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Welcome to our Take Home Edition of the Winter Texan Times. In this edition we want to share some of the reasons more and more retirees are choosing the Rio Grande Valley of Texas as their winter home. As Jim Brunson they seek a warmer climate, they also enjoy the warm, friendly people who make their winters much more fun and enjoyable. We have invited those who currently spend their winters in the Rio Grande Valley – we affectionately call them “Winter Texans” – to take a few copies of this edition to share with their friends back home. If you are retired, or are planning your retirement, we invite you to take a look at the Rio Grande Valley as your winter escape from the cold winters up north. See WELCOME pg. 25

RGV low cost of living appeals to Winter Texans

By Henry Miller David Howard and his wife live 4,200 miles from the Rio Grande Valley. The couple will take their time each year, leaving their home in the Canadian province of Labrador and Newfoundland to arrive at their summer home at BitO-Heaven RV Park in Donna. They will take 10-12 days to reach their destination, knowing full well that the trip to Florida’s winter resorts would be closer. “But it’s so much cheaper here,” Howard said. “The amenities are just as good, See LOW COST pg. 10

Mission’s Winter Texan Fiesta is just one of many activites planned for Winter Texans to enjoy.

By Henry Miller When winter visitors come to South Texas, they want to have fun! And that’s what the activity directors in the mobile home and RV resorts do best. They make sure there are plenty of fun activities for their park residents to enjoy. The activity schedule at most parks is extensive, offering a wide array of activities and entertainment. While Winter Texans still enjoy many of the traditional activities such as dances, movie nights, park socials and live entertainment by performers from Branson and Nashville – at low, low prices – some new trends have emerged as younger retirees discover the Rio Grande Valley. Pickleball, RC (remote-control) racing, and rock ‘n roll music are all the rage for Winter Texans in South Texas. These are just a few of the newest activities added to a menu of fun things to do. These activities have exploded onto the Rio Grande Valley scene over the past two to three years and the local mobile home See FUN pg. 4

Warm weather draws Winter Texans to South Texas

By Henry Miller Terry Hirschfeld was in her Kentucky home when she started making a list of “warm states.” She was tired of the cold. Texas made her short list. Now that she and her husband are here living on South Padre Island, they are thrilled that they chose Texas over their other two finalists – Arizona and Florida. “We love it here,” Hirschfeld said during the WinterFest at South Padre Island. The beautiful subtropical weather of South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley is definitely one of the biggest attractions for Winter Texans. There could be as much as a 100-degree difference between South Texas and places like Northern Minnesota or South Dakota. “I’m thawing out right now,” said Fred Mastellar, bus driver for Hart Travel, a tour company that brings 25-30 Winter Texans to the Valley as one of their stops on a multi-week tour. Speaking of the weather when he left Minnesota, Mastellar said, “This was the worst weather to drive in that I’ve ever had to deal with.” See WEATHER pg. 11

The warm South Texas weather means Winter Texans can enjoy more outdoor activities

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The Swing Street Big Band is keeping big band music alive and their recent pairings with local high schools will be a lesson that musicians can perform for a long time. McAllen High School will be hosting a Jazz Festival Saturday, March 16 in the school auditorium at 2021 LaVista Ave. The festival will feature jazz bands from McAllen High School, Memorial High School and the Swing Street Big Band. This is the second partnership show between McAllen schools, the first performance was with Swing Street Band and McAllen Rowe High School last month. Music will start at 5 p.m. with the high school jazz bands performing, followed by light refreshments before the Swing Street Big Band “Tribute to the Big Band Era” at 7 p.m. Swing Street Big Band is a 17-piece show/dance orchestra that is made up of band directors who currently teach in the Rio Grande Valley and retired band directors; some are Winter Texans from the Midwest.

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RC racing is the new craze for Winter Texans.

Winter Texans enjoy playing pickleball.

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From pg. 1 and RV resorts are quickly building new pickleball courts, constructing oval and figure-eight RC tracks, and booking more rock ‘n roll entertainment to provide more reasons for retirees to spend their winters in South Texas. Bean Bag Baseball Too! But there’s another activity that is coming on strong. It’s one that Bentsen Grove Resort activity director Peggy Creach said just kind of snuck up and became an overnight sensation. That’s the good old bean bag toss, which many parks have turned into a competitive game of bean bag baseball. “A lot of people come out to play it every week,” Creach said. “It’s something that everybody can play and it became really popular, really fast.” The baseballs are the bean bags and the targets are holes inside a wooden board placed 17 feet away from the batters. The batters aim for holes designated 1B (single), 2B (double), 3B (triple) or Home Run, while trying to avoid the negative consequences like “out” and “strike” holes. Multiple games are played at the same time at Country Sunshine RV Park, said Activity Director Debbie Stout, who saw the game played first at Mission West and introduced it to both Country Sunshine and Southern Comfort RV parks; so far it has been a hit. Pat Stillar, a Minnesota resident, has become a pro of sorts – in the sport. Not only does he play at the park, but he also competes in the Senior Olympics. “I love sports,” he said. “I’m involved in the senior Olympics and love to throw horseshoes – I’m pretty good at that – and bean bag toss and pool.” Thirty-two teams from different Wilder Resorts converged on Texas Trails RV Resort to hold their first bean-bag tournament – that’s how popular that activity has become overnight. Pickleball Grows in Popularity Pickleball, which combines elements of tennis and badminton, is a game of strategy and teamwork. Unlike tennis and badminton, it’s not about power, but more about precision. Bentsen Grove, Llano Grande, Pine to Palm, Texas Trails, VIP

Winter Texans enjoying a game of Bean Bag Baseball.

