valentine Dance - Ralph & The Cruisers 7:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Kerry Christensen and Auntie Kreamsaugen 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • DJ Dance 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Grady Landry Swingin’ Cajun Show 7:00 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, Laferia • Dance with Ruthi 7:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Dance with The Agency 7:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • The Patsy Cline Tribute Show 7:00 PM Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg • Dance with Wildside 7:00 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Branson Show - Golden Oldies 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, continued pg 18 >

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, continued • Goldwing Express 7:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Heart to Heart 7:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • Saturday Night Dance by Sweetwater 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Dance with Swing Street Band 7:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission • Wally Barbee 7:00 PM Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission • Mark Verselli 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Dance With Sipe and the Country Playboys 7:00 PM Winter Green Estates, Mission • Dance featuring Solid Gold Oldies!!! 7:30 PM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Party 7:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Senior Moments 7:30 PM Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville • Port Isabel Historic Ghost Tours 8:00 PM Port Isabel Light House

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • Non-Denominational Church Service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez 8:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Worship Service 8:45 AM Oleander Acres, Mission • Church Service 9:00 AM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Non-Denominational Worship Service 9:00 AM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Church Service with Pastor Bob Pueblos 9:00 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Church Service 9:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Worship Service with Pastor Don Ramsey 9:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Church Service 9:00 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Church Service 9:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Joybell 9:15 AM 1st United Methodist Church, Harlingen • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center

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• Worship Service - Rev. Dr. Bob Stemme 9:30 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Worship Led By Pastor Elton Glenn 10:00 AM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Devotional Services 10:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Church Service 10:00 AM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Church Service with Pastor Tom Hadtke (WMLF) 10:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Ron O’Neil 11:00 AM Don Wes Flea Market - Outside • Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM The Shores, South Padre Island • Big Band Jam Session 1:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Countryside Jam 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Jam Session 1:30 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Old Time & Country Music Jam 1:30 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Gospel Jam 1:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Butterfly Walk 1:30 PM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Gospel Jam 2:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 2:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Ice Cream Social 2:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Beginner Lessons 5:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • John Sager 6:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Open Jam 6:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Betty Rydell 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Joybell 6:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Kristie Stout 6:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Dance with Dianne & Jules 6:30 PM Rio RV Park, Brownsville • Goldwing Express Concert 6:30 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Star Fire Family 7:00 PM Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna • Lindley Creek 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission

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• Wade Benson Landry 7:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Magic Valley Resort, Weslaco • Cajun Travelers 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Link Family 7:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • The Punches Family 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • The Patsy Cline Tribute Show 7:00 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • Susan Hudson Carmen 7:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Tucker 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Jeff Gordon 7:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Bob Dolle 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Mainstream Party 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jerry Bennett Entertainment Show 7:00 PM Valley View Estates, Mission • Bill Brooks 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Winter Texan Golf 8:00 AM The Club at Cimarron • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Country Dance Lessons 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Brushwackers - A Society Of Decorative Painters 10:00 AM First Baptist Church, Weslaco • Round Dance Party Phase III-IV 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Sessions & Lunch 11:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Karen Clogging Lessons 12:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance Party Phase IV-VI 12:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Hosted by Jay & Tammy 12:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Karaoke 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Country Western Jam Session 1:00 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen

• Round Dance Lessons PHII Marge Sherrill 1:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Guitar Lessons with Freddie & Sheila Pelletier 1:00 PM Mission Bell RV Resort, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Hear Jazz Here 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Square Dance Lessons - Bill Sherrill 3:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Hamburger Night 3:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • The Horns 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diego Saurina 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Hamburger Dinner 5:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Gospel Jam 6:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam 6:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 6:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Pat Davidson Comedy Show 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Rock N Roll Jam 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Dance featuring The Agency 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Jack Jensen 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • Tommy Helms 7:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Jams 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International 7:00 PM St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen • Debbie & Gordy 7:00 PM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Plus Dance 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Mardi Gras Dance with South Texas Jazz Quartet 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Hidalgo Coin Club 7:30 PM St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Biscuits & Gravy 7:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • All Parks Golf Scramble 8:00 AM Ebony Golf Course, Edinburg • Rio Grande Valley Music Festival 8:00 AM RGV Livestock Showgrounds, Mercedes • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Bird Walk Tour 9:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Joe & Chris Saltel A-2 Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • New Jams in Town 11:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco

• Jam Session 11:00 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Beginner Country Western Dance Lessons with Bob Battaglia 12:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Jam 12:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Jam 1:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Jam 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session with Ray & Ginger 1:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission • Rounds with Bob and Kay Kurczewski 1:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Plus Square Dance Lessons 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam 1:30 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Happy Hour with Diego 3:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Ruthi 3:00 PM Mustang Lounge, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Ron O’Neil 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Diabetes Management Class 3:30 PM 3rd Floor, McAllen Medical Center

• Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission • Country Jam 6:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 6:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • RGV Vipers Vs. Maine 7:00 PM State Farm Arena, Hidalgo • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Trails End MH & RV Park, Weslaco • Country Western Dance with Sweetwater 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Greg Jones 7:00 PM Wagon City North, Mission

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • Craft Sale & Tailgaters 8:00 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Rio Grande Valley Music Festival 8:00 AM RGV Livestock Showgrounds, Mercedes • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Blue Grass Jam with Curtis Poindexter 9:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • Upper Valley Home Owners Association 9:00 AM Twin Lakes RV Park, Mission

• SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Square Dance Mainstream Plus Tip Bill Sherrill 10:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Cancer Survivor Support Workshops 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, McAllen • Garden Talk & Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Country Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam 1:00 PM Alamo Paradise Acres • Singers Showcase with Jay & Tammy 1:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Country Jam 1:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Line Dance 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Old Guys R/C 1:00 PM The Fountain @ Penitas RV Park WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, continued pg 23 >

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find your place to call MEMBER RV PARKS • Adobe Wells 4901 Daffodil Avenue McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-8801 • Aladdin Villas 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd. West Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-1288 • Alamo Palms Mobile Home & RV Park 1341 W. Business 83 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-787-7571 • Alamo Rose RV Resort 938 South Alamo Road Alamo, Texas 78516 956-783-2600 • Bentsen Grove Resort 810 Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-7011 • Bentsen Palm Village 2500 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5568 • Big Valley Trailer Park 109 W. Business Highway 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-4159 • Bit-O-Heaven 1051 W. US Hwy 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-5191 • Breeze Lake RV Campground 1710 N. Vermillion Ave. Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-831-4427 • Carefree Valley Resort 4506 N. Business 77 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-425-2540 • Casa Del Valle RV Resort 1048 N. Alamo Road Alamo, Texas 78516 956-783-5008

