Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 36, No. 13 © 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, January 11, 2023 INDEX Reunions p 5 Events Calendar p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 Jammin’ in the RGV p 14 From the Cheap Seats p 16 Taste of the Valley p 17 On the road with Jo p 18 On The Lighter Side p 20 Business Guide p 28 Classifieds p 29 Coupon Index p 30 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 24 This past week has been a blur of activity it seems. We have had one thing after another going on and it’s not stopping any time soon. Like I said last week – we are entering our busy period. Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Rio Grande Bible Institute and learn about what they do. It was a very interesting visit. I met some great people, great Winter Texans, that all volunteer their services and share their talents to keep the place going. They are currently working on their main fundraiser – a story I am working on for next week. Watch for that article and see The Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queens Council presents the Festival of Tables. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 15. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to all Red Hatters and features decorated tables, raffles and prizes. Festival of Tables coming February 15 See FESTIVAL pg. 23 Ron Hoover will host their 16th Annual Open House next week, Thursday, January 19 and Friday, January 20. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. The annual open house has become a popular event in the Rio See HOOVER pg. 32 Ron Hoover hosts 16th Annual Open House Visitors took a look at the fifth wheel trailers on the lot a Ron Hoover’s RV and Marine Center in Donna. Photo by Herb Moering "Let Me Entertain You" pgs. 8-12 See the Wintertainers The 37th Annual Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, January 20-21, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana in Pharr. Admission for the event is a $5 donation. See WOODCARVERS pg. 25 RGV Woodcarvers show January 20-21 2022 Woodcarvers Show. Photo by Henry Miller
JANUARY 11, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES MOBILE HOME INSURANCE HIDALGO COUNTY We Also Insure PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • GOLF CARTS • “CASITAS” 5TH WHEELS • AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premium subject to carrier underwriting. Rate subject to change. *$271.00per year. Conditions Apply. As Low as Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornadoes), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles... Also Includes $100,000 Liability Coverage. Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 My how the world has changed How many of you remember using a computer for the first time? In our looking back to our previous issues, and our first season of the Winter Texan Times, we see when our writer Virginia Sunderman first used a computer to write an article for submission. It was printed in the January 15, 1988, issue of the Winter Texan Times. She writes, “This is my first attempt at using a computer to write an article. I am using a computer at the Speer Memorial Library in Mission. The use of the computer is just one of the many advantages the library has to offer the public.” If memory serves me right, but I do not recall ever having a computer at home. We used a typewriter for just about everything. I remember at one time having a graphing typewriter that we could put code in and it would print graphs, tables, pie charts, and print in COLOR if we wanted. That was a huge thing! My husband remembers using a computer as far back as 1980 at the school he was attending. While I only remember using the microfiche readers and that sort until high school. It wasn’t until about ninth grade, 1989, when I took a computer literacy class that I really had the chance to experience a computer – and now, how the world has changed. My oldest was using a computer before she even entered school. She taught herself how to read while playing games on the computer. This is when we had AOL instant messenger and the internet wasn’t supplied by every business out there. Our paper has come a long way since then as well. Because minimal things were done on the computer, we couldn’t have full color and other functions that are so widely used today in our publications. My husband remembers when they first started using a desktop publishing program at the paper in the mid to late 1980’s. He remembers some of the old tasks and how long things would take to get it just right. When I first started working for the paper in 1996, we were still printing out copy, using a dark room, grid paper, tape borders, and a copier machine to make clip art the size we needed for ads. The paper was then cut, waxed, and pasted on the grid sheet before being taken to the press. Because of the way things used to be, we still often use a term – ‘Watch out for chickens.’ This came about after a piece of chicken clip art fell on a political ad and was printed that way. Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years See LOOKING BACK pg. 24
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 11, 2023 Thursday January 19th - Friday January 20th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Donna • 956-464-4403 655 Ron Hoover Drive Take Main St. Exit (from West) • Take Hutto Exit (from East) • FREE PARKING • FREE FOOD & DRINKS • FREE KONA ICE • FREE T-SHIRTS • FREE GAMES • DOOR PRIZES • MUSIC PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT Sponsored By: You’re Invited! 16th Annual Open House FREE 5 Tents with more than 50 Vendors GRAND PRIZES MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
