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Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a hearty soup that is easy to prepare!
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hello FROM KRISTI
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just like that, the season is coming to a close...for some of you, anyway. For many, it’s just the start of a new season, the ConvertedTexan season. You see, there are a whole bunch of former Winter Texans who decided you liked South Texas so much you wanted to stay! And that’s why we gave you a name of your own. Converted Texans. Whether you’re long-time Converted Texans or just getting ready to spend your first summer in the Rio Grande Valley--and even those of you who will still be here April 11--I’d like to invite you to our annual Converted Texan Fiesta at the Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande for happy hour, lunch, and entertainment by Leslie Blasing. Tickets will not be sold at the door, so you need to reserve them online on our website (welcomehomergv. com) or by calling our office at 956-687-5115. At Welcome Home RGV, we love our Converted Texans as much as we love our Winter Texans. and we are looking forward to celebrating you April 11! • We’re just connecting the dots,
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uring the final stretch of the South Texas Winter-Texan season, a luncheon was held March 1 to honor unsung heroes of the Winter-Texan community--park activity directors. Southern Comfort in Weslaco hosted the Activity Directors Appreciation Day get-together, and approximately 125 activity directors from 40 parks were honored with door prizes, live entertainment, and Welcome-HomeRGV goodie buckets. “I commend you all for what you do!” said Vicky Rosado, Southern Comfort park manager, when she addressed the crowd. “I know from experience you all wear a lot of
for park activity directors hats!” Vicky paid special recognition to Southern Comfort’s co-activity directors, Mary and Lee Benfield, for creating an exciting season at the park after surveying park residents. It’s a labor of love for Mary. “We love this park, so we really want to make it a happy place to live,” she said. Activity directors diligently work hand-in-hand with park managers and supportive volunteers to ensure visitors to the Valley have a great time. Taking into consideration the needs of park residents, they plan events, outings, and tours throughout the season.
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arch is National Kidney Month, and Winter Texans and Valley residents are invited to a free KidneyCare Health Fair Thursday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KMC Conference Center (on the west side of the Knapp Medical Center campus, 1401 E. 8th Street in Weslaco). The event will include free health screenings, information on local health services, give-away items, refreshments, and door-prize drawings. Information will focus on preventing kidney disease and slowing the progression of kidney disease. Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes and high blood pressure. Additional risk factors include the following, according to the National Kidney Foundation:
• Anyone with a family history of kidney failure • Anyone age 60 and older • Individuals who are obese (body mass index of 30 or above) • Hispanics, African-Americans, American Indians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders
Participants in the health fair can also receive blood pressure checks and body-mass-index (BMI) measurements and take advantage of the opportunity to speak to a health professional. The Kidney-Care Health Fair is hosted by the TMF Health Quality Institute, Kidney Smart, Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, RGV ACO Health Providers LLC, Andrew Levine, M.D., P.A., Weslaco Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Mid-Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, DaVita Dialysis, and other local healthcare organizations. For more information on the upcoming Kidney-Care Health Fair, please contact Elsa Quintero of Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital at 956-655-7006 or Michael Swartz with Knapp’s Marketing Department at 956-9735142 or MSwartz@PrimeHealthCare. com. For more information on preventing kidney disease, please visit Kidney. org/KeepHealthy or call the National Kidney Foundation patient hotline at 1-855-653-2273. •
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“I have a new respect for all of you!” Linda Schutter, park manager for Chimney Park of Mission said, also giving kudos to her activity director, Linda Olson, and all those in attendance. Scott Swafford, Mission Bell Trade Winds park manager, sees the partnership between management and activity directors as a team effort, working together toward the common goal of customer satisfaction. “We appreciate you very, very much because you all make the Valley a great experience,” Swafford shared with the activity directors. Mission Bell Trade Winds co activity directors James Kropenske and his wife used to winter in Florida until he learned about all the things the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. When given the opportunity to address the group, James encouraged the directors, and all Winter Texans, to spread the word about the Rio Grande Valley. “When you go back home to Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, wherever it may be, you need to be sharing that with other folks, what we do down here,” James said. “We have a great time, and we are real grateful for the folks that asked us to come down here. We switched from Florida to Texas!” A wonderful meal, live entertainment--including Helen Russell & Co., Rusty Rierson, and PickPocket Gene--and messages of gratitude from area park managers. Activity directors—this was your day. You are greatly appreciated! •
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dventures in Parrotise Jimmy Buffet Tribute brought tropical-island vibes to Country Sunshine RV Resort in Weslaco February 28. The energetic matinees performance included renditions of “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” The band entertained 170 visitors during the matinee performance and to a sold-out crowd of 350 during the evening performance. •
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For the last couple of weeks, volunteers from Sandpipers Resort in Edinburg have been visiting other local RV resorts to put on a show. Since November, the cast of seven has been rehearsing three times a week to debut their performance of The Great American Trailer Park. Barb Chase, an actress in the show, provides her synopsis of the play. “It’s about the relationships between people who lived in a trailer park in Florida during the 80s and their evolving lives and relationships,” she said. Chase has a background in community and professional theater, as do several other cast members, but this year they welcomed amateur talent. “One of the guys has never done anything before, other than karaoke,” said Cindy Copeland, another talent in the show. “We handpicked everyone. We asked if they would participate, and, crazy people that they are, they all said yes.” Copeland, Chase and other cast members visited RV resorts across South Texas to promote their show and scan the parks’ stages to see how they could arrange their set.
The Great American Trailer Park marks the fourth year residents from Sandpipers Resort have performed a play for other parks. “We decided on this one because it fit with our stage, the kind of characters we have, and the people available,” said Copeland. Previous shows they’ve put on include Menopause The Musical and Nunsence. Before stepping out onto the stage, a few of the cast members described the feeling as being “terrified” and “scared to death.” Others said they just hoped not to forget their lines. Tip O’ Texas RV Resort is the last park where the cast performed before heading back to their home states and brainstorming which production to perform next year. Although this year’s play only involved seven actors, said Chase, everyone put in a great deal of work to make the show entertaining for their audiences. Outfit changes, hair and makeup, and switching out props were all a part of the locally produced play. “We just want to put a smile on people’s faces,” said Chase. “We want to enjoy doing it, and we want them to enjoy watching it.” •
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Free polka and good-ol’-country dance March 17 Special to Welcome Home RGV at Casa del Valle J
oin us for a FREE dance, or just come and listen to some great music with two accordions, played by Ron Ehrman and Paul Pagel, There will be polkas and old country, so wear your boogie shoes. The dance is Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Road in Alamo. •
Paint watercolor landscape at IMAS Winter-Texan Workshop March 16 Special to Welcome Home RGV
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he International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will be wrapping up the Winter-Texan Workshop series this month with one final class March 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Work with watercolor to paint a traditional landscape. Develop new art skills and socialize with other Winter Texans! Each workshop features a guided tour of a current fine-art exhibit followed by an instructional art activity. In January seniors learned about the process of printmaking and created unique prints. February’s workshop taught about folk-art styles. The March 16 watercolor landscape workshop will be taught by IMAS teaching artist Valerie Escamilla. This watercolor workshop is perfect for beginner to intermediate artists ages 55 and up and includes light snacks and coffee. Visitors can also explore the IMAS fine-art galleries, including Recent
Acquisitions, Clean Water Here: Global Photography Exhibit, McAllen ISD’s Young at Art exhibition, and the newly opened Symphony of Color, a display of over 40 musical instruments decorated in sacred Huichol art. Winter Texan Workshops are $10 for IMAS members and $15 for non-members and includes general admission. IMAS is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours of operation are as follows: Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 am to 5 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. IMAS is closed on Mondays. The first Thursday of each month, IMAS is open until 8 p.m. Log onto theimasonline.org or call 956-681-2800 for more information. •
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HCA outreach programs inspire local students Special to Welcome Home RGV
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f one performance is good, two are even better! That’s the philosophy of the nonprofit Harlingen Concert Association (HCA), especially when the second show is a free one for local kids. Working with schools and cultivating interest in the performing arts long have been part of Harlingen Concert Association’s mission. This season, with the generous support of community sponsors, HCA has offered several educational outreach programs for students--prior to evening performances for the public--at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. Vocal Trash vocalist Kelsey Rae urged young people to reduce, reuse, and recycle, as the energetic VT musicians and dancers performed for Harlingen middle- and highschool students in November. Rae and her colleagues made quite an impression on the youngsters, explaining how they made a guitar out of a toolbox found in a landfill and percussion instruments from water bottles, trash cans, and other “rescued” materials. During a question-and-answer session, students shared some of their own ideas on ways to reduce trash in the
community. During a cold, gray spell in early February, the award-winning vocal group, Cadence, rolled into town for two weekend performances. Despite the chill outside, the vibe in the Lee Means Fine Arts Academy was hot Saturday morning as the talented musicians taught the K-5th-grade students to sing musical notes and make crazy sounds individually, together, alternately, and in rhythm. Even though some can’t spell “a cappella” yet, those kids long will remember the fun of making music together using just their voices. Parents and grandparents in the room also clapped, laughed, and sang along to upbeat and inspiring songs by The Beatles, Justin Bieber, Van Morrison, and other pop artists. Other HCA outreach programs involved students from even more
schools. A total of 125 middleand high-school saxophonists from Harlingen and Raymondville converged at the HCISD Performing Arts Center February 19 for an exciting concert by the modern brass quintet, Five Sax. March 9, Russian musician Sergei Teleshev and his
dazzling fingers held youngsters at San Benito’s STEAM Academy spellbound, performing beautiful classical music on the accordion. The final outreach program will be Thursday, March 21, as trumpet HCA OUTREACH PROGRAMS CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 >>
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Victoria Palms Resort held their 22nd Annual Style Show and Luncheon February 26. This year’s theme was Sail into Style. Two-hundred-seventy attendees enjoyed lunch served by Victoria Palms Catering. Models walked the runway in fashions by local shops, including Lionel’s Western Wear, Wells of Weslaco, Boots ‘N Jeans, and Bec’s Fashions.
