Volume 8: Issue 16: February 1, 2023

VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 16 • February 1, 2023

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!

A nother Winter Texan Expo has come and gone! We saw so many first-timers at the show. It was very exciting helping them with their first Expo experience.

The show has been around for 30 years; we took it over in 2014. The ideas were flowing on things to add and incorporate into next year’s event, and we have already begun to put those ideas into play! The thing I love most about the Winter Texan Expo is that I get to see so many of you in just a few days’ time.

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!

But the Expo is just one of the ways we like to connect with you. If you haven’t already done so, please download our mobile app, sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, and join our private Facebook group. Take a tour with us, book a cruise, and come to our variety of events throughout the season.

We are here to help you have a great winter experience, so if there’s anything we can ever help you with, just give us a call! We would be more than happy to point you in the right direction…and we might even join you!

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.

30th Winter Texan Expo Ready for the next 30

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!

We’re connecting the dots…

Safe travels, Y’all! •

We’re just connecting the dots, Kristi

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021-2022 SEASON SPONSORS

Community members, McAllen Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, Winter Texans, and the Welcome Home RGV team--in signature orange-gathered behind the long ribbon as Kristi Collier--front and center-steadied a giant pair of golden scissors.

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

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Special to Welcome Home RGV

FROM KRISTI

Story and photos by Eryn Reddell Wingert

T he line of winter visitors and local seniors continued to grow outside the Exhibit Hall at the McAllen Convention Center as the McAllen Chamber of Commerce coordinated a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

At the count of three, the ribbon was cut, and the doors opened for the 30th Annual Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair.

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With bright orange bags in hand, visitors streamed into the hall and fanned out down the aisles. Vendors from across South Texas readily dispensed information and promotional material on everything from the historic Palo Alto Battle Field in Brownsville to the Bessie III Trolley Tour in Rio Grande City. The state of Texas was well represented, with booths from Laredo, Pearland (near Houston), Smithville-Schulenburg-CueroSequin, and beyond, with Travel Oklahoma representing all the state to our north has to offer.

A large booth showcasing the Mexican State of Tamaulipas was

hopping, with folkloric dancers and one gentleman crafting a hammock as another--wearing a puffy red vest with gold lettering on the back that read “Welcome Winter Texans!”-excitedly invited visitors to spin a prize wheel.

The Doctors Hospital at Renaissance booth housed a morethan-life-sized game of Operation, customized to look like mascot Dr. Ted. E. Bear, who made an appearance during day one.

H-E-B handed out sweet and salty snacks, while the large Texas Regional Bank booth hosted a game of ring toss. The Ed Martens Senior Texan Softball League visited 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

Business Development

Leigh Woolridge leigh@welcomehomergv.com

Chris Leadbetter chris@welcomehomergv.com

Travel Division

Kristy Meyer travel@welcomehomergv.com

Sarah Denzer sarah@welcomehomergv.com

Patti Peterson patti@welcomehomergv.com

Accounting

Anna Talbert accounting@welcomehomergv.com

Editor

Chris Ardis news@welcomehomergv.com

Graphic Design

Affinity Media Consulting LLC

Content Creator / Photographer

Eryn Reddell Wingert eryn@welcomehomergv.com

Promotional Division

Elizabeth Seal elizabeth@welcomehomergv.com

Cristi Klostermann promotions@welcomehomergv.com

Sabina Adames sabina@welcomehomergv.com

Activity Coordinator

Fran Adams fran@welcomehomergv.com

We Winter Texans!

Calendar Submissions!

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

Weekly e-Blasts

Kristi’s e-Blasts are sent weekly October - March to our subscribers. Find out what’s happening across the Valley. These e-Blasts include helpful links and fliers for “Featured Events.” Sign up today at: info@welcomehomergv.com

Follow Us on Social Media!

Welcome Home RGV has several ways to join the action on social media. Our WHRGV Facebook page is dedicated to community events and information that will appeal to people of all ages. Our Winter Texan page is more specific to our Winter Texan target market.

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potential players, and M-F-E lit up the McAllen International Airport booth.

The City of South Padre Island shared brochures and information, as tour boat companies like Breakaway Cruises signed individuals and groups up for dolphin watch and Port of Brownsville tours.

In its 30th year, the Expo hosted over 125 vendors and an estimated 8,000 visitors, all while offering live entertainment in the adjacent ballroom.

Two-stepping, line dancing, and even Y-M-C-A-ing took place on the open dance floor. as entertainers like Denim & Lace, Goldwing Express,

Nu Blu and Curt James performed. Meanwhile, over the course of the twoday event, winning door prize numbers were posted on digital screens on the west side of the hall, and the piles of prizes slowly diminished.

Sponsors included the Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau, H-E-B Border Region, Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, Texas Osteoporosis Foundation, Texas Regional Bank, Visit Corpus Christi, and YTM Enterprises.

Save the date for the 31st Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair January 16 and 17, 2024.

After the 2023 Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair officially commenced, Welcome Home RGV’s Kristi Collier proclaimed, “We are looking forward to the next 30 years!”

Showcasing Talent – Day Two

The Entertainer Showcase continued for the second day, Thursday, January 19. Thirty acts took to the stage at Harlingen Municipal Auditorium and performed a nine-minute sample performance. This event provides an opportunity for RV resort and 55+ community representatives to witness the acts--literally in action--and subsequently book them for shows for the coming Winter Texan season. Next year’s (2024) two-day Entertainer Showcase will take place January 9 and 10 at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. The event is open to the public, with the purchase of a ticket. •

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Take a Flight or Attend Movie Night at the Commemorative Air Force – RGV Wing Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan

A fter 29 years of operating out of Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, producing 25 annual airshows, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) - Rio Grande Valley Wing has found a new home. Following a hectic search for a site with sufficient room to house the aircraft and the unique memorabilia for display in its care, the RGV Wing negotiated a lease with Southwind Airlines, Inc. and Cameron County for space at Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport, located between Laguna Vista and Bayview.

The RGV Wing began the move in November 2017. Several months later, and after much-needed reconstruction and hard work by dedicated CAF volunteers, the new CAF-RGV headquarters and aviation museum were ready for business.

Continuing the initiative and foresight of CAF founder Lloyd Nolan of Mercedes, Texas, back in 1957, the RGV Wing is now operating out

of a spectacular WWII-era hangar, complete with an imposing control tower. This historical, “strangely beautiful” structure is home to the fleet of about a dozen aircraft, the historic Aviation Museum, several fascinating diorama display cabinets, and a selection of vintage military vehicles, including a fully operational 1926 Ford Motel T and a 1937 pedal bicycle.

The CAF truly offers visitors an interesting and informative look at

the history of the airborne branch of the U.S. military and its impact on the Rio Grande Valley. Despite the hiccup caused by COVID-19, CAF perseverance paid off. In addition to concerts and other fundraising events—like Museum Days—aircraft displays, and Museum tours in June 2019, the RGV Wing produced its first airshow at its new home. This was followed by another spectacular crowd-pleasing show in October 2021. And the good news is, plans are in the works for CAF Airshow 2023 during the first full weekend in October.

At present, there is no fee for admission to the RGV Museum. However, free-will donations are always appreciated. (A charge may be levied for group tours of 10 people or more, the rate depending on the number.) As a 501(c)(3), the CAF cannot charge for base activities or purchases. However, for a minimal, cost-covering donation, interested

visitors can take a thrilling flight in one of the vintage WWII aircraft, piloted by a certified, modern-day CAF pilot. (All donations are tax deductible.)