La Feria, Victoria Palms, and several other parks have either adapted their tennis courts to be pickleball courts, or built new courts. Larry Vermeesch, director of pickleball at Bentsen Grove Resort, said that there are more than 100 registered players for pickleball. The park built a 65-foot by 60foot indoor, air-conditioned court that has been hugely popular. “This is great for recruiting new Winter Texans to the park,” he said. “It’s also great to play because it doesn’t require as much running as tennis. But it sure does get intense.” Some of the local cities, such as Mission, now offer pickleball as a regular part of their Parks & Recreation program. Lou Dewaele, activity director at Texas Trails RV Resort, said that they started out with about six to eight pickleball players. Now they have closer to 50 and have “lined up” two indoor pickleball courts as well as three outdoor ones. RC Racing RC racing has also taken South Texas by storm. From Penitas RV Park, which has offered RC racing years before everyone else joined the fun, to some of the newest tracks, including Bit-O-Heaven, Alamo Palms, Alamo Rec-Veh and Texas Trails RV, among others. Most tracks are oval or figure-eight tracks, but there are a couple of trawler tracks for those who want to bring out their “monster” RC trucks and battle the obstacle course. “This is something the residents wanted and it has grown unbelievably fast,” said Rocky Ramirez, manager of Alamo Palms – an avid RC competitor. “We want to get other parks involved and compete against others and make this something that’s huge because people are really enjoying it.” And So Much More There are so many more things to do for fun at the parks – shuffleboard and cycling are still very popular, as well as woodworking, dances, socials and dinners, movie nights, and arts and crafts. Some of the resorts even offer lapidary shops, many have quilting, sewing and craft rooms and at least one has a gun range. And, of course there are top-of-theline entertainers who regularly perform in the resorts, as well as jam sessions, with rock ‘n roll music becoming increasingly popular. “We had to change our lineup around for more rock ‘n roll jams,” Creach said. “There’s a new generation of Winter Texans coming and they love that music.” It’s not unusual to hear stories of 200, 300 or more people filling recreation halls to listen to, or participate in the rock ‘n roll jams. McAllen Mobile Park opened its season with an invitation only rock ‘n roll jam. Not only were some of the Valley’s finest performers there but the hall was standing room only. Country music jams are still incredibly popular, but rock is pushing its way to the top.

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Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’cana and the entire city council want all Winter Texan visitors to know how grateful they are that you have chosen Mission as your winter home. “Mission is the home of more Winter Texan mobile home and RV resorts than any other city in the Rio Grande Valley, and our Winter Texan friends are very important to us. We would not be the community we are today without your contributions. And it’s far more than the economic impact you make that’s important,” said Mayor O’cana. “I want to personally thank every one of you who volunteer at our hospital, at our library, volunteer to read to our children and at our food pantry,” he said. Mission Food Pantry Director Adela Ortega said, “I don’t know what we would do without our Winter Texans.” Mission is always looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for winter visitors as well as year-round residents. Each year, the city and chamber of commerce work together to put on the Winter Texan Fiesta as a way of saying, “Thank you for choosing Mission as your Valley home.” This huge celebration features some of the Winter Texans’ favorite entertainers who put on a free three-hour show. This year’s lineup of entertainers included the Kody Norris Show, William Florian, Bob Dolle and Friends, the Texas Whiskey Band, the Mission High School Mariachi Aguilas and Rich Bellert. This year, the Winter Texan Fiesta was held at the new Mission Event Center, with the colorful Artesano Market held indoors, featuring dozens of vendors selling Mexican crafts, pottery, jewelry, woodworking items, leather goods, colorful Mexican dresses and other clothing items and much more. Dog Parks They city’s first dog park opened this year, and the city is planning to open a second dog park later this year. A “Leash-cutting ceremony” was held January 19 for the new dog park at Bannworth Park, located at 1822 N. Shary Road. The second dog park will be constructed at Bentsen Palm Community Park, located on the city’s Southwest side. The Bannworth dog park includes separate areas for small dogs and large dogs, including areas for training dogs, plus a shaded area for leashed dogs. Watering stations are provided for dogs and dog owners, and the park will be surrounded with butterfly gardens.

