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Thursday, February 27, 2014

John Sager Show

We hadn't seen John Sager before and we heard he had a great voice so we decided we'd check out his show this season.  They weren't kidding about his voice.  Wow, can he sing!  John Sager sings in the Valley during the winter and spends his time singing in Branson, Missouri for the summer.  He sings mainly at Mel's Hard Luck Diner but he also does backup once in awhile for other Branson singers. 

John puts on quite a show and we had a really good crowd for his show with a lot of return customers!

John Sager

John Signing to Ron Berg
John spends a lot of time singing to the ladies but he decided to pick on Ron a bit too and it was during an Elvis song!  (This is funny as Ron plays Elvis quite a bit!)


Falling in Love

John Trying To Get A Kiss From Edna Odendahl

Edna is trying to escape!
Edna was not the only Winter Ranch lady that John flirted and carried on with.  Poor Carolyn Nieland had her hair smoothed and petted by John for what probably seemed like forever to her!   He also found Arah Carlson and said "Aren't you the cutest little thing" and gave her a hug.   I felt pretty smug because I sat in the safe zone (three rows back and in the middle).  I heard about his reputation!  

You Raise Me Up
 
xx and Leon Green from Winter Ranch and two other audience members

John asked for volunteers from the audience and he ended up with two Winter Ranchers and a couple of other volunteers from other parks.  The volunteers ended up being the Village People and sang, "YMCA".  It was funny!

John Sager
Even though John horses around with the ladies quite a bit and spends some of the time being a standup comic, he can really sing and does a terrific job with many gospel and Christian songs.  

One Pair of Hands 

If you get a chance do check out his show!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

February 26th Wednesday Morning News

*new information since the meeting is in red


We went from 868 to 851  this week
Looks like the season is starting to wind down! 
I wish the winter weather would too!




IMPORTANT NEWS:



Next Year’s Rates:  The new rates are in.  You have until March 7th to reserve your current site for next year.
            1 Month - $593
            2 Months - $1186 (593/mo)
            3 Months - $1502 (500.67/mo)
            4 Months - $1800 (450/mo)
            5 Months - $2105 (421/mo)
            6 Months - $2340 (390/mo)
            6 + 3 Payments - $2538 -$846 due 4/1/14 (423/mo)
            Yearly - $2976 (248/mo)
Full information sheet available in the Business Office!

Your New Activities Board for 2014/15 Season:  

Outgoing and Incoming Activity Board Members
(Gary McBride, Nora Minor, Linda Doerschug, Larry Anenson, Charles Duran, Herman Baughman(retiring) and Lee Benfield)


Kitchen:  Nora Minor

Church:  Gary McBride

Arts and Crafts:  Linda Doerschug

Music and Dance:  Lee Benfield

Indoor/Outdoor Sports:  Larry Anenson

Woodshop:  Charles Duran

At Large:  Paul Wilson

Treasurer/Auditor:  Judy Good

Wednesday Meeting 50/50 Schedule for 2014/15 Season:

50th Anniversary

January 7
Ceramics

January 14
Woodshop

January 21
Golf

January 28
Bike

February 4
Parade

February 11
Billiards

February 18
Pickle Ball

February 25
Painting

March 4
Quilting

March 11
Exercise

October 29
Tap Dancing

November 5
Sewing

November 12
Computer Group

November 19
Theater Group

November 21
Stained Glass

December 3
Video Room

December 10
Ladies Luncheon

December 17
Shuffleboard

December 24
Crochet

December 31

Rolls of Quarters:  The Business Office has rolls of quarters for those that need them for water or laundry.

Laundry Rooms – Please do not wash your dog/cat bedding in the laundry room machines.  We have had several complaints again about the mess it causes when the next person does their laundry.  Leave the machine in clean condition for the next user.  It is just common courtesy.  

Activity Coordinators:  It is now time to fill out your Activities Scheduling sheet requesting dates for your events for next season.  These sheets are outside the Activities Office (they're hot pink this year)All potlucks on Sunday next year will be from Noon to 2 PM.  When filling out your requests, give first and second choice of dates, time of day, the date you filled out the form, type of activity and a contact person with telephone and/or e-mail address.  