Another attraction is the regular, “no fixed fee” classic aviation-themed Movie Night get togethers. These evenings are organized in the hangar, and the event includes fresh, directfrom-the-grill BBQ offerings prepared to perfection by a CAF staff member. Movie Night shows typically occur on the first Friday of the month. Please save the upcoming dates: February 3 and March 3.

A mere 10-minute drive from the South Padre Island Golf Club in Laguna Vista, this historic gem is certainly worth a visit. Don’t overlook the CAF-RGV website (rgvcaf.org) and social media, particularly Facebook, so you can keep up with what’s happening.

For more information, please call 956-479-8585. •

Setting Records at Ron Hoover Annual Open House

W hile the team at Ron Hoover knows their annual two-day RV event is always a big hit, they had no idea they would set a record in 2023. Their attendance on day one, Thursday, January 19, was the highest in the event’s 16-year history!

There were some big winners at this event. Leticia Castillo from Weslaco won the grand prize January 19, a 4-wheeler. On day two, Esther Schwabe from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, won the grand prize and chose a cargo trailer, which she said would be used to help her local church.

Over 50 vendors attended the event, contributing $21,000 for the South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association. Our Winter Texans donated an additional $2,600, and Ron Hoover added to their donations.

By the end of the event, the team passed out 7,000 t-shirts and served over 7,500 hot dogs. The team extends a sincere thank you to everyone who attended, all of the vendors, and their extremely generous sponsor, Coca-Cola.

In 2024, Ron Hoover hopes to set another attendance record! •

Exploring the Quanah Parker Trail Submitted to the Texas Historical Commission Blog by Justin Minsker

Story and photos credit:

Texas Historical Commission

Dozens of arrows, 22 feet tall, pierce the landscape of the Panhandle Plains. They commemorate Quanah Parker, last chief of the Comanche (Numunuu), and the territory called Comanchería where his people lived. Parker was the son of a Quahada Comanche man and a white woman, a heritage that made a lasting impact on his life.

His mother was Cynthia Ann Parker, who was famously captured at age 9 by a group of Comanche during an 1836 raid at her family’s homestead near present-day Mexia. She grew up with the tribe, married chief Peta Nocona, and had three children, of whom Quanah was the first, born around 1845. As an adult, Cynthia Ann was recaptured by the Texas Rangers and forcibly returned to white society.

Quanah never saw his mother again. He was haunted by loss and by resentment toward Anglo Texans. Yet he was also adept at building relationships with them.

For years under Quanah Parker’s leadership, in the 1860s and 1870s, the Quahada Comanche held their territory against increasing force. But after unrelenting pressure from the US Army, they were removed to the Kiowa-Comanche reservation in Oklahoma in the mid-1870s.

On the reservation, Parker continued his leadership, unifying the different Comanche groups and encouraging their cultural traditions while also incorporating Anglo forms of schooling and agriculture. Parker made deals with white ranchers who leased Comanche lands for their cattle to graze, and he negotiated other business dealings with white investors.

In 2011, residents living in the former Comanchería established the Quanah Parker Trail to interpret the Indigenous history of the region in the days before and during colonial settlement. The enormous arrows that mark the trail sites were made by regional sculptor Charles Smith (1942-2018), who lived near Lubbock.

Traversing the Trail

The Quanah Parker Trail is already beginning to have an impact on economic development efforts in the Panhandle, but additional visitation is encouraged. Before hitting the road, visit the trail’s website to learn more about the region’s communities and their

cultural attractions. The following represent merely a sampling of the dozens of participating cities.

Goodnight

Charles Goodnight and his business partner John Adair established the JA Ranch, the first cattle ranch in the Texas panhandle, in 1877 in the Palo Duro Canyon area. In 1887, Goodnight established the Goodnight-Thayer Cattle Company in present Armstrong County and built a spacious Victorian-style twostory ranch house. The Goodnight home is restored on its original site and features a 268-squarefoot second-floor sleeping porch with spectacular views of the countryside and the nearby bison herd that are actual descendants of the animals raised by Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight.

The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site includes the J. Evetts Haley Visitor and Education Center, which offers exhibits about the Goodnights, bison, and the settlement of the area. A Quanah Parker Trail giant arrow marker on the grounds commemorates the friendship between Charles Goodnight and Quanah Parker.

Post

This Texas Main Street city southeast of Lubbock was named for cereal magnate C.W. Post, who established the town as a model farming community in 1907. A

statue and several THC historical markers grace the entryway to the downtown 1923 Garza County Courthouse. A few blocks away lies the Garza County Historical Museum, featuring a Quanah Parker Trail arrow in the side yard of the former sanitarium. Inside, several exhibits showcase Comanche artifacts, clothing, and artwork.

Spur

In the town of Spur, visitors can stop into the Spur-Dickens County Museum. The town boasts

A giant arrow in Spur

Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site

Post’s Historic Main Street District

a unique western heritage which is showcased in this downtown museum, including Native American artifacts, railroad history, the story of a turn-of-the-century pioneer town, and ongoing change throughout modern times. A headdress reportedly belonging to Parker is displayed at the museum.

Matador

The site of the first arrow-planting ceremony, Matador has strong ties to Parker’s legacy, notably as his destination for several of his visits in the early 1900s. The Motley County Historical Museum features an impressive collection of historic photos documenting these appearances, along with exhibits dedicated to local Native American legacies and a scale model of downtown from this time period. The Quanah Parker Trail arrow is placed on the grounds of Matador’s 1891 Motley County Jail, which boasts a THC historical marker.

Quanah

On the far eastern edge of the Plains Trail Region is the town of Quanah, named in honor of the Comanche chief. Parker’s partnership in the Quanah, Acme and Pacific

Railroad was an important regional business venture, and he visited the town often from his nearby home in southwestern Oklahoma. Parker’s legacy is on display at the Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railroad Museum, and a nearby arrow draws visitors to the well-preserved historic Main Street district. An impressive 1938 mural titled “The Naming of Quanah” is in the lobby of the Quanah Post Office, and a granite monument pays tribute to Parker on the downtown square, anchored by the 1908 Beaux Arts style Hardeman County Courthouse, restored through

Helping to Keep

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the THC’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. For information about other heritage tourism opportunities in the Panhandle region, visit texastimetravel.com. To learn about additional historic road trips across Texas, visit the Texas Historical

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More Fun Than You Can Shake a Needle At

It has been an amazing journey over the last eight years, and we would love to have you come join us! If you are new to South Texas, let us introduce ourselves. The Lamb’s Loom is not your typical yarn shop. We are staffed by our wonderful group of Shepherds, our volunteers who help out around the shop and make this whole thing weave together so well. We have fun events throughout the year, offer classes and workshops, and there’s always lots of fun to be had in one of our three Sit-nKnit areas. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun.

Every day is show-n-tell time here at The Lamb’s Loom, too! Seeing what others are doing (or have done) sparks creativity and appreciation in us all. Some of us love to make scarves, blankets, and shawls but have no one to give these things to. That’s where adding them to our Donation Chest meets that need and ensures they will go to a good home. We currently serve over 20 mission groups that distribute these items all over the world.

Another great thing about our shop is that we have such a variety of talents, interests, abilities, and experiences coming together in this journey. You

never know who will pop in to share in show-n-tell time. Some members of our “flock” are Winter Texans from Canada to Iowa to Massachusetts. And our Shepherd volunteers come from all over the world--Cameroon, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Israel, and Texas, just to name a few. We all love The Lamb’s Loom

because we can share in our love of yarn, express our creativity, and make friends, all while working together to show God’s love by helping others.