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Public Safety Public safety has always been a top priority for the City of Mission. The mayor said the city has recently invested over $2.2 million to install a new state-of-the-art police radio system that will enable better communications between police, EMS and fire department personnel. The system also enables interoperability with county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. O’cana said this will mean better response times on emergency calls as well as better coordination. Parks & Recreation Mission offers a large parks system that includes 25 parks and two swimming pools. The city is nearing completion of a tennis complex consisting of 16 tennis courts, including a lighted central court for TSTA tournaments, a pro shop and a covered pavilion area to provide shade for tournament participants. The mayor and city council want to invite you to help spread the good news about Mission and the Rio Grande Valley. Become a Winter Texan Ambassador and invite your friends and neighbors to come down for a visit next fall or winter – even if just for a week or two – and see how much fun Winter Texans have here in South Texas. “We want to invite all your friends to come to Mission, where we welcome you with open arms,” Mayor Ocana said. The City of Mission invites all Winter Texans to come to Mission and enjoy our tourist-friendly South Texas hospitality, the safe environment, the Valley’s best RV resorts and the quality lifestyle you desire. Paid Advertisement

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From pg. 1 and the people are nicer. It’s worth the drive without a doubt.” As a younger generation move to the Valley, it seems they are more frugal when it comes to where they go. They want to have a great time, but they don’t want to spend the money they’ve saved and earned to go just toward living expenses. They want to live it up – from dances and shows to trips to South Padre Island and Nuevo Progreso, Mexico and, of course all the free events that take place on a daily occurrence at the RV resorts. Progreso is as much a Winter Texan hotspot as any place on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande. Arts, crafts, medicine as well as deliciously prepared adult beverages (which some may consider medicine) and a world of exquisite fajitas, enchiladas and other Mexican fare call out to visitors from the north on a regular basis. Some will drive across and park on the one main street that is crammed with shops, restaurants and pharmacies on both sides of the road. Others will take the short walk across the Progreso International Bridge and enjoy the small tourist destination that way. The annual “Best Places to Live” index regularly has cities such as Harlingen, McAllen and Mission in their top 100 in the nation, and top 15 in Texas. The median cost of homes is usually the greatest contributor to that, and other, indexes but other categories that rank high include cost of groceries, health care, utilities and housing in general. “As a Winter Texan, we enjoy the weather, cost of living, fresh fruit, veggies. There’s great medical care and in 10 hours by plane we can be back in Alaska,” said one Winter Texan – and Arizona is closer to them.

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While the cost of living is very economical for the area, the Winter Texan parks offer a whole other type of economies. Entertainers from Nashville, Vegas and Branson, Mo. such as Mario Rosales, Tavie Spivey, Jason “The Piano Man” Whorlow and dozens more will enjoy in the low cost of living while putting on shows here during the winter months; some entertainers – affectionately known as “Wintertainers™” - will perform at 40, 50 or more RV and mobile home parks/resorts. The usual charge per person is only $7 or $8. For a two-hour show, sometimes with 250 or more in attendance, it’s a winwin for everyone. Even the lunch specials offer amazing prices – all you can eat pancake breakfasts for as little as $4, or a burger, fries and a drink for $5 are just two examples. Talking about “win-win,” there may not be a better area in the nation that offers such a wide variety of products as the local pulgas, known everywhere else as flea markets. The Don-Wes Flea Market is truly one of a kind. When you first pull in, you may not be wowed because, well, it is a flea market. As soon as you step inside the covered area, however, treasures are everywhere. There’s Amish cheeses and homemade jellies and jams from Wisconsin (Winter Texan proud), fruits and veggies (also at several farmer’s markets). There’s jewelry, gadgets, clothes – even a doggy day spa. In other words, you can find everything you want – and some things you didn’t realize you wanted at these flea markets. AARP also wrote that Texas was the best state to retire because it had the lowest taxes, and no state income tax. And homeowners can claim a homestead exemption and have their taxes frozen if they are 65 or older. Finally, the big sell when it comes to the economical reasons, the lots and

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homes themselves are sold at amazingly low prices. When a Winter Texan decides to not return for health or family reasons (plenty of new grandchildren for example), they will sell or lease their lots/RVs and/or mobile homes. NewShopping in the Don-Wes Flea Market comers can usually find amazing rificed so many things for this time,” said deals on homes, many fully furnished. While the low cost of living is just one Debbie Lorenz, who has lived in the Valof the reasons Winter Texans love the ley with her husband Arnie for five years. Valley, it surely is an important one, as it Their northern home is in Malden, Ill. allows retirees to stretch their retirement “We’ve planed accordingly for this part of our lives. We are enjoying it and are income and enjoy those golden years. “We’ve worked a lot of years and sac- determined to keep right on enjoying it.”

There’s no better place to winter than the Rio Grande Valley

Larry Mainz loves the Rio Grande Valley. He and his wife, Jan, became Winter Texans seven years ago. He fondly calls the Valley, “Disney for old people.” He says people need to know that “there’s no better place. If you don’t like living here, you’re not going to like living anywhere.” “Not enough people know about the Valley,” said the Wisconsin resident who spends the winters with his wife in Lamplighter Park in Palmview. “This place is a paradise. We have traveled a lot and still do. But we love the Mexican culture here, love the family ideals, the friendly people at the park – there are no better people in the world than in the Valley. “People need to know that.” A Navy veteran who later drove trucks all over the country for a living started researching where he and Jan could go during the winter months. He posted the question to his friends and on social me-

dia – Texas or Florida? “People said ‘go to Florida if you want beaches,’” Larry said. “For friendly people, go to Texas.” Even then, the couple in their motorhome made the trip to Houston, which was part of a regular route Larry would drive while trucking (Houston to Chicago). He was somewhat familiar with the area, but it was still not what they were looking for. “People were telling me about the Valley – some were saying don’t go – but they were saying it was 10 to 15 degrees warmer daily,” Mainz said. “So I was playing around on

