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Winter Texan Ambassadors Wanted

If you love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, you’re invited to become a Winter Texan Ambassador. The job is simple: share with your friends all the good times you have in the Valley each winter – away from the snow and ice. In a place where you can play golf almost any winter day. In a place where your MH & RV resort is a community of its own with lots of friends to share in a whole array of fun activities.

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show runs March 10-20

The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds are going to be full of animals and people beginning tomorrow as the event celebrates its 83rd year. The event will feature its senior discount day on Wednesday, March 16. The show was organized in 1939 to support an educational environment that promotes family, community and volunteerism highlighting the Valley’s agriculture and students that participate in growing animals. What started as an event on the grounds of a local livestock sales

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Last week for Golf Survey

It is that time of year again. It is time to vote for your favorite golf course. We do this every Spring, when the weather is just right to get out on the courses again. You have one more week to vote for your favorite Valley golf course. By filling out the survey, you could win free rounds of golf and other prizes. You can fill out the form in today’s edition of the Winter Texan Times or fill out the form online at www.wintertexantimes. com. All entries must be received See SURVEY pg. 8 INDEX

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Upper Valley golf courses receive some needed TLC

The past couple of years have been difficult for many businesses. While not knowing if they were going to be opened or closed, it gave directors of golf, owners, golf pros and those who make decisions an opportunity to make some tweaks to their courses – minor to major. We invite you to try out a new course, or two or three, and then let us know about your favorites in our golf course survey. We would also like to solicit additional feedback for our wrap up story. And if you would, attach a short note to your ballot, telling us why you voted the way you did. We would love to hear your See GOLF pg. 14

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By Herb Moering came from to winter for the past 12 The annual Texas Independence seasons. With them were Dean and Day parade held in Alamo was a Sharon Fox, Winter Texans from great success thanks once again to Nebraska, who have been coming Trophy Gardens RV Resort resi- to the parade for a number of years, dents. They made up the bulk of having missed only a few. the parade on a breezy Saturday Adding to the support and apmorning with nearly 30 individual plause were Robert Carlson, from entries, mainly decorated golf carts Kansas in his fourth year at Trophy with the parade theme “Howdy Ala- Gardens, and friend Pat Jorgensen, mo—A Salute to Texas.” from Iowa and a long time Trophy In addition, the majority of specta- Garden resident since 2006. She tors lining the sidewalk in both direc- finds the park as do many others to tions from the Central Park review- be “very friendly” with a lot of acing stand were also residents from tivities. Trophy Gardens. That’s what Lolita Riding in a convertible was the Beeksma, a Winter Texan from Wis- park’s queen, Bonnie Christian, who consin, was one related of the while managwaiters when ing for Trophy the paGardens rade to opened arrive in 1984 t h a t and she was led still reby the s i d e s PSJA there. M e O n e morial Trophy Gardens queen for the 2022 parade is Bonnie Christian, of the H i g h who has been a resident since the park opened in 1984. popular School Trophy Junior Gardens ROTC color guard. entries were the two-dozen line “We’re supporting the Trophy dancers, who performed in front of Gardens entries, which are always the reviewing stand to several muinvolved,” Beeksma said. She came sical western numbers. The group to the parade with her husband, Ron, was led by, and followed by, a pair who noted it was 32 degrees today of Texas flag bearers that included in Ashland, Wisconsin where they See TROPHY GARDENS pg. 6