For the rest of the year, when y’all aren’t here at home in South Texas, you can join us on our website at thelambsloom.com and follow us on

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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. •

Producing Kids’ Shoes by Magic!

T he Mission First United Church will be presenting a fundraising event Saturday, February 11, at 2:00 pm.

The event will be a Comedy Magic Variety Show performed by internationally known entertainers Pat and Marites Davison. They have brought laughs and amazement to audiences around the world. The Davisons have been seen on Steve Harvey’s BIG Time! TV show and as half-time entertainment for The Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, as well as on cruise ships, in theaters, and at fairs and circuses. They perform in the Valley at the Winter Texan RV resorts and present motivational programs in Valley schools.

The Church will be raising money for their Shoes Ministry. The congregation has an arrangement with Mission CISD to provide shoes for youngsters in the schools in need of footwear. It has been a successful effort by the church to provide real help for kids who need it. The event is open to the public, and tickets are $10. The Comedy Magic Variety Show

will be fun for audience members of all ages!

Mission First United Methodist Church is located at 1101 Doherty in Mission. Showtime will be a matinee only at 2:00 p.m.

For tickets or for further information, please call 956-585-1665. •

Cross Off Bucket-List Item on South Padre Island

Although South Padre Island places a heavy focus on water sports, we have a variety of activities that can also be enjoyed without needing to get your feet wet. One of our more popular activities many tourists don’t realize we offer is horseback riding on the beach. If you follow our main road all the way north until it ends, you will find South Padre Island Adventure Park. Several activities for people who enjoy being out in the sun with their families are offered there. With over 40 acres of land, South Padre Island Adventure Park provides an expansive zip-lining experience, a variety of animals and birds in the petting barn, and, of course, a massive stable with over 100 horses for horseback riding sessions.

The South Padre Island Adventure Park has multiple times and sessions throughout the day to match the preference visitors might have. Horseback riding sessions allow visitors to explore the remote portion of the Island not many decide to visit. The rides taken in the early morning or at sunset are longer than those taken during the day because

also allow riders to enjoy the view of sunrises and sunsets as they travel along the beach and sand dunes for an-hour-and-a-half sessions. Family rides can be enjoyed either in the morning or the afternoon and are only an hour long. This ride is perfect for folks who want a quicker

occurs a couple of times a month, as it only occurs four days before-and leading up to--the full moon. It is time so that, when the session begins, you can get a beautiful view of the moon rising over the water. These rides are perfect for couples and families alike, as anyone can

experience the fun of horseback riding, they are more than welcome to bring them along on the family rides. They can also take them to the petting barn, where they have pony rides available for children who aren’t ready to tackle riding a horse. For more information on outdoor activities, visit our website at

You Never Outgrow the Zoo

by Eryn Reddell Wingert

The VIP, behind-the-scenes tour of the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville literally starts behind the scenes at an entrance known to Zoo staff. After a light breakfast in the Education Center, which houses a mammoth skull--among other interesting items--and small animals, and the distribution of “I Get Around with Welcome Home!” lanyards with commemorative pins, the maximum group of 50 boards the trolley.

Information about the Zoo is immediately--and consistently-disseminated. Some of the stops include a meet and greet with Cotton the camel, a visit with a crash of rhinoceros, a mingling among a creep of Galapagos tortoises, and serving up snacks to a flamboyance of flamingos.

Our guide shares facts about a multitude of animals along the route, in addition to the Zoo’s history and animal care, conservation and education programs. Facts we learn along the way: camels are a source of dairy; carpenters, welders, and mechanics are vital to the Zoo; animal droppings are recycled, provided to local farmers and

growers; and the Gladys Porter Zoo is a retirement destination for senior animals from up north. (“Just like us!” declared one tour-goer.)

The trolley driver, who is also a horticulturalist, and the Zoo guide are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the Gladys Porter Zoo. The tour culminates back at the Education Center for a sit-down lunch.

Overheard on the tour: “I’ve got my 50 bucks worth; this was great!” and “I really enjoyed this. Beats walking the whole Zoo.”

Tours & Travel by Welcome Home RGV offers easy online booking and a complete list of upcoming tours at welcomehomergv.com/p/tours-travel. •

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by Chaplain Marty Ziegler

A ugust 5, 2010, the San Jose copper-gold mine experienced a cave in. Located 500 miles north of Santiago, Chile, there was little hope for anyone to survive. Probes were drilled in the hope of finding survivors. August 22, a probe detected some tapping. When the probe was pulled up, a note was attached that read “Estamos bien en el refugio los 33.” Translated, it read, “We are all right in the refuge; all 33.” The men were trapped 2300 feet down with no way out. They had been surviving on emergency provisions rationed out every other day consisting of canned tuna and peaches. They were out of rations.

Nutrient gel, water, and communication devices were soon sent down. First-aid supplies and solid food followed. Plans were made to rescue the men.

Three oil-drilling units were brought in. The rescue shaft was completed October 9. Engineers from NASA helped design and build

Perspectives Thanks for the Help

Chaplain Marty Ziegler and his wife, Edna, serve the RGV with Christian Resort Ministries. They hold church services at Southern Comfort and Country Sunshine RV parks. They would enjoy you joining their services on Sundays. You can contact them at mziegler@infaith. org for times and other services. You can also reach CRM at our website, crmintl.org, for more information on how you can join our team

a 13-foot, coffin-like capsule. The total cost of the rescue attempt would be over $20 million. The rescue began 67 days after the cave-in.

A rescuer was lowered in the capsule to minister aid to the miners. He encouraged them and gave instructions on how to be saved. Not one man refused to be rescued. Not one man said, “Not for me, I will get out on my own.”

The rescue was celebrated by all. Lives were changed. Families were reunited. Prayers for rescue

changed to thanksgiving. The miners had the opportunity to be a firsthand witness of hope, grace, and love.

Just like the miners, we have been blessed with seeing hope when there is no hope. Many of us have been given grace when we did not deserve it or earn it. Many of us experienced love when we thought we were lost and far from love. Jesus gives us that hope, grace, and love.

Jesus came down to rescue us. He ministers to us. He encourages us. He gives instructions to be rescued. Just as the miners had to trust the rescuer, we trust Jesus. Just like the miners had to submit to the coffin-like capsule, Jesus asks us to submit and surrender to him. Just like the miners who were raised to new life out of the depths of hopelessness, we, too, are raised to new life in the hope of Christ. No money can purchase the grace that rescues us in Jesus. No love was demonstrated more than the life of Jesus poured out for you. He is calling you today. •

SAVORY TREATS SWEET CRAVINGS

RECIPE CONNECTION

••• Some Like It Hot •••

Oreo Cheesecake (Serves 12)

Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

Sandy Shares a Favorite Recipe from Ohio

Greek-Style Shrimp and Pasta

By Sandy Olson

Greeks and Italians are very close in temperament, love of life, and zesty flavors in food. This recipe combines many of the ingredients the two countries have in common: seafood, pasta, tomatoes, and cheese!

