Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
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- Published: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 13:43
By Barb Zanetti
Photos by Dennis Zanetti
Editor's Note: The first half of this story appeared in our March 25, 2026 print edition. If you have already read the first half, and want to jump to the second half, CLICK HERE.
A ‘Classy Quilter’ Teacher Who’s Making a Difference
Joining forces with others, Elaine Snyder helped Alamo Palms Resort and its Classy Quilter group become one of the top in the Valley – one quilter at a time.
Seven Oaks Resort residents spent a lot of their time this season doing service in their community.
At Country Palms, there’s always something fun happening. Residents often gather in the clubhouse to enjoy card games and other casual games together.
After a massive amount of track upgrades over the summer the Alamo Palms RC Chargers had quite a season. Upgrades included new dirt, new retaining wall, new configurations, and a whole new digital timing system and information screens. The chargers hosted not only an RC swap meet at the beginning of the season but also partnered with their title sponsor of New Sun Racing and hosted the 2026 RGV Dirt Oval Cup.
The El Valle del Sol and El Valle de Luna community members recently gathered for several memorable events celebrating service and fellowship.
La Floresta RV Resort's club champions
Reigning over the St. Patrick's Day activities at Royal Palms Mobile Home Park in Alamo were queen Michael Whalen and King Wally Williams, who led the traditional parade.
Jennifer Kirkland, of Tip O Texas, on a Tour of Ancestral Spirits in Roma, TX. There were three different tastings of Mescal and visitors learned the history of this type of tequila.
Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Greengate Grove in Palmview, were honored at the 5th Annual Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at El Nino Golf Course on March 4. The DeBuse family has returned to their home in Bella Vista, AR, as Larry continues his fight against Parkinson’s Disease.
Bonham’s Bears is an all-volunteer group based at Green Bay South, but draws volunteers from Park Place, Paradise Park, and Fun & Sun. Most of the 20 members are Winter Texans. Their loving hands create teddy bears and hand-crocheted bibs.
Enchanted Valley Ranch will host a full day of live music, community spirit, and charitable giving at the Penitas Pantrypalooza on Thursday, February 26, from noon to 9 p.m. The daylong festival will raise funds to support the Penitas Food Pantry, with admission set at $20 per person for allday access.
On February 9, Encore Lakewood RV Resort held their fourth Quilts of Valor presentation. Joined by sister park Sunwest, they presented 14 veterans the award this year.
To introduce Winter Texans to some of the top businesses and health experts in the Valley, Dennis and Barb Zanetti are again organizing a unique and popular Expo at Alamo Palms Resort. The doors will open at 10 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21.
You have heard of the Kentucky Derby - well at Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr, we have Donkey Races. On February 9th, over 175 residents enjoyed the antics of the six donkeys as they made their way around the track. Fran and Vicki Bautch have taken on the responsibility, for the past eight years, for training the donkeys to make sure they are prepared for their time in the spotlight. Nancy Fischer stated, “There is nothing better than a room full of residents having a rip-roaring good time.” The donkeys will race one more time this season before they are put out to pasture for a well-deserved rest. Submitted by Barb Thompson and Eric Roberts, Tropic Star Activity Directors.
In early February, La Floresta RV & Golf Resort had their handicap tournament. Men played on Monday and Wednesday. Gals played Tuesday and Thursday. If you had the better score over your handicap, you played on Friday. Men had three flights and women had two flights. The flight winners from left to right were Roger Vanderville - A flight, Jean Vanderville - A flight, Jim Monier - B flight, Bonnie Kadell - B flight and Mark Wilson - C flight. Submitted by Darla Strait.