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By Herb Moering the group was met by bandits after More than 300 people came to crossing at Reynosa, which he said mark Clayton Homes of Donna 30th surprised the wagon master. Howevanniversary on a breezy Saturday. M o s t of them were Winter Texans wanting to check out the latest in mobile home styling, like Harold Barstow and friend Shirley M i c h a e l Shirley Michael and Harold Barstow, from Bentsen Grove Resort try from Bent- out the living room in one of the Clayton Homes models during the sen Grove company’s 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday. Resort in Palmview. The couple, both of er, they spent 42 days traipsing over whom come from Wisconsin com- much of Mexico. Michael said, she munities, were surprised when they has gotten used to the warm weather won a prize in a drawing right after (in winter). She likes the “garbage they arrived. can warning,” on TV when breezy Barstow said he discovered the conditions are coming. They plan to head out for Maryland in a couple of weeks to see a grandchild, before ending up back in Wisconsin. Two visitors from Tropic Star RV & MH Resort in Pharr, Lynn Meikle, from Cherokee, Iowa, and Bonnie Jo Marth, Taking a break for a corndog on the office porch of Clayton Homes of Mason City, were Lynn Meikle and Bonnie Jo Marth, from Tropic Star RV & Iowa, came to MH Resort. see the new models. “Valley” after coming to McAl“I like to see what’s new,” said len eight years ago to go caravan- Marth, who has her own place at the ning into Mexico. He recalled that See CLAYTON pg. 8

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Larry DeBuse golf tournament held

Larry and Susan DeBuse, formerly of Green Gate Grove in Palm View, were honored at the Larry DeBuse Invitational Golf Tournament, held at Shary Golf Course on March 2. Kathy Roberts and her team organized the event to raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation, Inc. and continues Larry’s annual golf outing, The Annual Not Ready for the PGA Golf Fun Day Invitational, which he ran for the last 6 seasons. This year’s event featured a nine-hole, four person scramble with a full slate of 11 teams. The event was capped off by a luncheon, served by the Shary Golf Course staff, and an award ceremony emceed by Jesse Hansen. Congratulations go to first place winners, the Lynda Colton Team, who shot five under par and who won an 18-hole pass to Shary Golf Course. The event raised over $3,600 for the fight against Parkinson’s Disease through entrance fees, the sale of refreshments and mulligans, a 50/50 drawing, an auction and through the many generous donations of others. The DeBuse family has returned to their home in Bella Vista, AR, as Larry continues his fight against Parkinson’s Disease. If you have an event or special someone in your park.... let us know. Send your news items to news@wintertexantimes.com

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You’ll want to tell your friends about the dances in your park, the jam sessions, craft sales, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and the wonderful Wintertainers™ performing daily in the resorts. If you like country music, there’s a jam for you and a number of quality bands performing for country-western dances. If your preference is rock-n-roll or bluegrass, you’re not disappointed. There are many talented performers who come to the Rio Grande Valley from Branson, Nashville and other locales during the winter season. Be sure to tell your friends about the very affordable cost of living in the Rio Grande Valley! Not only do you save a ton of money on heating fuel to keep you warm in the winter, but everything costs less than in most other areas of the country. It’s a great place to make your retirement dollars stretch further, enabling you to enjoy a great lifestyle with all your new friends in Deep South Texas.

The Winter Texan Times will be publishing our annual “Take Home Edition” of the paper on March 16 for you to take home with you so you can show your friends up north all the fun times we have here in the Rio Grande Valley. If you can help us spread the word, give us a call today and tell us how many papers you would like to take back north with you to share with others. Most people take 25 to 50 extra copies of the Take Home Edition to share with their friends. We hope you will do the same and invite your friends to come down with you next winter and give us a try. Give us a call at (956) 580-7800 before close of business on March 12 and we will put you on our list of Winter Texan Ambassadors and make arrangements for you to get the papers you need on March 16. If you are leaving before March 16, take some extra copies of our earlier editions, including today’s paper, to share with the folks back home.

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yard with make shift pens, and then to its current location with tents, has grown to a place with permanent buildings located on over 100 acres. The Show has continued to grow each year and now ranks as one of the top ten in the state. People from all over Texas eagerly anticipate the event and come to enjoy the many activities including a parade, rodeos, competitive livestock events, and the many attractions that are scheduled daily. The concert lineup includes Hayden Baker, Spazzmatics, Texas Hill, Mo Pitney, Gene Watson, the Bellamy Brothers, and others. The event opens at 10 a.m. on most of the days, with a 9 a.m. open-

ing on Saturday, March 12, Wednesday, March 16, and Saturday, March 19. Festivities conclude at midnight each night. The PRCA Rodeo nights will be at 7 p.m. on March 17-March 19. A PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding event will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. While on the grounds, you can’t forget to enjoy the concessions and little shops that will be throughout the grounds and inside the main hall. While there are plenty of animals to be seen, there is also an art and photography exhibit and others throughout the grounds. For the full schedule of events and concerts, visit www.rgvls.com. You can also find up to date information on their Facebook page.