JANUARY 11, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Kansas Day will again be celebrated here in the RGV. Join your Kansas friends at Balli’s Social Event Center, 1624 E. Griffin Parkway, in Mission, Wednesday January 25. Festivities will begin with registration starting at 10:30 a.m., followed by a catered lunch, entertainment, a social, and door prizes. Entertainment will be provided by RGV 2019 and 2022 Male Vocalist of the Year Rusty Rierson, an Augusta, KS native. Catered lunch will include chicken supreme, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, bread sticks, dessert and a drink. Reservations are required and must be received by January 20. To register, contact Larry Schmitt by email at larrys13@icloud.com. Please include your name(s), the number of people in your party, your phone number, and your hometown in Kansas. If you do not have access to email, you can contact Larry at (913) 369-5669. Tickets are $18 per person and must be paid for at the door on the day of the event. Cash only, please. Reservations must be cancelled by January 21, or you will be charged for your reservations. Hope to see you at Kansas Day! Celebrating Kansas Day in the Rio Grande Valley Kansas Day 2022
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 11, 2023 FREE CORNDOGS AllYouCanEat! 3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA, TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 www.claytonhomesdonna.com Come On Down! of Donna ClaytonHomes See for yourself why Clayton Homes of Donna is the Rio Grande Valley’s #1Mobile Home Retailer Rafe Nora Elias Doug Fowler Javier Bruno Rachel SAT. JAN 21 11AM - 3PM FREE SODA AllYouCanDrink! Joe Alcoa Retirees Meeting The Alcoa Retirees Meeting will be held at 12 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on 2nd St., on Wednesday, January 11. The meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month through April. For more information, contact Gerry Hueser at (563) 340-3132. Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon The Winter Texan Newmar Luncheons will be held at The Golden Corral at 1301 E. Jackson Ave, in McAllen. It will continue to be on the second Wednesdays of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting January 11. Reservation deadline is January 9. Be sure to tell the host you are with the Newmar group when you arrive. The cost is $14.61. Judy Swing and Donna Ritchie will be the new hosts and are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces. You can register on the Newmar webpage, newmarkountryklub.com under calendar or contact Judy Swing at (815) 3702513. Her email is boykinmomjs@ gmail.com. National Rural Letter Carriers The National Rural Letter Carriers will be meeting at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, located at 602 N. Victoria Rd., Donna, TX, on Wednesday, January 18. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m., meal at 9 a.m., we will order off of the menu. There will be a speaker from Aetna Insurance afterwards. For more information contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or soetaertec@ gmail.com. 3M Retirees and Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartley at (956) 289-8261 for information. (This will be held on the third Wednesday through March). Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 19 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. Masonic Winter Texan Reunion The 42nd Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, January 28, at the Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club, 13415 E Expressway 83 in La Feria. The social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Tony Krall, will be the honored guest and featured speaker and Masonic Widows will be recognized. For reservations, contact Roger Taylor at (320) 9805240 or Doug Sherman at (320) 760-3914. Kanabec County, MN Residents All Kanabec County, Minnesota residents are welcome to meet at Gatti’s Pizza on January 31 at 11 a.m., 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen. Senior Slow Pitch Softball The Ed Martens Senior Softball League meets on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. The games are in the mornings at 9 a.m. at West Side Park in McAllen on Ware Rd. There are two leagues – one for beginners, and one for seasoned players. Call Fred at (956) 897-6961 or Mike at (734) 834-128 for more information. Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. We love seeing photos of Red Hatter groups and others as they gather at local restaurants to catch up and share what’s new. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.
JANUARY 11, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES MON, JAN 23 • First Baptist Church, 2 pm • 402 Tempelton, Combes TUES, JAN 24 • First Baptist Church, 2 pm • 600 S. Kansas, Weslaco THURS, JAN 26 • Llano Event Cent., 2 pm • 2402 E. West Blvd, Mercedes FRI, JAN 27 • Valley Baptist Retreat Cent., 2 pm • 1600 US-83 BUS, Mission SAT, JAN 28 • Valley Baptist Retreat Cent., 2 pm • 1600 US-83 BUS, Mission SUN, JAN 29 • Christ Church of the Valley, 6 pm • 2900 Dr. Hugh Emerson, Brownsville 903-436-5410 • samraythetexans@aol.com EVENTS CALENDAR January 7-28 – Upper Valley Art League will have their all-member exhibit For the Love of Art on display through the month of January. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UVAL is located at 921 East 12th St., in Mission. January 13 – Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 1:30 p.m. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain, pick the length you want to cover, one mile or two and half miles. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Friday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco. January 14-30 – IMAS will have the exhibition The Whole World is a Garden by Monica Chang. The exhibit features sceneries along with a wide range of flowers and other elements of nature. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave., 1900 W. Nolana, in McAllen. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. January 14 – Yoga for beginners will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. All you need to bring is your own mat or towel. The library is located at 4100 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3000 to register or for any questions. January 14 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have an Easy Nature Walk at 9:30 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. January 14 – Let a knowledgeable park naturalist guide you on a birding adventure at Estero Llano Grande State Park at 8:30 a.m. Learn to identify some of the 250 plus birds that have been sighted at the park. You’ll walk along the boardwalks and through the wetlands getting an up-close personal look at the shorebirds, herons, egrets, waterfowl, and woodland birds that reside at the park. Call for more information at (956) 565-3919. Walks happen every Saturday. The park is located at 154A Lakeview Drive in Weslaco. January 14 – The Mission Historical Museum presents MHM Lecture Series with Tequila Sunset: Liquor Smuggling in Prohibition Era South Texas by George T. Diaz at 11 a.m. Admission is free and coffee and light refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave. Call (956) 580-8646 for more information. January 15 – Leslie Blasing will hold her Where the Hell is Alice Tour fundraiser in Alice. This is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity that builds a house every year around the event time. If you don’t have your tickets yet, Leslie still has them available for $10 per person. Her full schedule can be found on her website http://www.lesliepresents.com/ or you can find her on Facebook. You can also purchase tickets by calling Melissa Trevino at Alice Echo News at (361) 396-7222 (cash only). January 15 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will have a Fungi Walk at 10 a.m. Please call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located on 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. January 15 – Interested in learning more about your family tree? Get an overview of getting started in your research, online resources available, and more. The McAllen Public Library will host an Introduction to Genealogy at 2 p.m. in meeting room A. Registration is required. Register online at: https://mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/events. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. Call (956) 681-3069 for more information. January 15 – MOSTH Sunday Speaker Series presents “Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America Book Platica” with authors and the editor at 2 p.m. in the museum’s Courtyard Gallery. MOSTH is located at 200 N. Closner See EVENTS pg. 29
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 11, 2023 Welcome to the 26th Annual SPI Market Days At South Padre Island Convention Center www.spimarketdays.com Find us on... @spimarketdays $1 Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm Sundays 10am-4pm • Fine Art • Handcrafted Jewelry • Cosmetics & Fragrances • Fashionable Clothing & Shoes • Unique Arts & Crafts • Gourmet Food Mixes • Health Products • Product Demos • Home Goods • Live Music • And So Much More! KARLA SANTOYO Aguascalientes, Mexico CAYETANO DELGADO Monterrey, Mexico WORLD CLASS BLOODLESS BULLFIGHTS OLÉ! • EDGE OF YOUR SEAT EXCITEMENT • OLÉ! 4877 FM 1017 • LA GLORIA, TX SANTA MARIA BULLRING GREAT FOOD, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT! SUNNY $30 • SHADE $35 • RESERVED BOX SEATS $40 C H I L D R E N U N D E R 1 2 F R E E GATES OPEN AT 1PM FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGES BULLFIGHTS START AT 4PM BIGGER BULLS COME SEE SUNDAY • JANUARY 22ND CALL BULLRING FOR RESERVATIONS 956 - 481 - 3300 PAY WHEN YOU ARRIVE SINGERS ALEXAS POSAS & 11 YEAR OLD ALEEHA ALAM PLUS “MARIO ORDAZ” HORSEMEN FEATURING BULLS FROM B-K RANCH SLAUGHTER, LA This coming Sunday, January 15th, is when Leslie Blasing and others are headed to Alice, TX for the Habitat for Humanity fundraiser – or Where the Hell is Alice? Tour. There have been 200 tickets sold so far for this event, so it is bound to be a great show. This fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity started because of that great loved Winter Texan song “Who the Hell is Alice.” Leslie said she had never heard of the song until she started singing it for the Winter Texans in the RV Parks in the RGV many years back. She then thought it would be hilarious to do a fundraiser in Alice and have a caravan of cars from the Valley going up there to support a great cause. From there, “Partnering with Habitat for Humanity became an annual tradition,” she said. This year, they are building a house for Tori Gonzalez and her two children, Landon and Ellianna. This past weekend, the “Care-aVanners” had an opening dinner before starting on this year’s home. The Care-a-Vanners travel to Alice from everywhere to donate their time and skills to build the house. From the Valley, it takes about two and a half hours to get to Allice. Blasing is having people meet at 10 a.m. at the Texas Travel and Information Center for those that was to caravan together to Alice. From there they should arrive at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds in Alice around noon. Everyone is invited to familiarize themselves with the area during the day. Everyone is free to have lunch on their own. Then they will meet at the building site at 2 p.m. to have a personal, guided tour of the home being built. Afterwards, everyone can check into their hotels. There are many hotels to choose from and RV parking is also available at the fairgrounds. To reserve your RV space, or for more information, call Peggy Wilcox at (915) 433-7769. Spots include 30-amp electricity and water hook-ups. Attendees will want to be back up at the fairgrounds at 6 p.m. The event is BYOB and sodas will be available for