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st Responders from across the Valley completed their American Heart Association Certified CPR/AED class at Edinburg Regional Medical Center March 2, hosted by South Texas Health System. Participants learned CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on adults, children, and infants, in addition to the use of an AED (automated external defibrillators) on everyone from infants to adults. Training included the Heimlich maneuver for choking patients, as well. Workbooks from the AHA were provided, and practical, hands-on training followed, allowing 1st Responders to practice their newly acquired skills.
Having 1st Responders certified in CPR and AED at all Valley RV parks and resorts is critical. Case in point: At the recent Pickleball Senior Golden Olympics, a Winter Texan collapsed during the tournament at the Palm View Community Center in McAllen. Two people provided CPR, keeping the Bentsen Grove resident viable until the ambulance arrived and the resident was transformed to McAllen Heart Hospital, later undergoing heart surgery. Thankfully, this resident is now recovering due to the action of those present. To learn more about 1st Responders, contact Welcome Home RGV at 956-687-5115. •
Winter Ranch 1st Responders practice compressions at the recent training. Arne Huether, right, Jeanne Figge, left, and the instructor in the center.
1st Responders from Eldorado Acres with STHS instructor Teresa Johnson.
(L to R) Jeanne Figge from Winter Ranch, Donna Lunn from Eldorado Acres, and Laurie Lee from Adobe Wells.
An infant CPR- training mannequin and an AED, with bag and valve equipment.
1st Responders from Winter Ranch, Alamo Rose, Eldorado Acres, Adobe Wells, and Victoria Palms resort during the instructional portion of the class.
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with Chaplain Susan White
• It’s time to party • Matthew 22:1-14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
God’s Kingdom has the same
qualities and characteristics as a wedding reception for a prince. This is not just cake and punch. It includes lodging, new clothes, food, wine, music, and dancing. It lasts from gathering the wedding party through the honeymoon. The guests were invited well ahead of the event. When all was ready, messengers were sent with the news that it was time to party. But they would not come. Servants were sent back with details of the food and entertainment available. They were ignored, given excuses, and the people went to work at their businesses instead of to the party. They even killed the king’s messengers. These “guests” were unworthy of the invitation they had accepted. The king retaliated with vengeance. Then messengers were sent to bring whomever they could find to the celebration. These were not family and friends but the castoffs of humanity. In greeting his guests, the king saw one who hadn’t changed his clothing. “How did you get in dressed like that?” He was not wearing a wedding garment. With no defense, he was cast out of the light and life of the party into the darkness and tribulation of his old life. He was among those called to the wedding but was not chosen to attend. He accepted the first invitation. But he didn’t receive the second one. The Kingdom of God was offered to the Jews. They accepted the invitation, and actively watched for Messiah’s coming.
Chaplain Susan White and her husband, Keith, have long served the Rio Grande Valley as RV park chaplains but have taken time off to settle down in their new home. Susan is a published author and has her own publishing company, The Scribe’s Closet. If you would like more information on how to publish a book, please contact her at scribescloset@gmail.com
But when he appeared, they ignored the call to enter the Kingdom, went about their business, killed the prophets and apostles and even the Prince of Peace. God’s wrath poured out on Israel. His Kingdom was opened to the gentiles. But we must dress for the party in the robe of righteousness provided by our host. Jesus took your old dirty coat of sin on himself at the cross. He offers you his sparkling white robe of righteousness by divine exchange. You must take it by faith. There is only one way into the Kingdom of God. Believe in his Son, Jesus, crucified for your sins, dead, buried, and raised up alive again by the power of God. Then when the Father looks at you, he sees the Son’s righteousness, not your sin. And the party begins. •
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McAllen Wind Ensemble to feature
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he McAllen Wind Ensemble’s season finale, A Gatsby Gala, will be a celebration of music from the Roaring 20s. Under the baton of Director Roger Olivarez, the band will perform the music of Gershwin, Holst, Grainger, Cole Porter, and more. This concert will feature pianist Francisco Rocafuerte performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Rocafuerte will also lead the band as guest conductor in a performance of “Danzón no. 2” by Arturo Márquez. Francisco Rocafuerte began his musical career as a highly respected pianist. During his career, he has performed in various countries, received multiple awards, and recorded various renditions of wellknown pieces. Eventually, Rocafuerte transferred his skills to conducting,
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allowing him to be successful as both an artist and director. Rocafuerte has been a faculty member at Universidad Autónoma de Puebla – School of Music, Escuela de Perfeccionamiento del centro cultural Ollin Yoliztli, in Mexico City, The University of Texas, and The Austin Chamber Music Center. He has offered master classes at almost every music conservatory in Mexico and at various institutions throughout the United States. Since 1988, Rocafuerte has partnered with fellow Uruguayan pianist Edison Quintana, performing duets at numerous music festivals, as well as for the world premiere of Arturo Márquez’ “Danzón no. 2” for two pianos. He is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his musical
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A stick with a story
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“One of the things that attracts me to vintage and antique things is they have stories, and even if I don’t know the stories, I make them up. ” Mary Kay Andrews
Bill Ward is a retired healthcare administrator from Minnesota and a regular columnist, author, and untalented rock n’ roll musician. He winters at Casa Del Sol in Donna. You can contact Bill by email at bwward@charter.net .