Pictorial Directory:  The Activities Office has a stack of pictures for people that didn’t place an order but are entitled to a free picture.  Stop in and pick yours up.  Please stop in to pick them up any time the office is open except Mondays or Wednesdays when the Activities Office is just swamped with other things going on.

You may have received an Activities Office “2013-2014 Questionaire” in your mail box.  Please complete it and return it to the Mail Room.  We are looking for information on whether we are meeting your needs.  Please speak up!

New Winter Ranch T-Shirt is available for sale in the Business Office.  They are $8.  We have mostly Large and X-Lg and a few mediums.   

Incorrect Mail:  If you get mail intended for someone else, please return it to the park mail box at the Mail Room or bring it to the Business Office.

Before you leave for the season, make sure you have mail forwarding labels for the Mail Room and make sure you put away all the stuff at your site.  Don’t leave anything out that could blow away in high winds or float away in heavy rains.

If you have food staples that you don’t want to take home with you, you can donate them to ARISE.  Please make sure the food hasn’t expired yet.  Canned goods and other food staples (non-refrigerated items) can be dropped off in the box in the Small Hall by the back door to the Business Office.

Non-pictorial Directories are now on sale for $2 each after the Wednesday morning meetings.  We have found some errors and there is a Error Sheet included in the directory.

The Mail Room is getting quite a rash of notices that they have been asked to distribute to everyone in the park.  Cathy said it is getting a bit out of hand.  Please announce your event at the Wednesday meetings and put up posters.  This should be the normal way of announcing an event.  We are starting to overload our mail room staff!

Ladies’ Luncheon:  It is time to select new Chairs, Co-Chairs and other team members for next season.  You can sign up for several positions that are available on the board across from the Mail Room.  It is very important that someone come forward as Chair and Co-Chair.  Without those two positions being filled, we won’t be able to continue these luncheons!


RECENT EVENTS:

The Agency Dance:  JD had to hang the SOLD OUT sign on our board prior to the dance last week!  Yes!  That's what we like to see!  





To see more pictures from the dance, see the Archives on February 21st, 2014.

Fused Glass Jewelry Class:

Pam Jensen and Janis Bell, Instructors

Pam giving some instructions

Peggy Zwanziger adding glue

The pendants are put into the Kiln

They are out of the kiln and ready for pick up

Gail McCrabb, Debbie Martin and Mary Benfield with their new pendants


Bikers Trip to South Padre Island:



Sisters, Edna Odendahl and Pat Kenkel
Bob Ross Art Class:

Larry Weirs, Instructor for the Bob Ross Art Class

Most of the AM Class

Some of the PM Class with Larry Weirs
The Choir Concert:

To see more pictures from the concert, see the Archives on February 24th, 2014.

Getting Ready For the Texas Independence Day Parade:

Don and Delora DeKeyrel had several people over to their house to get lessons in applying clown makeup.  A Shriner's representative gave the instructions.  Rich Ritchie was designated as the guinea pig and Jo Kinkead volunteered to do his makeup.  


Don DeKeyrel

Marcy DeSchamp and Shirley Smith Trying On Noses

Shriner Expert in Clown Makeup
 Applying Rich's face!


The Finished Product - Not Bad for a 1st Attempt!
 Thank yous:

Thanks to everyone who donated cookies for the Memorial Service yesterday.  It was a nice service with a really nice turnout.

Jan Howard thanked everyone who has contributed to the Good Samaritan Project through the church.  She said the projection is that we will have contributed $13,850 by the end of the season!

Thanks to Paul Kitt who donated the Bird Houses for the Good Samaritan Project.  We raised $868 with them through Silent Auctions.  Paul also donated a wagon that was auctioned off today using a modified Silent Auction.  Results will be reported next week.



 Congratulations:


    Vicki Miller gave Mary and Jim their Trophies
 
Mary Stanek had her second Hole in One this season on a Scrabble Day so she received $20 in cash too.

Jim Hundley made a Hole In One on February 20th on the second hole using a pitching wedge.

General News:

Good Samaritan Fund Raiser: Dale Loerch came up with an idea for raising money for this worthwhile fund. He has a guitar that he is having signed by all the performers that entertain us here at the park. He will be selling tickets for a drawing that will be held on March 5th. Tickets are 5 for $5.



