Volume 8: Issue 15: January 25, 2023

Showcasing Talent

And just like that, this is the last Welcome Home Winter Texan of the season! It has been a wonderful winter, and we have enjoyed sharing it with you!

C ould you imagine our world without the entertainment component? We are so fortunate to have such incredible talent that comes to South Texas each winter. When we were given the opportunity to take over the Entertainer Showcase in 2022, we jumped at it! To be in the middle of connecting activity directors with entertainers is an honor, and we take the job seriously.

I’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to stick around, to extend your stay for a few days, weeks, months... or even indefinitely! The fun keeps coming; we keep dancing, dining, and having fun all summer long, and we’d love to have you join us.

If you feel you must go, I’d like to invite you to help us spread the word about South Texas to everyone you meet along the way and those you see every day back home. Invite them to join you next season! We would love to have them join us. The more the merrier!

If there’s one thing we know for sure, things change, and the entertainment dynamic of our world is no different. By opening the Showcase to the public, all of you are offered the opportunity to weigh in on who you like, who you don’t, and who your park should book ASAP!

This September, we will host our second, not so annual (thanks to the pandemic), Winter Texan Reunion Tour, so we’d also like to invite you to join us at one of our stops. Stay tuned as we announce our travel plans.

Save the dates for Entertainer Showcase 2024, January 9-10 at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium.

We’re connecting the dots…•

Kristi

It has been a real pleasure to serve you this year. We will work throughout the summer months on all of our programming so next season will be even better than this one!

Safe travels, Y’all! •

J anis Joplin, Pat Benatar, and George Strait hits emanated from the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium during the 2023 Entertainer Showcase. The two-date event hosted nearly 60 acts, including singers, bands, comedians, and illusionists.

The Entertainer Showcase was originally produced by the RGV Activity Director Association. Before the association disbanded in 2022, its membership unanimously voted for Welcome Home RGV to take over the annual event.

It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the long-awaited return of so many of our friends. Now, here we are bidding you farewell and safe travels. All of us at Welcome Home RGV look forward to your return. Plans are

In its inaugural year of hosting,

Welcome Home RGV introduced a new venue, among other changes. Harlingen’s Municipal Auditorium offered a large stage setting and ample seating for over 500 RV-resort and 55+-community

FAREWELL WINTER TEXAN SEASON

Special to Welcome Home RGV

Story and Photos by Eryn Reddell Wingert

activity directors, entertainment committee members, key staff, and volunteers from across the Rio Grande Valley.

The variety of entertainment is one of the deciding factors for winter visitors, according to the recent Winter Texan Economic Impact Study commissioned by Welcome Home RGV. The Showcase is the opportunity to experience the variety--and availability--of entertainment, all at once.

Each act commands the stage for nine minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After their performances, RV-park and 55+-community representatives had the

opportunity to book upcoming shows.

This year’s event saw seasonal favorites take the stage, in addition to new acts from across the country, including an illusionist from California, a four-piece ensemble from North Carolina, and a ventriloquist who hails from Georgia.

Ventriloquist Mark Merchant is visiting the Valley for the first time. He has performed all over the world, and it’s obvious he enjoys what he does. Merchant’s performance of clever banter barely gave the crowd time to catch its breath between jokes.

As a line formed to meet with

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Publisher

Kristi Collier kristi@welcomehomergv.com

Administration

Amie Gray agray@welcomehomergv.com Colette Brookins colie@welcomehomergv.com Brandi Gatlin brandi@welcomehomergv.com

Event Manager

Anne Marie Martin events@welcomehomergv.com Linda Anklam linda@welcomehomergv.com

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Promotional Division

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Sabina Adames sabina@welcomehomergv.com Sarah Scott sarahscott@welcomehomergv.com

Activity Coordinator

Fran Adams fran@welcomehomergv.com

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For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email: calendar@welcomehomergv.com The deadline for submission is Fridays at 5:00pm. • • • •

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him, we visited briefly. Merchant shared, “Comedy is key. My goal is to make fun of the absurd,” which was evident earlier as he exited the stage and his glammed-up dummy quipped, “You were great last night, Curt!” addressing the event emcee, Curt James. To which James responded, “Yes, I was.”

Folk singer and songwriter Nina Ricci is also new to South Texas. Ricci, accompanied by her mom, Teresa, has spent two months getting to know the area and meeting people.

Influenced heavily by Joan Baez, Ricci incorporates storytelling, history, and humor into her performances, in addition to her unique style of music. “I’ve found a way,” she says, “to make a collage of old folk music, some 1960s covers, and my own music, as well.”

Reaction to the variety of acts, the new venue, and the format offered at the Entertainer Showcase had one attendee commenting on the “amazing day of talent,” and then booking several acts for the 20232024 season.

Welcome Home RGV owner Kristi Collier summed it all up this way: “We rocked Harlingen!” •

Mercedes Mineral Matrix Quilt Show at Llano Event Center January 31

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ave the date for the Llano Grande Quilting Bee’s Quilt Show, Mercedes Mineral Matrix, to be held Tuesday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Llano Event Center, 2215 East West Blvd. (off Mile 2 West) in Mercedes.

The Bee’s Opportunity Quilt is a Matrix of creams, browns, and blues with wool batting and measuring 102” x 102”. Tickets to win this quilt can be purchased from any Bee member or at the Show. The drawing will be held at the end of the show, and you do not need to be present to win.

The quilt challenge this year is, “What do you dig about Mercedes?” Bee members who submit an entry must include a crown on their fabric creation to honor the Queen City of Mercedes. Also, a new category has been added for Scraps & Stash, where members must use 75% fabric scraps with a minimum of 35 different fabrics.

Admission to the show is $3 and includes door prizes, displays of many beautiful quilts, totes and purse drawings, vendors with the latest fabrics and patterns, how-to demonstrations, and a boutique offering handmade items from Bee members. The Queen’s Cafe will be serving lunch to give you a quick break. •

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Sharyland Pioneer Presents Chicago: Teen Edition

A t the top of the second act of the touring  Chicago , hoofer-turnedfemme fatale Velma Kelly greets the audience with the salutation, "Hello, Suckers!"

Suckers, we are, but not just because we've paid full price for a non-equity (or the older adult discount of $5.00), streamlined staging of the revival of the original Broadway show. We're suckers because we've allowed ourselves to get so thoroughly lost in the decadent, razzle-dazzled, Jazz Age world of this Tony-Award-winning musical, courtesy of John Kander's memorable music, Fred Ebb's clever lyrics, Ebb and Bob Fosse's engaging script (adapted from Maurine Dallas Watkins' 1926 play), and Ann Reinking's sensual choreography (based on Fosse's original work).