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y wife and I enjoy an occasional stroll through an antique shop. We rarely buy anything, but it can be an enjoyable walk down memory lane. Often these places are museums of our own lives. A few weeks ago, we rounded a corner of an aisle, and there was an item I had not seen in use since the 1950s on my grandparents’ farm. It was a chicken catcher. For those
at just $10 and are available at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, and at the door the evening of the concert. For more information, visit the McAllen Wind Ensemble website at mcallenwindensemble.org or call 682-227-2101. •
uninformed among you, a chicken catcher is a four-foot stick with a handle on one end and a hook on the other. Chickens can be extremely hard to catch by hand, so this tool was necessary to hook a leg and secure the foot. I’ll bet there are a lot of chicken catchers rusting on hooks and sitting on shelves of old, abandoned sheds on old, abandoned farms around the country. To some people, they might just be an old piece of junk. To me, those old implements are a story. Sometime in the long past, there were families on those farms. Most of them raised chickens. On my grandma’s farm, chicken day was a family work day. We all gathered. Grandpa caught and chopped, everyone plucked feathers, Grandpa singed pinfeathers, and then the ladies started cutting. Pretty soon, we
had piles of meat ready for packaging and freezing. It was a family event no one looked forward to, but also one that would not have been possible without that simple chicken catcher. (And, of course, a half dozen round field tiles lined up behind the machine shed. If you were there, you understand that, too.) I will never know the stories this particular catcher could tell, but I’m sure it has many. Like all good antiques, it has already lived through one or two generations of active farm life. I’ll bet, among you, there are a lot of chicken-catcher stories to be shared. I am also absolutely certain many of you have personal knowledge of where the phrase “running around like a chicken with its head cut off” comes from. I’m just sayin’. •
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arch 2, Texas Independence Day, robots took over the City of Alamo. They appeared in the form of families, community members, and Winter Texans. But it wasn’t an invasion as much as it was a celebration, a celebration of the state’s independence anniversary, as well as of the tens of thousands of northern visitors it receives each year. As this year’s theme was robots, Alamo residents did not disappoint. Visitors and participants wore attire in silver and gold from head to toe to properly portray robots. Many completed the look with face paint. A large portion of the crowd in attendance was from Trophy Gardens RV Resort. Among them were line dancers, bikers, and others riding down Alamo Road on futuristically decked-out golf carts. “Everyone gets really creative,” said Grace Knipper from Trophy Gardens. “The line dancers have been working on their routine for a long time. It’s just so much fun.” About 55 Trophy-Gardens residents took part in the parade, hosted by the Alamo Chamber of Commerce, before enjoying the Winter-Texanappreciation event at Alamo Central Park. Local pageant royals drew for prizes and awarded trophies for various categories, including costume creativity. Trophy Garden took home four trophies that afternoon, for which many of the park’s residents credit Gale Field. “She’s the one who gets everybody going,” said Knipper. Field is from New Orleans and has been spending her winters at Trophy Gardens for the past 25 years. She says her hometown helped instill her parade-loving spirit. “I go to more parades in a year than anyone else does probably in a
lifetime,” she said. “If I can’t go to Mardi Gras, it comes here.” To raise money for their attire and decorations, the park held a 50/50. She and others were as enthusiastic about their resort as they were about the appreciation event and parade. “Our park is the best park,” said Gale. “It’s like being on a cruise ship because there is always so much going on.” Alamo City Commissioner Maria Del Pilar Garza says the city is always appreciative for its Winter Texans and the enrichment they bring to the community. “We have a lot of parks that are very involved with our churches and the Chamber of Commerce,” said Pilar Garza. “Events like this bring out the small community. It makes me very proud of my city and all our people.” •
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henever the residents of Country Sunshine RV Resort get together, it’s always a party. Throw in a DJ, margaritas, and Hawaiian leis and you have Party Under the Palms. Before people begin to pack up and return to the homes they reside in the other three seasons of the year, Encore puts on an appreciation event to thank residents for choosing their park. “It’s Encore’s way of saying, ‘Thank you for coming and wintering with us,’” said Activity Director Debbie Stout. Stout has held her position for several years and says her favorite part of the job is planning themed dances, such as Party Under the Palms. Stout performs the usual activitydirector duties like coordinating dances and other activities, but there are also fun special events. This year, her park raised $1,300 in February for breast-cancer awareness through a bra auction. They sold and adorned bras purchased from thrift shops. “We have a lot of creative, fun-loving
people,” she said. “They get very involved, not just in the park but throughout the community.” The residents are also supporters of Garza Elementary. In one month, they raised $5,100 for the school— all within the park—by hosting a benefit dance. Park resident Mark Brummund serves as the unofficial DJ and emcee for the Weslaco resort’s celebrations and fundraising events. The seven-year Winter-Texan resident calls himself the emcee express. Brummund has been spinning tunes for 41 years and has worked with famous talents, including Frankie Valli and Bobby V. He volunteers his services about twice a week at the park and is sometimes invited to DJ at other resorts. “They love line dancing,” said Brummund. “Everyone gets involved, and the floor becomes packed.” Line dancing is one of the activities residents enjoyed during the fiveand-a-half-hour celebration. After attendees were fed, they enjoyed games, pool time, and one another’s company.
Doug and Marrie Heines sat at a table among their friends and neighbors. They visit the park from Ames, Iowa. Although the couple ended up at the park by mistake, said Doug, they fell in love with the resort and have been staying at the apartments for the past six years. “We like the apartment…it’s all you
need to have for three months,” said Marrie. While they don’t do much dancing, they look forward to other activities, such as twice-a-week chair exercises. “Every year that we return, it’s a new adventure,” she said. “The park just feels right for us.” •
Dr. Charles Austin, UTRGV faculty member, left, Dr. Jose R. Cano, second-year resident, right, address the audience at the recent STHC Senior Supper.
Dr. Jose Cano, resident at the McAllen Family Residency Clinic discusses important cancer screenings for senior citizens.
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uesday, February 26, Winter Texans gathered for the Senior Supper presentation on Immunizations and Cancer Screenings at McAllen Medical Center. McAllen Family Residency Clinic staff presenting included Dr. Charles Austin, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley faculty member, second-yearresident Dr. Jose R. Cano, and Marc Lozano, clinic director. Marc shared that the clinic has 18 residents on staff, with six each of first-, second-, and third-year residents. The clinic is part of South Texas Health System and ideal for Winter Texans who need to see a doctor without having to wait too long
for appointments. Dr. Cano discussed all of the cancer screenings available, especially those recommended for Winter Texans. He covered breast, prostate, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer. Immunizations recommended for seniors were discussed, including the yearly influenza vaccine. Dr. Austin explained vaccines that should be considered for grandparents who are around young grandchildren, as well as the risks among children from foreign countries where there are limited immunization programs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers resources for seniors and other older adults on
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March 13 - 19, 2019 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 Croissants & Biscuits & Gravy, 07:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Craft & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. For information call (218) 290-4107. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. Lunch served. (956) 787-7571. Don Wes All Valley Appreciation Day, 08:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 3210 E Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (956) 464-3502. Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Bus 83, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3333. Exhibit: Symphony of Color, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art and Science, 1900 Nolana Ave, McAllen. $5.00 admission. (956) 681-2815. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam Session, 09:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park,
3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-5807. Line Dancing w/Joann Sullivan, 09:45 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 Highway 495, Alamo. $3.00 donation. (956) 783-4587. Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd. Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call (904) 612-9351. Partner Beginner, 10:00 AM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Free admission. (514) 924-6779. HillTop Gardens Aloe Pup Potting, 10:00 AM, Hilltop Gardens, 100 Lee Lane, Lyford, $1.00 plus $3.00 admission. (956) 262-2176 ext 136. Partner Intermediate, 11:00 AM, BitO-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Free admission. (514) 924-6779. Helen Russell & Company, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 3210 E Bus
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Hwy 83, Donna. (956) 464-3502. Nature Walk w/a TX Master Naturalist, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. (956) 585-9093. Newmar Luncheon, 11:00 AM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. Call Rose at (954) 579-7794 for reservations by 3-9-19. Couples Dancing w/Steve and Judy Good, 11:15 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 Highway 495, Alamo. $6.00 per couple. (956) 783-4587 Alcoa Retirees Luncheon, 11:30 AM, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, McAllen. For information call (563) 249-1235. RC Racing, 12:00 PM, Penitas RV & Mobile Home Park, 304 S Main St, Penitas, Free admission. (956) 585-2284. 1 Hour River Tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033.