the Internet and saw it was close to a Miami climate – and Miami was straight across to the East. We came, we bought a mobile home and we fell in love with the Valley.” Mainz said that there’s a lot of incorrect information circulated about the Valley and he wants people to know the truth. He’s always sharing things about the Valley with his friends, inviting them to come down for the winter, including one of his friends who moved to Weslaco last year. “I don’t think enough people know about the Valley, or they hear stories that

are negative – ‘it’s too windy, the border is bad.’ We live here, we go to Mexico. All of that just isn’t true,” he said. The couple enjoys going to different activities, especially jams and other shows. Jan also plays cards – lots and lots of cards. “They’ll have dinners here two nights a week before the jams or shows and we love that,” he said. “We love country western shows, any type of old country and old rock from the 50s and 60s and we go to a show every night of the week.” As the time draws near to pack up and head back north, they plan to take their time on a leisurely trip back to Wisconsin. “We appreciate being called Winter Texans,” Mainz said. “This is a storybook place and I just get goosebumps when I talk about this place to people. I told my wife ‘I don’t want to go home this year.’ “She told me, ‘you are home.’”

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From pg. 1 The group of Winter Texans hail from Minnesota and South Dakota. Ernie Hart, owner of the company, said that each year the group tries to talk him into staying in the Valley for longer periods of time. He added that he may be convinced after the most recent weather in Minnesota. The Rio Grande Valley is definitely a joy to live in, especially if the other option includes snow, ice and all things frozen. The average high between December and February runs from 70-74 degrees (but can reach into the 80s) and lows are generally between 49 and 54 – with the token warning once a year that a frost is on its way, sending full-time residents scurrying to cover their outdoor plants. The mild winter temperatures – and no snow – allows folks to get out and be active during the winter months. For Winter Texans that means playing golf, racing RC cars, playing pickleball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, cycling, bird watching and many other outdoor activities – often with temperatures in the 70s. Not only is there joy in leaving the frozen tundras, but there are also health benefits. Jim McDermid of Minnesota said he has heart and vascular disease and in the Valley the weather is good enough that he can walk almost every day and the land is flat enough that he does not have to climb while he walks. Ed Martens runs the Senior Texan Softball League and its all-star games every March. He said he has benefited from his years of living in the Valley, even though d . by Herb Moering . t For decades, the Rio Grande Valley of eTexas has been a favorite destination for retirees from the Midwest and Canada looking to head south for the winter to escape the snow, ice and cold, harsh weather. In addition to the warm, semi-tropical climate here in the Rio Grande Valley r(RGV), Winter Texans frequently tell us .they enjoy the friendly people here, the many activities available to enjoy in the -mobile home and RV parks and resorts, rand the camaraderie with other Winter sTexans who spend three to six months in South Texas each winter. Besides the warm weather, they come sbecause it’s fun! e But is it safe? y With all the news about immigrants yand border walls, some folks up north ehave wondered if it is safe to come down to South Texas for the winter. d “It’s very safe,” said Mission Police rChief Robert Dominguez, in responding .to the question of security in the mid-Rio rGrande Valley. He noted that Mission, kTexas has experienced a 20.9 percent dein crime between 2017 and 2018. Icrease And that’s in a city that has always been yregarded as safe. Dominguez, who said the decrease in crime mirrors what has happened in other Valley communities, attributes the safer environment to a “united effort” between

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he may not be playing softball any more. “It keeps me active,” he said. “There’s no way I want to live where it’s snowing and frozen. I love that we can play softball pretty much all year.” The nation’s warmest “Polar Bear Dip” also takes place on South Padre Island every Jan. 1. Hundreds of Winter Texans join locals sprinting into the Gulf for a quick plunge. The event is highly popular in areas where the courageous jump into 35-degree water. That’s something that South Texas “dippers” don’t have to worry about. The weather is also perfect for golf during the Winter Texan months. Several parks have groups that schedule scrambles on a weekly basis to play one of more than 20 different courses spread throughout the Valley. “We have perfect weather for our Winter Texan friends to come and play a round, something they certainly couldn’t do back home during the same time,” said Carlos Espinosa, golf director at Palm View Golf Course in McAllen. “They keep our business going during those months and we are glad to accommodate them. An unofficial record of -38 degrees was recorded on Jan. 19 in Illinois this year, as much of the Midwest plunged into sub-zero temperatures. On that same day in Mission, Texas the high was 74 degrees – a 112-degree difference. “There’s no sense in staying in weather like that,” former Kansas resident Dorothy Plowman recalls telling her husband. “There’s nothing here for us here; there are no neighbors nearby and I’m sick and tired of all this cold. We moved to Texas and it’s the best thing we could’ve done.”

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local, county, state and federal enforcement efforts. The chief said the majority of illegal immigrants are apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Rio Grande River. Most of those crossing into the country from Mexico willingly surrender to the Border Patrol knowing what the process is that follows. McAllen Mayor Jim Darling said some 82 percent of illegal immigrants are seeking asylum and are not considered a danger. The others are detained and processed with much emphasis on barring criminals from entering the country. Those with any kind of criminal background are not allowed in the U.S. In McAllen, crime continues to fall. Darling said the rate has gone down in each of the last 35 years. He noted there were no murders recorded in the city last year, whereas very few large cities in the U.S. could say the same. He suggested that may be due to having a high number of officers per the population. He mentioned having officers out at 5 a.m. on the bike trails to provide a sense of security. FBI statistics rank McAllen as the seventh safest city in the U.S. and one of the safest in Texas. Darling added that many Winter Texans often do go to Mexico, feeling quite safe when in Nuevo Progreso.