Being a sucker has long been a prerequisite for attending  Chicago, considering that it has flown in the face of more conventional musicals since its premiere in 1975. It asks audiences for a huge suspension of disbelief as it creates this meta-theatrical portrait of 1920s Chicago, where every plot point becomes a vaudeville-style production number, every featured character stops to sing a character-defining song, and scenic design consists of

bare performance space in front of an onstage orchestra perched on elevated, tiered seating. And it requires us to raise our Fosse hands in surrender to the genuinely unlikable people who populate this play.

The plot revolves around Roxie Hart, an aspiring chorus girl who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she attempts to win over the public; her pathetic husband, Amos; popular

radio reporter Mary Sunshine; and the jury by hiring the suave criminal lawyer Billy Flynn to turn her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines that place fame and celebrity over truth and justice. Not fooled by her shenanigans are the brassy prison matron Mama Morton and fellow con artist and cellmate Velma Kelly.

The show is supported by a terrific 10-piece orchestra that helps keep the show fresh and sophisticated.

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Meanwhile, the hard-working ensemble, dressed in all-black costuming, move with the remarkable precision and synchronization that have become this musical's trademarks. There isn't a dull moment or misstep, nothing that would snap us out of that sweet surrender to which we've so willingly succumbed. It's hard to call out highlights in an evening that is so exhaustively entertaining, with the heart-stopping rendition of Mama Morton's "When You're Good to Mama" and the ever-endearing, selfeffacing "Mr. Cellophane.”

The show concludes with Velma and Roxie singing "Nowadays," which includes the lyrics, "It's good, isn't it/ Grand, isn't it/ Great, isn't it/ Swell, isn't it/ Fun, isn't it nowadays?"

This musical and this touring production of it is all these things.

Dates: Friday and Saturday, January 27-28, at 7:00 p.m. Sunday matinee January 29 at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Sharyland Pioneer High School Auditorium, 10001 N. Shary Rd. in Mission.

Tickets: $10.00 General Admission; $5.00 Adults 55+ and Students

Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, contact Charlie Brenner at 956-789-0071. •

Winter Texans Invited to Discount Day at Gladys Porter Zoo

The Gladys Porter Zoo will host its annual Winter Texan Discount Day Wednesday, February 1. On this day, Winter Texans will receive a special discounted admission rate of only $8.00, with proof of out-of-state residence, such as a driver license or passport.

At this event, the Zoo will be giving all Winter Texans a coupon to redeem a hot cup of coffee from the Oasis concession stand. Additionally, the Education Department will be conducting free train tours throughout the day. The schedule for the tours will be as follows, if space and weather permits: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Like last year, the Zoo will be

inviting various community entities to work together and promote their organizations and inform Winter Texans about all of the amazing things going on in the City of Brownsville. Their tables will be set up throughout Zoo grounds from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities at the Gladys Porter Zoo. For more information about Winter Texan Discount Day, please contact the Gladys Porter Zoo at 956-546-7187 or visit their website at gpz.org. •

Fly With Us at the 2023 SPI Kite Fest

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he SPI Kite Fest is back for a weekend full of beautiful displays and shows that will captivate the audience. As a kid, nearly everyone flew a kite, and this is the perfect event to rekindle that childhood nostalgia. The outdoor festival will be held at the Flats, next to the South Padre Island Convention Center.

The outdoor performances will take place February 4 and 5 and will start at 10:00 a.m., with displays, performances, and food concessions

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going on all day. The outdoor shows are free to the public, and everyone is encouraged to come. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the family together and check out the colorful, largerthan-life kites. The winter weather is perfect for this event, as the strong winds are ideal for flying kites, and cool temperatures allow you to relax.

For more information on the 2023 SPI Kite Fest and future events, check out sopadre.com. •

If you are seeking to join a loving, caring and fun congregation then All Saints is the church for you. Take the time to visit us for Sunday service followed by coffee, treats and fellowship in the parish hall immediately following our service. We are a small, friendly congregation that is growing and accepting. We are active in our faith, have deep roots in the community and celebrate all the gifts that God has bestowed upon us. You look forward to meeting you.

Floating Beauty to Arrive at IMAS

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce the exhibition Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e will be opening February 4 and will remain on display through May 7.

Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e examines the historical perspectives on the depiction of women in art during the Edo Period in Japan (1615 – 1858). This exhibition highlights female characters painted on woodblock prints, all created in the ukiyo-e style. The prints show women in literature, kabuki theatre, poetry, and courtesans, as well as geishas of the Yoshiwara district. Wives and mothers from different social classes performing the duties of their station are also portrayed in the woodblocks in order to give us insight into the lives of women in pre-modern Japan. In the tradition of ukiyo-e, women are most often represented in the bijinga (pictures of beautiful women) genre. This was the passive, attentive, and demure idea of feminine beauties.

Looking beyond the bijinga, though, the exhibition shows that women in Edo society took an active role in their own lives, and this fact is echoed through literature and drama of the period. Over 50 woodblock prints are featured in the exhibition, which include works by ukiyo-e masters Kitagawa Utamaro, Suzuki Harunobu, Utagawa Kunisada, Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Kikugawa Eizan. The entire exhibition is taken from the permanent collection of the Reading Public Museum.

then the artisans, and, finally, the merchants. The aristocratic class made up of the ruling family and his daimyos, or regional lords, lived outside of this new system. The shogun’s societal restrictions created tension and festered resentment toward the ruling class. To prevent revolts, the regime authorized the creation of Edo’s pleasure district, known as the Yoshiwara, in 1617. It was a small, walled section outside of the city. It was in this Yoshiwara that the courtesans lived and worked, where kabuki theatre was performed, and where the lower classes could show off their wealth and engage in decadent activities otherwise banned in conservative Japanese society.

This new urban culture came to be known as “the floating world,” a term which described the hedonistic lifestyle of frequenting the Yoshiwara, attending kabuki plays, and patronizing brothels.

Nevertheless, the woodblock portraits reflected not only changing standards of beauty in Japanese culture but the artist’s sensibility, as well as the important role women took during those periods of time in order to see the progress of Japan in today’s society.

Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e is organized by the Reading Public Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania, and supported by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of McAllen, comprised of 16 sister companies. •

Ukiyo-e translates, literally, as “pictures of the floating world,” and it is a Japanese art form that flourished during a period marked by drastic social, political, and economic change as the country went under military control of the Tokugawa shogunate.

The new regime delivered peace and prosperity to the island nation and reordered social structure by dividing citizens into four classes, and mobility between classes

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sundays. Regular admission is $5, with discounted $3 admission for children ages 4-12, students with an ID, and adults 65+. Museums for All (WIC/ EBT) discount is $1 for up to four people per card. Please check our website at theimasonline.org was forbidden. At the top of the system were the samurai warriors; below them were the farmers, or call 956-681-2800 for more information.

Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760 – 1849), The Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa, 1830 –1831, ink on paper, 10 x 14 1/2 inches, Museum Purchase, 1930.388.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753 – 1806), Courtesan Hanaogi in Ogiya with Attendant, 18th century, ink on paper, 14 3/4 x 10 1/8 inches, Museum Purchase, 1928.30.1. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

oin your fellow retired nurses for a fun lunch. A big celebration is planned for Thursday, February 9. Festivities begin with check in at 12:30 p.m. at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83 in Weslaco. The buffet luncheon will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a social, announcements, and door prizes. You do not need to make reservations. Contact Jan Bergman at 956532-1223 with any questions.

Perspectives

Black Friday

by Stacy McDonald

The world has labeled the day after Thanksgiving Black Friday, a name that originated on this day because many retailers report sales in the black (meaning a profit was made) on the day after Thanksgiving, when they had been in the red the days before. Unlike these retailers, however, a great many of those out shopping on Black Friday will go the opposite direction regarding their finances by the time the day is over.

In the past, I remember planning my Black Friday schedule weeks in advance. I meticulously planned out what I would purchase and from which stores. I precisely mapped out the day. All the while, I was conscience of the fact that my family could not really afford for me to purchase most of it. I would reason that truth away, however, by telling myself I was doing the right thing. After all, I truly do love giving gifts, and there’s no better time to give than at Christmas. Right? Isn’t that what Jesus would want me to do? He would want me to go into debt and stretch my budget too far? That’s why He came to earth? That’s why

Stacy McDonald, wife of Chaplain Mark McDonald, serves at Mission West RV Park in Mission. They are with Christian Resort Ministries, which provides local RV resorts throughout the RGV with nondenominational worship services. You can contact the McDonalds for their worship times at Mrmcdonald41@yahoo.com You can also visit our website at crmintl.org for more information about all of the services provided in your area.

He willfully went to the cross and laid down His life, so I could spend too much money to show I care and prove my love.

Right?

I was one of those parents struggling to keep up with the Joneses, struggling to meet the demands of the world, those looking to be fulfilled through the acquiring of material goods for themselves and those they love--looking but never achieving. A great many of these parents profess to know Christ, just as I did back then. Unfortunately, the love of the world pulls strong on their hearts and minds, and they answer to that pull rather than turn to Christ. Oh,

that they would have eyes to see and ears to hear. That they would be set free from worldly bondage and the love of mammon. Oh, that they would turn to Christ and live.

As I was reading my morning devotional, I was reminded that those who are truly set free no longer seek the things of this world, but their focus--their interests--become those of Jesus Christ, interests that include practical things of beauty, spiritual things of above, and an all-encompassing passion for others

based on the love they have for the Lord. They no longer look to material items as a way to earn the affections of others or to show they care, but, rather, they serve with a selfless spirit while sharing the love of Christ, a beautifully contagious thing that permeates to the soul and spirit of humankind outside the reason and logic of man.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. - Galatians 6:14 KJV •

Save the Date for the

Casa del Valle Quilt Show February 21

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he Creative Quilters of Casa del Valle Resort will host their annual quilt show February 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be the 18th annual show, and the theme is Quilters Building Cornerstones Together. Entry fee will be $2, which also includes the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day.

The Creative Quilters create a variety of products from cotton and wool. During the show, members will give demonstrations of small projects.

The Opportunity quilt pattern is Building Cornerstones Together. Opportunity quilt tickets may be purchased at the show for $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will take place at the show, and ticketholders need not be present to win. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the show.

Any questions regarding Quilters Building Cornerstones Together can be addressed by calling 956-7835008. •

Become a Master Gardener Volunteer

C lasses are starting soon for individuals who wish to become Master Gardener volunteers for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service This training provides 50 hours of instruction (private tours and hands-on workshops), access to 35 hours of instructional videos, and the Master Gardener Handbook, valued at $100.

The fee for the training is $250, and the deadline to register is February 2. Acceptance to the Master Gardener Volunteer Program is by application only. To apply, visit cameron. agrilife.org/2023master-gardenertraining-registration. •

Shawls and Hats and Blankets, Oh My!

W hat an amazing year we have been blessed with! Every year, there are more and more donations coming in through our front door and by mail from our Winter Texan friends-beautiful shawls, boxes of hats, and adorable baby outfits. Over the years, as the requests for things have grown, so has your generosity, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

It is always fun to open the boxes and see what will pop out. These fun hats with their adorable pompoms, will certainly brighten someone’s day; we know they did ours. And piles of blankets are always a welcome sight. The local mission groups we serve minister to so many people who do not have heat in their homes—or who have no home at all. So even though our “winter” is definitely mild in comparison to up north, it can be a difficult time for those without adequate shelter. Yea blankets!

This past year, we added another group that provides a grief ministry. For those groups, thanks to y’all, we are able to give a prayer shawl or lap blanket to those taking part. We have heard so many stories of the comfort a prayer shawl brings as it wraps around the shoulders of someone in mourning. These prayer shawls serve

as a reminder that the person who receives it has been prayed for and is not walking this journey alone.

Also this past year, we have added two more clinics to those we provide Knitted Knockers to. The Lamb’s Loom was honored to receive the requests, and thanks to all those who continue to add to the Knocker box, we are able to sustain monthly donations to these clinics. If you would like to join in this ministry of knitting or crocheting breast prosthetics, give us a call. We are always happy to provide pattern support, and we carry four of the approved Knocker yarns.

The year of 2022 had more items donated than ever before, with

5,675 coming into our Donation Chest! As we begin another year, we are grateful to everyone who continues to contribute and so very blessed that God knit us all together in such a beautiful way of serving and loving others, one stitch at a time.

If you have any questions about how you can get involved, please feel free to contact us or come by and jump right in. You can join us on our website at thelambsloom.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

And, of course, we have lots of fun articles right here in Welcome Home Winter Texan

The Lamb’s Loom is located at 1102 Tamarack in McAllen. We are open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional parking is available in the rear via Upas Avenue.

We truly appreciate all of our PEGs! You can be a PEG, too! Pray. Encourage. Give. Remember, The Lamb’s Loom is not just a yarn shop; it’s a ministry and a mindset. •

RECIPE CONNECTION SAVORY TREATS

••• Some Like It Hot ••• Kahlúa and Praline Brownies Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

Praline crust

1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

2/3 cup sifted flour

1/3 cup butter

½ cup finely chopped pecans

Mix together sugar, butter, flour, and pecans. Pat evenly over bottom of a 9-inch square pan and set aside.