Winter Texan Appreciation Dinner has been postponed due to weather.  It is now scheduled for February 27th at 6 PM at the Old Fire Department. Bring your lawn chairs.

Texas Independence Day Parade is on March 1st. at 11:00 AM and starts at HEB and ends at Central Park (in front of El Dorado Restaurant). The theme this year is Circus. All participants are welcome. You can participate by marching in the parade Don DeKeyrel is the Coordinator of this event if you have questions. If you want to participate but don’t want to march, you can donate wrapped candy that will be thrown from the floats. You can drop the candy off at the Activity Office. Last year we threw out over 7000 pieces of candy. You can still be in the parade, just contact Don DeKeyrel. 

Senior Olympics – Marcia Fabricius is the Coordinator. The brochures are in the Activities Office. This year’s theme is “Disco Fever.” Everyone is invited to participate. There is still time to register for an event but you need to do that at least a week in advance. Let Marcia know if you are participating!! When the Olympics is over there will be a get together with all the participants. If you participate in an event and take pictures, please put some on a Flash Drive and bring them to Mary or Lee Benfield, Lot 501, so we can include some in the Blog.


New Winter Ranch T-Shirt is available for sale in the Business Office. They are $8. We have mostly Large and X-Lg and a few mediums.
Golf Tournament supporting The Wounded Warrior Program on February 28th at 9 AM. $10 entry fee.  Lunch is provided. Door and other prizes! All funds collected go to the Wounded Warrior Program. Donuts and coffee will be provided before the event begins and lunch will be provided for the golfers afterwards. Donations to this worthy cause will also be gratefully accepted.  We are still short players for this tournament.  If you can make a hole in one on #3 you can win a $70,000 truck!

Annual Winter Ranch vs Trophy Gardens Golf Tournament will be held on March 12th at 9 AM.  We need 45 people to register for the event.  You can sign up for this event on March 1st at the Golf Shack.  The entry fee is $2.  In 2012 we started this event and Winter Ranch won the Trophy.  In 2013 Trophy Gardens won.  We would like to get the trophy back in 2014!

Quilt Show for 2014-15 will be held on January 27th. Quilters, please remember to bring your quilts, antique quilts or other items with you when you pack to come next season.


The March Ladies Luncheon will be on March 10th at Noon. Beef Lasagna will be served and Carlos will be the entertainment. We will again be passing the hat to pay the entertainment. Ladies, it is time again to sign up for positions for next year. The signup sheets are on the board across from the Mail Room.

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament:  If you are interested in participating in a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, contact Roy Darby.  He is trying to get one set up.

Calendar Updates: 

Gospel Show: Will be held on March 9th at 3 PM in the Large Hall. Ticket cost is donation of canned goods for the food pantry. This event is being coordinated by Kathy Loerch. 

Ladies’ Luncheon:  The last Ladies’ Luncheon will be held on March 10th at Noon in Friendship Hall.  The main dish is lasagna.  The entertainment will be Carlos who entertained us earlier I the year at a Roundup.  We will be paying Carlos by passing the hat so be sure to bring some extra cash with you.  Tickets are $8. 

Quilters’ Tea:  Thursday, March 6th at 2:30 PM in Friendship Hall.  This is for anyone who has shown a quilt in the quilt show, who have helped with Quilting for the Needy or who have participated in Sew 4 Fun.  We have invited the quilters from Trophy Gardens too.  There is a signup sheet on the Craft Room door so we have a count on those planning to attend.  Each lady is asked to bring one dozen homemade or bakery “tea” sized cookies or bars.  A short program will include sharing your favorite project so bring an item to display. 
  
Dairy Queen Bingo – Bingo is again being held on Monday nights at 6 PM at the Alamo Dairy Queen.  Next season the DQ in Alamo would like to change the time fron 2 to 3 PM on Mondays.   We still need a caller from the park!

Zumba and Yoga are finished for the season. They will start up again next season.

Chair Exercises for Balance will be held on March 3 at 9:30 AM in Friendship Hall. Signup on the bulletin board across from the Mail Room. 