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Pleasant Valley Hamburger Dinner, 05:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. Hamburger Night, 05:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. $5.00 1/3 lb burger meal. (956) 580-4545. Jam Session w/Marion Price, 05:30 PM, Heritage Square Rec. Park, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. For information call (563) 340-6493. Spaghetti Dinner & Karaoke w/David D, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border, Weslaco. (956) 968-7115. Pre-Rounds, 06:30 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612. Charity Show w/Git-R-Done Bluegrass Band, 06:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus 83, Mission. For information call (956) 600-7700. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. MS/Plus Square Dance W/Ron Betzelberger, 07:00 PM, Alamo
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Morning Yoga in the Park, 09:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Bus 83, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3333. Square Dance Plus, 10:00 AM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr. With Randy Dougherty, all levels. (956) 787-6461. Buckets of Fun, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Program fee is cost of admission. (956) 681-3370. Burgers & More, 11:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Lunch & Jam Session, 11:30 AM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S. International Blvd, Weslaco. For information call (956) 447-9906 or (937) 241-8297. St. Jude Fundraiser Lunch, 11:45 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $4.00 -$6.00 pp. (952) 454-2986. 1 Hour River Tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Dixieland Mobile Home Park, 1325 S Dixieland Rd, Harlingen. (956) 425-6707. Rock & Roll Jam, 12:30 PM, Bentsen
Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Rock & Roll Jam, 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call (956) 223-9359. Line Dancing, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. (956) 423-1170. Square Dance Plus, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr. With Randy Dougherty, all levels. (956) 787-6461. St. Jude Fundraiser Dance, 01:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. Pass the hat. All proceeds donated to St. Jude’s. (952) 454-2986. Helen Russell & Company, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd, Mission. (956) 581-1033. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. (956) 585-7630. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-6594. Dulcimer Jam, 01:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Rd Pharr. (956) 782-7886. 2 Hour River Tour aboard Riverside Dreamer, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club,
214 E. Chimney, Mission. $20.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Minnesota Winnebago Club Meeting, 01:00 PM, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, McAllen. All Winnebago owners. For information call (651) 675-8710. Attic Window Class, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $30.00 pp. (956) 638-1961. Country & Gospel Jam, 02:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus 83, Mission. Free admission. For information call (402) 630-0492. The Castaway, 02:00 PM, Laguna BOB, 2401 Laguna Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (218) 841-4863. Dixon Company Band, 03:00 PM, 7th Street Sports Bar & Grill, 702 E Acacia Ave, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 463-2547. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 968-0322. Happy Hour w/Smokin’ Gun, 03:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Pass the hat. (956) 782-3263. St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith, 03:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort,
602 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 602-3006. Acoustic Picker’s Circle, 03:00 PM, Harley’s Beer Garden, 39018 Centerline Rd, Los Fresnos. (956) 233-4600. Can / Am Dance, 03:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Eldorado Acres Dinner, 04:00 PM, Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. $5.50 pp. (956) 581-6718. “One More Time”, 04:00 PM, Los Amigos Restaurant, 105 S Main St, La Feria. Great drinks and food. For information call (956) 226-6020. Fish Fry, 04:30 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. All you can eat, $9.25 pp. (956) 565-1506. Soup Supper, 04:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $3.00 pp, For information call (603) 396-2786. Karaoke at Mustang Lounge, 05:00 PM, Mustang Lounge, 3610 E Exp 83, Weslaco. (956) 246-3399. Full Open Grill, 05:00 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Ave, McAllen. (956) 686-3902. Doc Talk Lectures Knee Replacements, 05:30 PM, Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 S. Expressway
Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park
1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537
www.bit-o-heaven.net EVERY TUESDAY JAM & HAPPY HOUR
Jam Lunch • 11:00am-12:00pm • $5 Country Jam Sessions • 12:00-2:30pm • FREE
LAST COUNTRY JAM SATURDAY, MARCH 16
LAST JAM MARCH 19 Happy Hour w/Diego • 3:30-5:00pm
7-9pm • Dinner 5:30-6:30pm "Invitation Only to Perform!"
BYOB • Popcorn & Soda for sale
LINE DANCING
Menu Varies
Refreshments at break • Popcorn & Soda for sale
Pass the Bucket for Donations
LAST HAPPY HOUR MARCH 26
EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale
March 13
Gid-R-Done Bluegrass Charity Show • $6.00
LAST SHOW OF SEASON
EVERY THURSDAY : SOUP SUPPER 4:30 pm • $3 All You Can Eat
Bring your own table service & beverage Dessert for sale
LAST SOUP MAR 14 THANKS FOR HAVING DINNER WITH US!
EVERY FRIDAY : DANCE
7:00pm - 10:00pm • Singles Welcome BYOB & Snacks / Popcorn & Soda for sale
Mar. 15 • Dixon Company Band • $6.00 St. Patrick's Dance - Wear your Green! Mar. 22 • The Agency • $10.00 Reserved tables available
SUNDAYS : KARAOKE & GOSPEL JAM Karaoke • 5:00 PM • Come Sing/Just Listen • FREE Gospel Jam • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • 4th Sunday ONLY Come Play/Sing or Just Listen • FREE
Susan Thomas, A C T I V I T Y
DIRECTOR
603-396-2786 / fulltimers@earthlink.net
HOSTED BY MAUDE
W/ KEITH Open to the Public • 10am-12 noon • Pass the hat
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday For more information, call Keith 904-612-9351
ENTERTAINMENT
March 17 Ron Ehrman & Paul Pagel Together at Last 2-4pm | Free Admission
LAST CHURCH SERVICE : MARCH 31 Non-denominational • Pastor Bob Kerr
Sundays • 9am • Open to the Public Communion 1st Sunday every month
Thanks everyone
for attending our Activities!
It’s Fiesta Season!
www.welcomehomergv.com • • • March 13, 2019
DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS 77, Harlingen. (956) 365-1000. Acoustic Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. Pass the hat. (956) 357-1911. Eldorado Acres Jam, 06:00 PM, Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 581-6718. Chicken Fried Steak & Chicken Dinner, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border St, Weslaco. $9.00 pp. (956) 968-7115. Big Band Jam, 06:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Dr, Alamo. For information call (254) 449-4568. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call (319) 290-1318. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus 83, Mission. $6.00 pp. (402) 630-0492. Dance w/Sweet Water, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1314 W Bus 83, Alamo. $6.00 pp. For information call (830) 613-1616. Dance w/Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $8.00 pp. (956) 423-5484. Dance w/South Texas Whiskey, 07:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd,
Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-7839. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/Smokin’ Gun, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. (956) 464-3326. Jeff Gordon, 07:00 PM, Hynes Event Center, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp. (956) 565-2228. Brooks Ausborn at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 617 S 17th St, McAllen. For more info contact Brooks Ausborn at (956) 279-1872. Noches de serenata con el Trio Tres en Punto, 08:00 PM, Hacienda San Miguel, 6101 N 23rd St, McAllen. For information call (956) 862-6763.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 Free Coffee, 06:30 AM, Chickfil-A, 214 E Mile 3 North Rd, Palmhurst. (Corner of 3 Mile & Conway) (956) 580-9991. Garage Sale, 07:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 581-1932. Pancakes & Sausage, 07:30 AM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-9264. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Mission West
JAM SESSIONS
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Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. pp. (956) 581-1033. (956) 585-5551. Rock N Roll Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Nature Center, 4101 W Bus 83, McAllen. Dr, Palmview. For information call Free admission. (956) 681-3333. (636) 459-5458. Exhibit: Symphony of Color, 09:00 Heritage Square Open House, 01:00 AM, International Museum of Art and PM, Heritage Square Rec. Park, 300 S Science, 1900 Nolana Ave, McAllen. Bryan Rd, Mission. (870) 405-9249. $5.00 admission. (956) 681-2815. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Trophy Gardens Annual Rummage & Bake Sale, RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. 09:00 AM, First Christian Church, Free admission. (956) 787-7717. McAllen, 1201 E Fern Ave, Country Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen McAllen. (956) 687-8519. Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, Line Dance Lessons, 10:00 AM, McAllen. (956) 682-3304. Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villa Open Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Split Blvd W, Mission. Pass the hat. Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, History Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mission. (956) 585-8135. Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Open Variety Jam Session, 01:00 (956) 681-3370. PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 Soup & Salad Bar, 11:00 AM, Bentsen N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm admission. (218) 536-1615. Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Acoustic Jam, 01:00 PM, Trails End Guided Art Gallery Tour, 12:00 PM, MH & RV Park, 2001 S Texas Blvd, International Museum of Art and Weslaco. (618) 499-4813. Science, 1900 Nolana Ave, McAllen. HillTop Gardens Movie Date, 01:00 $5.00 pp. (956) 681-2800. PM, Hilltop Gardens, 100 Lee Lane, 1 Hour River Tour aboard the Riverside Lyford, (956) 262-2176 ext 136 Dreamer, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, $3.00 admission 214 E. Chimney, Mission. $11.00 Spanish Class, 01:00 PM, Tropical SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 >>
Visit our spacious Hynes Event Center OPEN HOUSE
March 15,22, 2019 • 2pm - 4pm
Come see our NEW & used homes for sale. Some sites available.
HAPPY HOUR
- the place to party in the RGV!
Purchase tickets online at hyneseventcenter.com (for upcoming shows only) DANCE FISH FRY
3:00pm - 4:30pm • Donations Mondays | Diego (Ends 3/25) Tuesdays | Steven May (Ends 3/19) Wednesdays | Lynn Dvorak (Ends 3/20) Thursdays | Regan James (Ends 3/21)
Saturday, March 16 • 7:00 PM $7.00 pp at the door • Hynes Event Center
$9.25 pp • All You Can Eat! • Bar Available Hynes Event Center March 14 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM March 21 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
FREE Popcorn and Ice • Bar Available Non-park residents: Tickets available 1 week prior to event
Dance w/ The Cruisers
Pass the Hat • Bar Available
Happy Hour w/ Fred Goldsberry
ST PATRICK'S DAY DANCE
FREE Popcorn and Ice • Bar Available Non-park residents: Tickets available 1 week prior to event
Wings, Burgers, and Tenderloin Sandwich Available
ENTERTAINMENT
Hynes Event Center • Bar Available March 19 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
with Kikker Daddy Legacy Band
"Season Farewell Dance" March 16 | 7pm | $10 pp
CRAFT SALE
March 28 • 8am-12pm
Thanks everyone
for attending our Activities!