Crust

30 Oreo cookies

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Lightly butter pan. Break up cookies and place in a food processor fitted with a metal blade; process until crumbs. Add butter and mix until blended. Pour into 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan. Press evenly over bottom and two-thirds up sides of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Filling

4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese

3 large egg yolks at room temperature at room temperature

1/3 cup whipping cream

1¼ cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 large eggs at room temperature

18 Oreo cookies, chopped into quarters

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with mixer on medium speed until smooth. Scrape down sides of bowl and add sugar, beating until mixture is fluffy—about 3 minutes. Mix in flour. Continue beating and add eggs and

yolks; mix until smooth. Beat in whipping cream and vanilla. Pour half of the batter into prepared crust. Sprinkle with quartered Oreos. Pour remaining batter over cookies. Place pan on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 225 degrees and bake for an additional 50 minutes or until set. Remove cake from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Topping

2 cups sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup sugar

In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Spread sour cream mixture evenly on top of cake. Return to 350-degree oven and bake for 7 minutes or until sour cream begins to set. Remove from oven and cool in draft-free place to room temperature. Cover cake in pan and refrigerate several hours or overnight. This cake may be refrigerated up to 3 days, or it may be frozen for 1 month, as long as it is covered well. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before serving. Before serving, remove sides of springform pan. Serve chilled. •

1½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled

¾ cup finely chopped fresh basil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 large clove fresh garlic, finely minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

5 tablespoons olive oil

8 oz. crumbled feta cheese

2 cups peeled and cubed fresh tomatoes

6 oz. rigatoni pasta

½ cup dry white wine

D evein the shrimp, if that is your preference. Then rinse and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté the garlic in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy skillet. Watch that it does not burn; use mediumlow heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, basil, pepper flakes, oregano, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Heat the

remaining oil in another skillet and add the shrimp. Sauté a few minutes

until they turn pink. Remove from heat and place in a deep baking dish. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle the shrimp with the feta cheese, and spoon the tomato sauce over the top. Bake for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

While the shrimp is baking, cook the rigatoni in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain well and place in a deep serving bowl. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the pasta to serve.

NOTE: If you purchase frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Rinse and drain well; pat dry with a paper towel, if necessary, before cooking.

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. •

Spotted in the RGV

Brownsville, Texas

by Eryn Reddell Wingert

The city of Brownsville is a fascinating place, with buildings dating back centuries in historic downtown to a rocket ship build and launch site at Boca Chica Beach. The new

converging with the old can be found on the same city block, sometimes on the same building--for example, the large, pink BTX mural along the side of the old Capital Theater by a LosAngeles-based artist, commissioned by the city commission.

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WEEK OF February 1 - February 8, 2023

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 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.

Wednesday Breakfast 07:30 AM

Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Craft Sale 08:00 AM Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission.(956) 580-4545.

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

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. •

Improvers Line Dance 10:00 AM

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

2 Hour River Tour 10:30 AM

Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. (956) 581-4477. $22.00 pp, CASH ONLY.

Beachside Fiesta Winter Music

Festival 11:00 AM Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, Join Welcome Home RGV for a day of music at the Beachside Music Festival. Ticket includes music and lunch. Cash bar.

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.

Mission Bell Hamburger Fry 11:30

AM Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E

Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 5854833 x 1062.

Lunch & Jam Session 12:00 PM Bit-

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

Alamo Palms Quilt Show 12:00 PM

Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Bus 83, Alamo. (956) 787-7571.

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.

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM

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

Music Jam 01:00 PM Chimney Park RV Resort, Chimney Park RV Resort,

4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. Free admission. (402) 630-0492.

Country Music Jam 01:00 PM

Heritage Square Rec. Park, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. Free admission. (815) 222-7464.

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

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

Pastor Pudge’s Gospel Extravaganza 03:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. “Love Offering” (956) 783-4587.

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 03:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 405-4350.

Rusty Rierson RGV 2023 Schedule

w/ Welcome Home RGV @ Claytons (S.P.I.) 11:40am,

SIP & DIP • Feb 1st • Victoria Palms (Donna, TX) 2pm.

SHOW • Feb 3rd • Eastgate RV Park (Harlingen, TX) 7pm.

SHOW • Feb 5th • W&l Resort (Mission, TX) 7pm.

SHOW • Feb 6th • Country Sunshine (Weslaco, TX) 7pm.

SHOW • Feb 7th • Bentsen Grove (Palmview, TX) 7pm.

SHOW • Feb 8th • Americana: The Birding Center RV Resort (Palmview, TX) 5pm.

SHOW • Feb 9th • Port Isabel Park Center (Port Isabel, TX) 4pm.

DANCE • Feb 10th • Valley View (Mission, TX) 1pm.

SHOW • Feb 10th • Casa Del Valle (Alamo, TX) 6:30pm.

PRIVATE EVENT • Feb 14th • Wagon City North (Mission, TX) 6pm.

SHOW • Feb 15th • Countryside Mobile Home Park (Donna, TX) 7pm.

SHOW • Feb 16th • Mission Bell (Mission, TX) 7pm.

PRIVATE EVENT • Feb 17th • Trophy Gardens (Alamo, TX) 3pm.

SHOW • Feb 18th • Don Wes Flea Market Car & Motorcycle Show (Donna, TX) 10am-2pm.

SHOW • Feb 18th • Bentsen Palm Village (Mission, TX) 7pm.

SHOW • Feb 19th • Tip O' Texas (Pharr, TX) 3pm.

PRIVATE EVENT • Feb 22nd • Leisure Valley (Mission, TX) 6:30pm.

SHOW • Feb 24th • Rio Valley Estates (Weslaco, TX) 7pm.

SHOW

HAPPY

SHOW

HAPPY

DANCE

SHOW

PRIVATE

SHOW

SHOW

Contact Rusty: (316) 200 4389 • rusrye@gmail.com • www.rustyrierson.com

Booking: L. Rice (956) 564-1923 • txrices@hotmail.com

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Happy Hour w/The Lockhart’s 03:00 PM Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 4058197.

Happy Hour w/In Six Days 03:30 PM

Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 376-3798.

Swing Dance Lesson 04:00 PM Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 412- 0375.

Happy Hour w/Southern Harmony 04:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Pass the hat. (956) 519-8597.

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.

MS/Plus Square Dance W/Ron

Betzelberger 07:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 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.

Dance w/The Agency 07:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West

Blvd, Mercedes. $12.00 pp. (956) 565-2638.

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

Jason Whorlow 07:00 PM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $8.00 pp. (956) 6828081.

Justin Terry 07:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $9.00 pp. (956) 5850703.

Lindley Creek 07:00 PM Bit-OHeaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $10.00 pp. (603) 396-2786.

Men & Women of A-Chord 07:00 PM

CountrySide Mobile Home & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. (98) 916-0541.

Pat Davison & Tess Comedy Show 07:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $8.00 pp. (956) 425-7448.

Ralph Kuster 07:00 PM Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $9.00 pp. (705) 3307616.

Winnie Brave 07:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd,

McAllen. $8.00 pp. (810) 6294263.

Mission Bell Rock & Roll Jam 07:00

PM Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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.

Biscuits & Gravy 07:30 AM

Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

Craft Show 08:00 AM Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 540-8463.

Craft Show 08:00 AM Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. (712) 490-4260.

Quilt Show & Craft Sale 08:00 AM

Orange Grove RV Park, 5005 E State

Hwy 107, Edinburg. Donations. (715) 764-2611.

Bluegrass Jam 09:00 AM

Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

All You Can Eat Pancakes 09:00 AM

The Grove, 83rd & Stewart Rd, San Juan. BYOTS.

Pickleball Mixer 09:00 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.