Brownie filling

1 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup shortening

¼ cup Kahlúa

¼ cup butter

½ cup sifted flour

2 large eggs

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare filling by melting chocolate with shortening and butter over low heat. Beat eggs with sugars and vanilla until blended. Stir in

cooked chocolate mixture, then Kahlúa. Add flour and salt, mixing to a smooth batter. Stir in pecans. Pour into pan lined with praline crust and bake for 25 minutes or until done, being careful not to overbake. Let cool.

Kahlúa Butter Cream Frosting

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 tablespoon Kahlúa

2 cups sifted powdered sugar

1 tablespoon cream

Beat all ingredients until smooth and creamy. If necessary, beat in additional Kahlúa for good spreading consistency. Spread frosting over top of brownies; place in refrigerator ½ hour to set.

Chocolate Glaze

2 (1 oz.) squares semisweet chocolate

2 teaspoons shortening

1 (1 oz.) square unsweetened chocolate

Melt ingredients together over low heat. Stir to blend and cool before spreading evenly over frosting, and cool until set. Cut into small squares.

Sandy Shares a Favorite Recipe from Indiana

By Sandy Olson

Many people love lasagna, but most are only familiar with the tomato sauce, Southern Italian version. The following dish is a creamy white pasta treat, much different, but no less delicious.

Chicken Lasagna

8 oz. regular lasagna noodles

1 small yellow onion, finely diced

1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of mushroom soup

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup

1 cup real sour cream, NOT low fat

2½ cups cooked, diced chicken

½ teaspoon garlic powder (not salt)

2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until they are about three-fourths done. Drain and rinse with cold water. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, except the cheddar

cheese. Mix well to make sure the soups, sour cream, and onions are evenly combined.

In a 9x13-inch sprayed baking dish, spread one-fourth of the chicken mixture on the bottom. Follow with one-third of the lasagna noodles, making an even layer. Add another one-fourth of the chicken mixture and one-third of the shredded cheddar. Repeat these layers using the rest of the ingredients and ending with the last one-third of the cheddar on top. You should have three layers total. Bake for 40-45 minutes, and let stand for another 10 minutes before serving.

Lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, and summer Iowan Sandy Olson spends the Winter-Texan season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. This season, Sandy will be sharing recipes from across the U.S. and Canada. If you have a favorite recipe from your “other” home you’d like to share, you can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@ gmail.com.

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2917 W US Bus 83, #266 This 14 x 48 mini mobile home is 2 bedroom and 1 bath, fully furnished and move in ready! Sub flooring and indoor flooring replaced, central air conditioning and heat, new laminate flooring and carpet. Call Bonnie Dominguez,MHSLSP00045160, (956)434-6112

2917 W US Bus 83, #275 This 12 x 52 gem is a one bedroom, one bathroom home that has been completely updated! New sub and inside flooring, insulation for all walls and floor replaced. New double pane windows, kitchen cabinets and much more! Fully furnished and move in ready! Call Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

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DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks. net.

Morning Breakfast 06:30 AM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 5816718.

All You Can Eat Breakfast 07:30 AM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 519-5897.

Wednesday Breakfast 07:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

Improvers Line Dance

10:00 AM

Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008.

Weslaco Museum Teachers’ Art Exhibition 10:00 AM Weslaco Museum, 500 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Cost for admission. (956) 968-9142.

2 Hour River Tour 10:30 AM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. (956) 581-4477. $22.00 pp, CASH ONLY.

Conference Speaker: Dr. Richard Schmidt 10:30 AM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Kansas Day Celebration 10:30 AM Balli’s Social Event Center, 1620 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission. $18.00 pp. RSVP. (913) 369-5669.

Bayside Fiesta Winter Music Festival 11:00 AM Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd, SPI. SOLD OUT. Jam Luncheon 11:30 AM Chimney

Park RV Resort, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. (402) 630-0492.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Lunch & Jam Session 12:00 PM BitO-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (603) 396-2786.

AA-Keep Us Clean Group 12:00 PM St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2310 N Stewart Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-5005.

Musical Jam 12:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 425-7448.

Big Band Jam 01:00 PM Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 580-0428. Music Jam 01:00 PM Chimney Park

RV Resort, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. Free admission. (402) 630-0492.

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $12.00 pp. (956) 581-1033.

Country Music Jam 01:00 PM Heritage Square Rec. Park, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. Free admission. (815) 222-7464.

Acoustic Jam Session 01:30 PM Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 412-0375.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill 02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Helen Russell & Company 02:00 PM Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

L ooking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the lighter side of the Valley by listing entertainment events, dances, meals, jam sessions, meetings, and even garage sales. For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email calendar@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Fridays at 5:00pm.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Diego 03:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Pass the hat. (956) 423-1170.

Happy Hour w/Larry’s Little Brothers 03:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 405-4350.

Happy Hour w/Ruthi 03:00 PM Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-8412.

Social Hour w/Diego & Edith 03:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (660) 723-1536.

Pancake, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit Supper 04:30 PM Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $7.00 pp. (319) 330-7724.

Pre-Rounds 06:30 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677.

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

MS/Plus Square Dance W/Ron Betzelberger 07:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677.

Conference Speaker: Dr. Richard Schmidt 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346

Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Dance w/Poison Ivey 07:00 PM Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 5198650.

Dance w/Renaissance Rockers 07:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp. (956) 565-2638.

Dance w/Rewind 07:00 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $10.00 pp. (956) 783-5008.

Deer Camp - Musical 07:00 PM Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $9.00 pp. (705) 330-7616.

Diego & Edith 07:00 PM CountrySide

Mobile Home & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. (918) 916-0541.

Encore Series: One of These Nights 07:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. Prices vary. (956) 425-7448.

Goldwing Express Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $10.00 pp. (810) 6294263.

Kai Kamaka 07:00 PM Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83 Harlingen. $8.00 pp. (956) 412-0375.

Naomi Bristow 07:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 9685760.

Redneck Revival 07:00 PM San Juan Gardens, 900 E Bus 83, San Juan. $8.00 pp. (402) 290-9160.

The Baker Family 07:00 PM Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. $10.00 pp. (956) 968-6223.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks.net.

Morning Breakfast 06:30 AM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Biscuits & Gravy 07:30 AM Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

Craft Show 08:00 AM Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr,

All You Can Eat Pancakes 09:00 AM The Grove, 83rd & Stewart Rd, San Juan. BYOTS.

Bluegrass Jam 09:00 AM Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

Cowboy Church w/Goldwing Express 09:00 AM Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. Free admission. (956) 797-1851.

Line Dance Boot Camp 10:00 AM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008.

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

Country Jam 10:00 AM El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Pass the hat. (956) 585-5704.