Doors Open 6:00PM
Dance w/ Leslie Blasing
Saturday, March 23 • 7:00 PM $10.00 pp at the door • Hynes Event Center
Doors Open 6:00PM
HAPPY HOUR
Hynes Event Center • Bar Available March 15 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Happy Hour w/ Fred Goldsberry
Entertainment w/ The Jeff Gordon Show
Wings, Burgers, and Tenderloin Sandwich Available
Bar Available • No Outside Food or Drinks Allowed
$7.50 pp • Hynes Event Center
Thursday, March 14 • 7:00 PM $10.00 pp at the door • Hynes Event Center
BREAKFAST BUFFET $7.00 pp • Hynes Event Center
March 16 • 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM March 23 • 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
HAWAIIAN THEME DINNER $8.50 pp • Hynes Event Center
March 18 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Coconut Chicken, Garden Rice, Vegetable, Hawaiian Roll, Coffee or Iced Tea
KARAOKE DINNER
March 13 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Roll, Coffee or Iced Tea
March 20 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Lasagna, Catalina Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Coffee or Iced Tea
KARAOKE with Harry and Judy Bar Available • Hynes Event Center March 13 • 5:00 PM March 20 • 5:00 PM
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR CHOOSING ME
BEST NOVELTY COMEDY ACT 2019!
Thanks to you,
I have had a great season and I am looking forward to seeing you in 2020 with my new show!
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It’s Fiesta Season!
It’s Fiesta Season!
www.welcomehomergv.com • • • March 13, 2019
DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
JAM SESSIONS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call (956) 600-7700. Estero Llano Grande Butterfly & Dragonfly Walk, 01:30 PM, Estero LLano Grande State Park, 3301 S International Blvd. (FM 1015) Weslaco. (956) 565-3919. Afternoon Dance w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. (956) 968-6223. Happy Hour w/Fred Goldsberry, 03:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the Hat. (956) 565-2228. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations. (956) 787-6461. Friday Night Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $9.95 pp. (956) 782-3263. “One More Time”, 04:00 PM, Los Amigos Restaurant, 105 S Main St, La Feria. Great drinks and food. For information call (956) 226-6020. Fish, Chicken & Shrimp Fry w/Live Music, 05:00 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Ave, McAllen. (956) 686-3902. Friday Fish Fry, 05:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374,
Palmview. (956) 585-5551. Karaoke, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Road, Mission. For information call (417) 588-1588. Classic Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. For information call (316) 655-3272. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Trade Winds RV Resort, 1005 N Stewart Rd, Mission. For information call (402) 630-0492. Karaoke w/Dorothy Phillips, 06:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $1.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. Friday Fish Fry, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border, Weslaco. $10.00 pp. (956) 968-7115. Jason Whorlow, 06:30 PM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. (956) 968-7516. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $6.00 pp. (956) 399-5125. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 428-4414. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/Regan James, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. (956) 565-2044. Dance w/High Country, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Rd,
Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-2605. Dance w/Route 66, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. Concession opens at 6:00 pm. Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $9.00 pp. (956) 782-3263. Dance w/The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $10.00 pp. (956) 585-0703. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/Dixon Company, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $6.00 pp. For more Information call (603) 396-2786. Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $10.00 advance, $12.00 door. (956) 969-3558. Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $8.00 pp. (956) 423-5484. Big Band Classic Country Jam, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call (507) 273-3895. Serenata Romantica con el trio Tres en Punto, 07:30 PM, Margaritas Mexican
Grill, 3505 TX-107, Edinburg. For information call (956) 862-6763.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 Eldorado Acres Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. Menu varies. Bring own table service. (956) 581-6718. Saturday Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. $4.00 pp. (956) 585-5061. Biscuits & Gravy, 07:00 AM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett Ave, Alamo. For information call (956) 283-1771. Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. BYOS. (956) 682-8081. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83. Mission. Variety $4.00 pp. (956) 585-5704. Pleasant Valley Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Expressway 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. French Toast Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 >>
to all those who booked me this past season.
Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail Community Celebration Event Saturday, April 6, 2019 • 9:30 am - 4 pm UTRGV Edinburg Campus | Visitors Center & Student Union
Opening comments by John Nau III Chairman Texas Historical Commission/ Chairman Emeritus Civil War Trust War & Peace on the Rio Grande Traveling Museum Exhibit Living History Reenactments
Documentary Film Screening: Nick Taylor and Damaso Creative “Just a Ferry Ride to Freedom” Parking and Food Vendors
Public Lecture Series Speakers include: Rolando Avila Mary Margaret McAllen Roseann Bacha-Garza W. Stephen McBride Samantha Bernard Christopher L. Miller Karen & Tom Fort Douglas A. Murphy Rolando Garza Russell K. Skowronek James N. Leiker Jerry D. Thompson Irving Levinson Book signing opportunity: Blue and Gray on the Border The Civil War on the Rio Grande, 1846-1876 The Civil War Era and the Lower Rio Grande Valley
For more information Please contact CHAPS Office 956-665-3231 chaps@utrgv.edu
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NOW BOOKING FOR NEXT SEASON!
Call 956-455-4195 for information!
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It’s Fiesta Season!
Home WINTER TEXAN • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley
DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
JAM SESSIONS
MEALS
SALES
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 Mile 2 West, Mercedes. $4.00 pp. (956) 565-2044. Breakfast Buffet, 07:30 AM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. (956) 565-1506. Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast, 08:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. $4.00 pp. For information call (503) 593-1457. Trade Winds Craft & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Trade Winds RV Resort, 1005 N Stewart Rd, Mission. For information call (563) 580-4104. Craft & Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. (956) 580-4477. Craft Fair, 08:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Craft Sale & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Trade Winds RV Resort, 1005 N Stewart Rd, Mission. For information call (402) 630-0492. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. All Park Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. McAllen Elks #1402 Market Days, 08:00 AM, McAllen Elks Lodge
#1402, 3500 Jordan Rd, McAllen. Free admission, vendors welcomed. (956) 686-3902. Fall Feathers Bird Walk, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Tai Chi in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Bus 83, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3333. Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen, J&B’s Cafe, 204 E Jackson, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 425-5282. Exhibit: Symphony of Color, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art and Science, 1900 Nolana Ave, McAllen. $5.00 admission. (956) 681-2815. La Feria Welcome Back Winter Texan Appreciation Day, 09:00 AM, El Centro, 500 N. Main St, La Feria Bike Rodeo, 09:00 AM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Rd, McAllen. (956) 686-3902. Monarch Fest, 09:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $5.00 pp. (956) 681-3370. Guided Native Plant Walks, 09:00 AM, Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, 1000 TX-499 Loop, Harlingen. Meet in parking lot.
The Market at Wild August Flower Farm, 09:00 AM, Wild August Flower Farm, 16802 Garrett Rd, Harlingen. (956) 535-2117. Annual Rummage & Bake Sale, 09:00 AM, First Christian Church, McAllen, 1201 E Fern Ave, McAllen. (956) 687-8519. Brownsville Farmer’s Market, 09:00 AM, Linear Park across from the Zoo. Brownsville. (956) 465-4178. Growing Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Fireman’s Park, 201 1st St, McAllen. (956) 330-6410. Morning Yoga in the Park, 09:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Bus 83, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3333. Local History & Genealogy Symposium, 09:30 AM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3066. Winter Texan Art Class: Watercolor Landscape, 10:00 AM, International Museum of Art and Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. $10.00 members, $15.00 non-members. (956) 681-2800. Nature Tots, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen.
(956) 681-3370. McAllen Farmer’s Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. (956) 255-0190. Country Jam Lunch!, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 581-1932. Discovery Days, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. 1 Hour River Tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 581-1932. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Donations for refreshments. For information call (319) 330-7724. Rock & Roll/Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N. McColl Rd, McAllen. (956) 566-2775. GO! Club, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $100.00 pp for year. (956) 638-1961. Harlingen Farmers Market, 03:00 PM, Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. (956) 622-5053.
DANCES
HAPPY HOUR
2020 ENCORE
CHURCH SERVICE
Sweet Water March 14 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • $6.00 pp Farewell Round Dance March 17 6:30 PM • Tampico Hall
ENTERTAINMENT
Hall of Fame Variety Band March 17 6:00 PM • $6.00 pp • Main Hall
MS/PLUS SQUARE DANCE
Regan James March 26 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Pass the Hat
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE MC Express March 17 • 7:00 PM $7.00 pp
2020 ENCORE
SPECIAL CONCERTS Sales open to public on March 25-30 for evening shows.