On March 2nd Sundae Sunday is cancelled because it will be the Show and Share Day and Resident Appreciation Day. 

Resident Appreciation Day will be on March 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Large Hall. The Senior Ambassadors will perform. Ice Cream will be served. You must pick up your tickets for the free ice cream in the Activities Office by Tuesday, February 25th. We need to have a head count as to how much ice cream to purchase. 

Show and Share Day will on March 2nd at 2:00 PM in the Large Hall. 


Dance Schedule


February 28, 2014  - The Jets (Rock and Roll Group – they are really good to dance to)

March 7, 2014 – Senior Moments (this group does a mix of country, rock and roll, and Big Band.  It sounds like you can request about anything you want.  They also are easy to dance to.  They are new to our park but come highly recommend.  )

March 14, 2014 – Jealous Heart is back for the last dance of the season.


Entertainment Schedule 


Feb 27 - 7 PM - John Sager $6

March 6, 7 PM- Razz Ma Tazz  $5  (note time change)



Bus Trips:
Feb 27
8:15 AM
Texas Gold Shrimp
$12
Lunch on your own
Mar 1
7:30 AM
USS Forrestal**

More info to come
Mar 4
5:30 PM
Killer Bees Game
$10
Note earlier departure time
Mar 7
6:15 PM
Mariachi Concert
$5
At The Basilica
Mar 7
?
Senior Olympics – Walk & Talk

Will take bus if 20 sign up
Mar 8
TBA
Border Fest – want to be there for the night parade

Details Later
Mar 17
8:15 AM
Texas Gold Shrimp
$12
Lunch on your own
Mar 20
5:15 PM
Ol’ D’s Soda Shop
free
Dinner on your own
Mar 21
9 AM-2 PM
Mexico Winter Texan Appreciation Day in Progreso

Bus to Border for Appreciation Day
Mar 25
6:30 PM
Symphonic Band

Details Later

**On the USS Forestal Trip, you need to stop in the Activities Office and sign Waiver Forms to be allowed on the ship.  Please do this well in advance of the trip!

Tours:

Gail Field, our Tour Director from Trophy Gardens, has several new trips up on her board (near the stairs in Friendship Hall).  

The Eagle Pass trip now has 20 people so you will be picked up at the park. 

Gail has another trip to New Orleans with Go With Joe planned for February 23rd, the week after Mardi Gras.  This is a really good trip Contact Gail for more information.

If you want to make a copy of a page in the book, take it out and do that but then please return it to the book. 

Volunteers and/or Donations Needed:  


Candy for the Parade:  If you would like to donate candy (wrapped, non-chocolate) for the upcoming Alamo parade.  You can drop it off in the Activities Office or get it to Don DeKeyrel. 

JD is looking for a second bus driver for next season.  If you have a CDL with a passenger endorsement and feel like volunteering some of your time, we could really use your help.  Right now Jack Hulsey is trying to take care of Trophy and Winter Ranch by himself and it is a bit much for him.  See JD if you are interested for details.

Lynn is looking for a caller for Dairy Queen Bingo for the remainder of this season on Mondays at 6 PM.  Next season the DQ would like to change the time to Mondays from 2 to 3 PM.  If we get a caller, we’ll get it going again!

JD needs a caller for Bingo on Saturday night for next season.  He may need kitchen help for that also.  If we don’t get a caller, we won’t have Saturday night Bingo.

Quilters for the Needy are looking for help on Thursdays with ironing, cutting and sewing quilts for the needy.  There is a terrific need this year for quilts.  They would love to have some extra helping hands.

Needed Cooks  - Donna Lewis is retiring from the kitchen.  JD is looking for a few people to take over her duties.  He would like several people who could cook for  the jam once a month rather than having the same person every week.  You can make what you like – bring you grandmother’s recipes in.  

Used Furniture, beds, bedding, appliances, dishes, bicycles, household and kitchen items are needed by unfortunate people in the community.  If you are getting rid of something, check with Dale Loerch.  He will most likely find a home for any of your unwanted items.  Dale reported today that he delivered at least 20 couches, recliners and beds to the ARISE area and he said they were really needed!