Conference Speaker: Dr. Richard Schmidt 10:30 AM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Thursday Lunch 11:00 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Lunch & Jam Session 11:30 AM Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd. Weslaco. $8.00 lunch. (956) 969-3740.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Mission Bell Country Jam Lunch 11:30 AM Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Country Jam & Lunch 11:30 AM Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. Free admission. (956) 787-7839

Rock N’ Roll Jam 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Dixieland Mobile Home Park, 1325 Dixieland Dr, Harlingen. Free admission. (815) 440-8497.

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $12.00 pp. (956) 5811033.

Country Jam 01:00 PM Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 5854833 x 1062.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Ladies’ Teas 02:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Happy Hour w/Regan James 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Encore Series: One of These Nights 03:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. Prices Vary. (956) 405-4350.

His & Her Country Variety Band 03:30 PM The Tipsy Monkey, 3700 E Exp 83, Weslaco. Free admission. (641) 751-2635.

Dinner-Meatloaf 04:00 PM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. (956) 581-6718.

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 04:00

PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donation. (956) 787-6461.

Soup Supper 04:30 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $4.00 pp. BYOTS. (603) 396-2786.

Happy Hour w/Ted & Gary 05:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 565-2638

Jason Whorlow 05:00 PM Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd, SPI. (956) 761-6406.

Happy Hour w/Steven May 05:30

PM Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. Pass the hat. (956) 580-4545.

Dream Valley Jam 06:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N Abram Rd, Mission. Free admission. (814) 792-0204.

Jam Session 06:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 782-3263.

Acoustic Jam 06:00 PM Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. Fiesta Hall. (308) 367-7900.

Big Band Jam 06:30 PM La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Dr, Alamo. (612) 644-1753.

Prayer & Praise 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Conference Speaker: Dr. Richard Schmidt 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Dance w/Diego & Edith 07:00 PM Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Dance w/Leslie Blasing 07:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (956) 969-3740.

Dave Perryman 07:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 5855807.

Encore Series: One of These Nights 07:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. Prices Vary. (956) 405-4350.

Goldwing Express 07:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. $10.00 pp. (956) 797-1851.

Jonathan Guist, clarinet, Tido Janssen, cello, and Stacy Kwak, piano 07:00 PM TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 802-7025.

Naomi Bristow 07:00 PM Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 529-1878.

Rick McEwen 07:00 PM Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (918) 527-2655.

A Taste of Alamo 08:00 PM Palazzio Event Center, 503 FM 495, Alamo.$35.00 single/$60.00 couple. (956) 787-2117.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks.net.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Morning Breakfast 06:30 AM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Square Dance 10:00 AM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008.

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

Weslaco Museum Teachers’ Art Exhibition 10:00 AM Weslaco Museum, 500 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Cost for admission. (956) 968-9142.

Conference Speaker: Dr. Richard Schmidt 10:30 AM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Rock & Roll Jam & Lunch 11:00 AM Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr. Palmview. Free admission. (956) 540-8463.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Jam Luncheon 12:00 PM Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Price varies. (956) 464-9024.

Beginners Clogging Dance 12:30 PM San Juan Gardens, 900 E US Hwy 83, San Juan. $3.00 pp. (586) 822-3283.

Country Jam 12:30 PM Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5458.

Clog Dancing 01:00 PM San Juan Gardens, 900 E US Hwy 83, San Juan. $3.00 pp. (586) 822-3283.

Country/Variety Jam 01:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (612) 6446925.

Friday Jam Session 01:00 PM Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 464-9024.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. (956) 585-8135.

Variety Jam 01:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free admission. (956) 5855807.

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $12.00 pp. (956) 581-1033.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill 02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Bruce Boudreau 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Happy Hour w/Curt James 03:00 PM

Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 9686223.

Friday Fish Fry 04:30 PM Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $10.00 pp. (956) 585-0624.

Happy Hour w/Mike Ptak 05:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 565-2638.

Music Jam 05:30 PM Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. (956) 580-4477.

Fish Fry w/Ron Easter 05:30 PM Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $13.00 pp. (956) 4257448.

Tradewinds Country Jam 06:00 PM Trade Winds RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Chicago Musical 07:00 PM Sharyland Pioneer High School, 10001 N Shary Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 789-0071.

Country & Big Band Jam 07:00 PM Palm Shadows Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Invite only. (507) 2733895.

Dance w/Texas Wheels 07:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $8.00 pp. (956) 399-5125. CanAm 07:00 PM Weslaco Elks Lodge,

201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. (956) 9687115.

Conference Speaker: Dr. Richard Schmidt 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Dance w/Curt James 07:00 PM Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $8.00 pp. (405) 317-0655.

Dance w/Diego & Edith 07:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-4587.

Dance w/Gato Locos 07:00 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $10.00 pp. (956) 783-5008.

Dance w/J. Michael Laferty 07:00 PM Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. $8.00 pp. (956) 3763798.

Dance w/Pelican West 07:00 PM Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $10A/$12D. (956) 423-5484.

Dance w/Rewind 07:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $10.00 pp. (956) 782-3263.

Dance w/Rick McEwen 07:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 7832605.

Dance w/Ron Moshier 07:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp. (956) 782-7886.

Dance w/Rusty Rierson 07:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $9.00 pp. (956) 7875773

Dance w/Sweetwater 07:00 PM Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83 Harlingen. $8.00 pp. (956) 4120375.

Dance w/The Castaways 07:00 PM Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $8.00 pp. (956) 464-9024.

Dance w/The Rovers 07:00 PM BitO-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $8.00 pp. (603) 396-2786.

Harlingen Art Night 07:00 PM Harlingen CVB, Downtown Harlingen, Jackson Street. (956) 216-4910.

Jason Whorlow Piano Man 07:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $9.00 pp. (956) 5198597.

Johnathan Len 07:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 532-9665.

Lindley Creek 07:00 PM Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 519-8650.

The Fabulous Cruisers 07:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $12.00 pp. (956) 585-0703.

Winnie Brave 07:00 PM Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $8.00 pp. (956) 423-3137.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks.net.

Morning Breakfast 07:00 AM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 5816718.

Garage Sale 07:00 AM Aladdin Villas, 1501 Aladdin Villas Blvd, W. Mission. (320) 226-0366.

Saturday Breakfast 07:30 AM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. (956) 6828081.

Saturday Morning Breakfast 07:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. (956) 5855704.

Basket Auction 07:30 AM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. (956) 682-8081.

Saturday Breakfast 08:00 AM Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett, Alamo. $3.00 pp. (712) 579-4247.

Pancake Breakfast 08:00 AM Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (660) 723-1536.

Brownsville Farmers’ Market 09:00 AM Linear Park, 1534 E 6th St, Brownsville.

Growing Growers Farmers Market 09:00 AM Fireman’s Park, 201 1st St, McAllen. (956) 330-6410.

Craft Sale 09:00 AM Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. Free admission. (956) 399-5800.