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park. “You never know when you might want to stay here full time and might like a new home.” Meikle added, “The corndogs are pretty good as well,” which was offered free along with pop to all visitors. After seven years at Tropic Star RV & MH Resort, Marth said it’s the weather, things to do, especially dancing, and the Branson (Missouri) entertainment that attracts her. Meikle, who came to the “Valley in 2005,” said he likes “jams, including bluegrass music.” He mentioned he and Marth were making a day of it, having started at a couple of park yard sales in the morning, the open house in the afternoon and maybe karaoke to end the day. General Manager Doug Fowler said, the number of visitors wasn’t quite as high as in previous years, but it was still a good turnout. The open house was a bit later than usual, which might have had some impact on the numbers. Sprinkled in

amongst the Winter Texans were some local residents who are also an important part of Clayton Homes clientele, Fowler noted. Fowler mentioned that during his 30 years at Clayton Homes, they have been regular advertisers in the Winter Texan Times, which he indicated is an important source to reach those readers.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, March 9 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7am, Call 956-585-0703 to pre-order. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, $6pp. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, In the Main Hall. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Soft drinks, popcorn and nachos available. Pass the hat. For information, call 712-660-0308. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV

Resort, Alamo, 4-6pm, Ged R Done Band. All proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Barbara Jean and Gina, $7pp. Open to the public. Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Nu-Blu - bluegrass. $9pp. BYOB/ice cream bars for sale. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Mountain Highway Bluegrass Show, $8pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Kai, $8pp. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, $7pp. Thursday, March 10 Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. All You Can Eat Pancakes The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and endless coffee. Bring you own table service. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol,

Mission, 10am-Noon, Coffee & cookies. Pass the hat. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb burger & fries $7pp, 1/2 burger & fries $9pp, salad with turkey $8pp. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649. Country Jam & Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch starts at 11:30 am, Jams are 12:30-3 pm. Lunch features our famous sloppy joes and more. Full band returning including a fiddler. Musician sign up begins at 11:30 am. All musicians and singers welcome. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm. Country Jam - Mission Bell Re-

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sort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Mission Bell Ballroom. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Dessert & coffee served. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. Homemade, various varieties. BYOB/TS (Bring Your Own Bowl/Table Service). Drinks and dessert for sales. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes Event Center, $12pp. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own instrument to our Acoustic Jam (no instrument amplifiers). Show your talent or just sit and listen. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Come and enjoy great music, best in the valley! Dance, sing along, or just listen. Pop, ice cream, coffee, and homemade cookies are available.

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Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. BYOB, ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Mountain Highway, $7pp & $8pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Friday, March 11 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club,

Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Open to public; you must sign up with Activity Director. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Yard Sales - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Fish & More - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, $10pp. Friday Lunch - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-12:30pm. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and gospel like Nashville USED to do with some occasional old-time Rock-

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Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Friday Night Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Full order (3 pieces) with french fries, coleslaw, tea/coffee for $9pp. We also have half orders (2 pieces) for $7pp and extra fish for $2 each. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, Curt James, pass the hat. Rec Hall. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Homemade snacks at break. All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Lindley Creek, $10pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Dale & Gale, $7pp. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Pickpocket Gene Show, $9pp advance, $11pp at the door.