W/ RON BETZELBERGER
Closed on April 1st ~ Reopen on October 15
PRE-ROUNDS
Matinee’s @ 3:00 pm • Evening shows @ 7:00 pm
March 13,20 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 13,20 • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PH II-III RD DANCE WORKSHOP March 18 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PH III-IV RD DANCE WORKSHOP March 19 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CRAFT SALE
March 13 • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
956-787-7571
1341 W. Bus. Hwy 83 • Alamo, TX Visit us at RVontheGo.com • RVSouthTexas.com
Matinee sales begin on October 15
All tickets are $16.00, $14.00 and $13.00 Garth Tribute Live! January 9, 2020 Uptown January 23, 2020 The Glen Campbell Story February 6, 2020 Sixties Mania February 13, 2020 The Queen of Soul ARETHA February 27, 2020 Walkin’ the Line, A Tribute to Johnny Cash March 5, 2020
Activity Office
Main Office
956-638-3158 956-969-1557 1601 S. Airport Dr. • Weslaco, TX
Visit us at RVontheGo.com • RVSouthTexas.com
TRIBUTE SHOWS
Tickets $13/$14/$16 • $17 At the Door
1/11 Garth Brooks Tribute 1/25 Uptown 2/8 Glen Campbell Story 2/15 60’s Mania 2/29 Aretha ~ The Queen of Soul 3/7 Johnny Cash ~ Walk the Line
ENTERTAINMENT
Texas Wheels Country Band Fridays March 15, 22, 29 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • $6 pp
ARTS & CRAFT SHOW March 23 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
956-399-5800
Every Sunday March 17,24,31 • 9:20 AM
LINE DANCING
Wednesdays March 13,20 • 10:30 AM
Thank you
for a wonderful season and see you next season!
Safe Travels! 956-423-1170
1400 Zillock Rd. • San Benito, TX
4525 Graham Rd. • Harlingen, TX
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS BBQ 1/2 Chicken Plate, Happy Hour & Karaoke, 04:00 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Ave, McAllen. $8.00 pp for Dinner. (956) 686-3902. Country Jam Dinner, 05:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Dinner prior to jam. (956) 975-1035. Corn Beef Dinner, 05:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp. (956) 376-3798. Dance w/Night Ryders, 06:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Pass the Hat. (618) 562-8558. Open Jam Session, 06:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 1840 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. For information call (606) 547-1085. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apts., 1400 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. For information call (515) 587-2227. Karaoke w/Vee, 06:00 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Ave, McAllen. (956) 686-3902. Irish You Were Here Party, 06:00 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Rd, McAllen. (956) 686-3902.
Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 783-4587. Dance w/Ron E. Band, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. (956) 583-5582. Dance w/South Texas Whiskey, 07:00 PM, Twin Lakes RV Park, 301 N Shary Rd, Mission. For information call (712) 269-6805. Dance w/Renaissance Rockers, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp. Advance tickets. (956) 782-2414. Dance w/Rewind, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495. Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-7717. Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 PM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83. Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 585-5704. Dance w/Charlie Garcia, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villa Blvd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (701) 429-3094. Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. For information call (217) 971-6089. Dance w/Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes,. $7.00 pp. (956) 565-1506.
DANCE
Wednesdays • 3:30-5:00 PM • Pass the Hat Hamburgers and Hot Dogs Available
Hired Hand Band March 19 7:00 PM • $5 pp
ENTERTAINMENT Jon Taylor
(Comedy & Hypnosis)
JAM SESSIONS
Dance w/The Castaway, 07:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission. For information call (763) 377-3260. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/Greyrock, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $7.00 pp. (956) 682-8081. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/Kikker Daddy Legacy, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $10.00 pp. Rusty Rierson, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (701) 624-5300. Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-0703. St. Patrick’s Day w/Regan James Hired Hand, 07:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. Country Jam, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Dinner prior to jam. (956) 975-1035. Dance w/The Coins, 07:30 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $7.50 pp. (956) 423-3137.
DANCE
St. Patrick’s Day Dance March 15 • 7:00 PM • $7 pp The Castaway March 22 • 7:00 PM • $7 pp Sweet Water March 23 • 7:00 PM • $6 pp
ENTERTAINMENT
Curt James March 24 • 7:00 PM • $7 pp
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019
South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, SPI. Line Dance Lessons, 02:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 1840 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. For information call (606) 547-1085. FREE Dance w/2 Accordions, 02:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. FREE admission. (920) 213-3060. Jeff Gordon Sock Hop Show, 02:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-4587. Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 581-1033. Estero Llano Grande Tram Tours, 02:00 PM, Estero LLano Grande State Park, 3301 S International Blvd. (FM 1015) Weslaco. (956) 565-3919. Ice Cream Social, 02:30 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-5551. Wildcat Thicket, 04:00 PM, Harley’s Beer Garden, 39018 Centerline Rd, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 >>
JAM SESSION
HAPPY HOUR
March 13 • Carlos Canas March 20 • Curt James March 27 • Regan James
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 Los Fresnos. (956) 233-4600. St Patrick’s Day Dinner, 04:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $5.00 pp. (563) 340-0848. The Castaway, 05:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $7.00 pp. (563) 340-0848. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W. Business Hwy 83, Donna. Free admission. For information call (231) 233-1833. Hall of Fame Variety Band, 06:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-7571 Gospel Jam w/Dwight Brackman, 06:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Refreshments served. (956) 585-7630. Farewell Round Dance Party, 06:30 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. Tampico Hall. (765) 661-0612 Jam Session, 06:30 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. St. Jude Fundraiser Dance, 07:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (519) 536-0750.
DANCE
Leslie Blasing March 14 7:00 PM • $8.00
ENTERTAINMENT Spittin’ Image March 15 7:00 PM • $8.00
JAM SESSION March 15 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thank you
for a wonderful season!
Safe Travels!
Margaret Hendricksen
St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/Helen Russell & Company, 07:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (308) 637-5447. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/M.C. Express, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S. Airport Rd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (956) 969-1557. St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/The Classics, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp. (956) 782-3263. Free Movie Night, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call (956) 787-1521. Hector Rodriguez, Guitar, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. Free admission. (956) 665-3881.
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 Mission Bell Craft & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1005 N Stewart Rd, Mission. For information call (402) 630-0492. Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W
Bus 83, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3333. Line Dancing, 09:00 AM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus 83, Mission. For information call (956) 600-7700. Weslaco Farmer’s Market, 09:00 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West, Mercedes. (956) 565-2044. FREE Tax Prep Help, 09:00 AM, Harlingen Public Library, 410 76’ Dr, Harlingen. Hosted by AARP. (956) 216-5821. Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd. Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call (904) 612-9351. Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, BitO-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Free admission. (514) 924-6779. Intermediate Line Dance, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Free admission. (514) 924-6779. Military Order of the Purple Heart, 11:30 AM, Denny’s, 116 S. Shary Rd, Mission. (956) 584-2525. 1 Hour River Tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club,
214 E. Chimney, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Open Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. Pass the hat. (956) 357-1911. Country & Open Jam, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway Ave, Mission. For information call (515) 802-9421. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Dr, Pharr. (956) 787-7881. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Rd Pharr. (956) 782-7886. El Valle Karaoke, 01:00 PM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 585-5704. Ruler of the Month Club, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $5.00 pp registration. (956) 638-1961. Clogging - Beginner to Easy Intermediate, 01:15 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr. $4.00 donation. For information call (956) 581-5518. PH II-III RD Dance Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W.
DANCE
Texas Wheels March 19 & 26 7:00 PM • $6.00 pp St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ The Agency March 15 • 7:00 PM • $9.00 pp
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Thank you all for a great season and see you next year.
