FORE! GOLFING IN THE RGV!
This week features Mission's Cimarron Country Club!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Check out this week’s listings of what’s happening in the RGV!
RECIPE CONNECTION!
Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a delicious requested soup recipe!
Welcome Home See details on page 7.
See calendar on page 27.
VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 17 • February 15, 2017
Try her recipe on page 51.
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WINTER TEXAN
• • • your official connection to the rio grande valley • • •
Quilt Show
It’s
hard to believe it's already mid-February...and in the 90s! This winter certainly has not disappointed those of you who came to escape the cold, harsh winters up north, that’s for sure! I hope you’ve taken the opportunity to brag to those you left behind about how you need sunscreen instead of snowshoes! It’s no surprise that Winter Texans have flocked to South Texas for years to do just that--escape the cold. But what you’ve found is that, in addition to the sunshine, you’ve discovered new friends--all sorts of fun and friendly people who welcome you back to your home away from home. The Valley is a special place; there is no doubt about that. We’re glad you’re here and hope you will encourage your friends who stayed up north and froze to follow you next season when you return to us here in the Valley. This is where I need your help. It’s no secret that the number one reason Winter Texans come to the Valley is because you knew someone who was already a Winter Texan--not because of newspaper ads, radio spots, or television commercials. Word of mouth is what brought you here. Am I right? There are so many opportunities to spread the message about South Texas up north. I’d like to ask you to help us spread the word about how great the winters are down here and invite your friends to join us! There
HELLO FROM KRISTI CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 >>
at Casa del Valle
RV Resort February 21
Trophy Gardens Hosts Successful AirMedCare Fundraising Dinner Special to Welcome Home RGV
Trophy Gardens RV Resort held its annual Fundraising Dinner January 31 to support their Park Membership Program in AirMedCare. It was well attended by the residents of Trophy Gardens. The Park Membership Program provides coverage for any emergency transfer from our park or from an area hospital to another medical facility where the patient can get the best treatment for his or her condition. Diana Rodriguez, membership sales manager, and Leo Salinas, an independent representative, were present to explain the program to our residents and to answer their individual questions concerning other memberships the company offers. The committee served a ham dinner that was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. The evening ended with drawings for several door prizes provided by the representatives from AirMedCare. •
Special to Welcome Home RGV
Casa
del Valle RV Resort in Alamo will hold our annual quilt show Tuesday, February 21, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Casa del Valle is located at 1048 N. Alamo Rd. in Alamo. Beautiful quilts will be on display, as well as wall hangings, purses, table covers, and much more. Admission is $1.00, and proceeds will be used to make military quilts and other items for those less fortunate. A vendor will be at the show selling fabric and quilting supplies, and raffle tickets will be sold for our opportunity quilt. This year’s opportunity quilt is completely hand-quilted. We will have beverages and sweet treats for everyone’s enjoyment. Also, this year there will be a handmade item for each attendee just to thank you for enjoying the show with us. The chair of the show is Sandra Johnson, a very talented and gifted quilter. Our group has several ladies who are also very talented, and they will be showing their beautiful projects. If you have any questions about the Casa del Valle Quilt Show, please call the resort at 956-783-5008. •
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2016-2017 SEASON SPONSORS