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• Chimney RV Resort 4224 S. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5061 • Citrus Valley RV Park 2901 W. State Highway 107 McAllen, Texas 78504 956-383-8189 • Country Sunshine RV Resort 1601 S. Airport Road Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-969-1557 • Dream Valley Ranch 2401 N. Abram Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-519-3339 • El Ranchito & Resaca Bend 427 Line 17 Road San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-4041 • El Valle Del Luna 2500 E. Business 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5704 • El Valle Del Sol 2500 E. Business 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5704 • Eldorado Acres 610 N. FM 492 Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-6718 • Enchanted Valley Ranch 7300 Monroe Street Mission, Texas 78572 956-519-8957 • Fiesta Village 205 S. Stewart Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-9264 • Fun N Sun RV Resort 1400 Zillock Road San Benito, Texas 78586 956-399-5125 • Holiday Out RV Park 400 E. 3rd Street Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 956-233-5111

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• Holiday Village 1501 N. Cage Blvd. Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-9493 • Hummingbird Cove RV Park 32637 FM 2925 Rio Hondo, Texas 78583 956-245-1544 • J-5 RV Park 3907 N. Taylor Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-682-7495 • Kenwood RV Resort 1201 N. Main St. # 1 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-1851 • Lakewood RV Resort 4525 Graham Road Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-423-1170 • Lazy Palms Ranch 35100 Lazy Palms Drive Edinburg, Texas 78541 956-383-1020 • Leisure Valley Ranch 1920 E. Bogey Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-424-1858 • Leisure World 408 E. 18th Street Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-8412 • Llano Grande Resort 2215 E. West Blvd Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-2638 • Magnolia Mobile Home Resort 3707 E. Business 83 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-2421 • Martin Valley Ranch & Golf Course 7400 W. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-6330

February 2013 • McAllen Mobile Park 4900 N. McColl McAllen, Texas 78504 956-682-3304 • Mission Gardens Resort 930 W. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5671 • Mission West RV Resort 3805 W. Business Hwy 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-5551 • Mobile Gardens 1901 N. Glasscock Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-9829 • Oleander Acres 2421 S. Conway Avenue Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-9093 • Palm Gardens Resort 3401 W. Business 83 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-423-7670 • Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, Inc. 100 Tangerine Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-546-7423 • Paradise Park RV Resort 1201 N. Expressway 77 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-425-6881 • Paradise Park, Inc. 100 E Hackberry Ave McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-8081 • Paradise South RV Resort 9099 N. Mile 2 West Mercedes, Texas 78570 956-565-2044 • Paul’s RV Park 1129 N. Minnesota Ave. Brownsville, Texas 78521 956-831-4852 continued on Pg 21

• Pleasant Valley Resort 7320 W. Expressway 83 Mission, Texas 78572 956-580-2940 • Ranchero Village 1900 S. Bridge Avenue Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-6223 • Retama Village 2500 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, Texas 78572 956-207-9803 • Rio Valley Estates 715 N. Westgate Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-2708 • Seven Oaks RV Resort 801 S. Inspiration Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-581-0068 • Shady Acres 310 Hester Avenue, #104 Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-2241 • Snow to Sun RV Resort 1701 N. International Blvd. Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-0322

• Southern Comfort RV Resort 1501 S. Airport Drive Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-3140 • Split Rail RV Park 513 N. Los Ebanos Road Mission, Texas 78572 956-585-8135 • Sundance RV Village 6101 W. Business 83 Harlingen, Texas 78552 956-423-8314 • Sunshine RV Resort 1900 Grace Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-428-4137 • Texan Mobile Park 2917 W. Hwy 83 McAllen, Texas 78501 956-686-3872 • Texas Trails RV Resort 501 W. Owassa Road Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-6538 • The Homestead 2701 N. McColl McAllen, Texas 78501 956-682-5392

• Tip O’ Texas RV Resort 101 E. Sioux Rd. Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-9959 • Trails End MH & RV Park 2001 S. Texas Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-5051 • Trophy Gardens 800 State Highway 495 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-787-7717 • Tropic Star RV Resort 1401 S. Cage Blvd. Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-5957 • Tropic Winds RV Resort 1501 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, Texas 78550 956-423-4020 • Victoria Palms RV Resort 602 N. Victoria Road Donna, Texas 78537 956-464-7801 • VIP La Feria RV Park East 600 E. Expressway 83 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-1401

• VIP La Feria RV Park West 300 E. Expressway 83 La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-1043 • Waterford Gardens 1522 E. Griffin Parkway Mission, Texas 78572 956-467-9036 • Winter Haven Resort 3501 Old Port Isabel Road Brownsville, Texas 78526 956-831-7755 • Winter Ranch 600 State Hwy 495 Alamo, Texas 78516 956-781-1358

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

• Round Dance Party Phase II-III 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Allen Family 2:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 3:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Dancing with Ruthi 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Robert Battaglia Country Dance Class 3:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Happy Hour with Larry Floyd 4:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Maxan Street Farmers’ Market 4:00 PM The Garden, Port Isabel • Hamburger/Hotdog Dinner 5:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Hamburger Night 5:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • Line Dance 6:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Square Dancing Pre-Rounds with Marge Sherrill 7:00 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Karaoke 7:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Glen Hughes with Levi Country 7:00 PM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Jeremiah Durocher Family 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Dance with RCJ 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Dance with Kenaston Family Band 7:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Jack Nelson & County Line 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Dance with Travis Country Dance 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Paradise RV Park, Pharr • Dance with Sipe and the Country Playboys 7:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Dance with Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Bottomline Band 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Twin Palms RV Resort, Rio Hondo • Square Dance - Mainstream Dance with Tips - Butch Danielson 7:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Jim King & Texas Connection Band 8:00 PM Lazy Palms Ranch, Edinburg