purchase. Make sure to go hungry to the event to be prepared to eat the world-famous brisket sandwiches for $10 – and that includes a soda and chips. These sandwiches are made by Dale Wilson and proceeds go toward the fundraiser. There will also be a silent auction at the event. The auction will feature items that the community of Alice has donated to the cause. But more than anything… Leslie says, “Let’s show Alice, Texas, how we support them, and that we are all there to have a great time.” The dance will include all styles of music from several eras and will be from 7 to 9 p.m. “As a group of fun people from the RGV area we sing “Who the Hell is Alice” for our new friends in Alice,” said Leslie. They really get a chuckle out of our group singing. “It is just the perfect case of people coming together for a great cause. We call it ‘Party with a Purpose’.” If you don’t have your tickets yet, Leslie has them available for $10 per person. Just catch her at one of her shows this week. Her schedule can be found on her website http://www. lesliepresents.com/ or you can find her on Facebook. You can also purchase tickets by calling Melissa Trevino at Alice Echo News at (361) 396-7222 (cash only). Leslie Blasing heads to Alice this weekend Tori Gonzalez with her children Landon and Ellianna. Courtesy Photo
JANUARY 11, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX Come Try Our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin Tues 11am-8pm Wed 11am-8pm Thurs 11am-8pm Fri 11am-8pm Sat 11am-8pm Sun 11am-8pm OPEN NOW HIRING All Positions! Relax Outside By The Rio Grande River • • • • • • Seniors - $12 • Adults - $14 Child - $10 Cash Only, Price Incl. Tax Riverside Event Center Covered Cushion Seating Enclosed Windows & Heating RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours Call (956) 581-4477 Reservations Suggested Additional Tours Added As Needed Private Tours Available LargeGroupsWELCOME! Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music Jan. 15 & Jan. 29 Steven May & The Southern Knights Jan. 22 & Feb. 5 Renaissance Rockers Live Music Every Saturday Starting Jan. 14 • 1-5pm Jolly Huntsmen 1 Hour Tours (Down River To Dam) Wed 1:00pm Thurs 1:00pm Fri 1:00pm Sat 1:00pm • • • • 2 Hour Tours (Up River Only) Tues • 10:30am Wed • 10:30am Seniors - $22 • Adults - $26 Child - $18 (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx (417) 294-0466 goldwingexpress@yahoo.com www.goldwingexpress.net Back In The Rio Grande Valley 2023 Event Schedule Jan. 14 • Mission West • Palmview • 2pm Jan. 14 • Tip O’ Texas • Pharr • 7pm Jan. 15 • Alamo Rec-Church • Alamo • 9am Jan. 15 • Trophy Gardens • Alamo • 7pm Jan. 17 • Winter Texan Expo • McAllen • 9:30am Jan. 17 • Green Gate Grove • Palmview • 7pm Jan. 18 • Bit O Heaven-Church • Donna • 9am Jan. 18 • San Juan Gardens • San Juan • 7pm Jan. 19 • Canyon Lake • Mission • 7pm Jan. 21 • Eldorado Acres-Church • Mission • 9am Jan. 22 • Alamo Rec-Church • Alamo • 9am Jan. 23 • Casa Del Valle • Alamo • 7pm Jan. 24 • Seven Oaks • Mission • 7pm Jan. 25 • Paradise Park • Harlingen • 2pm Jan. 25 • McAllen Mobile • McAllen • 7pm Jan. 26 • Kenwood • La Feria • 7pm NOW BOOKING FOR 2023-24 SEASON! EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Friday noon, the week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, January 11 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30-9am. Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch will be served from 10:30am to noon. Craft Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8am-Noon, Lunch served at 11:30. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am, $6pp. Open Jam follows at 1:00 pm, all jammers and audience are welcome! 4224 S. Conway Ave. Jam Session Lunch - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon, Menu and price varies. Music Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Gate is open, lunch is available for purchase 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. Musicians and listeners welcome! Rec Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come and play, sing or just listen. All welcome. BYOB. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music. To play in the band is by invitation only. 2100 Vernon 319-521-6095. Acoustic Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Setups available, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 2-4pm, Goldwing Express. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, RK Welander pass the hat. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Rico Cantu, pass the hat. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 3-5pm, Dave Perryman, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30pm, Dale & Gayle, pass the hat. Kitchen open. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Rotating schedule of live entertainment, pass the hat. Handmade pizza available from 5-7. Various food items available from 5-6. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. East Coast Swing Dancing Lessons - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 4-5:30pm, Donations accepted. No partner necessary. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, Serving all you care to eat pancakes, sausage gravy & biscuits, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. $7pp. Pre-Rounds with the Baldwins - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Jim Tillotson. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $7pp. MS & Plus Square Dance With Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Casual attire. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Concert - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Nu Blu, $9pp. Original bluegrass band from North Carolina. Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $9pp. For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM CALENDAR PARKS