Campbell’s Soup Labels and Cereal Box Tops for Education are needed for Children’s Haven.  Jeanne Helmer is collecting them.  You can take them to the Activity Office. 



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The 50/50 Drawing this morning raised $169.50 for the Stained Glass Group.  A guest in the park won the pot.  The stained glass group also donated three pieces of stained glass that were drawn for today.  After the drawings were over Lloyd Buccholz,a representative of the stained glass group, gave $100 of the 50/50 drawing to the Good Samaritan Fund.  Thank you Stained Glass People!!
 
 

2014-2015 Season Rates are now in the Main Office

Starting February 26, 2014, Wednesday, we are accepting reservations for 3 months or longer for the site you are currently on only. Deadline to have your current site reservation in by March 7, 2014


Tuesday, February 25, 2014

MEMORIAL SERVICE


February 25, 2014
1:00 PM

Prelude by Thelma Dick

Master of Ceremonies:  Don Mueller

Introductions

Song By Audience:  When We All Get To Heaven 

Message by Pastor Jim Frisby

Loved Ones Memories

                                       Lorrine Woods 

Birth:  February 2, 1925 - Deceased:  February 5, 2013
Spouse:  Harry Woods
1 Child, 2 Grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch 20 years

                                                            Charles Kroll

Birth:  March 26, 1935 - Deceased"  February 22, 2013
Spouse:  Elinor Kroll
4 Children, 10 Grandchildren, 10 Great-grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch 11 years

                                                           Bernard Smith
 Birth:  July 1, 1941 - Deceased:  April 20, 2013
Spouse:  Shirley Smith
4 Children, 11 Grandchildren, 3 Great-grandchildren

                                                              Mary Lou Page

Birth:  September 14, 1944 - Deceased:  May 14, 2013
Spouse:  Larry Page
resident of Winter Ranch 10 years

                                                      Dorothy Carlson
 Birth:  July 30, 1924 - Deceased:  June 2, 2013
Spouse:  Dick Carlson
3 Children, 2 Grandchildren, 2 Great-grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch since 1998

                                                               Rachel Barbour
 Birth:  April 6, 1930 - Deceased:  July 18, 2013
Spouse:  Reed Barbour
Resident of Winter Ranch 12-15 years

                                                         Roland White
 Birth:  September 6, 1933 - Deceased:  July 24, 2013
Spouse: Pearl White
3 Children, 8 Grandchildren, 4 Great-grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch since 2000

                                                          Jim Henderson
 Birth:  May, 1942 - Deceased:  July 25, 2013
Spouse:  Sue Henderson
2 Children, 3 Grandchildren, 1 Great-grandchild
Resident of Winter Ranch 11 years

                                                  Jeannie Seligmann
 Birth:  June 25, 1941 - Deceased:  August 25, 2013
Spouse:  Howard Seligmann
2 Children, 3 Grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch 17 years

                                                         Dick Albertson 
 Birth:  November 22, 1930 - Deceased:  September 8, 2013
Spouse:  Joanne Albertson
4 Children, 8 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch 17 years

                                                                   Ken Faust
 Birth February 28, 1922 - Deceased:  September 15, 2013
Spouse:  Myra Faust
4 Children, 11 Grandchildren, 3 Great-grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch 23 years

                                                          Keith Campbell
 Birth:  November 5, 1946 - Deceased:  October 2, 2013
Spouse:  Nicole Kenward
3 Children, 3 Grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch since 2008

                                                             Gene Martin
 
Birth:  December 29, 1935 - Deceased:  November 2, 2013
Spouse:  Jean Martin
3 Children, 3 Grandchildren 1 Great-grandchild
Resident of Winter Ranch 16 years

                                                        Phyllis Simpson
 Birth:  April 4, 1929 - Deceased:  December 18, 2013
Spouse:  Jim Simpson
3 Children, 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren
Resident of Winter Ranch 17 years

Song by Audience:  When We See Christ

Let us not forget past residents who died in 2013:


Joan Hart
Janet Freese
Bill Mallette
Walter (Dennis) Brandt
 

Clay Lemmon
 

Don Dohner
Marvin Brown
Ann Ross