McAllen Farmers Market 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St, McAllen. (956) 255-0190

Plus Sq. Dance & Review Lesson 10:00 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612.

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901. Weslaco Museum Teachers’ Art Exhibition 10:00 AM Weslaco Museum,

500 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Cost for admission. (956) 968-9142.

Concert: Blackwood Quartet 10:00 AM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 7872024

Wood Carvers Rally on the Rio Show & Exhibition 10:00 AM Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. $5.00 pp. (785) 691-5990.

Country Jam & Lunch 11:00 AM Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 5408463.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Masonic Winter Texan Reunion 11:30 AM RGV Shrine Club, 13415 E Exp 83, La Feria. $15.00 pp. (320) 9805240.

Magic Valley Resort Open House 12:00

PM Magic Valley Resort, 2300 E Bus 83, Weslaco. (956) 968-8242.

Jam Session 12:30 PM Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Donations. (319) 330-7724.

TXPH Winterhaven Open House 01:00

PM Winterhaven MPH, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. Free admission. (956) 303-4500.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM

Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $12.00 pp. (956) 5811033.

Big Band Rock & Roll Jam 02:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl McAllen. (956) 682-3304.

New Year, New You: Yoga at MPL 02:00 PM McAllen Public Library, 4100 N 23rd St, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3000.

Concert: Blackwood Quartet 02:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 7872024.

Harlingen Farmers Market 03:00 PM Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. (956) 622-5053.

Happy Hour w/Rick McEwen 05:00

PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 565-2638.

Chicago Musical 07:00 PM Sharyland Pioneer High School, 10001 N Shary Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 7890071.

Dance w/Ron Moshier 07:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-7717.

Dance w/Texas Wheels 07:00 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-5008.

Navarro County 07:00 PM Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. (956) 968-7115.

Blue Wolf 07:00 PM Orange Grove RV Park, 5005 E State Hwy 107, Edinburg. (956) 383-7931.

Concert: Blackwood Quartet 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Dance w/Curt James 07:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 405-4350.

Dance w/Diego & Edith 07:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (956) 9680322.

Dance w/Hot Rodz 07:00 PM Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. $10.00 pp. (956) 2301091.

Dance w/In Six Days 07:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. (956) 425-7448.

Dance w/Kenaston’s High Country 07:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-8135.

Dance w/Larry & Mona Beers 07:00 PM Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $7.50 pp. (956) 4233137.

Dance w/Poison Ivey 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

Dance w/Rewind 70’s Disco 07:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. $10.00 pp. (956) 638-3158.

Dance w/Rusty Rierson 07:00 PM Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. $9.00 pp. (956) 968-8412.

Dance w/Southern Vibes 07:00 PM Eldorado Acres, 610 N. FM 492 Palmview. $8.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Dance w/The Agency 07:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Bus 83, Alamo. $10.00 pp. (956) 787-7571.

Dance w/The Chamberlin’s & Southern Express 07:00 PM Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 529-1878.

Dance w/The Howlers 07:00 PM Winter Green Estates, 500 N Bryan Rd, Mission. $8.00 adv/$10.00 door. (712) 250-2801.

Dance w/Vintage 07:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-5704.

Dance w/Vinyl Spin 07:00 PM Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 519-8650.

Dane w/The Fabulous Cruisers 07:00 PM Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E

Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp. (660) 924-1470.

Encore Series: One Of These Nights 07:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. Prices vary. (956) 399-5800.

Kai Kamaka 07:00 PM Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway Ave, Mission. $8.00 pp. (641) 420-7915.

Leslie Blasing 07:00 PM Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Lindley Creek 07:00 PM Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $10.00 pp. (956) 585-0624.

Ron & Jan Easter 07:00 PM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $8.00 - $10.00 pp. (956) 585-9264.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks.net.

South Padre Island Farmers Market 11:00 AM The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, SPI.

Jason Whorlow 01:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus 83, Mission. (956) 585-5704.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (603) 396-2786.

Dance Jam Session 01:00 PM

Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-9264.

Shakespeare in the RGV 01:00 PM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

Live Music w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 01:30 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. (956) 581-1033.

Gospel Jam 02:00 PM Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 580-0428.

Chicago Musical 03:00 PM Sharyland Pioneer High School, 10001 N Shary Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 7890071.

Justin Terry 03:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $9.00 pp. (956) 782-7886.

RGV Orchestra 03:00 PM Aladdin Villas, 1501 Aladdin Villas Blvd. W, Mission. Free will offering. (319) 2301581.

Tiny Hill and his Orchestra 03:15 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donation. (956) 787-6461. Karaoke 05:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV &

Gospel Jam 05:30 PM Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

Lindley Creek 06:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. $10.00 pp. (956) 423-1170.

Rick McEwen 06:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus Hwy 83, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (618) 973-3595.

PH II, III, IV RD Dance Party 06:30 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 6610612.

Sunday Movie Night 06:30 PM Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Free admission. (956) 223-9359.

Big John & His Spare Parts 07:00 PM W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 585-6594.

Encore Series: One Of These Nights 07:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Prices vary. (956) 782-3263.

J. Michael Laferty 07:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. $7.00 pp. (956) 797-1851.

Johnathan Len 07:00 PM Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. $9.00 pp. (319) 210-2021.

Rusty Rierson 07:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $9.00 pp. (956) 6855300.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks.net. King Ranch Tour, Come enjoy the birthplace of American Ranching! Hear all about how Richard King started the ranch that is still running today. Welcome Home RGV (956) 687-5115

Morning Breakfast 06:30 AM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Beginner Line Dance 10:00 AM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008.

Rock & Roll Jam Lunch 11:30 AM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 5198597.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Beginner Squares 12:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677.

Jason Whorlow 05:00 PM Louie’s Backyard - 2305 Laguna Blvd, SPI. (956) 761-6406.

Country Jam 01:00 PM Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. (956) 787-7881.

Countryside Jam 01:00 PM CountrySide Mobile Home & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. (918) 916-0541.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. (956) 787-7571.

Karaoke 01:00 PM El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 585-5704.

Line Dancing 01:00 PM Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. (956) 797-1851.

Rock & Roll Jam w/The Esquires 01:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 519-8597.

Beginner Line Dance 01:30 PM Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (956) 787-7839.

2-3 & 4 RD Dance Workshop 02:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 6610612.

High Beginner Line Dance 02:30 PM Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $2.00 donation. (956) 787-7839.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Aim High Karaoke 03:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 7823263.

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Happy Hour w/Star Fire 03:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Pass the hat. (956) 783-4587.

Lasagna & Salad 04:00 PM Lamplighter

MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308.

Monday Dinner 04:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Monday Night Hamburgers 04:30 PM

Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-0624.

Dinner w/Fresh Breath 04:30 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Country Jam 05:30 PM Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

Monday Jam Session 06:00 PM

Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624.