9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 11, 2023 Booking Now For 2023 (613) 922-1941 ralphkuster9@gmail.com Ralph Kuster “Intimately Powerful” Visual Presentation For Every Song In Shows (417) 230-8198 A Musical Tribute To Neil Diamond Jan 14th • Saturday • 7 pm Mission Bell/Tradewinds - Mission Tribute To Elvis, Neil & Friends Jan 18th • Wednesday • 7 pm Paradise Park Inc - McAllen A Musical Tribute To Neil Diamond Feb 1st • Wednesday • 7 pm Paradise Resort Estates - Pharr Friday Night Dance Feb 10th • Friday • 7-10 pm Park Place Estates - Harlingen Valentine’s Day Dance Feb 14th • Wednesday • 7-10 pm Ranchero Village - Weslaco Roger Wayne Comedy & Illusion Show Nominated Three Years “Best Comedy Act” - Rio Grande Valley Jan. 10th • Victoria Palms • 7 pm Jan. 15th • Fun & Sun • 7 pm Jan. 18th • Alamo Rec-Veh • 7 pm Jan. 23rd • J-5 Park • 7 pm Jan. 24th • Green Gate Grove • 7 pm Jan. 30th • Palm Shadows • 7 pm Feb. 5th • El Valle Del Sol • 2 pm Feb. 7th • Alamo Rose R.V. • 7 pm Feb. 19th • La Hacienda Estates • 3 pm Feb. 10th • Kenwood R.V. Resort • 7 pm Feb. 24th • Enchanted Valley Ranch • 7 pm Feb. 25th • Tropic Winds • 7 pm Feb. 26th • Magic Valley • 7 pm Presents 859-588-5569 rogerdespard@bellsouth.net For Booking Naomi Bristow The Singin’ Cowgirl Jan 11 • McAllen Mobile Park • McAllen • 7pm Jan 12 • Winterhaven Village • Pharr • 7pm Jan 13 • Rio Valley Estates • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 14 • Sunlight Travel Park • McAllen • 2pm Jan 14 • Southern Comfort • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 15 • Big Valley • Donna • 7pm Jan 16 • Siesta Village • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 17 • Palmera Heights • La Feria • 6pm Jan 18 • Winter Haven Resort • Brownsville • 6pm Jan 19 • Casa Del Sol • Donna • 7pm Jan 20 • Eastgate RV Park • Harlingen • 7pm Jan 21 • Seven Oaks Resort • Mission • 7pm Jan 22 • Texas Trails RV Resort • Pharr • 2pm Jan 22 • Magic Valley Resort • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 23 • Palm Shadows • Donna • 7pm Jan 24 • Winter Ranch • Alamo • 7pm Jan 25 • Bayside Fiesta • South Padre Island • 12pm Jan 25 • Pine to Palm • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 26 • Leisure Valley Ranch • Mission • 7pm Jan 27 • Lagoons RV Resort • Rockport • 7pm 905-801-5302 www.NaomiBristow.com Doors open at 6:15 pm. Encore Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Tennessee River - Tribute to Alabama. Reserved assigned seating. Tickets are $17, $18, $21. Tickets on sale in advance in Activities Office. Gate and doors open at 6:30 pm. Friendship Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $9pp. Open to public. Doors open at 6:30. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. Show & Dance - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Dave Perryman, $7pp at the door. Concessions available. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $10pp. Event Center. Thursday, January 12 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits & gravy. Craft Fair - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon, Lunch will be served. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Call Brinda Peterson if you are interested in being a vendor, 605-2166703. All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, waffles, and endless cups of coffee. Bring your own table service. Hwy 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am-Noon, Free coffee. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm. Country Jam & Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Join us before Jams for lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm. Sandwiches, snacks, and beverages available for purchase. Jams start at 12:30 (free admission). Public Meal Country Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, Full meal available prior to our Country Jam which follows at 1pm. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-1pm, $8pp. Rock N Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Free. Open to public and jammers. Lunch available at 11:30. 50/50. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Free admission. Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Come join us players and listeners. Concert - Country Sunshine, Weslaco 3pm, Tennessee River. Matinee show at 3pm, evening show at 7pm. Tickets on sale now. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-6pm, Honey lemon chicken, brussel sprouts, crispy mashed potatoes, puff pastries-assorted flavors. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you can eat, $4pp. Dessert for sale. Bring your own table service and beverage. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5-7pm, The Country Revue, pass the hat. BS Bar. Loteria (Mexican Bingo) - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm, Fiesta Hall, free admission. 50/50 drawing and refreshments by donation. 3401 W. Bus. 83. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-9pm, Soda and water available. Complimentary popcorn. Over 40,000 different songs available to sing. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, 309-337-8711. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp advance, $10pp at the door. Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Jim Tillotson. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels Band, $8pp. 50/50. Dinner available 6pm, BYOB. Advance tickets and table reservations call 956-585-4833 ext. 1062. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, The Baker Family, $9pp. Dance - Tip O’Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Tim Dirth/Hitman, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Steven May, $8pp. Main Hall. Concessions available. 1341 W Bus. Hwy. 83. 956-787-7571. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, The Howlers, $8pp at door. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM See PARKS pg. 10