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From pg. 1 Come to South Texas where the warm, subtropical climate, the friendly people, and the low cost of living come together for a wonderful lifestyle that enables you to truly enjoy your retirement. You’ll quickly find that you look forward to those winter months as you discover how easily you make dozens of new friends as soon as you arrive at one of our many Winter Texan mobile home and RV resorts. You’ll enjoy the resort amenities, such as swimming pools, pickleball courts, and large recreation halls where the resort activity directors plan a wide range of activities for the resort residents. Our Winter Texan friends keep coming back every year to enjoy playing golf, RC racing, pickleball, shuffleboard, petanque, bocce ball, cards, pool, softball, quilting and crafts. Did I mention dancing and music? Whether your preference is country, rock ‘n roll or bluegrass, we have many great entertainers who come from Branson and Nashville to perform at the resorts and parks in South Texas during the winter – and the prices here are a real bargain, averaging $7-$8 per show. Concerned about safety? I know you may have concerns with all the news about the border wall and immigration,

but I assure you South Texas is certainly as safe as, or safer than, just about anyplace in the U.S.A. We have a very strong presence of law enforcement that greatly deters crime, much more so than any other area I know. We feel very safe. Just ask your friends who spend their winters here and they will allay any concerns you may have. Many, many Winter Texans love to go to Nuevo Progreso, Mexico to shop, dine, buy prescription drugs at very low prices, and get their dental work done for a fraction of the U.S. prices. Mexico is still a big draw for many of our visitors. Come check out the Rio Grande Valley and find out for yourself what keeps bringing folks back to Texas year after year. We love our Winter Texans! Welcome to Texas!

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Tucked quietly away from the main streets and heavy traffic in a quiet setting featuring wide, tree-lined streets and large concrete pads to accommodate your mobile home or RV, you will find there is a lot to discover at Ranchero Village. Resident Pat Yossi enjoys the wide streets and separate RV section of the park noting, “It is easy to maneuver and get around.” She also enjoys the layout and appearance of the park and all the opportunities to participate in activities. Ranchero Village has been busy refreshing the park with new amenities, new activities, and new homes. This immaculately maintained and landscaped park offers a host of facilities, amenities, and activities designed to make your home-away-from-home enjoyable and comfortable. 11-year resident Linda Jones first arrived in an RV and says, “Driving an RV we noticed how wide the streets are and how big the RV lots are.” She also notes how friendly everyone is in the community and is sure to add “I love the heated pool.” In addition to the large swimming pool and oversized spa, 24 shuffleboard courts, and its spacious wood carving room, the park now features the Valley’s newest R/C race course, and fully equipped stained glass and ceramics studios.

This is an active community with a full and diverse schedule of activities that residents enjoy, including dances, jam sessions, bingo, billiards, horseshoes, arts & crafts, dinners, tours, a variety of card games and Ladies Day Out (while the men enjoy a day at the golf course), and some very good live entertainment. If that were not enough, Ranchero Village also boasts a 14,000 square foot air-conditioned recreation hall, a 7,000 square foot dance floor, well stocked library, exercise room, billiards, crafts, cards, and free cable TV and internet. Resident Ed Funk sold his home in another park and came to Ranchero Village because, “It is a really good park. There are so many things that they offer here. It is like a partnership, living here, between the residents and the owners – not like living in a corporate-owned park.” Of course, the residents love to eat. From fresh cinnamon rolls to biscuits and gravy or pancakes, breakfasts are held several days a week, and they often have hamburger cookouts or pot luck dinners for all to enjoy. Resident Mike Funderburgh says simply, “Come on over. It’s the best park in the Valley!” Ranchero Village is centrally located in the mid-Valley and is only 15 minutes from the outlet mall in Mercedes for some

great shopping. It is 20 minutes to Harlingen and 25 minutes to McAllen for still more shopping and dining possibilities. For medical emergencies, Knapp Medical Center is only five minutes away and Harlingen and McAllen are the epicenters for a wide array of medical specialists and several hospitals. There are a limited number of lots and mobile homes available, so don’t miss out on all the fun! Call Ranchero Village at 956-968-6223 to make a reservation. For more information, visit their website at www.rancherovillageTx.com.

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CALENDAR 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 13 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, Croissants, biscuit & gravy. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am, coffee and rolls served, lunch served from 11am to 12pm. All Park Yard Sale - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, free, coffee and homemade goodies available, new jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:30am. Couples Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11:15am-12:30pm, $6 per couple, two step, and waltz. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:30pm, menu varies, $5pp included iced tea or coffee, public welcome. R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30am. Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, lunch at 2pm. Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Join everyone for a fun afternoon of your favorite music! Come early and enjoy a great lunch at 11am. Call the Park at 956-585-5061 for more information. Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, musicians by invitation only.