• Craft Sale 8:00 AM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Palm Shadows, Donna • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Paradise South, Mercedes • Rio Grande Valley Music Festival 8:00 AM RGV Livestock Showgrounds, Mercedes • Country Jam 9:00 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Couple Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Jammin’ On Jackson With Vance Greek 10:00 AM The RailRoad Crossing, Downtown Harlingen • Randy Dougherty Square Dance Plus 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Advanced Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 12:00 PM Pharr South RV Park, Pharr • Country Western Jam 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 12:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Session 1:00 PM Dixieland Retirement Community, Harlingen • Karaoke 1:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Karaoke 1:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Acoustic Jam 1:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Phase IV Figure Clinic 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Coney Island Hot Dogs 3:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Happy Hour Dance Music by Jerry Perez One Man Band 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Heart to Heart 3:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Can-Am Happy Hour Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen

• Soup - Bring Your Own Bowl 4:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Weslaco Farmer’s Market 5:00 PM Downtown Weslaco • Valentine Dinner / Dance / Show with Ralph Kuster 5:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Valentine’s Dance with Willie McCall 5:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Valentines Dance with The Kenaston Family Band 5:30 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Valentines Day Dinner & Dance with Jack Nelson & The County Line Band 5:30 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • Valentine Dance 6:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 6:30 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Dance with Sweetwater 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Valentines Party & Dance with Dale & Gayle 7:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Valentine’s Dinner Dance 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 1:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam Hosted by Ralph Boyd 1:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Country Jam 1:00 PM Roadrunner RV Park, Alamo • Jam Session 1:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Phase III-IV Workshop 2:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • 12 String TIm & Sharon - Music & Show 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diamond Joe 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Farkel Dice Game 3:30 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Fish Fry Happy Hour & Country Western Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Fish Fridays with Jack Kay - Lost In Time 5:00 PM American Legion Post 101, Pharr • Fish Fry 5:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • Phase III-IV Classic & Oldies Dance 6:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr

• Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Valentine Dance with Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Dance with Sipe and the Country Playboys 7:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Walter Plant 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Jacob Austin Band 7:00 PM Circle T RV Park, Mission • Dance to Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • The Punches Family 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Sherwin & Pam Linton 7:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission • Big Band Jam Session 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Sweetheart Dance with Senior Moments 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Heart to Heart 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Prowell Family Band 7:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • Dance with Big John 7:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Dance with Swing Tyme 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Ralph & The Cruisers 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Dance to The Agency 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Dance 7:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Dance with County Line Band 7:00 PM Alamo Rose, Alamo • Phase IV-V-VI Classic & Oldies Dance 7:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • Best Saturday Breakfast! 7:00 AM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Pancakes Plus 7:30 AM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Pancake, Biscuit/Sausage Gravy Breakfast 7:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:30 AM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Breakfast 7:30 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Breakfast 7:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, continued pg 24 >

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, continued • Parkwide Yard Sale 8:00 AM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • All Park Sales 8:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Yard Sale 8:00 AM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • AARP Driver Safety 8:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Rio Grande Valley Music Festival 8:00 AM RGV Livestock Showgrounds, Mercedes • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Park Wide Rummage Sale 8:00 AM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Craft Show and Flea Market 8:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Birds of Beauty McAllen Tour 8:30 AM Departs from Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour 9:00 AM Downtown Harlingen • RGV Quilt Show 9:00 AM McAllen Convention Center • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Senior Sunday Seminar 10:00 AM Adobe Wells, McAllen • Square Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Beginner Two Step Class 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam Session 12:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Country Jam 12:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 12:30 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Round Dance 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Santa Ana Nature Walk 1:00 PM Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo • Bob and Kay Kurczewski 3:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Karaoke 3:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo

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• UTPA Women’s Basketball Vs. Utah Valley University 4:30 PM UTPA Fieldhouse • Dinner & Dance with Jeff Gordon 5:00 PM Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission • Karaoke 5:30 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Dance with Texas Reign 6:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Mission Gardens Jam Night 6:00 PM Mission Gardens Resort, Mission • UTPA Mens Basketball Vs. Houston Baptist University 7:00 PM UTPA Fieldhouse • Double CC Country 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Dance featuring Texas Country Band with Louie Gomez 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • The ‘Second Solitary Man’ (Dennis Amundson) 7:00 PM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Dance with The Cruisers 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Keys & Strings 7:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • The Cowboy & Hobo Show 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Punches Family 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Jay Norris and Sunshine & Brass 7:00 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Dance with Sipe and the Country Playboys 7:00 PM Heritage Square, Mission • Dance with Lynn Dvorak 7:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Winter Texan Orchestra 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Dance with The Horns 7:00 PM Mission Gardens Resort, Mission • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Saturday Night Dance with Diego Saurina 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Starfire Band Dance 7:00 PM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Dance with Fred King’s Good Knights 7:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Dance with Jealous Heart 7:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance featuring Sweetwater 7:00 PM Valley View Estates, Mission

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• Senior Ambassadors 7:00 PM Wagon City North, Mission • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Party 7:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Walter Plant 7:30 PM Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville • Port Isabel Historic Ghost Tours 8:00 PM Port Isabel Light House

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 • Rio Grande Valley Music Festival 8:00 AM RGV Livestock Showgrounds, Mercedes • Non-Denominational Church Service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez 8:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Worship Service 8:45 AM Oleander Acres, Mission • Church Service 9:00 AM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Non-Denominational Worship Service 9:00 AM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Church Service with Pastor Bob Pueblos 9:00 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Church Service 9:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Worship Service with Pastor Don Ramsey 9:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Church Service 9:00 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Church Service 9:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Worship Service - Rev. Dr. Bob Stemme 9:30 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Worship Led By Pastor Elton Glenn 10:00 AM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Devotional Services 10:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Church Service 10:00 AM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Church Service with Pastor Tom Hadtke (WMLF) 10:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM The Shores, South Padre Island • Kerry Christensen & Auntie Kreamsaugen 12:30 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Big Band Jam Session 1:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Countryside Jam 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Jam Session 1:30 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission

• Old Time & Country Music Jam 1:30 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Gospel Jam 1:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Butterfly Walk 1:30 PM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Gospel Jam 2:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 2:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Ice Cream Social 2:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Beginner Lessons 5:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Kerry Christensen 6:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Open Jam 6:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Swingin’ Cajun 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Heart to Heart 6:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Tucker 6:30 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Greg Jones 6:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • The Red Johnson Show 6:30 PM Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco • Senior Ambassadors 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Jacob Austin Band 7:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Gomer & Patsy 7:00 PM Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna • Sherwin & Pam Linton 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Jennifer Show 7:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Star Fire Family 7:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Durocher Family 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • John Sager 7:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Jerry Bennett 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Jeff Gordon 7:00 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • Freddie and Sheila Pelletier 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Pat Davison 7:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Julian & Bonnie George 7:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission

• Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • The Allen Family 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Mainstream Party 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Gordy & Debbie 7:00 PM Valley View Estates, Mission

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Port Isabel Antique Flea Market 9:00 AM Port Isabel Community Center & Beulah Lee Park • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Country Dance Lessons 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Brushwackers - A Society Of Decorative Painters 10:00 AM First Baptist Church, Weslaco • Round Dance Party Phase III-IV 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Square Dance Plus 10:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Sessions & Lunch 11:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Karen Clogging Lessons 12:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr

• Round Dance Party Phase IV-VI 12:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Hosted by Jay & Tammy 12:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Ray’s Auction Consignment 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Karaoke 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Country Western Jam Session 1:00 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Round Dance Lessons PHII - Marge Sherrill 1:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Hear Jazz Here 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Square Dance Lessons - Bill Sherrill 3:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Hamburger Night 3:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission

• The Horns 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diego Saurina 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Hamburger Dinner 5:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Leslie Show 6:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Gospel Jam 6:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Line Dance with Richard Rogers 6:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Country Jam 6:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 6:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Rock N Roll Jam 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • Jerry Bennett 7:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Bob Dolle Extravaganza 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Jams 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco

• Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International 7:00 PM St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen • Punches Family 7:00 PM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Plus Dance 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Blue Bonnet, Mission • All Parks Golf Scramble 8:00 AM Ebony Golf Course, Edinburg • Craft Show & Park Wide Garage Sale 8:00 AM Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission • Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast 8:30 AM Nomad Shrine Club, Pharr • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, continued pg 26 >

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, continued • Ray’s Auction #17033 9:00 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Bird Walk Tour 9:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Center for Creative Retirement Lecture Series 9:30 AM Harlingen Public Library • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Joe & Chris Saltel A-2 Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Advance Lessons 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • New Jams in Town 11:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Jam Session 11:00 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Beginner Country Western Dance Lessons with Bob Battaglia 12:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Jam 12:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna

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• Jam Session 12:30 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Jam 1:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Jam 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session with Ray & Ginger 1:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission • Rounds with Bob and Kay Kurczewski 1:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Plus Square Dance Lessons 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam 1:30 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Ruthi 3:00 PM Mustang Lounge, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Ron O’Neil 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Diabetes Management Class 3:30 PM 3rd Floor, McAllen Medical Center • Dance with Ruben Limas & 50/50 Raffle 5:30 PM Sundance RV Village, Harlingen • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission • Country Jam 6:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission

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• 2012-2013 Window to the Past Speaker Series 6:00 PM San Benito Community Building • Jam Session 6:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • The Dixons 6:30 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Jerry Bennett 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Wade Benson Landry 7:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Dance with Jeff Gordon 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • The Patsy Cline Tribute Show 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Kerry Christensen and Auntie Kreamsaugen 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Country Western Dance with Bottom Line 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Allen Family 7:00 PM Wagon City North, Mission

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco

• Blue Grass Jam with Curtis Poindexter 9:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • Mall Walkers Meetings 9:00 AM Sunrise Mall, Brownsville • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Square Dance Mainstream Plus Tip Bill Sherrill 10:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Cancer Survivor Support Workshops 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, McAllen • Garden Talk & Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Country Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam 1:00 PM Alamo Paradise Acres • Singers Showcase with Jay & Tammy 1:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Country Jam 1:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, continued pg 28 >

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BRICK HOME

12x56 1972 Mobile Home. Fully furnished. Rebuilt in 2005. Sunny front kitchen 2012 New roof 2011 air conditioner 2010 some new windows 2010 new gas water heater Stackable washer/dryer. Gas stove. Refrigerator. In-line water filters, 8x8 shed. Mature flowering trees. 100 Tangerine Blvd (Jaime Zapata Blvd-Coffee Port Rd). $19,800. Daniel O’Connell 965-554-4888 or 651-982-0812 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Mobile Home located at Mission Gardens Resort - a four star independently rated over 55 community in historic Mission, Texas. We are an active community with daily activities and great amenities. Come join in on the fun. You’ll be glad you did! 930 W Exp 83. $18,500. Also for rent. Ruth Hoepfinger 956-585-5671 ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2001 15x76 mobile home in 55+ park. 2 bath, 3 bedrooms, garden tub, 2 sheds, all electric, cathedral ceilings, double windows, new roof and awning, 5 fruit trees, oven, dishwasher, microwave, nice 55+ park in Pharr. $40,000. Sonia Shepherd 956-821-9997 ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2006 Clayton Mobile Home 16x60. Fully furnished 60 ft. awning under awning. 7x18 ft. deck. 10x14 ft shed. 2004 golf cart with new batteries. 400 North Val Verde Rd. $48,000. Edmund Welch 585-738-7098 ••••••••••••••••••••••• JUST REDUCED - 2006 Clayton Home in 55+ Park. Furnished 3/2 with island kitchen, all appliances, covered deck, carports, attached storage, golf cart, and lot rent thru 9/30/13 Paradise South, Mercedes. $58,000. Joe 919-971-6365 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Three Bedroom Mobile Home. For sale or rent. Fully furnished, ready to move in. Located in 55+ park in Mission, TX. $18,500. Call Ruth 956-585-5671

drive. Cummins engine (18K miles), Freightliner chassis, 4 slideouts, 7500 Onan generator, huge basement storage, surround sound entertainment system/ TVs, roof mounted sat, tile floors, 2 bath vanity sinks, glass enclosed corner shower, king Sleep Number bed, Whirlpool stack washer/dryer. All the extras and very well-maintained. Custom exterior window covers, Roadmaster all terrain tow bar, Blue Ox brake, also available. Email debhwilliams@aol.com for more photos. Located in Pleasanton, TX.

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Brick Home in Aladdin Villas. 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, tile floor kit, dining area, 2 patio, rock yard, oversized 2 car garage, Texas room. Partially furnished. 408 Virgo Street. $129,000. William Nay 956-580-1859

FIFTH WHEEL 2004 Fleetwood Wilderness Advantage AX6. 36.5ft., front living room, 4 slides, 2 air units, comes with 8X8 shed, chiminea, back fence. Awning 2 years old. Very clean! Rent paid until Sept. 2013!!! $18,500. Loretta Acker 920-750-2443 ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2002 Montana 5th Wheel 36ft. Comes with awning - screen & bows, front hitch encosure, new Living area blinds, water softener, storage shed available, large entrance steps, All hookups: electricwater-cable. Large comfortable living space. Truck bed hitch available $200. $15,000. Available in March 2013. Call Bob 989-859-1219 for more pictures.