Dance w/The Bottom Line 07:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr,

Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (319) 431-7632.

Justin Terry 07:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 6383158.

Roger Wayne, Magician 07:00 PM Palm Shadows Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $8.00 pp. (956) 4643324.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N 25th St, McAllen. Play, compete & have fun! Register at mcallenparks.net.

Morning Breakfast 06:30 AM Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Men’s Prayer & Bible Study 08:00 AM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 7872024.

Craft Sale 08:00 AM Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Free admission. (507-351-5246.

Delta Lake Hotel Tour & Motorcycle Museum 08:30 AM, (956) 6875115. What do Frank Sinatra, Al Capone and Babe Ruth have in common? Find out all the details and what they have to do with the history of the Delta Lake Hotel.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly 08:30 AM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. (956) 519-8597.

Annual Llano Grande Quilt Show 09:00 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $3.00 pp. (956) 5652638.

Women’s Bible Study & Prayer 09:30 AM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Round Dance 10:00 AM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 7835008.

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

Weslaco Museum Teachers’ Art Exhibition 10:00 AM Weslaco Museum, 500 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Cost for admission. (956) 968-9142.

2 Hour River Tour 10:30 AM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. (956) 581-4477. $22.00 pp, CASH ONLY.

Tuesday Hamburgers 11:00 AM Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway, Mission. (956) 585-9093. Kanabec County Reunion 11:00 AM Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, McAllen.

For information call (320) 282-6845.

Tuesday Burgers 11:30 AM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. (956) 682-8081.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Beginner Squares 12:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677.

Country Jam 12:00 PM Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-8412.

Jason Whorlow 01:00 PM Tequila Sunset, 200 W Pike St, SPI. (956) 761-6198.

Country Jam 01:00 PM The Grove, 605 7th St, San Juan.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway, Mission. Jammers are welcome. (956) 5859093.

Music Jam 01:00 PM Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd, Free admission. (712) 259-5209.

Old Time Variety Dance w/Jim & Marie 01:00 PM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 5859264.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

B&C Musical Theater 07:00 PM

Bluegrass Jam 01:30 PM Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. Free admission. (956) 797-1851.

PH III-IV RD Dance Workshop 02:00

PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612.

Happy Hour w/Steven May 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Rick McEwen 03:00 PM Mustang Lounge, 3610 E Exp 83, Weslaco. (956) 405-3312.

Happy Hour w/2 Amigos 03:00 PM BitO-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Pass the hat. (603) 396-2786.

Happy Hour w/Southern Harmony 04:00

PM Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Rd, Mission. Pass the hat. (956) 529-1878.

Karaoke w/Blanca 05:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 565-2638.

Country Jam 06:00 PM Country Palms RV Park, 600 E FM 495, San Juan. (956) 787-0680.

Country Jam 07:00 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Invitation Only Jammers (956) 583-5008.

Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Pass the hat. (956) 7823263.

Dance w/Curt James 07:00 PM

Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 77, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. (956) 4256881.

Fresh Breath 07:00 PM Trails End MH & RV Park, 2001 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 adv/$10.00 door. (956) 968-5051.

Ron Moshier 07:00 PM Eldorado Acres, 610 N. FM 492 Palmview. $8.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Winter Texan Orchestra 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations. (956) 787-6461.

Ladies of La Floresta Visit Gelman Stained Glass Museum

Submitted by Arleen Bier

The Ladies of La Floresta enjoy a monthly visit to various attractions throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Past attractions included a boot factory, Mozna Chocolate (factory), holiday displays, an art gallery, and the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valley National Shrine. It is also a great opportunity to check out local restaurants.

In January, we toured the Gelman Stained Glass Museum in San Juan.

“It is home to the most comprehensive collection of stained-glass windows in the United States…Many were salvaged from deteriorating churches around the country,” according to the Museum’s website.

It also has antique altars, baptismal fonts, statues, and more. It was an amazing and powerful experience as we learned of the artists and scenes depicted in the stained glass.

Following the tour, we had an excellent lunch at the nearby Azure Bistro.

Critically acclaimed actor/singer and Broadway star Chester Gregory is bringing Jackie Wilson’s biggest hits to life in a live concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, Thursday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Chester Gregory to Perform in Harlingen February 2

Chester Gregory is an awardwinning actor and singer. He made his Broadway debut in Hairspray, performing in many more productions, including the leading role of Berry Gordy in the hit show Motown the Musical. He became a full-time actor and performer after landing the lead role in the critically acclaimed stage play The Jackie Wilson Story, which enjoyed a three-year run of sold-out shows. Chester continues to tell Jackie Wilson’s story today in his own stage show. Joined by a jaw-dropping rhythm section, Chester performs a highcaliber tribute to Jackie Wilson and the artists he influenced. This energetic show will have you dancing and singing to recognizable hits all night long!

The Harlingen Concert Association has been presenting internationally acclaimed artists to the community since the 1930s. This all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of the Harlingen area through live performances. Thanks to loyal season ticketholders and sponsors, these concerts can be offered at affordable, family-friendly prices.

For ticket information, visit the Harlingen Concert Association’s website at HarlingenConcert.com or call 956392-9757.

FIFTH WHEELS

Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo This 5th wheel has 3 slide-outs, retractable awning, porch and an outdoor shed. The unit is fully furnished and ready to be pulled out for travel enjoyment or to make it a permanent spot. The premium site is concrete and close to all park amenities. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 4346112

5th Wheel For Sale 2014 37’ Ultimate Heartland 5th Wheel Travel TrailerClean- No Smoking, No Pets, Never Travel Long Distance, Located in Harlingen; $24,900 Call or text Marilou 956-990-5078; see ad on Facebook

Fifth Wheel For Sale 2011 35’ Sabre, cemented pad, shed. 3 slide-outs, kitchen island, many cupboards. Located in Paradise Park, INC.

McAllen. Low maintenance fees, clean, $14,000. Call or text Carolyn (519) 212-2128.

2019 Columbus 5th Wheel RV 383FB, 42 foot. Front master bath, 1/2 bath, residential refrigerator, king bed, auto level air ride, hitch double air conditioners. Lots of storage, single owner. Near-new tires $50,000. (620) 6624895.