Tiki Hut Happy Hour - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 2-5pm, Rick and Diane, 2-3pm open mic, 3-5pm Rick, BYOB, food, funnel cakes, snacks, and soft drinks available. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak (Ends 3/20), pass the hat. Happy Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, nachos, ice cream bars, popcorn and soft drinks available. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, w/Harry & Judy, Chicken fried Steak, $7pp, Hynes Event Center. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, $6pp, chicken sandwiches or hot dogs also available. Hamburger Night - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm, $5pp, other meal options available, public welcome. Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Marion Price, free, food available from 4-5:15 pm. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, free, public welcome, dinner will be served at 4:30pm. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30pm, Git-R-Done Bluegrass Band, $6pp, charity show, ice cream bars, popcorn, and soda for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, public welcome. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Spittin’ Image, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Hi Country, $8pp, snack bar available. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights, $6pp, BYOB, concessions available, hot dogs $2 from 5-7pm. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-9:30pm, High Country Band, $7pp. Spring Revival Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, public welcome. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Men of Accord, $6pp. Mollie B Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $12pp in advance, $15pp at door. Thursday, March 14 Garage Sale - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7am-3pm. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, lunch served at 11:15 Craft Day - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, food provided, prices vary, soups, sandwiches, taco salads and fresh homemade pies, door prizSee CALENDAR pg. 14

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Craft/Yard/Ropa Sale - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch available 10:30am-12pm, public & vendors welcome, no table fee. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9am, Biscuits & Gravy at 7am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Texas Two Step - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon. Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, public welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 12:303pm, all welcome, for more information call Joel Monson, 956-346-1854. Rock & Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Howard O. Bedient, lunch served at 11:30am. Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:301pm, public welcome, bring your instrument/voice, for more information call 956-447-9906/ 937-241-8297. Country Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, free, snacks provided. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, hot dogs and chips $2, served at 11:30am, cookies, bar available, popcorn, all jammers and listeners welcome. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, concessions available St. Jude Fundraiser - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Rio Grande Gid-R-Done Bluegrass Band, lunch begins at 11:45, $4-6pp. Music begins 1pm only cost is your donation. Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 2-4pm. Rock N Roll on the Patio - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 2pm, DJ Clay, BYOB, free. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 2:30pm, Diego & Edith, St, Patrick’s Day, BYOB ice, pop and popcorn available, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James(Ends 3/21), pass the hat. Can Am - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, menu varies, dinner with dessert $5.50pp, soup with dessert $4pp, 610 N. FM 492, 956-581-6718. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $3pp, several homemade soups, bring your own table service, drinks and desserts for sale. Dinner - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 5:30-7:30pm, $6pp, pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw or chips, and drink. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlin-

gen, 6-8pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, soda and ice cream for sale, coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar available. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Smokin Guns, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Smokin Gun, $7pp. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7pm, South Texas Whiskey, $6pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, The Jeff Gordon Show, $10pp, bar available, no outside food or drinks allowed. Friday, March 15 Garage Sale - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7-11am. Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, pancakes & sausage. French Toast Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am. Craft Show - Mission West RV Park, 8am-Noon, breakfast and lunch served, lots vendors and delicious food. Weslaco’s Farmer’s Market - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9-10:30am, best veggies in the valley. Country Jam - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 9-11am, Refreshments served, public welcome. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11am, for more information call Martin, 636-459-5458. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert and coffee served. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, free, coffee and homemade goodies available, new jammers welcome. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch served at 12pm, musicians by invitation only, listeners welcome, for information call Ray, 618-499-4813. Open Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, come join us for good music, fellowship and fun, cookies and coffee served, for more information please call 956-585-8135. Open House - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-4pm, 300 South Bryan Rd. Mission for info call 870-405-9249. See CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, pass the hat, BYOB, ice, popcorn and refreshments available. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, w/Fred Goldsberry, Pass the Hat Event, wings, burgers & tenderloin sandwich available. Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95pp, all you can eat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Steve May. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm. Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, dinner available at 4:15 pm. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Jason Whorlow, $6pp, ice cream, coffee and soda for sale. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Agency Band, $9pp, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Big Band, Classic Country Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, players by invitation only. St. Patrick’s Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Dance, $6pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn and soda for sale, wear green. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Spittin’

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From pg. 15 7:30-9am, pancackes, eggs, ham, sausages, biscuits and gravy, and more, BYOS. Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, $7pp. Craft and Patio Sales - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, lunch and refreshments will be available. Craft Sale - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served, tacos, sloppy joes, and pies. Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, $6pp, homemade breakfast, free coffee. Craft Fair - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Arts & Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, coffee and donut available, lunch will be served at 11am. Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Park Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, 422 S. Val Verde Rd Donna, TX 78537. Church Services - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, in the Recreation Hall, public welcome. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561. Open Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park,

Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm. Country Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-9pm, come join us, 1400 W. Hooks Ave for GPS. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, light lunch for donation, for more information call Lisa, 606-5471085. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Castaway, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp advance tickets, snack bar available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron E. Band, $5pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels Band, $6pp, doors open at 5:30pm, burger and fries available for $6 between 5:30-8:30pm. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Rewind Band, $6pp, concessions and setups available, BYOB, doors open at 5:30pm. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Greyrock, $7pp. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7pm. Entertainmnet - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Spittin’ Image, $7pp. See CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, W/The Hot Rodz, BYOB, free popcorn and ice, soda is available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $7pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing, $7pp, free popcorn, ice, bar available, out of Park tickets sold one week prior. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Charlie Garcia, $7pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7-9:30pm, Amity Heart, $8pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $7pp. Sunday, March 17 Church Services - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, non-denominational. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, non denominational, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study to follow. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Pastor Jan O’Dell, non-denominational, public welcome. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public invited. Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, non- denominational, public welcome. Church Services - Palm Shadows RV/