MISCELLANEOUS Genuine Mink Coat. ¾ length mink coat made from ranch raised mink at Model Mink Ranch in Circleville, NY. Original owner. $500. Dorothy Juliano 956-781-5806 or 956-357-1778 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Mobile Homes, Brick Homes and RV sites on deeded lots. You OWN your home AND land!! Prices starting at $13,300. 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd. Available at Winter Haven Resort. This 5-star, gated Community is easily accessible located on the north side of Brownsville, Texas. All sales are for deeded lots. Many lots are on resacas. Visit our website www.winterhavenresort.com and call us for a tour at 956-831-7755. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Large Lot for Sale in 55 and over park. Fiesta Village in Mission, TX. Has new steel awning, fits 5th wheel or motor home, washer in 8x10 shed, has grapefruit and orange tree, 50 amps hook up, phone jacks, 2 water outlets. The park has a big pool and hot tub, 18 court shuffleboard, lots of entertainment. You OWN your own lot.The lot is a inside lot-bigger than a normal lot. Available now! Web site is www.fiestavillagetx.com. Open to offers. $29,500. 1601 Mercedes Ave. Tom Arneson 612-570-0695 or 651-248-0154

MOBILE HOME 1995 Skyline SouthBrook. 14’x40’, 13x13 attached room, double carport, 1½ baths, fully furnished attached shed. 501 West Owassa Road #147. $30,000. Everett Naugle 956-279-3496 or 956-369-9969 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Mobile home with add-on and storage shed. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. 16x70 with beautiful 12x25 golden knotty pine glassed and screened in add-on. Large storage shed and fruit trees. Fully furnished. Located in Tip-o Texas Wilder Resort Park in Pharr, TX. You own the land in this part of the park so the fee to the park is much less then the park models fees. $70,000. Also for rent. Call Sue Schaffer 512-299-3040 •••••••••••••••••••••••

MOTORCYCLES & PARTS 2008 Pearl White 1800 Gold Wing with 2010 Motortrike adventure kit. Navi & heated seats & grips. 16,086 miles. Well-maintained. Tastefully chrome & pinstriped. Helmets, covers & frog togs incl. Dart trailer, hitch carrier. $30,000 OBO. Selling due to health. Linda Prenger 956-424-7683 ••••••••••••••••••••••• 1999 Honda Coldwing Trike. 84000 miles. Excellent condition. Lots of extra accessories. $17,000. Call 320-894-2135. Selling for health reasons.

MOTORHOME 2004 Alfa See Ya. 40’ Diesel Pusher, 330 horse cat, solar panels, 2 slides, electric awning with remote, near excellent condition. 49,400 miles, fully equipped, 4 door refrigerator w/ice maker, washer/ dryer, deep freeze and refrigerator in basement. Will consider trade for fifth wheel and truck or pull type trailer in good condition. Reason for selling has recently purchased a park model. $78,500. Dale Fletcher 816-804-1750 ••••••••••••••••••••••• 2008 TIFFIN PHAETON DIESEL PUSHER MOTOR HOME in excellent condition. Manuevers great and very easy to

PARK MODEL Cree Trlr with TX Room. Furnished - Washer & Dryer - A/C - 50 AMP - Roof Over - New Deck - Carport - Shed - Newer Refrig. $7,500. Call 956-585-0252 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Park Model With 12’ Texas Room. Carport, Patio and Utility Shed Full of Tools. Close To Rec Hall. Fully Furnished With All Kitchen Appliances, Utensils, Cookware, Kitchen, Bath and Bed Linens. Yard and Maintenance Tools. Included But Not Limited To: Queen Sofa Bed, Loveseat, 3 Recliners, 2 Flat Screen TV’s With Cabinets, Large Dining Table W/Leaves, 6 Chairs, 2 Computer Desks, Eat-In Kitchen Table and Chairs, Queen Bed and Chest. Gas Thermostat Controlled Wall Furnace With Fan. 2 A/C’s, 3 Ceiling Fans. Washer/ Dryer. $17,000 Jim Reiter 501-282-8997 or 501-767-6173 ••••••••••••••••••••••• LIKE NEW. J-5 Park @ 3907 N. Taylor Road. Park Model with 16x10 Texas room w/Hideabed; 16x10 covered porch; 10x10 shed w elec; covered carport; on concrete w storage under unit; new siding, skirting, roof, windows, floors; updated refrig, w/d; furnished all appl. Bring your clothes. $255,000. Bob May 319-432-3170 or 319-432-3170 ••••••••••••••••••••••• For Sale: 1996 Sunlite Park Model, 12’ x 34’ with 12’ x 34’ Covered Patio with shed. central air - furnished. $15,000 firm. Located at J5 Park. PH. 641-7284849 Check at the office or lot #7. Located on lot #19. ••••••••••••••••••••••• One Bedroom Park Model. For sale or rent. Fully furnished. Ready to move in. Located in 55+ park in Mission, TX. Call 956-585-5671.

RV PARTS & ACCESSORIES BLUE OX TOW BAR with cover and chains. $100. Keith Ritchie 956-373-0442 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher’s notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Beautiful Premium Pull through sites with concrete and concrete sitting area. Large umbrella on round table with benches. Fun N Sun RV Resort in San Benito TX. Vast array of amenities! $714. Bonnie Dominguez 956-399-5125 or 956-535-3053

MOBILE HOME Mobile Homes and RV Sites at various rates in a Gated 5-Star Community. Many available for rent by the day, week, month or season at Winter Haven Resort in Brownsville, Texas. Visit our website www.winterhavenresort.com or call us for a tour at 956-831-7755. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Clean and neat! Move in ready. 1972 12 x 56 mob. home. Fully furnished Sunny Front kitchen. Located in 55 or over park. Jan. Feb. March $1,000 per month. 100 Tangerine Blvd (Jaime Zapata Rd-Coffee Port Rd). Daniel O’Connell 856-554-4888 or 651-952-0812 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Three Bedroom Mobile Home. For rent or sale. Fully furnished, ready to move in. Located at a 55+ park in Mission, TX. $948. Call 956-585-5671. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Lakewood RV Resort Park Model. Beautiful fully furnished park model with everything you need including sheets, pots and pans, flat screen tv, ++++. 4525 Graham Rd. $1,300. John Van Wyk 956-423-1170 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Spacious Park Models & Cozy Duplex Apts. Fully furnished, queen size bed, full size appliances. Just bring your clothes! $1,380. Bonnie Dominguez 888-529-6092 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Spacious B&B in Mission. Convenient country setting a mile from Expr 83. Casual luxury with swimming pool, Wi-fi, televisions, etc. Nightly rates start at $80 with discounted extended rates available. Kaileen Reynolds 956-519-3305 ••••••••••••••••••••••• One Bedroom Park Model. For rent or sale. Fully furnished. Ready to move in. Located in 55+ park in Mission, TX. $749. Call 956-585-5671. •••••••••••••••••••••••