JANUARY 11, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 8 2300 E. Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco, TX www.magicvalleypark.com Jan 20 – Hot Rodz – $10 Jan 27 – Renaissance Rockers – $10 Feb 3 – Steven May & The Southern Knights – $8 Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. Friday • Dances • 7-10pm Jan 15 – Baker Family – $10 Jan 22 – Naomi Bristow – $8 Jan 29 – Castaway – $8 Feb 5 – Justin Terry – $8 Sunday • Entertainment • 7pm Contact Rick Fourneaux for tickets or info 204-808-6156 (Magic Jack) Magic Valley Resort 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 DANCES Sat. Jan. 14, 21 & 28, 7 - 10 pm Texas Wheels • $8 Wed. Jan. 25, 7 - 10 pm • Rewind • $10 Fri. Jan. 27, 7 - 10 pm • Gatos Locos • $10 LINE, ROUND, & SQUARE DANCES Mon., 10 am • Beginners Line Dance Tues., 10 am - Noon • Round Dance Wed., 10 am • Improver Line Dance Thurs., 10 am • Line Dance Boot Camp Fri., 10 am - Noon • Square Dance With Joel Saltel ENTERTAINMENT Wed. Jan. 11, 2 - 4 pm • Dave Perryman Pass the hat Mon. Jan. 16, 7 - 9 pm • Festus • $8 Wed. Jan. 18, 7-9pm The Fabulous Cruisers • $10 Mon. Jan. 23, 7 - 9 pm Goldwing Express • $8 CHURCH SERVICE Sun. Jan. 15, 9 am Sun. Jan. 22, 9 am PICKLEBALL MIXER Thursdays • 9 am - Noon • $2 COUNTRY JAM Tuesdays • 7 - 9 pm Maude Squad is back Jammers by Invitation Only Chili Cheese Dogs • 6 pm • $5 while they last, includes chips and soda Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Gid R Done Bluegrass Band, $7pp. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Senior Ambassador’s Men’s Chorus, $6pp. Performing a variety of music from country, oldies, patriotic, popular and gospel tunes. Friday, January 13 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Breakfast - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7:30-8:30am, $7pp. Cowboy Church - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 9-10am, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Line Dancing - San Juan Gardens, 10am-Noon, Beginners at 9:30am. $3 fee. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm. Country/Variety Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Come to listen or jam. Dessert table and 50/50. Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 1-3pm. Clog Dancing - San Juan Gardens, 1-3pm, Beginners at 12:30. Come and learn to clog dance, it’s great exercise. $3 fee. Happy Hour - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Concession open, BYOB. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish, slaw, & french fries. Rib Dinner - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5pm, Contact office for reservations before 1/8. Karaoke with Bobby Jack - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Karaoke following supper. Menu varies from week to week, $8pp. Fish fry, $9pp. Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, All welcome. Jean Closson, 717-8778375. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Fish Fry $13, Choice of Baked or Fried Fish, Choice of French Fries or Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Roll, Beverage (1 beer per ticket). Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets available in Activities Office. Rec Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Free. Tradewinds Hall. Open to public and all jammers. 50/50. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Gold Wing Express, $10pp. Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Jim Tillotson. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp door. Friday the 13th Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Night Ryders, $8pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Time Machine, rock n roll, $8pp. 80’s theme. Soda, water, popcorn, snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Smokin Gun, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Please no bills larger than $20. Ice and set-ups available. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Texas Storm, $7pp. Texas Hoe Down - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Sponsored by Softball. $6pp. Doors open 6:30pm. Concessions available. 1401 S. Cage Blvd., 956-7875773. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Pat Davidson/Tess, $8pp. Freaky Friday Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Southern Vibes, $7pp. Snack bar, BYOB. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, 3 Fools on 3 Stools, $9pp. For more information call 956-423-3137. Dance - DreamValley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Bill Chrastil, $7pp. Country & Big Band Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Pizza & dogs available from 4:30-6:30. No outside beverages permitted. Musicians by invitation only. Sock Hop - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. 50/50. For information, call 816-616-8320 or 815-289-0916. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Agency Band, $10pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp. Entertainment/Dance - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7-9pm, The Baker FamPARKS From pg. 9 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
