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Pg. 13 Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 35, No. 20 © 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Rina’s Ramblings
Festival of Tables was better than ever!
By Kathy Olivarez Red Hat ladies from all over the Rio Grande Valley gathered for the first time in two years at Alamo Country Club on February 25 to view the elegant tables set by chapters from all over the Valley and to meet and greet old friends. A total of 25 tables with different themes were set for the ladies to enjoy. For an hour before lunch was served ladies browsed the tables to see which ones were their favorites. One of the favorite tables were presented by Maureen Keppy and Dennis Ziaja. Though the theme was “Oriental,” Japan was empha-
WOW! It has been crazy the last two weeks. I have enjoyed the busy-ness – getting out there and doing. Last week I was able to attend Alamo Rose’s presentation of quilts to their resident veterans. This was such a beautiful ceremony with a presentation of colors and the military flags. It even included some history about the Star-Spangled Banner. And of course, there was a See RAMBLINGS pg. 18
Winter Texan Ambassadors Wanted
If you love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, you’re invited to become a Winter Texan Ambassador. The job is simple: share with your friends all the good times you have in the Valley each winter – away from the snow and ice. In a place where you can play golf almost any winter day. In a place where your MH & RV resort is a community of its own with lots of friends to share in a whole array of fun activities. See AMBASSADORS pg. 25 INDEX
Parks Calendar WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Events Calendar Medical Services Reunions & Meetings Business Guide Classifieds
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Tony Butler and other courses geared for improvements
The past couple of years have been difficult for many businesses. While not knowing if they were going to be opened or closed, it gave directors of golf, owners, golf pros and those who make decisions an opportunity to make some tweaks to their courses – minor to major. Over the next few weeks, we would like you to try out a new course, or two or three, and then let us know about your favorites in our golf course survey. We would also like to solicit additional feedback for our wrap up story. And if you would, attach a short note to your ballot, telling us why you voted the way you did. We would love to hear your See GOLF pg. 14
Tony Butler