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

• Line Dance 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Old Guys R/C 1:00 PM The Fountain @ Penitas RV Park • Round Dance Party Phase II-III 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Allen Family 2:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 3:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Dancing with Ruthi 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Robert Battaglia Country Dance Class 3:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Happy Hour with Larry Floyd 4:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Maxan Street Farmers’ Market 4:00 PM The Garden, Port Isabel • Karaoke 5:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Hamburger/Hotdog Dinner 5:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Hamburger Night 5:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • Square Dancing Pre-Rounds with Marge Sherrill 7:00 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Karaoke 7:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Solid Gold Sock Hop 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Dance with South Texas Whiskey 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Terry Smith 7:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Dance With Travis Country Dance 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Duroecher Family 7:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Pine to Palm, Weslaco • Mainstream Square Dance with Rounds 7:00 PM Tampico Hall - Alamo Palms Mobile Home & RV Park, Alamo • Dance with Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Bottomline Band 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Square Dance - Mainstream Dance with Tips - Butch Danielson 7:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo

• Quilt & Craft Show 9:00 AM Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna • Country Jam 9:00 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Couple Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Randy Dougherty Square Dance Plus 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Advanced Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 12:00 PM Pharr South RV Park, Pharr • Country Western Jam 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 12:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Session 1:00 PM Dixieland Retirement Community, Harlingen • Karaoke 1:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Karaoke 1:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Phase IV Figure Clinic 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Drama Club Matinee 2:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Drama Club Matinee 2:00 PM Tropic Star, Pharr • Coney Island Hot Dogs 3:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Happy Hour Dance Music by Jerry Perez One Man Band 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Diego 3:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Can-Am Happy Hour Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Soup - Bring Your Own Bowl 4:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Weslaco Farmer’s Market 5:00 PM Downtown Weslaco • Ruthi 5:00 PM Hilton Garden Inn, South Padre Blvd • Rio Grande Woodcarvers Assoc 6:00 PM Nomad Shriner’s Hall, Pharr

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• Alfresco Weslaco - Music Festival 6:00 PM Texas Street, Downtown Weslaco • Jerry Bennett 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Sherwin Linton Show 6:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 6:30 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • John Sager 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Dance with Sweetwater 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Jennifer Show 7:00 PM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Prowell Family 7:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Pine to Palm, Weslaco • Solitary Man 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Terry Smith 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • Pancake Breakfast 7:30 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Jam Session 9:00 AM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Garza Produce 10:00 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Stroll Through History Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAlllen • Bob Battaglia - Night Club 2 Step Lessons 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Phase V-VI Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Phase III-IV Workshop 11:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 12:30 PM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Variety Jam with Ed Erven 1:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • Polka Jam 1:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam Hosted by Ralph Boyd 1:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Jam Session 1:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen

• Afternoon Entertainment and Dancing 2:00 PM Sundance RV Village (Harlingen) • Drama Club Matinee 2:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • 12 String TIm & Sharon - Music & Show 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diamond Joe 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Farkel Dice Game 3:30 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Fish Fry Happy Hour & Country Western Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Fish Fridays with Jack Kay - Lost In Time 5:00 PM American Legion Post 101, Pharr • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • Dance with Sipe & The Country Playboys 6:30 PM Elks Lodge 1402, McAllen • Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Walter Plant 7:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Dance with Ruthi 7:00 PM Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna • Clarence Hayden 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Allen Family 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • One More Time 7:00 PM Eastgate MH Park, Harlingen • 50s & 60s Sock Hop Dance with Phil Brunette 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Dance to Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Sherwin & Pam Linton 7:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Big Band Jam Session 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Michael Thomas Band 7:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • The Greg Jones Show 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Dance with County Line Band 7:00 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Dance with Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with The Cruisers 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Durocher Family Entertainment 7:00 PM Valley View Estates, Mission • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Dance 7:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo

• RGV Vipers Vs. Texas 7:30 PM State Farm Arena, Hidalgo

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • Best Saturday Breakfast! 7:00 AM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Pancakes Plus 7:30 AM Aladdin Villas, Mission • Pancake, Biscuit/Sausage Gravy Breakfast 7:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:30 AM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Breakfast 7:30 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Breakfast 7:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • 4th Annual Alamo Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament 7:30 AM Short Shot Golf Course, Alamo • Breakfast Buffet 8:00 AM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Arts & Craft Sale 8:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour 9:00 AM Downtown Harlingen • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Pioneer & Ranching Craft Day 10:00 AM Museum of South Texas History, Edinburg • Square Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Beginner Two Step Class 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jim King & Texas Connection Band 11:00 AM Don Wes flea market, Donna • Bluegrass Jam Session 12:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo • Country Jam 12:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 12:30 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Round Dance 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Santa Ana Nature Walk 1:00 PM Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo • Ronaldo Reyes 3:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Bob and Kay Kurczewski 3:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr