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612 Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322. Happy Hour w/Johnny D, 04:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Hamburger Night, 04:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-5551. Enchiladas Dinner, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Hawaiian Dinner - Coconut Chicken, 04:30 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $8.50 pp. (956) 565-1506. Burger Night, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. (956) 682-8081. Karaoke, 05:30 PM, Amps Sports Bar, 11886 W Bus 83, La Feria. (956) 887-7008. Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-5551. Ambassadors of Grace, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. $7.00 pp for information
call (870) 656-6188. Dixon & Company Band, 07:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. $8.00 pp (956) 585-7630 Harlingen Table Tennis Club, 07:00 PM, Harlingen Community Center, 201 E Madison St, Harlingen. (956) 536-9237. Maldito Tango Duo, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $10.00 pp. (956) 665-3881.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 Free Coffee, 06:30 AM, Chickfil-A, 214 E Mile 3 North Rd, Palmhurst. (Corner of 3 Mile & Conway) (956) 580-9991. Arts & Crafts Sale, 08:00 AM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission. (956) 585-7630. Exhibit: Symphony of Color, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art and Science, 1900 Nolana Ave, McAllen. $5.00 admission. (956) 681-2815. FREE Tax Prep Help, 09:00 AM, Harlingen Public Library, 410 76’ Dr, Harlingen. Hosted by AARP. (956)
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216-5821. Morning Yoga in the Park, 09:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Bus 83, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3333. High Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call (904) 612-9351. Square Dance C-2 Workshop, 10:00 AM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Balance Exercise Support Team (B.E.S.T.), 11:00 AM, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E. Ridge Rd, McAllen. (956) 632-6000. Country Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. (956) 585-9093. Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $5.00 pp. (603) 396-2786. Rock & Roll Jam w/RK Welander, 11:30 AM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (956) 787-5773. Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 581-1871. Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Bit-O-
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Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. For information call (603) 396-2786. 1 Hour River Tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Square Dance C-2 Workshop, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. (956) 585-9093. Jam Session w/Marion Price, 01:00 PM, J-Five RV Park, 3907 N Taylor Rd, Mission. (956) 682-7495. 2 Hour River Tour aboard Riverside Dreamer, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney, Mission. $20.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. Contact Hoby at (505) 400-7692 to gain access at the gate. Harlingen Art Forum “Open Paint”, 01:00 PM, D’Arte Centre Gallery, 115 E Jackson St, Harlingen. $5.00 pp. (956) 425-4030.
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ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 Bluegrass Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N. Main St, La Feria. (956) 797-1851. PH III-IV RD Dance Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 02:00 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. Contact Hoby at (505) 400-7692. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 587-5993. Happy Hour w/Dixon Company Band, 03:00 PM, Hakubas Social Club, 911 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call (956) 226-3433 or (956) 607-4981. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:30 PM, BitO-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. For information call (603) 396-2786. Happy Hour w/Fred Goldsberry, 04:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the Hat. (956) 565-2228. Country Jam Session, 04:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Meal at 4:00
pm, $4.00 pp. For information call (563) 340-0840. Trivia Contest, Dinner & Karaoke w/ Milly & Ray, 04:30 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Ave, McAllen. (956) 686-3902. Karaoke w/Milly & Ray, 06:30 PM, McAllen Elks Lodge #1402, 3500 Jordan Ave, McAllen. (956) 686-3902. 500 Club Players, 06:30 PM, American Legion Post 93, 910 W Exp 83, Mission. $3.00 pp. For information call (612) 716-9769. Dance w/Hired Hand Band, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 83, Harlingen. $5.00 pp. (956) 425-6881. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-782-3263. Winter Texan Orchestra, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Brooks Ausborn at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 617 S 17th St, McAllen. For more info contact Brooks Ausborn at (956) 279-1872. •
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>> HCA OUTREACH PROGRAMS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
player Doug Woolverton of Beginnings: the Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band conducts a master class with band students at the Marine Military Academy. Grammy-nominated Woolverton has performed with Aretha Franklin, John Scofield, J. Geils, Bernard Purdie, and many other musical icons. His class will offer technique and instrument tips, as well as performance advice. Financial support from several local businesses has helped make these student-centered outreach programs possible. HCA sponsors include: The Little Green Book Foundation, Inc., Edward Jones, Camille Playhouse, First Community Bank, Freedom Vault, PlainsCapital Bank, Rio Vista Dentistry, VTX1 Companies, Re/MAX United with Vicki Leggett, Gallagher with Sharon DiSantis, and Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski with Sharon DiSantis. Additionally, Harlingen Concert Association is grateful to individuals such as Lois and David Q. Day, Mark and Bonnie Brown, Dr. and Mrs. James Castillo, Kavanaugh and Susan Francis, Johnny and Susan Johnson, Chuck and Cyd Kanach,
Gordon and Becky Magdalena, Graham and Anne McCullough, Robert and Lynn Murphy, and Ron and Dyan Banks, all of whom very graciously stepped forward as sponsors for the 2018-19 HCA season. For information about sponsorship and upcoming Harlingen Concert Association shows, visit HarlingenConcert.com. Tickets for Beginnings’ mainstage performance (March 21, 7:30 p.m.) are available at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium Box Office, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard, 956-216-5990. The box office is open Monday-Friday and an hour before the concert. •
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(l to r) Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., McAllen city manager, Sergio Contreras, RGV Partnership president, Danilo Correa, Aeromar CEO, James E. Darling, McAllen mayor, Fabricio Cojuc, Aeromar executive director, network strategy and alliances, and Elizabeth Suarez, director of aviation at McAllen International Airport
McAllen International Airport welcomes Aeromar CEO to McAllen
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eromar CEO Danilo Correa and other Aeromar executives visited McAllen and met with city representatives and community partners to discuss opportunities to enhance the region’s connectivity throughout Mexico. “It is a pleasure to strengthen our partnership with key stakeholders in the City of McAllen,” said Correa. “We are proud to be able to bring all the conveniences of connections between McAllen and Mexico City, which strengthen the economic and business relationship between the two cities.” Aeromar is proud to have been serving McAllen since March 15, 2013, their only international route, now bridging this community beyond Mexico City to several incredible connecting destinations in Mexico. Those destinations include Acapulco, Oaxaca, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, Puerto Escondido, and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. The airline’s service philosophy is grounded in making passengers’ travel experiences seamless with their competitive all-inclusive fares. Aeromar’s fares continue to include one free carry-on bag and one free checked-in bag, free in-flight beverage-and-snack service, free seat assignments, and free printing of boarding passes. Additionally,
passengers who travel from McAllen to Mexico City via Aeromar are able to earn United MileagePlus miles and are able to access Aeromar’s VIP lounge in Mexico City’s International Airport. “We are excited to welcome Aeromar to McAllen,” said McAllen City Manager, Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. “This is an opportunity to celebrate our six-year partnership with the airline, and, more importantly, it is an opportunity to identify ways to continue to strengthen McAllen’s connectivity to Mexico via Mexico City’s International Airport. With the new convenient connections from McAllen to various beautiful tourist destinations in Mexico, flying nonstop to Mexico City from our region via Aeromar is the best option.” •
Aeromar has been based in Mexico City since 1987, now with 70 daily operations. Flights to Mexico City from McAllen operate five times weekly with a quick connection to the new destinations. Departure days and times from McAllen are at 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. The lowest fares can only be found online at aeromar.us.
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SAVORY TREATS
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SWEET CRAVINGS
RECIPE CONNECTION Looking for that amazing treat that will satisfy your craving! Each week we will offer you a variety of recipes that you can try from those who truly enjoy food and want to share! •
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Quick Cookin’ with Sandy Olson Rio Grande Pot Roast
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This is a zesty, spicy way to cook a plain old pot roast. Serve with hot, cooked egg noodles. • 3-5 pound beef chuck roast (depending on the size of your pressure cooker) • Vegetable oil for browning • 1 cup beef broth • ½ stick real unsalted butter (4 tablespoons) • 1 small jar hot cherry peppers, with juice. Note: If you want less zing, use sweet peppers. • 1 envelope zesty spaghetti sauce mix, dry • 1 envelope beef au jus mix, dry Set the pressure cooker to sauté and pre-heat on high for 2 minutes. Trim off any large pieces of exterior fat on the roast. Put a tablespoon or so of oil into the bottom of the pot, and let it heat. When hot, brown the roast on all sides. Remove the meat to a plate, and press cancel on the cooker. Add the broth to the cooker and use a non-abrasive spatula to deglaze the pot and scrape up the browned bits. Add the roast back to the pot. Place the butter on top of the meat. Drain the cherry peppers, reserving the juice. Add the peppers to the pot. Mix both dry mixes with the pepper juice and whisk well. Pour this mixture into the pot. Cover the pot, making sure the pressure valve is set on seal. Cook on manual (or pressure cook) high for 45 minutes. Allow a natural release, which might take as long as 30 minutes. Remove from the pot and slice or shred. If making sandwiches, use the delicious sauce for dipping, or serve it on the hot noodles, along with the sliced meat. Note: If you make this a day ahead, you can “de-fat” the juices by chilling them in the fridge overnight. Put the meat in a separate bowl, with a cover or plastic wrap on top. To reheat, put the meat back into the juices, and slowly heat on top of the stove or in a slow cooker on low until heated through. The meat will reabsorb some of the juice, adding to the flavor. • Sandy Olson--lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, Summer Iowan, and Winter Texan, she spends the season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. You can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@gmail.com.