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From pg. 17 provided after service. Church Services - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, non denominational with Pastor Jeff Dilks. Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10-11am, Pastor Al Dickey, non-denominational, refreshments after service, public welcome. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non denominational. Church Services - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Church Services - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 10-11am, in Recreation Hall, public welcome. Lutheran Church Services - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, LCMS with Pastor Loren Kruse, public welcome. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, variety of all types of music, in the main hall. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1pm, house band, public welcome, snacks at break. Open Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm. Ice Cream Social - Mission West RV Park, 2-2:45pm, public welcome.

Contemporary Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 2pm, music from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s+, jammers please choose music accordingly, for more information call Martin, 636-459-5458. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 2-4pm, Ron Ehrman and Paul Pagel Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 2pm, Jeff Gordon, Sock Hop Show, $8pp St. Patrick’s Day Dinner - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4pm, pork roast, cabbage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, $5pp. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, free, BYOB/snacks, come and sing or just listen! Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5pm, The Castaway’s, $7pp. Ice Cream Social - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30pm, $1 per scoop. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, fresh baked pie and coffee $1. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6pm, Hall of Fame Variety Band, $6pp. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Dorothy Phillips, $1pp, Al Barnes Friendship Hall, Farewell Round Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Nancy and Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall.

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St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Classics, $7pp, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar available. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Military Whist Game - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Two Wheel Drive, $7pp. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, M.C. Express-St. Pat’s Dance, $7pp. Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9:30pm, Helen Russell & Company, $6pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Gid-R-Done Bluegrass Band, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraiser, free admission, Pass the Hat. popcorn, ice cream bars & soft drinks available. Monday, March 18 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 8am-Noon, at Mission Bell. Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Square Dancing - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 9:30am. Jam - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 12:302:30pm, lunch served 11am-12:30pm.

Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, open jam, amplifiers allowed. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, 2905 Conway, Mission, for more info call Leroy Kuhlers, 515-8029421. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1-3pm. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, light lunch provided, Goodwill donations. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina (Ends 3/25), pass the hat. Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Johnny D, music variety, concessions, BYOB, public welcome. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, Enchiladas Dinner. Hawaiian Theme Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Coconut Chicken, Garden Rice, vegetable, Hawaiian roll, ice tea or coffee, $8.50pp. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-7pm, hamburgers and chicken patties, and onion rings! Country Jam - Mission West RV Park, See CALENDAR pg. 22

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From pg. 20 6-9pm. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Ambassadors of Grace, $7pp. Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Cindy Dixon and The Band, $8pp. Tuesday, March 19 Round Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 10am-Noon, Ron & Georgine Woolcock, and Shirley & Don Heiny, $5pp. Hamburger Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, $4 to $7pp, served with chips and soda. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, $6pp all you can eat tacos and charro beans. Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, free, free ice, coffee, popcorn and sodas for sale, lunch 1112pm hotdog or hamburger plate, coleslaw and chips, $5. Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1-3pm, snacks and coffee during break, lunch served from 11:30-12:30pm. Open Jam - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, cake and coffee for donations. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Steven May (Ends 3/19),

pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn and soda for sale. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, chili and grilled cheese sandwiches $4, jam starts 5:30pm, cookies at break, ice cream for purchase. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-6pm, w/Fred Goldsberry, Pass The Hat Event, bar available, wings, burgers & tenderloin sandwich available. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-8:30pm. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels Band, $6pp, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar opens at 6 pm. Winter Texan Orchestra - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Donation. Wednesday, March 20 Breakfast on the Resaca - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7-9am, $4pp, eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, and so much more, bring your RC Boats to race. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, free, coffee and homemade goodies available, new jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Lakewood RV Resort, See CALENDAR pg. 25

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Harlingen, 10:30am. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:30pm, menu varies, $5pp included iced tea or coffee, public welcome. R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30am. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Join everyone for a fun afternoon of your favorite music! Come early and

enjoy a great lunch at 11am. Call the Park at 956-585-5061 for more information. Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm. Tiki Hut Happy Hour - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 2-5pm, Rick and Diane, 2-3pm open mic, 3-5pm Rick, BYOB, food, funnel cakes, snacks, and soft drinks available. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Lasagne, Catalina vegetables, garlic bread, iced tea or coffee, $7.50pp, Hynes Event Center.

Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, $6pp, chicken sandwiches or hot dogs also available. Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Marion Price, free, food available from 4-5:15 pm. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, free, public welcome, dinner will be served at 4:30pm. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, public welcome. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Blue Wolfe Duo, $6pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Es-

tates, Pharr, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $8pp, snack bar available. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights, $6pp, BYOB, concessions available, hot dogs $2 from 5-7pm. Farewell Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, public welcome. Sock Hop - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, With The Reflections, $5pp, soft drinks and popcorn available, 50’s and 60’s attire encouraged. For info call 712-420-0547. Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Diego & Edith, $6pp, BYOB,

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The third annual Monarch Fest at Quinta Mazatlan will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. The event celebrates the northward migration of the iconic butterfly from Mexico through the United States and into Canada. The event will have food, speakers, tours, crafts, live entertainment and much more. Quinta Mazatlan introduced the Monarch Fest in 2017 with McAllen Mayor Jim Darling’s signing of the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge through the National Wildlife Federation. The City of McAllen is the first city in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and the second in the United States, that pledges at the Champion Level to help create and restore habitat while educating citizens in the community about the plight of monarch butterflies. As part of the pledge, Quinta Mazatlan is working with the McAllen school district to create learning landscapes on school campuses. The sanctuary also offers garden design workshops encouraging individuals and businesses to design gardens to support birds and butterflies. The Monarch Fest features a marketplace, food trucks, art installations, live music and dance performances. Adults will enjoy the chef cooking demos with

Chef Marcel, speakers from Mexico and the U.S., garden tours, native plant sales and more shopping. “We seek to inspire the community to take part in saving the monarch by starting in our own backyards,” said Colleen Hook, manager of Quinta Mazatlan. “Together, we can make a difference.” The urban sanctuary has more than doubled its acreage for habitat since opening in 2006 with many park improvements. A new LEED Certified Discovery Center was built in 2012, which services more than 10,000 children from area school districts annually and continues to grow the volunteer base bringing in over 8,500 hours annually. For more information about The third annual Monarch Fest, visit www.quintamazatlan.com or call (956) 681-3370. Tickets can be purchased on line at www. ticketmaster.com.

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By Henry Miller ter home. Alan Johnston reLarry Boggs, a Winmembers coming to the ter Texan who hails Rio Grande Valley from from Branson, Mo. Minnesota 29 years ago. said, “They welcome One of the first things you with open arms Johnston saw were signs from the moment you that said “Welcome Back get here. We have made Winter Texans.” so many friends here. After the couple’s unWe have more friends impressive experiences here than we do back d in Arizona and Florida home.” s the previous two sea“We’ve been to sons, the warm welcome Florida,” said Darlene o in South Texas was just Neel, of Tinley Park, - what they needed. The Ill., as she and her husn friendly people here band spent last winter - made them feel right at at Chimney Park in home. Darlene Neel, Tinley Park., Ill. Mission. When they n “We went to Florida were looking for a e first and the people on place to move, they - the East Coast, they were too much, and checked out both Florida and Arizona – y the ones on the West Coast said, ‘When and the decision to come to South Texas s are you going to go back to Minnesota.’” was an easy one. “It’s not anywhere near a Johnston said while the couple enjoyed as friendly [as Texas].” o BorderFest in Hidalgo. “Then the next Chris Carney is a veteran who stays at r year, we went to Phoenix, and we couldn’t Mission Canyon Lake Resort. He took on get a place to park our motorhome unless a position with the Air and Marine Divid we were going to stay for a month. That sion of Border Patrol and was told about - snobbishness didn’t appeal to us.” these “campgrounds” by his supervisor. . As new Winter Texans get situated in He started researching and found Canyon . their park, they are already making new Lake. Before he unpacked, a neighbor friends. Those open arms and friendly, came over and the two started chatting. caring faces are a big reason that Winter “He took no time to come over and Texans stay, and share word of how much introduce himself,” Carney said. “I really they enjoy their new – or returning – win- am enjoying it here – the people and the

owners and administra“We love it because tors are terrific.” it’s not a (typical) tourThe friendliness ist area; it’s a place that also spills over into we feel very comfortan amazing amount of able and people have kindness. Nearly every the Midwest values. park does some type of God bless the Valley! toy drive or free dinner We just love it here!” event for children and The local cities and families in need. Some businesses throughout parks will partner with the Rio Grande Valley local school to read to are happy to have Winchildren; others will ter Texans come down make sure Santa hasn’t each year to spend the missed any. Sewing winter. The sentiment and knitting groups are of Mission Mayor Dr. well known for making Armando O’cana is blankets, jackets and typical of the other city other items in appreciofficials and the comLarry Boggs, Branson, Mo. ation for veterans. The munity as a whole. local hospitals will re“We want to inceive plenty of volunteer hours from Win- vite all your friends to come to Mission, ter Texans who just want to give back. where we welcome you with open arms,” Johnston said the friendliness isn’t said Mission Mayor Ocana. limited to the folks in the parks, but it is Mission, Harlingen, Edinburg and othjust a part of the local culture in the com- er cities in the Rio Grande Valley of Texmunity as well. He said it feels very much as host Winter Texan Appreciation events like that Midwestern hospitality that he’s each year to let their winter guests know used to. how much they are appreciated. Even the “We went to buy a piece of jewelry and small town of Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, the gal that was working at the retail desk a small border town just south of Weslasaid, ‘There’s one on the Internet that co, hosts an annual Dia del Tourista, or costs the same amount that’s got twice as Tourist Day party on March 21st of every much grams of gold,” he said. “That’s the year to say “Thank you, Winter Texans” kind of service that we saw 28 years ago on behalf of all the merchants. in the Valley and it’s still here.

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