FOR RENT

Motorhome for Rent Motorhome for rent in 55+ community at Chimney RV Park in Mission, TX. For more info please call (956) 566-3232

HOMES FOR SALE

Retama Village, Mission One of a kind casita with screened porch, upgraded appliances, outdoor kitchen and great outdoor and indoor living spaces. Full hook ups and plenty of room

for the largest RV. Come enjoy life in this beautiful, active community. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 9008487

Retama Village, Mission Beautiful 1 bed, 1 bath Porthome is perfect for you and your RV. The covered port with full hookups will accommodate a 40 ft RV with 4 slides, plus storage or workshop space. Appliances included. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission Come enjoy the Texas Tropics in this fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with covered RV parking. The pergola covered courtyard is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. And there is a fenced backyard for your furry family members or a beautiful garden. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch,

TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Alamo Country Club Come see this spacious, fully furnished 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom home located on the beautiful 9th hole of ACCs private golf course. The garage has a builtin workbench with lots of room to store all of your woodworking, crafting or extra stuff. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195

Wagon City South, Mission This cozy, move-in ready 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom split bedroom concept mobile home is partially furnished and has recently been painted and has new laminate flooring throughout, new toilets and front loading washer and dryer. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission Take a look at this 14 x 50 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home located in Enchanted Valley Ranch, a 55+ gated community with endless community activities. The sale of the home includes the land and is sold furnished. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission Interested in owning your lot? Come check out this 2 bed 1.5 bath home with spacious kitchen and living spaces and ample sized bedrooms. Furnished with a new roof and HVAC plus lots of other upgrades. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission This property won’t last! This well-maintained fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, mobile home has so much to offer, including a Texas room, a bonus room in the master bedroom for crafts/reading room, and the french doors open to a spacious deck for entertaining. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

Valley View Estates, Mission Looking for a great location? Look no further than this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom split bedroom concept home. Added features are a handicap-accessible deck, a private patio, a storage shed, a covered carport and a RV pad with FHU. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER

Golf Carts For Sale Call: 956-5803370

Creative Quilting Showcase Wednesday, February 1st. Alamo Palms Main Hall, 1341 W. Hwy 83, Alamo. 12:00pm-3:00pm. Admission $2.00. Tea Room with iced tea, bars squares, cookies. Vendors quilted door prizes and beautiful quilts.

Miniature Schnauzers Puppies White, salt, and pepper, and black and silver available! ALL shots including rabies and bordetella. Create and paper trained. 15 weeks old. Should mature around 15lbs. Located in Alamo. (828) 747-9123

Premium RV Travel Membership Park your RV in some of the best Public and Private RV Resorts for $0 per night. Discounted getaways on condos, cruises and more. Asking $4,000. Call (956) 593-0033.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo 1/1 mobile home features open floorplan and is fully furnished and movein ready. Washer & dryer included,

an additional 8 x 10 shed for storage, covered carport, big backyard. Motivated Seller Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

MOTOR HOMES

2021 Thor Daybreak Class C 29’ 6-year 60,000 mile warranty.5,500 miles, Gas E450 Chassis V10, Onan generator, full wall slide King bed sleeps 8, power awning, back-up camera, $99,000 OBO Call 651-253-6257

2011 Tiffin Allegro 34TGA Ford V10 gas, 3 slides, 2 AC’s, split bath, Queen bed, convection microwave, hydraulic leveling jacks, New leather upholstery, very good condition, well maintained $68,500 Contact Ernie 763-242-9303

PARK MODELS FOR SALE

Lovely! Furnished 1Bed/1Bath Park Model Magic Valley Resort, Weslaco 55+community. Gas Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Furnishings included, Metal Roof 2020, Shed, Large/Deck, Corner Lot. HOA/Lawn maintenance, trash pick up, Many convenient amenities! Offer $7K.. 308-217-2190

Park Model for Sale Mercedes 1990 Quail Ridge, 12x33, all new plumbing, new mini-split AC/heat pump, 28’ screened porch, front/rear entrance, full size stove & fridge, bamboo flooring, full size tub/shower. Contact Sheryl Bishop 816-331-0277

PATIO/CRAFT SALES

Patio Sale Green Bay South Annual GBS park sale on Saturday, Feb 4th 7am to noon. Green Bay South clubhouse, 13949 Club Drive, La Feria,(712)330-8641. Follow signs south from Bus 83 on White Ranch Rd.

Rio Valley Estates Craft Sale Craft Sale, Rio Valley Estates 715 North Westgate Dr. Weslaco, TX. Thursday, February 2, 2023, 8:00 am -12:00 pm. Vendors offer unique handmade crafts only. Lunch available

RV LOTS

Retama Village, Mission Price Reduced! RV lot and coach house and is exceptionally private with a spacious outdoor living area for entertaining or simply sitting and enjoying the birds and butterflies in the quiet sunshine. Bath features a spa-like shower. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission The RV lot has FHU and a coach house that is just waiting for you to make it your own. Use the coach house for storage or finish it to meet your personal needs and style. It has spray foam insulation in the ceiling, is pre-wired and has rough plumbing. Call Real Estate

by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission Do you love your RV but miss a full size oven? Then this is the spot for you. Finished coach house has a full kitchen, including a dishwasher and a murphy bed. Backing to greenspace, you’ll love spending time under the back pergola. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission RV lot has FHU and is long enough for the largest RV. The cozy coach house is fully furnished and has a bath with a shower, lots of storage and a wet bar. It’s available this season so bring your RV and enjoy the Texas Tropics. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission The RV lot has FHU, a cozy coach house with a bath with shower, tons of storage and washer/dryer. The lot backs to greenspace giving you a nice sense of space and privacy and is just 2 lots from the pool. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission Located across the street from the clubhouse and pool, you will be close to all the fun with one of the largest RV lots in Retama Village. Enjoy the beautiful backyard, pergola, FHU for your RV and a furnished coach house with large storage with a stacked washer/dryer. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission Recently updated, the RV lot with coach house is located just around the corner from the clubhouse and pool, you are close to all the fun. There is a large enclosed storage, a large pergola FHU. Inside there is an efficient wet bar and a bathroom with a corner shower. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

River Bend Resort & Golf Club, Brownsville Build your dream garden home for retirement. Beautiful, active, golf course community. Open space behind the lot. Active 55+ community with golf course access, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. Schedule your tour today. Call Real Estate by Welcome Home, Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

SERVICES

Golf Cart Repair Call: 956-580-3370

Deja’s Ladies Exclusive Mobile Massage Mobile Massage for ladies by Deja, Multi-Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist $75 or 2 x $100. $55 VIPs

frequent clients For Appointments TEXT (956) 354-4074

Looking to buy or sell? Our realtors and manufactured home sales team know and understand the intricacies of the 55+ market! Let Real Estate by Welcome Home help you with all your real estate needs. Whether you are interested in real property or manufactured housing, we can assist with whatever you need! Call (956) 6868162 or visit our website at www.realestatebywelcomehome.com.

Travel Agency Looking to plan a cruise or book your dream vacation? Let Travel by Welcome Home help you plan your perfect romantic getaway, family reunion, or group trip! Located in McAllen, 20 years of travel experience. (956) 687-5115

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