Line Dance Boot Camp 10:00 AM

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

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

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

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

Lunch & Jam Session 11:30 AM

Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S

TUES HAPPY

PM – 5

HOUR

Activity Office (956) 787-5773

ENTERTAINMENT

FEB 21 • Spittin' Image • 7 PM • $9 FEB 3 • Retro Rockers • 7 PM • $10 FEB 10 • Rewind • 7PM • $10 FEB 17 • 50&60's Sock Hop w/DJ Dan • 7PM • $6 FEB 24 • The Agency • $12 FEB 3 • 7:30 AM - Noon Breakfast and lunch served 1401 S. Cage Blvd. Pharr, TX 78577 Doors open 6:30 pm, *Tickets available ahead of time at the Activity Office or pay at the door. (* Unless otherwise posted.) Singles welcome. Concessions

Susan Thomas, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 / fulltimers@earthlink.net

Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Resort

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International Blvd. Weslaco. $8.00

lunch. (956) 969-3740.

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

Mission Bell Country Jam Lunch

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

Bonita Flats Winery Tour 11:30 AM, This tour includes a trip to Bonita Flats Winery and a stop at the new Los Fresnos Ecotourism Center

Contact Welcome Home RGV (956) 687-5115.

Rock N’ Roll Jam 12:30 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 5850703.

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.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Dixieland

Mobile Home Park, 1325 Dixieland

Dr, Harlingen. Free admission. (815) 440-8497.

Happy Hour w/Regan James 03:00

PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

His & Her Country Variety Band

03:30 PM The Tipsy Monkey, 3700

E Exp 83, Weslaco. Free admission. (641) 751-2635.

Dinner-Pork Loin Roast 04:00 PM

Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. (956) 581-6718.

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.

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

Dream Valley Jam 06:00 PM Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N Abram Rd, Mission. Free admission. (814) 7920204.

Jam Session 06:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 7823263.

SPI Kite Fest - Indoor Kite

Performances 06:30 PM South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355

Padre Blvd, SPI. $12.00 pp. (956) 761-1248.

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

Dance w/Texas Wheels 07:00 PM

Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Dance w/Regan James 07:00 PM

Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (918) 527-2655.

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

Dance w/Rick McEwen 07:00 PM

Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. $8.00 adv, $9.00 door. (956) 519-8650.

Dance w/Ron Moshier 07:00 PM Tip

O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 07:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 9685760.

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

Ralph Kuster 07:00 PM Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $9.00 pp. (402) 619-6512.

Little Shop of Horrors 07:00 PM Lopez Early College High School, 3205 S Dakota Ave, Brownsville. $10.00 pp. (956) 698-2330.

Dance w/Blue Wolf 07:30 PM

McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $8.00 pp. (96) 6823304.

Chester Gregory Concert 07:30 PM Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N Loop 499, Harlingen. Cost for admission. (956) 392-9757.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 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.

Tropic Star Craft Show 07:30 AM

Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. Free admission. (956) 787-5773

Craft/Vendor Fair 08:00 AM Palm Shadows Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd,

ALAMO

• 8:00-12:00 PM

SALE

FEB 4 • 8:00-11:00 AM

JAMS • EVERY MONDAY • 1:00 PM

Shuffleboard FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

FEB 10 • 6 PM

Shuffleboard TURKEY SHOOT

FEB 17 • 1 PM

956-638-3158 Activity Office 956-968-7171

1601 S. Airport Dr. • Weslaco, TX

Visit us at RVontheGo.com • RVSouthTexas.com

FUN-N-SUN

FUN-N-SUN

DANCES

TEXAS WHEELS

Fridays • 7-10PM • $8

LESLIE & CURT VALENTINE’S

DINNER & DANCE

FEB 15• SOLD OUT • 7-9 PM • $20 per person

GOSPEL FEST

FEB 7 • 6 PM • DONATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL MISSIONS

ENTERTAINMENT - 7PM

FEB 18 • LINDLEY CREEK

• $10 Advance/ $12 At the Door

CRAFT SALE

FEB 25 & MAR 25 • 9 AM -12PM

PATIO SALE

FEB 11 • 8 AM - 11AM Activity Office (cell)

2023 ENCORE SPECIAL CONCERTS

All Concerts Start at 7PM. Tickets are on Sale Mon-Fri

Tickets range from $21, $19, $18. Tickets at door $19 pp Call to purchase in advance 956-399-5800

CONCERT SERIES CONTINUED!!

Piano Men Generations Feb 11

Tribute to music of Billy Joel & Elton John

Turn The Page Feb 25

Tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

SixtiesMania Mar 11

Tribute to The Beatles

South Texas RV Properties

956-399-5125

1400 Zillock Road • San Benito, TX

Visit us at RVontheGo.com • RVSouthTexas.com

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Donna. Free admission. (605) 5198191.

Garage Sale 08:00 AM Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. (956) 782-7886.

Exploring RGV Natives & Pollinator

Favourites 09:00 AM Green Gate Grove, 2135 Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 591-0924.

Winter Texan Appreciation Golf Tournament 09:00 AM Tierra Del Sol Golf Club, 1011 W Kelly Ave, Pharr. $50.00 pp. (956) 402-4240.

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

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

SPI Kite Fest 10:00 AM South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (956) 761-1248.

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) 8223283.

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.

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM

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

Country/Variety Jam 01:00 PM

McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (612) 644-6925.

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.

Happy Hour w/Bruce Boudreau 03:00

PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Friday Fish Fry 04:30 PM Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $10.00 pp. (956) 5850624.

Happy Hour w/Regan James 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.

Dance w/The Howlers 06:00 PM

Eldorado Acres, 610 N. FM 492 Palmview. $8.00 pp. (956) 5816718.

Dance w/The Kenaston’s & High Country 06:00 PM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-9264.

Tradewinds Country Jam 06:00 PM

Trade Winds RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport, 27615 Buena Vista Blvd, Los Fresnos. Donations accepted. (956) 479-8585.

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

Dance w/Chris Moreau 07:00 PM Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. $8.00 pp. (956) 376-3798.

Dance w/J. Michael Laferty 07:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 638-3158.

Dance w/Jealous Heart 07:00 PM Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 585-5807.

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

Dance w/Night Howlers 07:00 PM Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 9686223.

Children’s Haven Benefit Concert

02:00 PM Bibleville Conference

Kai Kamaka 06:30 PM Winter Green Estates, 500 N Bryan Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 322-7434.

Grounds, 4300 US Bus 281, Edinburg (956) 787-7378.

RGV Wing of the Commemorative Air Force-Movie Night 06:30 PM

Dance w/Poison Ivey 07:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo HAPPY

Feb

Feb 11 • Dave Perryman & Texas Country Revue • $7.00

Tribute to George Jones & Merle Haggard

Feb 25 • Helen Russell & Co

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Harlingen. Fundraiser. (956) 4231170.

Ave, Mission. Free admission. (956) 342-4437

Rd, Alamo. $10.00 pp. (956) 7832605.

Dance w/Retro Rockers 07:00 PM

Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $10.00 pp. (956) 7875773.

Dance w/Route 66 07:00 PM Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna.

$8.00 pp. (956) 464-9024.

Dance w/Southern Vibes 07:00

PM Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp. (956) 782-7886.

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 07:00 PM Magic Valley Resort, 2300 E Bus 83, Weslaco.

$8.00 pp. (956) 968-8242.

Dance w/The Agency 07:00 PM

Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $10.00 pp. (956) 7823263.

Dance w/The Castaways 07:00 PM

Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna.

$8.00 pp. (603) 396-2786.

Festus Lives On 07:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco.

$8.00 pp. (956) 532-9665.

Leslie Blasing 07:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd,

Rebecca Mae 07:00 PM Eastgate

MH & RV Park, 2801 Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $9.00 pp. (956) 4233137.