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Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band - country. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Agency, tickets on sale starting 2/18/22, $10pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes, $6pp. Big Band/Classic Country Jam Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only. Lounge open 3-9 pm serving pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs, and chili corn dogs. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Diego, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Ice and set-ups available. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, High Country, $8pp. No tennis shoes. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Saturday, March 12 Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-8:45am. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort,

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www.wintertexantimes.com rable course to play even under the most stressful of days. Their island hole is tougher than it looks with the wind, and you need to make sure you get enough air under your ball so it sticks. But the big question is – do you want to grip it and rip it? Address: 2919 N. Kenyon Road, Edinburg Phone: (956) 381-0964 Description: Par-71 Public course Website: montecristogcc.com Yardage: Gold – 6,392; Blue – 6,014; White – 5,373; Red – 4,521 Amenities: Driving range, practice greens, pro shop, restaurant, bar. Winter Texan Specials: $33 for 18 holes, call in advance. Tierra Del Sol Golf Course By now everyone should know that Tierra Del Sol underwent a major facelift a few years ago and the changes have been remarkable. What’s even better is that they keep up with the maintenance to make sure those changes remain in play for their golfers. Tierra Del Sol has a wide variety of layouts and some of the nicest rolling greens in the Valley. Several holes let you stand there and “grip

it and rip it,” even if you kick out a banana hook or slice every once in a while. Coming up 18 with the Clubhouse rising up behind the finishing hole makes you feel like you’re on some type of private country club estate. It is a beautiful way to end the round on a fun golf course to tackle. Address: 700 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr Phone: (956) 402-4545 Description: 18-hole, par-72 Municipal golf course Website: golf.pharr-tx.gov Yardage: Blue – 6,827; White – 6,266; Gold – 5,820; Red – 5,252 Amenities: Driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant. Winter Texan Specials: Call for specials.

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ting green while keeping their other putting and chipping green open. The course is wonderfully challenging and “delightfully” windy…

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Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-8pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Men of Accord, barbershop, $6pp. Arrive 5:45pm. 1341 W. US Highway 83. 618-973-3595. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Lasting Impressions. Mike Walker is a gifted impersonator from Branson who has a repertoire of more than 50 celebrities. He also performs his own music. Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Snack bar opens at 6:00

pm. Free movies. Please visit website, rgv.activities.com, for title of movie each week. Show - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Easter, $7pp & $8pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, $8pp. Branson level entertainment at extremely reasonable ticket prices. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of great music, comedy and fun. Monday, March 14 Cribbage - Valley View Estates, Mission, 10am-Noon, Clubhouse, 2100 Vernon Street. Rock & Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, Noon-3pm, Food served 12pm, jam 1-3pm. Jam - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 12:30pm, Lester & Friends. Lunch 11:30. 1320 West Frontage Road. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Join us at our jam, everyone welcome. Backed up by a professional band on stage. Serving lunch from 11am to 12:45pm. 100

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Tuesday, March 15 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am. Beginner Line Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8:30-10am, Instructors Noreen Friesen and Pat Yoder. Please bring a small donation for our instructor, $2 is suggested. Women’s Bible Study and Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. Corner of Sioux Rd and Cesar Chavez Rd, two miles north of Hwy 2. Masks preferred. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-2:30pm. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Oleander Acres,

Mission, 1-3pm, Burger lunch served prior 11am-12:30pm. Angus burger, chips, tea or lemonade. Donations. Country Jam - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 1-3:30pm, Snacks will be served. Brenda Warborg, 605-651-1289. Country Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Regan James. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego and Edith. Entertainment - Southern Oasis, Mission, 3:30-5pm, Ralph Kuster Variety Show, $8pp, $15/couple. Dinner to follow. Guests are asked to bring a dessert. Tacos - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, $7pp. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mis-

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sion, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, Entertainers and guests welcome. Line Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, $3pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Kai Kamaka - Ambassador of Aloha. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets available at the door. Soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream bars available. For information, call 425-501-6773. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Can/Am, $7pp. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Maude Squad Back. Pizza 5:30-6:30pm, $8pp. Wednesday, March 16 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am, Biscuits & gravy single $2pp, biscuits & gravy double $3pp. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Kai Show, $8pp. Encore Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, California

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