11 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 11, 2023 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM ROCK & ROLL JAM DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Jan 13 • Agency Band • $10 Jan 20 • Pelican West • $10 Every Thursday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm HOMEMADE CAKE DONUTS Jan 18 • Order Ahead (956) 585-0703 Plain, Chocolate, Or Blueberry With Choice Of Vanilla Or Cinnamon Glaze $1 Each, $5.50 for 6, $10 for 12 Wednesday Breakfasts each week, Donuts every other week • 7:30am - 9am ThursdayLunches-Burgers&More• 11am-12:30pm Monday Night Meals • 4:30pm - 6pm PAY AT DOOR UNLESS NOTED Jan 17 • Nu-Blu • $10 Jan 24 • Lindley Creek • $10 MEALS 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Jan 14 • 8am - 12pm CRAFT SHOW Entertainment Bluegrass Jam Cowboy Church Goldwing Express Fri. Jan. 13 • 9-10am Breakfast offered 7:30-8:30am • $5 Freewill offering for Church Tuesdays • 1:30-3:30pm Dave & “The Country Review” $7 • Sun. Jan. 15 • 7-9pm 1201 N. Main Street La Feria, TX 956-797-1851 Cynthia Cavazos - Activity Director Kenwood Rv Resort . Enjoy Life. Enjoy it here. Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu McNeill Family Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu From praise and worship, to bluegrass, to a Capella, to country gospel, to the great hymns of old, The McNeills truly have something that everyone can enjoy. Concert •January 14, 2023 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds Come by and try our delicious and famous charbroiled burgers. ALL DINNERS • 4:30 - 5:30pm Every Monday Charbroiled Burgers Burgers & Fries • $7.00 Cheeseburger & Fries • $8.00 JAM SESSIONS FORYOUR ENTERTAINMENT 956-585-5551 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572 RV PARK BACK BY DEMAND Every Monday • 6pm Country • Bluegrass Everyone Welcome! ily, $9pp. Bluegrass. BYOB, 50/25/25 raffle, snack bar-popcorn, ice cream, candy bars. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Nu-Blu. Saturday, January 14 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am. Breakfast - Golf View Estates, Mission, 7:30-8:45am, Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles, french toast, fruit, homemade rolls. Everyone is welcome! $8pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-9am. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes or sausage gravy or egg bake, $5pp. Free coffee. Patio Sale - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Gates open. 1900 Grace Ave. Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch available. Park Wide Sale - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 8-9:30am, $3pp biscuits and gravy. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am. Rummage Sale - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 8am-1pm. PH 2-3 RD Dance Lessons - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 10am-Noon, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Yahoo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 10am. Country Jam Lunch - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 11:10am-Noon, We will be serving lunches before the Country Jam. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Everyone is invited to this jam to either play or listen to country music. Questions call 956-540-8463. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, donation. Everyone welcome. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Great music from Big Band era and lots of room for dancing. Come for the music, stay for the food. Musicians and singers are by invitation only. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, McNeill Family. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-9pm, Warman Trio, $8pp. BYOB. Setups, ice & popcorn available. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:309:30pm, Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Dinner is served 5-6pm. Menu varies weekly and you must sign up prior at Pharr South. Singles Social - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6:30-9pm. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $10pp advance, $12pp at the door. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, McNeill Family. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Ralph Kuster’s Neil Diamond Tribute, $10pp. Advance tickets call 956-585-4833 ext. 1062. Concessions available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Winnie Brave, $8pp-$10pp. Encore Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Tennessee River - Alabama Tribute. Presale $21pp/$19pp/$18pp, door $19pp. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Poison Ivey, $10pp. Handmade pizza available from 5-7pm. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel, $10pp. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $10pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Gold Wing Express, $10pp advance, $12pp at the door. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Roland the DJ, $7.50 single, $15 couple. For more information call 956-423-3137. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. BYOB. Pop & water available for sale, free ice. Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. BYOB. Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing. Friendship Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Gate and doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets in advance in Activities Office. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Vintage, $8pp. Free ice and popcorn! 1501 Aladdin Villas Blvd. West. Sunday, January 15 Worship Service - Restful Valley See PARKS pg. 12 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
JANUARY 11, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSANTHOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Jan 13 • Time Machine • 80s Theme • $8pp Jan 20 • Steven May & Southern Knights • $8pp Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. TUESDAYS • HAPPYHOUR • 3-5PM PASS THE HAT Jan 17 • Regan James Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. WEDNESDAYS Cowboy & Indian Church w/Goldwing Express 9 AM • Jan 11 & 18 • Free Will Offering Jam Lunch • 12pm (No Jam Lunch 1/11 and 1/18; resuming 1/25) Menu and price varies Jam Session • 1-3pm All welcome, BYOB SHOW 7 PM • Jan 18 • Baker Family • $10 BYOB, snacks SUNDAYS • KARAOKE • 5PM THURSDAYS • SOUPSUPPER • 4:30PM $4 All You Can Eat • Dessert for sale Bring your own table service & beverage For more information call: 956-580-7800 email: ads@wintertexantimes.com Make sure your events are like... THIS!! HOW? Advertise in the Valley’s #1 Winter Texan Paper Fellowship and refreshments following. Worship Service - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational. Church Services - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall. Gate is open. 1900 Grace Ave. Non Denominational Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1011am. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 10am. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service, all welcome. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 1pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, B&C Musical Theatre, donation. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra, pass the hat. Church Service - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 4pm, Chaplains: Greg & Suzie York. Bluebonnet Hall, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4pm, Until gone. Stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, BYOB, snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:30pm, Lindley Creek, $10pp. Main Hall. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Mario. Singer, comedian, voice over actor and radio personality. Ice cream available for purchase during intermission. Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Snack bar opens at 6:15 with hot dogs and other items available. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Easter, $7pp. Concession open. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Festus Comedy. 2100 Vernon, 319-521-6095. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Tennessee River, tribute to the music of Alabama. $16pp/$19pp/$21pp, depending on seats. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. The yodelin’ cowgirl, classic country. Gospel Music - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-8pm, Pass the hat. Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Baker Family, $10pp. Doors open 6:30. 2300 E. Bus. 83. Entertainment - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-9pm, Nu Blu, $10pp. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9pm, Dave & The Country Review, $7pp. Monday, January 16 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Free. Vendors $10 per table. Coffee, donuts, and lunch available. Vendor setup available from 6am. Free parking. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, Meal served at 11:30, $7pp. Jam 1-3pm. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Open Jam with professional backup band. Serving lunch from 11:15 to 12:45. Join us for good food and fun. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 1-3pm, BYOB. Jam Session - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm, Main Hall. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, All musicians and singers welcome. Lunch served first Monday of each month. 1015 W. Sam Houston. Absolute Beginner Line Dancing - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 1:30-2:20pm, Instructors - Pat Yoder and Noreen Friesen. Line dancing for those who never line danced or it has been a long time since dancing. Followed by Beginner to High Beginner class. Please bring a small donation for our instructor. $2 is suggested. PH II-III RD Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Country Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2-4pm, Light refreshment at the break, everyone welcome. Beginner to High Beginner Line Dancing - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 2:303:30pm, Line dancing for those who know the steps and are ready for more difficult dances. Follows Absolute Beginner class. Please bring a small donation for instructor, $2 is suggested. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4pm, Until gone. Pulled pork sandwich, potato salad. Charbroiled Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:305:30pm, Hamburgers, chicken, dessert, french fries, chips, drinks. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm. Farmer’s Market - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 4:30pm. For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, Non-denominational. Church Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8:30am, Fellowship: 8:30am. Service: 9am. Cowboy Church - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8:30-9:30am. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:40-9:40am, Non-denominational service. Everyone welcome. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Chaplain David Squire, South Hall. Non-denominational service. Communion 1st Sunday of each month. For more information call 956423-3137. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Chaplin Doug Schmitt. Non-denominational. Communion served first Sunday of each month. Please join us for worship service. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, 205 S. Stewart Rd. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-10:30am, Main Hall. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am. Church - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9am. Cowboy Church - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am, Gold Wing Express. Public is welcome. Worship Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, Pastor Steve St. Clair leads services, non-denominational, all welcome. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, All are welcome to our Interdenominational Service. Fellowship follows service. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, With Chaplain Bill Wade, in Mission Bell hall. Everyone is welcome! 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30am, Non-denominational service. Coffee served at 9am. Pastor Mary Chamberlin presiding. Communion, last Sunday of the month. All welcome. Church - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 10am, Pastor Mark McDonald. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational services. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 10-11am, Non-denominational. Pastors Chuck & Bev Wolff. PARKS From pg. 11
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