Country & Big Band Jam 07:00 PM

Palm Shadows Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Invite only. (507) 273-3895.

Little Shop of Horrors 07:00 PM

Lopez Early College High School, 3205 S Dakota Ave, Brownsville. $10.00 pp. (956) 698-2330.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 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.

Annual Indoor Garage Sale 07:00 AM

La Hacienda Estates, 1081 El Paseo Dr, Alamo. Free admission. (952) 949-9443.

Craft Show/Flea Market 07:00 AM

Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway

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.

Arts & Craft Show/Sale 07:30 AM El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 585-5704.

Saturday Breakfast 08:00 AM Alamo

Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett, Alamo. $3.00 pp. (712) 579-4247. Craft Show 08:00 AM Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (956) 7877839.

Park Wide Yard Sale 08:00 AM Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. Free admission. (515) 2900011.

Patio Sale 08:00 AM VIP La Feria RV Park East, 600 E Exp 83, La Feria. Free admission. (96) 797-1401.

Patio Sale 08:00 AM San Juan Gardens, 900 E Bus 83, San Juan. Free admission. (515) 321-7943.

Patio Sale 08:00 AM Alamo Palms

RV Resort, 1341 W Bus Hwy 83, Alamo. (956) 783-2600.

Rock Club Show 08:00 AM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 5850703.

Rummage Sale 08:00 AM Autumn

Acres, 5034 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville. (956) 371-0947.

Yard Sale 08:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free admission. (956) 5855807.

Coin Show 09:00 AM McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave, McAllen. $3.00 pp. (956) 5663112.

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.

Annual Craft Sale 09:00 AM Port Isabel Park Center, 702 Champion Ave, Port Isabel. (956) 943-7340.

Craft sale 09:00 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. (956) 565-2638.

Jackson Street Market Days 09:00 AM Downtown Harlingen, For information call (956) 423-4041. Hot Wheelers RC Club Fundraiser 09:30 AM Park Place Estates, 5401

2023 ENCORE SPECIAL CONCERTS

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Sixtiesmania MAR 8

America The Beautiful MAR 22 South Texas RV Properties

14 • Valentine’s Dance w/ Lindley Creek • $10 Adv/ $12 Door ENTERTAINMENT

FEB 18 • Jason Whorlow • 7 PM $9 Adv/ $10 Door

FEB 23 • Justin Terry • 7 PM $8 Adv / $10 Door

FEB 25 • Roger Wayne • 7 PM Illusion Comedy Show $10 Adv/$12 Door

WIDE GARAGE SALE FEB 25 8:00 - 12:00 PM FRIDAY JAM SESSIONS

Every Friday • 1PM- 3 PM

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

W Bus 83 Harlingen. (956) 4120375.

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

Free Saturday at The Weslaco Museum 10:00 AM Weslaco Museum, 500 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-9142.

Plus Sq. Dance & Review Lesson

10:00 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612.

SPI Kite Fest 10:00 AM South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (956) 761-1248.

McAllen Farmers Market 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St, McAllen. (956) 2550190

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

Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart Class

11:00 AM McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 681-3000.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E

West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Widows’ Support Group 12:00 PM

Tropical Valley Acres, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. (515) 290-0011.

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

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM

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

Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam 01:00 PM

McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl McAllen. (956) 682-3304.

Concert: The Garms Family 02:00 PM

Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346

Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 7872024.

Senior Ambassadors 03:00 PM Tip

O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

Harlingen Farmers Market 03:00 PM

Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. (956) 622-5053.

Dance w/Texas Wheels

Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 7835008.

Cowboy Night w/The Lockhart’s 07:00 PM Canyon Lake RV Resort,

4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 580-4545.

Dance w/Diego & Edith 07:00 PM

Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 7877717.

Dance w/Night Ryders 07:00 PM

Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $8.00 pp. (405) 317-0655.

Dance w/Redneck Revival 07:00 PM

Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. (956) 425-7448.

Dance w/Rewind 07:00 PM Alamo

Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Bus 83, Alamo. $10.00 pp. (956) 787-7571.

Dance w/Route 66 07:00 PM

Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp. (660) 924-1470.

Dance w/South Texas Ramblers

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

Dance w/Sweetwater 07:00 PM

Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 9688412.

Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers

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

Dance w/The Kenastons 07:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 968-0322.

His & Hers Dance 07:00 PM San Juan Gardens, 900 E Bus 83, San Juan. $8.00 pp. (402) 290-9160. Festus Lives On 07:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 4054350.

Justin Terry 07:00 PM Seven Oaks Resort, 801 S Inspiration Rd, Mission. $9.00 pp. (802) 3738866.

Lindley Creek 07:00 PM Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. $9.00 pp. (956) 585-8135. 07:00 PM

McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Pass the hat. (810)

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Ron & Jan Easter 07:00 PM Mission

Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $9.00 pp. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

Ron Moshier 07:00 PM Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-0624.

Concert: The Garms Family 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 7872024.

Watercolor Show 07:00 PM Upper Valley Art League, 921 E 12th St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 5910282.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2023

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

Harlingen Marathon 06:30 AM Lon C. Hill / Fair Park, 1204 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen.

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

South Padre Island Farmers Market

11:00 AM The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, SPI.

Shakespeare in the RGV 01:00 PM

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

Ambassadors of Grace 01:00 PM

Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Donations. (956) 405-4350.

Dance Jam Session 01:00 PM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-9264.

Gospel Jam 01:00 PM Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. (956) 9688412.

Live Music w/Renaissance Rockers

01:30 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. (956) 5811033.

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

Dance w/Tiny Hill and his Orchestra

03:00 PM Mission Bell RV Resort,

1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-4833 x 1062.

RGV Concert Band 03:00 PM Alamo

Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus Hwy 83, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (618) 9733595.

Rick McEwen 03:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 782-7886.

Happy Hour w/Dave Perryman 03:00

PM Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Pass the hat. (956) 783-4587.

Happy Hour w/Tim Dirth/Hitman

03:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donation. (956) 7876461.

Little Shop of Horrors 03:00 PM Lopez Early College High School, 3205 S Dakota Ave, Brownsville. $10.00 pp. (956) 698-2330.

Tony Booth w/Justin Trevino 03:30 PM The Tipsy Monkey, 3700 E Exp 83, Weslaco. $25.00 pp. (402) 9360638.

Open Face Beef Sandwich 04:00 PM

Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 606-9501.

Karaoke 05:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (603) 396-2786. Gospel Jam 05:30 PM Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419) 6069501.

PH II, III, IV RD Dance Party 06:30 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341

(956) 783-5008

DANCES | 7-10 PM

Every Saturday • Texas Wheels • $8

Tues Feb 14 • Valentine’s Dinner & Dance • $20 with Texas Wheels

HAPPY HOUR | 3 PM - 4:30 PM (Pass the Hat)

MONDAYS • Diego & Edith

TUESDAYS • Steven May

THURSDAYS • Regan James

FRIDAYS • Bruce Boudreau

SATURDAY DANCES | 7 PM

FEB 4 • The Kenastons • $8

FEB 11 • Steven May & The Southern Knights • $8

FEB 18 • The Howlers • $8

FEB 25 • Rewind • $10

ENTERTAINMENT

FEB 8 • Helen Russell & Company • $8

FEB 19 • RGV Concert Band • 3PM • $5

FEB 26 • Magic Valley Men of A-Chord

• 7PM Pass The Hat

(956) 968-0322

1701 N. International Blvd. Weslaco, TX 78596

797-1851

Dinner from 6-7 PM includes lasagna, breadstick, salad and dessert

Wed Feb 22 • The Fabulous Cruisers • $10

PICKLEBALL MIXER

THURSDAYS • 9AM-12 pm • $2

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb 5 • Dave Perryman • 6:30-9 pm • $7

Feb 8 • Gid-R-Done Bluegrass • 7-9 pm • $8

Feb 10 • Rusty Rierson • 7-10 pm • $8

COUNTRY JAM

Tuesdays • Maude Squad is back • 7-9 pm

$5 Walking Tacos • 6 pm while supplies last

Mondays • Beginners Line Dance • 10 am

Tuesdays • Round Dance • 10 am

Wednesdays • Improvers Line Dance • 10 am

Thursdays • Line Dance Boot Camp • 10 am

Fridays • Square Dance • 10 am

CRAFT SHOW | FEB 13 • 9 AM-NOON

W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 6610612.