• Karaoke 3:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Cactus Willie 5:00 PM Pier 19, KOA Campground, South Padre Island • The Allen Family 6:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • One More Time 7:00 PM Restful Valley Ranch, Mission • Double CC Country 7:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Ron O’Neil 7:00 PM Breeze Lake Campground, Brownsville • Dance featuring Texas Country Band with Louie Gomez 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • CrosStrung 7:00 PM Chimney Park RV Resort, Mission • Steve Jacobson Solid Gold Dance Party 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Swingin’ Cajun Style 7:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Dance with The Jets 7:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Dance with Jackson Haney 7:00 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • The Allen Family Gospel Show 7:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Saturday Night Dance by Texas Reign 7:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Dance with Travis Country Band 7:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Dance with The Agency 7:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jerry Bennett 7:00 PM Wagon City North, Mission • RGV Vipers Vs. Texas 7:30 PM State Farm Arena, Hidalgo • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Party 7:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Manny River 7:30 PM Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville • Port Isabel Historic Ghost Tours 8:00 PM Port Isabel Light House • 23rd Annual Jalapeno 100 Ride Harlingen • Mission Winter Fiesta Leo Peña Placita Park, Mission • Smokin’ on the Rio BBQ Cookoff Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • Non-Denominational Church Service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez 8:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Worship Service 8:45 AM Oleander Acres, Mission • Church Service 9:00 AM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Non-Denominational Worship Service 9:00 AM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Church Service with Pastor Bob Pueblos 9:00 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Church Service 9:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Worship Service with Pastor Don Ramsey 9:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Church Service 9:00 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Church Service 9:00 AM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Worship Service - Rev. Dr. Bob Stemme 9:30 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr

• Worship Led By Pastor Elton Glenn 10:00 AM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Devotional Services 10:00 AM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Church Service 10:00 AM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Church Service with Pastor Tom Hadtke (WMLF) 10:30 AM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Ron O’Neil 11:00 AM Don Wes Flea Market - Outside • Farmer’s Market 11:00 AM The Shores, South Padre Island • Big Band Jam Session 1:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Countryside Jam 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Jam Session 1:30 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Old Time & Country Music Jam 1:30 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Gospel Jam 1:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Butterfly Walk 1:30 PM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, continued pg 34 >

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My RV Kitchen with Lady E Cooper

L OVE is in the air! Every one of us has a dream….and mine? It is traveling with my husband, Terry Cooper – The Texas RV Professor, while we do what we LOVE….

For him, it is to teach RV maintenance to folks (professionally and for the RV enthusiast). For me, teaching others how to live easier in their RV kitchens. As full-timers, we are very passionate about people learning how it ALL works…..and even though this information is not ‘rocket science’…if we don’t know what’s going on... not just in our kitchens but in all the parts of our RVs…we won’t be happy campers for very long. Now with all that being said now is the time to kick this dream up a notch and into reality. The Professor took a new position this past year as the Director of Service Operations with a Texas RV Dealership giant - Explore USA RV, Ltd. With eight locations throughout our big state, Explore USA has provided us with our new ‘home on wheels’ and it comes from the maker of Thor products, the beautiful… REDWOOD 5th wheel 36RL. As we travel in style… the Professor is doing his professional training during the week… and me doing my RV Kitchen seminars on the weekends at dealerships, rallies and RV Shows. Plus, I run our business, Mobile RV Academy straight from our RV.

REDWOOD manufactures only ‘Full-time residential

vehicles’ from sizes ranging from 31 feet to their new 40 foot ‘Hobby Hauler’. What I LOVE…is the great features inside these beautiful units and for me… that is the

kitchen. So many ‘extras’… a special drawer for vertical storage of dinner plates, a coffee/toaster bar in the amazing pantry (with electrical plugs) even a dishwasher, just to name a few of those options. The Professor and I are certainly in LOVE with our new home. Now on the RV kitchen…… First, let me tell you about this great product that is small but very effective in its purpose. It is called the Deni 56-Blade Meat Tenderizer. I own this product and can say that it is a must have if you are a meat eater who enjoys those steaks to be ‘melt-inyour-mouth’ tender. With a

protective cap and a lock feature to insure s a f e t y, this little guy will fit neatly into a drawer or kitchen cabinet perfectly. Using it is a snap and it cuts down on marinating time. I purchased mine from QVC. com but it can also be found at other sites on the web. Our recipe of the month comes from….The RV Centennial Cookbook – Celebrating 100 Years of RVing.

Need a great recipe for Valentine’s Day? This one is quick and easy and will certainly show your love that you care!! Coming from RV’er Marilyn Brown of Portland, Oregon – She has been a full-timer since her retirement in 2006. Pineapple Sour Cream Pie Ingredients: 1 small package vanilla instant pudding 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1 T. sugar (optional) 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 graham cracker pie shell Instructions: Mix first 4 ingredients. Pour into pie shell and chill. Garnish, if desired, with whipped cream and fresh fruit (strawberries and kiwi, etc.) Until next month….

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, continued • Gospel Jam 2:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • CrosStrung Gospel Show 2:00 PM Chicken House Opry, Mission • Golden Oldies Show 2:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 2:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Ice Cream Social 2:30 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Beginner Lessons 5:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Auntie Kreamsaugen 6:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Open Jam 6:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Greg Jones 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Amber Waves Band 6:30 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Children’s Benefit Show 6:30 PM Green Gate Grove, Mission • Walter Plant 6:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Golden Oldies Show 7:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Joybell 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Greg Jones 7:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Jeff Gordon 7:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • The Ultimate Hypnosis Show 7:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Walton’s Acrobatic & Performing Dog Show 7:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Gomer & Patsy 7:00 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • Razz - Ma - Tazz 7:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, Mission • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Mainstream Party 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Allen Family 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Winter Texan Golf 8:00 AM The Club at Cimarron • Golf Scramble 9:30 AM El Nino Golf Course, Mission West RV Park • Country Dance Lessons 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna

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• Brushwackers - A Society Of Decorative Painters 10:00 AM First Baptist Church, Weslaco • Round Dance Party Phase III-IV 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Sessions & Lunch 11:00 AM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Karen Clogging Lessons 12:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance Party Phase IV-VI 12:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Jam hosted by Jay & Tammy 12:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Karaoke 1:00 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Country Western Jam Session 1:00 PM Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Round Dance Lessons PHII Marge Sherrill 1:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session 1:00 PM Palmdale RV Resort, San Benito • Hear Jazz Here 1:30 PM Countryside MH & RV Park, Donna • Square Dance Lessons - Bill Sherrill 3:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Hamburger Night 3:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • The Horns 3:00 PM Paradise Roadhouse, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance Music by Diego Saurina 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Hamburger Dinner 5:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Gospel Jam 6:00 PM Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen • Country Jam 6:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Pre-Rounds Plus with Joe Saltel 6:30 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Rock N Roll Jam 7:00 PM Aladdin Villas, Mission • James Marvell 7:00 PM Blue Bonnet, Mission • Rainy 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • The Patsy Cline Tribute Show 7:00 PM Citrus Mobile RV Park, Edinburg • Young Family Band 7:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • The Durocher Family 7:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna