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Submitted by The Junior League of McAllen, Inc. Yield: 5-6 half pints • ½ cup chopped fresh jalapeños (6-8) • 5 cups sugar • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 1¼ cups wine or white vinegar • 1 green or yellow bell pepper, seeded and • 6 ounces liquid fruit pectin finely chopped • Paraffin Sterilize 6 half-pint jars. Place the peppers in a large saucepan. Add sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes uncovered. Remove saucepan from heat. Skim off any foam that comes to the top of the liquid mixture as it cools for 20 minutes. Add pectin. Mix well; bring to a full rolling boil a second time. Remove from heat; stir well. Skim off any foam; carefully pour hot mixture into sterilized jelly jars. Seal the jars with melted paraffin while jelly is hot. Do not place tops on jars until paraffin has sealed. Note: As an appetizer, put jelly on top of any size cream cheese and serve with crackers. Serve with lamb or poultry. Mix with mayonnaise as a sauce for cold, boiled shrimp. Serve as a sauce for eggrolls. • The Junior League of McAllen, Inc. envisions significantly improving the quality of life of the children and youth of our community by preserving the innocence of childhood, encouraging responsibility, and promoting a safe environment. Cookbooks can be purchased through the Junior League website at www.juniorleaguemcallen.org, as well as at Barn White and Quips & Quotes in McAllen.
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This is a hearty yet mellow split pea soup with a hint of meaty smoke and the earthy fragrance of thyme. The recipe is easy to prepare and it freezes well too. Look for split peas that have a use-by date on the package and are relatively fresh; they will cook faster and better. Bon Appétit! •
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• 1 pound slab bacon, diced in 1/4-inch cubes • 1 large onion, medium diced • 1 carrot, medium diced • 1 stalk celery, medium diced • 1 whole bulb garlic, cloves peeled and sliced thin • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper • 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over • 4 bay leaves • 2 to 3 quarts low or no sodium chicken stock • ½ bunch fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
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Looking for something in the Rio Grande Valley? Our classified section has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the Valley market by listing what you wish to sell, give away or post your garage sales. For more information on submitting your classfied, please email classifieds@welcomehomergv.com.•
CARS 1990 Silver Lincoln Town Car With 76,600 miles, very clean, leather interior, located in San Juan. 505463-2868 or 505-288-0517. $3000 OBO. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
FIFTH WHEELS Mobile Suites 5th Wheel-sale 2006 - 36’ Mobile Suites TK3 5th Wheel. 3-slides, washer/dryer, 2-A/c’s Awning. Garaged, not pulled first 10 yrs. Need to sell. Book, $29,995.00 Will take $27,900.00. (956) 490-9932 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2008 Keystone 36ft 3-Slides 5th Wheel Dining room chairs, plenty storage, queen bed, new TV. 50 AMP electric, dual A/C, very clean, no smoke, no pets, good condition. At Fun-N-Sun, San Benito. (314) 610-2622, $11,950.00. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2013 Rushmore Lincoln 5th Wheel Front Living room, king size bed, auto level, upgraded suspensions, new condition In Mercedes Call for appt. 616-510-7630 GREAT DEAL ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Texas Trader RV Need travel trailers, 5th wheels, motor homes, camper vans. ASAP! We will sell your RV, or make you an offer to buy it. Call today. (956) 797-3800 or call Mark (956) 357-1048. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
FOR RENT Furnished 2/2 apartment cottage-like apartment, furnished, remodeled, all appliances included; quiet neighborhood, owners live on premises; utilities not included; just bring your clothes & groceries! $650/mo. $350 deposit. Call (956) 249-6740. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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RV Lot for Sale RV Lot for sale with deluxe coach house in Retama Village; which is a 55+ gated community. Asking $62,000. Photos at http://photos.app.goo. gl/KC5BjaKR6MEUicKK9 contact Larry Frandsen at (308)660-3776 or email larry.frandsen1@gmail.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
HOMES FOR SALE Senior Guarded Housing Community Beautiful Alamo Country Club in
Alamo, TX has 526 houses and 24hour security. We have a beautiful 9-hole golf course, clubhouse, heated pool & hot tub. Call Trafton Realty for more information at 210-218-6712. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Mobile/Park Models for Sale Units for sale at J5-RV Park; 55+ Retirement community; wonderful location. Units purchased must remain in park. Specials provided by park owner. Contact J5 RV Park 956-682-7495; check out our website: www.j5rvparktexas.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
REDUCED PRICE! HOME FOR SALE Priced to sell by owner: Spacious twobedroom, two-bath mobile home in Alamo Rose Resort. New entry ramp, new walk-in shower, storage shed, gas stove, full laundry, golf cart/ misc. furniture included. $29,900. (540) 333-5580. Photos: www. dropbox.com/ sh/h6eemo90pd6kpsw/ AADi_YM1XSF8uLE9Ut8nFLpoa?dl=0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
MOBILE HOMES Unique 55+ Gated Retirement Community Owned and operated by it’s 99 year leaseholders, this park offers lots and mobile homes. Our annual association fee is less than $50.00 a month. Check out our availability at www.valhallapark.com. Call 956-358-3229 for information. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2008 Athens 15x40 Mobile Home One bedroom, fully furnished. 12x18 attached room has desk, closets and space for extra bed. Excellent condition in Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission. $29,500 call (920) 370-7397. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
1969 Hillcrest 12X56 Mobile Home Fully furnished. 2 bedroom, 1 bath w/walk in shower. Attached shed w/new washer & dryer. Covered patio and carport. Central A/C, ramp will be removed. Texas Mobile Home Park, McAllen. Price negotiable, call (309) 338-2858. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
MOTOR HOMES 2014 Itasca Meridian motorhome 42E diesel motorhome for sale $189,900. Absolutely immaculate, nonsmoker, no pets with 27,000 miles. Additional info and photos https://photos.app. goo.gl/xqid2vacYZgMhTjT8 contact Larry Frandsen at (308) 660-3776 or email larry.frandsen1@gmail.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2006 Day Break Superslide Motorhome 34.5’, 39,980 miles, V-10. $29,000. Recently inspected Road Ready. 2-TV’s, back-up camera, 2-air new battery’s, 5,000 generator rear bedroom. Hitch. Nice floor plan, very clean, clear title, many cabinets. Selling for health reasons. (956) 202-1642. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
MOTORCYCLE 1987 Honda Helix 250cc Scooter Color Red, 9000 H. Good condition. $1,295 OBO. 608-343-9570 Ask for Jim. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Spanish at (956) 322-4846 or visit www.aargvdist10.org ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Best Rates In RGV Tired of paying high insurance rates? Call Mr. Mobile Home we specialize in working with Winter Texans. Protecting their home and auto. 956-682-3161. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
RV Service Before you get on the road or put it in storage call (Texas Trader RV - bold) for all your RV needs. Minimal wait time! Call today for your FREE estimate (956) 797-3000. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Breckinridge Park Model for Sale Fully furnished 1997, full canopy, washer & dryer in shed. Handicap shower. Full concrete. 2 A/C units, insulated windows, new floors. Lot 75, Circle T RV Park. (612) 518-7062.
I’ll Pay Cash! Want to sell your Home? I buy mobile homes, travel trailers, park models and even Fifth wheels all around the RGV. I’ll make you a good deal, old or new! Call Jerry Garcia @ (956) 929-3842.
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Park Model For Sale 2002 Breckinridge Park Model Add a room W & D Furnished Lot #13 For more details visit eldoradoacres.com 956-581-6718 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2010 Franklin For Sale 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished. Washer & dryer. 8’x37’ deck w/steel roof. Sun shades. Shed, car port. Large lot. Rent $1,510/year. Paid to 11-12019. Golden Grove RV Park, A7, Palmview. Richard 414-351-5969 or 414-510-5969. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Park Model for Sale 40ft’ w/second steel roof, extra large living room, large shed w/full size washer/dryer, covered patio and carport. For information visit Sunlight RV Park in McAllen, 4821 W. Hwy 83, Lot #92. Asking $6,000. (418) 208-8165. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Housekeeper wanted! Come work in luxury at Victoria Palms Resort in Donna. Contact 956-464-7801 and ask for Christina for more information. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Looking for a Mobile! Looking for an older mobile to move to Port Isabel. Must be no larger than 16 x 56 and zone 2. 2 bedroom 1.5 baths preferably with front kitchen. Please call Tom 956-655-3175. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Wanted: Ford Bronco Wanted! 1978 or 1979 Ford Bronco. Please text 512-773-7879. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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.
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