February 19, 2025 - Reunions and Meetings
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.
You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.
RGV Woodcarvers
The RGV Woodcarvers welcomes any new and experienced carvers every Thursday at Kamova Events, 2711 S. 23rd St., McAllen, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Any questions, call President Pam Horstman (816) 590-6521. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org. Meetings will be held here for the month of November, location subject to change for rest of season.
Al-Anon Meetings
Not Alone AFG-Al-Anon meetings are held at the Frist Presbyterian Church, 709 S. Iowa, in Weslaco every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. Family, friends, and observers are welcome to attend. For more information, call (314) 775-1089 or email smithbrother50@yahoo.com. If services are needed closer to you, you can visit www.texas-al-anon.org.
3M Retirees and Friends Welcome
3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information.
Parkers Prairie, MN Reunion
Winter Texans from Parkers Prairie, MN and surrounding areas are invited to gather on Wednesday, February 19, at 9 a.m. at La Casa Del Taco, 1800 E. Bus. 83, in Mission. The restaurant phone number is (956) 581-8523. For any questions, contact Connie Maloney at (612) 819-6423.
Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake Area Reunion
The Appanoose County, Iowa and Rathbun Lake Area Reunion will be held on Thursday, February 20, at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 2001 W. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. For more information, call Pat Houser at (641) 895-8181.
Submarine Veterans
The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, (every third Thursday of the month through April) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.
Masonic Winter Texan Reunion
The 44th Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, February 22, at the Echo Hotel Conference Center. 1906 S. Closner Blvd, Edinburg. The social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $22. Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Foster Solem, will be the honored guest and featured speaker and Masonic Widows will be recognized. For reservations, contact Roger Taylor at (320) 980-5240 or John Antl (651) 248-3323.
Valley-wide Wisconsin Reunion
The Valley-wide Wisconsin Reunion will be held Monday, February 24, at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. We would like to meet at 11 a.m. and eat at noon. For more information, call Ralph Brill at (920) 418-5936.
Silver Bay/Two Harbors Reunion
The Silver Bay/Two Harbors area reunion will meet for their annual luncheon Wednesday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen. All current and former area residents are welcome. For questions, call Steve at (763) 691-4921.
Big Stone County MN Annual Gathering
The Big Stone County MN Annual Gathering (surrounding counties are welcome to attend) for breakfast will be held on Tuesday, March 4 at Taco Fiesta, 1325 S. Cage Blvd., in Pharr, at 8:30 a.m. Call or text Harriet at (920) 472-9297 with any questions and to reserve your spot. We will order off the menu.
3M Retirees and Friends Welcome
3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information.
Submarine Veterans
The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, (every third Thursday of the month through April) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.
Submarine Veterans
The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, (every third Thursday of the month through April) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.
Senior Ambassadors
The Senior Ambassadors meet every Friday afternoon at Bentsen Grove Resort in Mission each Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. There are no tryouts. If someone has sung in another choir and enjoys singing, they can join the Ambassadors. If you enjoy singing and would like to be a part of the Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus, either attend a practice session or call the Director, Virgel Kroeker at (612) 859-7787.
Ed Marten’s Senior Texas Softball League
The Ed Marten’s Senior Texan Softball Leagues are open to all individual men and women aged 55 years and older. Practices and games are played at the City of McAllen West Side Park, on S. Ware Road, across from the Convention Center, at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices run now through the end of December. Teams will be selected for the season in January with playoffs in March. Call Fred Esqueda (956) 897-6961 or Mike Brower (734) 834-0128 for more information.
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.