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• Jams 7:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International 7:00 PM St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen • Allen Family 7:00 PM Texan Mobile Park, McAllen • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Square Dance Plus Dance 7:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Dance with Swing Tyme 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Dance with Roger Kenaston 7:00 PM Wagon City North, Mission

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 • Craft Sale 8:00 AM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • All Parks Golf Scramble 8:00 AM Ebony Golf Course, Edinburg • Auction 8:00 AM Fiesta Village, Mission • Bird Walks 8:30 AM Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville • Bird Walk Tour 9:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 9:30 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Joe & Chris Saltel A-2 Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • New Jams in Town 11:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Jam Session 11:00 AM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Beginner Country Western Dance Lessons with Bob Battaglia 12:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Jam 12:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Jam Session 12:30 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Quilt Sale 1:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • Jam 1:00 PM J-5 RV Park, Mission • Jam 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam Session with Ray & Ginger 1:00 PM Oleander Acres, Mission

• Rounds with Bob and Kay Kurczewski 1:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Plus Square Dance Lessons 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam 1:30 PM Kenwood RV Resort, LaFeria • Ruthi 3:00 PM Mustang Lounge, Weslaco • Happy Hour Dance with Ron O’Neil 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Diabetes Management Class 3:30 PM 3rd Floor, McAllen Medical Center • Open Country Jam 6:00 PM Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission • Country Jam 6:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission • Jam Session 6:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, Weslaco • Amber Waves Band 7:00 PM Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo • ABBA 7:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Wade Landry Show 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Country Western Dance with Jealous Heart 7:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Naturalist Guided Bird Walks 8:30 AM Estero Llano Grande, Weslaco • Blue Grass Jam with Curtis Poindexter 9:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission • SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Nature Tour 9:30 AM SPI Birding & Nature Center • Square Dance Mainstream Plus Tip Bill Sherrill 10:00 AM Leisure World, Weslaco • Cancer Survivor Support Workshops 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, McAllen • Garden Talk & Tour 10:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen • Chris & Joe Saltel Square Dance Plus Donut Dance 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Ron O’Neil 11:00 AM Don Wes Flea Market - Inside • Open Country Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Jam 1:00 PM Alamo Paradise Acres • Singers Showcase with Jay & Tammy 1:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • Country Jam 1:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, Mission WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, continued pg 39 >

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, continued • Jam Session 1:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Line Dance 1:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Clarence Hayden & Royal Country Band with Janie Preston 1:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park • Old Guys R/C 1:00 PM The Fountain @ Penitas RV Park • Round Dance Party Phase II-III 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 1:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 3:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Dancing with Ruthi 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco • Robert Battaglia Country Dance Class 3:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Happy Hour with Larry Floyd 4:00 PM Sleepy Valley Resort, Mission • Maxan Street Farmers’ Market 4:00 PM The Garden, Port Isabel • Karaoke 5:00 PM Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, Mercedes • Spaghetti Dinner 5:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Hamburger/Hotdog Dinner 5:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Hamburger Night 5:00 PM Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission • Line Dance Workshop 6:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Jeff Gordon 6:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • One More Time 6:30 PM Roadrunner RV Park, Alamo • Dance with Precious Jade 6:30 PM Southern Comfort, Weslaco • Square Dancing Pre-Rounds with Marge Sherrill 7:00 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • Karaoke 7:00 PM Americana RV Resort, Mission • Glen Hughes with Levi Country 7:00 PM Casa Del Sol RV Resort, Donna • Dance with Midwest Bellows & Brass 7:00 PM Fiesta Village, Mission • Dance with Jim Staton 7:00 PM Leisure World, Weslaco • Dance With Travis Country Dance 7:00 PM Mission West RV Park, Mission • Young Family Band 7:00 PM Paradise Park, Inc., McAllen • Abba Fab 7:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes

• Ambassadors 7:00 PM Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • Dance with Texas Country Band 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Bottomline Band 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • UTPA Women’s Basketball Vs. Utah Valley University 7:00 PM UTPA Fieldhouse • Square Dance - Mainstream Dance with Tips - Butch Danielson 7:30 PM Alamo Rec-Veh, Alamo • UTPA Theatre Production Presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 7:30 PM Albert L Jeffers Theatre, UTPA Edinburg

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 • Country Jam 9:00 AM El Valle Del Sol, Mission • Ballroom Dance Lessons with Grethe Sullivan 9:15 AM Victoria Palms Resort, Donna • Country Couple Dance 10:00 AM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Round Dance with Shirley Heiney 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Square Dance with Nick Hartley 10:00 AM Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • Jammin’ On Jackson with Vance Greek 10:00 AM The RailRoad Crossing, Downtown Harlingen • Randy Dougherty Square Dance Plus 10:00 AM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Joe & Chris Saltel Advanced Workshop 10:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Open Jam 12:00 PM Pharr South RV Park, Pharr • Country Western Jam 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission • Mike Hall Mainstream Review Square Dance 12:30 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • Jam Session 1:00 PM Dixieland Retirement Community, Harlingen • Karaoke 1:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • Karaoke 1:00 PM Paradise South, Mercedes • Phase IV Figure Clinic 1:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr • Bluegrass Jam Session 1:00 PM Tropic Winds, Harlingen • Coney Island Hot Dogs 3:00 PM Eldorado Acres, Mission • Happy Hour Dance Music by Jerry Perez One Man Band 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco

• Can-Am Happy Hour Dance 4:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • Soup - Bring Your Own Bowl 4:30 PM Bit O Heaven, Donna • Weslaco Farmer’s Market 5:00 PM Downtown Weslaco • Dinner Show 5:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Ron O’Neil 5:00 PM Palm Shadows, Donna • Dance with Ruben Limas & 50/50 Raffle 5:30 PM Sundance RV Village, Harlingen • Amber Waves Bluegrass 6:00 PM Trophy Gardens Resort, Alamo • Jerry Bennett 6:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • Jam Session 6:30 PM Palm Gardens Resort, Harlingen • Dance with Sweetwater 7:00 PM Alamo Palms, Alamo • Tribute to ABBA 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, San Benito • Ruthi 7:00 PM Holiday Village, Pharr • The Renaissance Rockers 7:00 PM Ranchero Village, Weslaco • Wade Benson Landry 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr • Golden Oldies & Dance 7:00 PM Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr • UTPA Theatre Production Presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 7:30 PM Albert L Jeffers Theatre, UTPA Edinburg •••

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