Dave Perryman 06:30 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008.

J. Michael Laferty 06:30 PM Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-7839.

Sunday Movie Night 06:30 PM

Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Free admission. (956) 223-9359.

Festus Live Comedy Show 07:00

PM Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83. $8.00 pp. (319) 3307724.

Kai Kamaka 07:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $10.00 pp. (956) 6855300.

Rusty Rierson 07:00 PM W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $9.00 pp. (956) 585-6594.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6,

2023

McAllen’s Golden Age Olympics Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N

1048 N. Alamo Road Alamo, TX 78516

casadelvalle@rhp.com

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DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

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.

Quilt Show 08:00 AM Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-6223.

Casa Del Sol Craft Show 09:00 AM

Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. (956) 464-9024.

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

Conference Speaker: Founders Week 10:30 AM Bibleville Conference

Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30

AM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

Rock & Roll Jam Lunch 11:30 AM

Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 519-8597.

Beginner Squares 12:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677. Line Dancing 01:00 PM Kenwood RV

Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. (956) 797-1851.

Country Jam 01:00 PM Winterhaven

MPH, 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.

Rock & Roll Jam w/The Esquires

01:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 519-8597.

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

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) 7877839.

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 03:00

PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N

International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

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

Stuffed Chicken Breast 04:00 PM

Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (419 ) 606-9501.

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) 5850624.

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

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

Monday Jam Session 05:30 PM

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

Steel Drums 06:30 PM Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Pass the hat. (956) 423-1170.

Dance w/Sweetwater 07:00 PM Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr,

BRUCE BOUDREAU MUSIC

Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (319) 4317632.

Johnathan Len 07:00 PM Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 580-4477.

Kai Kamaka 07:00 PM Palm Shadows Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $8.00 pp. (956) 464-3324.

Molly B & Squeezebox 07:00 PM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $14.00 pp. Contact Barb Hovde for tickets. (507)259-7160.

Rusty Rierson 07:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. $9.00. (956) 6383158.

Senior Ambassadors 07:00 PM Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. (956) 580-4477.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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

Tuesday Hamburgers 11:00 AM

Craft Fair Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 783-4587.

Morning Breakfast 06:30 AM Eldorado

Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmhurst. $5.00 pp. (956) 581-6718.

Craft Show 08:00 AM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. (956) 405-4350.

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

Shakespeare in the RGV 10:00 AM

Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 216-4901.

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

Green Bees 19th Annual Quilt Show 10:00 AM Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 540-8463.

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

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

Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway, Mission. (956) 585-9093.

Pennsylvania Winter Texans Reunion

11:00 AM Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, McAllen. RSVP to (570) 335-7209.

Lunch/Dinner @Cafe Grande 11:30 AM

Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Prices vary. (956) 565-2638.

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

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.

Old Time Variety Dance w/Kenn y & Friends 01:00 PM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-9264.

Country Jam 01:00 PM The Grove, 605

7th St, San Juan.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Lunch at 11:30 am. (956) 682-8081.

Jam Session 01:00 PM Oleander Acres

RV Resort, 2421 S Conway, Mission. Jammers welcome. (956) 585-9093.

Music Jam 01:00 PM Roadrunner RV

Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd, Free admission. (712) 259-5209.

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.

Happy Hour w/Pat Davison & Tess 03:00

PM Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83 Harlingen. Pass the hat. (956) 412-0375.

Happy Hour w/South Texas Ramblers

03:00 PM Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 638-3158.

Happy Hour w/Diego 03:30 PM Bit-OHeaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Pass the hat. (603) 396-2786.

Fundraiser w/Night Howlers 04:00 PM

Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 519-8597.

Gospel Fest w/Ralph Kuster 06:00 PM

Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. (956) 399-5125.

Country Jam 06:00 PM Country Palms

RV Park, 600 E FM 495, San Juan. (956) 787-0680.

Dance w/Texas Storm 07:00 PM Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 77, Harlingen. $10.00 pp. (956) 425-6881.

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

Kenny Ray Horton 07:00 PM Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $10 adv/$11 door. (956) 782-3263.

Mollie B & Squeezebox 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $15.00 adv, $17.00 door. (956) 787-6461.

Redneck Revival 07:00 PM Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (660) 723-1536.

Roger Wayne Illusionist 07:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-2605.

Rusty Rierson 07:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $9.00 pp. (956) 585-0703. Conference Speaker: Founders Week 07:00 PM Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

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

McAllen Wind Ensemble “Superheroes” 07:30 PM McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. $10.00 pp. (800) 745-3000.

Feb. 16 Paradise ParkHarlingen7 PM

Feb. 17 Wagon City NorthMission7 PM

Feb. 18 Fun N SunSan Benito7 PM

Feb. 19 Country SunshineWeslaco7 PM

Feb. 28 Eldorado AcresMission7 PM

Mar. 2 Chimney ParkMission7 PM

Mar. 5 Big ValleyDonna1 PM

FEB. 1 • Private Event • San Benito

FEB. 8 • Private Event, Alamo Happy Hour • 3:00 - 5:00

FEB. 28 • Private Event, Alamo

Happy Hour • 3:00 - 5:00

FEB 17 • AmeriCana RV Resort, Palmview 6:00 - 8:00

MAR. 1 • Southern Comfort, Weslaco

Happy Hour • 3:00 - 4:30

Valley Star Award

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY FEB 14 • Bit-o-Heaven - Donna

DANCE • 7-10 PM

WEDNESDAY FEB15 • Fun-N-Sun SOLDOUT DINNER & DANCE

FRIDAY FEB 17 • Texas Trails - Pharr

DANCE • 7-10 PM

SATURDAY FEB 18 • Pleasant Valley - Mission

DANCE • 7-10 PM

SUNDAY FEB 19 • Llano Grande Mercedes

DANCE • 7-10 PM

TUESDAY FEB 21 • Country Sunshine - Weslaco

HAPPY HOUR • 3-4:30 PM

FRIDAY FEB 24 • Restful Valley- Mission

DANCE • 7-10 PM

DANCE JAM SESSIONS MEALS SALES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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.

Wednesday Breakfast 07:30 AM

Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

All You Can Eat Breakfast 07:30 AM

Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 519-5897.

Craft Sale 08:00 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W US Hwy 83, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 777-3590.

Flea Market 08:00 AM Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-9264.

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.

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

Conference Speaker: Founders

Week 10:30 AM Bibleville Conference

Grounds, 1346 Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. (956) 787-2024.

Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon

11:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 1301 E Jackson Ave, McAllen. $14.61 pp. (815) 370-2513.

Buchanan Co. Iowa Reunion 11:00

AM Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 2nd St, McAllen. (319) 533-6889.

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) 5652638.

Lunch & Jam Session 12:00 PM Bit-OHeaven 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.

