Celebrating South Texas!
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Welcome Home WINTER TEXAN • • • March 18, 2020
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We’re just connecting the dots.
VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 22 • March 18, 2020 • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley • • •
hello FR O M K R I S T I
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blinked, and just like that, the season is coming to a close. It has been a whirlwind of fun--so much fun that the days seem to run together, and November seems like just yesterday. With April on the horizon, I start thinking about all the fun we’ll have over the summer months and about plotting and planning for next season. I’m excited about having some time to be creative, as that’s downright impossible once the season starts. I’m also really looking forward to our 2nd Annual Winter Texan Reunion Tour, where we pack up and head north for a few weeks to celebrate with those of you who come to see us. We will be participating in events, and hosting a few of our own, from Mitchell, South Dakota, to Henry, Illinois, to Davenport to Rice Lake and a few stops in between. We invite you to join us! Our mission is to spread the word about the Rio Grande Valley to anyone who will listen! Of course, you all are the best marketing tool the Valley has to promote our winters, as most folks come down simply because of word of mouth! So if your schedule allows, we invite you to bring friends to attend our events, which are really just parties to celebrate all of you! The best way to stay connected with us and up to date with our plans is to sign up for our e-newsletter at welcomehomergv. com and to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wintertexan). We’ll keep you posted on our summer shenanigans and plans for our trip up north! As always, we wish you safe travels. Be sure to take a few magazines, newspapers, and RV-park fliers home with you. They are perfect for leaving at doctors' offices, churches, community centers, and RV parks you visit along the way. We’ll see you next season! • We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
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South Texas Singles Cruise the Rio Grande Story and photos by Eryn Reddell Wingert
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t was a perfect day for a cruise along the Rio Grande River Thursday, March 12. There was a slight breeze and partly overcast skies, making the river tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer riverboat very comfortable for 40 Winter and Converted Texans from local RV resorts. The adventure was a Welcome Home RGV-organized outing for South Texas Singles, a growing group of retirees who enjoy socializing and sharing outings with other singles. While couples were also welcome on the journey, the majority of the group consisted of singles. SOUTH TEXAS SINGLES ADVENTURE CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 >>