JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Call Today For Your Free Estimate Call Mark Anytime At 956-357-1048 WE WANT TO BUY YOUR TRUCK•CAR•SUV•VAN RVTRAVELTRAILER•5THWHEEL•MOTORHOME•BUS CARGO OR FLATBEDTRAILER•ATV•MOTORCYCLE•BOAT MINI-MOTOR HOME•CAMPERVAN•TOYHAULER •GOLF CART WE WANT TO BUY YOUR RV 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. Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com. Senior Slow Pitch Softball The Senior Slow Pitch Softball group has started practicing. You must be 55 years young and over. They practice at the sports park on Ware and I2, across from the Convention Center. All games are in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday depending on what group you are in. There will be gloves and bats to use. Ladies welcome. For more information, call Dave at (603) 496-7951 or Fred at (956) 897-6961. RGVWoodcarvers The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www. rgvwoodcarvers.org. Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information. In exactly one month, McAllen will see thousands of runners take to the streets for the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, taking place on Saturday, January 20, 2024. All races, including the marathon, half-marathon, relay marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Final Mile will be held that day, starting from the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., with runs starting at 7 a.m. Anyone wanting to participate in this Boston Marathon qualifier should register online now and up until January 19, by visiting www. mcallenmarathon.com. Registration for each race is: $120 for the full marathon; $100 for the half-marathon; $330 for the relay marathon; $45 for the 10K and $35 for the 5K run. Aside from receiving a participant shirt, finisher medal and swag bag, participants will receive the great feeling that comes from running in this exciting marathon, with a course described as flat and fast, perfect for a tropical run in January. Since its inaugural run in 2013, the City of McAllen has built on its promise to provide high quality service and quality of life to all who live, work, and visit the City of McAllen by improving and listening to feedback related to the event. Marathon organizers once again hope to draw the attention of more than 17 states, three countries and over 10,000 spectators and participants during the race weekend. Along with placing an emphasis on health and wellness, spectators and participants will have the opportunity to visit the McAllen Marathon Health & Wellness Expo on Friday, January 19, where runners will also be able to pick-up their bag and race packet, all taking place at the McAllen Convention Center Exhibit Hall, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsors of the event include: Rio Grande Regional Hospital; H-E-B; L&F Distributors; Sames Automotive Group; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; McAllen International Airport; Moveo Performance and KRGV-Ch. 5 News. Anyone who would like to get started to participate in any of the races, should just get up and get started. Don’t worry about trying to get to the finish line; make a plan that gets to the starting line. Whether it’s a run-walk training regime, running every day, or incorporating cross-training, just get out there. The best part is all one needs is a great pair of running shoes. Take advantage of over 30 miles of hike and bike trails throughout McAllen to just start running to get ready for the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run. McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run Right Around the Corner NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting The NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, 602 N. Victoria Palms Rd., in Donna. Registration is at 8:20 a.m. with the meal at 8:40 a.m., order off the menu. The meeting will follow. The guest speakers will be Lynne Paller, NRLCA Insurance Program Director, Ali Sherrill fromAETNA, and Crystal Lawroski from CVS. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 for more information. 3M Retirees and Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. Fayette County Iowa Reunion The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2024, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, (every third Thursday of the month through March) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.
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