One Hour River Tour 01:00 PM

Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $12.00 pp. (956) 581-1033.

Music Jam 01:00 PM Chimney Park RV

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

Country Music Jam 01:00 PM Heritage

Square Rec. Park, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. Free admission. (815) 222-7464.

Big Band Jam 01:00 PM Valley View

Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 580-0428.

Sugar Cane Presentation 01:00 PM

Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen

Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Acoustic Jam Session 01:30 PM

Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 412-0375.

Gospel Jam 01:30 PM Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 77, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 425-6881.

Happy Hour w/Regan James 03:00

PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 405-4350.

Happy Hour w/Terry Porter Roewe

03:00 PM Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 405-8197.

Happy Hour w/Justin Terry 03:30 PM

Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile

2 W, Mercedes. pass the hat. (956) 3763798.

Pancake, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit

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

Gospel Sing 06:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. (956) 405-4350.

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

MS/Plus Square Dance W/Ron Betzelberger 07:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 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) 7876461.

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

Festus Lives On 07:00 PM CountrySide Mobile Home & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. (98) 9160541.

Gid-R-Done Bluegrass 07:00 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-5008.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Swing Dance Lesson 04:00 PM

Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 412- 0375.

Lindley Creek 07:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $10.00 pp. (956) 968-5760. Located

Free Heart Health Conference February 4 in Weslaco

T exas A&M AgriLife Extension would like to invite you to our 1st Annual Heart Strong Conference Saturday, February 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This conference will be held at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services at 2401 Business Hwy. 83 W. in Weslaco (intersection of International Blvd. 1015 and Old Business 83).

In America, heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women. Two of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (heart disease) are high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels

Before the conference, we kick off with free health screenings and a health walk with a family doctor. We invite you to take a stroll around our center and ask our family doctor any health questions you may have.

Two cardiologists from DHR Health will present on prevention of heart disease and managing your blood pressure.

The Conference will end with a healthy-food demonstration. Throughout the Conference, we will give out door prizes, such as blood pressure monitors, food scales, kitchen tools, and more! •

Fly With Us at the 2023 SPI Kite Fest

FIND A PLACE TO BELONG

The 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 3 and 4 and will start at 10:00 a.m., with displays, performances, and food concessions

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.

AUTOMOTIVE HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Looking for something in the Rio Grande Valley? Our classified section has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the Valley market by listing what you wish to sell, give away or post your garage sales. For more information on submitting your classfied, please email classifieds@welcomehomergv.com. •

FIFTH WHEELS

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

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) 662-4895.

Homes for Sale Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission $84,900 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.

Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 2713682

Golf View Estates, Mission $279,900 This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom is being sold fully furnished. With two exterior patios, an enclosed patio with stunning views of the course, a chef’s dream kitchen, open-concept living area with 15 ft ceilings and an oversized garage, this home is perfect for you! Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

Wagon City South, Mission $85,000 Spacious 2-bedroom, 2 baths located in a great 55+ community in the heart of Mission. Complete kitchen remodel, custom hardwood cabinetry, quartz countertop and mosaic backsplash, updated stainless steel appliance ties this kitchen together.

Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 2713682

Restful Valley Ranch, Mission $59,000

This spacious 1 bed, 1 bath fully furnished park model was renovated to add a comfortable living room. It sits on TWO LOTS and has large covered patio/carport areas on both sides plus two large storage sheds. Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 4554195

Retama Village, Mission $209,900

This 720 sq ft house lives larger than you would think. The open living/dining/kitchen design is just right for quiet days at home. You’ll love the screened porch, backyard and pergola covered outdoor space backing to greenspace. RV parking with FHU. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $205,000

Price Improved! You’ll love the spacious eat in kitchen and large utility room in this 1 bed, 1 bath RV Porthome. The covered port w/

FHU will accommodate a 45 ft RV with 4 slides. Enjoy the outdoors w/ the pergola covered courtyard. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 9008487

Retama Village, Mission $264,500

Don’t miss this spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath fully furnished home.. Split bedrooms, a cook’s kitchen and open floorplan make this home feel huge. Enjoy your view of the greenspace from your large covered back patio. Landscape maintenance is provided by HOA. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Valley View Estates, Mission $59,900

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. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 2713682

Retama Village, Mission $347,000 RV Porthome recently remodeled inside & out with large, fenced yard. Large 2 story storage area/workshop with an additional 12x18 storage building for plenty of storage. Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, (816) 916-5583

MANUFACTURED HOMES

Mobile Home For Sale Well maintained 2/bedroom, 2/bath includes lot. Upgraded kitchen/appliances. Fully furnished w/14x14 Texas room. Large carport and back patio, surprisingly spacious inside. Located at Sun Valley Village, Harlingen $57,000. (219)776-4549.

Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen

$22,000 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. Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen

$15,900 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! Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER

Golf Carts For Sale Call: 956-5803370

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.

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.

MOTOR HOMES

Motor Home For Sale 38 Ft. Damon Intruder Motor Home. 8.1 chevy, 67,000 miles, 3 slide-outs. $40,000 or OBO. For more information call (231) 557-2330 or (231) 557-6166.

PARK MODELS FOR SALE

Wintergreen Estates, Mission $54,900 Looking for a cozy home to make your own? Look no further than this cute updated one-bedroom mobile that provides all you need for your home away from home—located

in Wintergreen estates, an active 55+ community. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

Pleasant Valley Ranch $34,900 Looking for a cozy home to call your own? Look no further than this cute travel trailer, a perfect example of 55+ living at its finest, with updated features including flooring throughout, a double overlay metal roof, siding, skirting, and even a sliding glass door. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

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.

Annual INDOOR Patio Sale ANNUAL INDOOR GARAGE SALE, PANCAKE BREAKFAST & PIE SALE. Sat, Feb 4th, 7:00 am-1:00 pm. La Hacienda Estates, 1 mile South of Bus. 83, on Tower Rd, Alamo. (952) 949-9443.

Rio Valley Estates Craft Sale Craft Sale Rio Valley Estates 715 North Westgate Dr. Weslaco, TX Thursday, February

2, 2023 8:00-12:00 Vendors offer unique handmade crafts only Lunch available

RV LOTS

River Bend Resort & Golf Club, Brownsville $42,500 Design and build your custom RV Porthome on this lot in River Bend Resort. 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. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $64,900

You’ll love spending the winters in the Texas Tropics on your very own deeded RV lot in this resort community. The coach house has a murphy bed and a bathroom with shower making it perfect for guests. When you don’t have company you can enjoy the extra space with a fireplace for entertaining or just relaxing. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $79,900 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. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $62,900 This deeded RV lot backing to greenspace in the luxury resort of Retama Village. Community amenities include pools, clubhouse, fitness center, bocce ball and pickleball courts, and dog park. FHU and a cozy coach house with a bath with shower and a wet bar. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $53,500

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. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $52,500 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. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $75,000

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. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Retama Village, Mission $64,900

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. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

Wintergreen Estates $45,000 Looking for the perfect place to park your RV, where you own your lot? This property showcases a covered awning that includes 30/50 amp service, water, sewer connections, and an attached finished 10 x 14 insulated utility room.The steel-built covered canopy is 23 ft. wide x 35 ft. long and 14 ft. in height. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

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 leave message (956) 354-4074

Advanced Patio Screens Patio Screens are a great way to add privacy, bug protection and sun control. A+ BBB Give us a call today at 956-797-9424 www.

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) 686-8162 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. Kristy Meyer (956) 687-5115, travel@ welcomehomergv.com.

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