A schedule of what is happening when is at the very bottom
of these Minutes. Just scroll down to check it out.
Changes or updates since the meeting
are noted in red. There are some!
We grew from 741 to 767 residents this week!
Welcome to our New Residents
Bill and Joan Ringberg
from Woodhall, Illinois
Dennis and Kay White
From Iowa
Bev and Norm Nicholson
Lot 503A
From Fargo, North Dakota
The Craft Sale had a great turnout yesterday. Here's a couple of pictures from that event.
Pets and Doggie Row: Cathy has had complaints again about pet
owners not cleaning up after the pets.
She said she REALLY does not want to be the “poop police.” She would like you to act like someone is
watching you all the time. Then we
wouldn’t have a problem. If you are out
with your dog at midnight, clean up after the dog
because someone can step in it in the morning.
Also, do not dump the doggie poo in the containers without a
baggie. It’s just nasty getting it out
of there! Just be the polite people we
know you can be!
Speed in the Park: Slow down to 10 MPH no matter what type of
vehicle you are driving: Bikes,
Cars, Trucks, Golf Carts,
Skates….Whatever. Just take the speed
down and stop for the stop signs. We
have a lot of people in the park and we do not want anyone getting hurt.
E-Cigarettes or vapor
Cigarettes are not allowed in any of the Winter Ranch Buildings.
Please do not park your
golf carts on the ramps into the halls. These ramps
are for the handicapped.
Missing items from the
kitchen: We are missing caraffs, utensils, bowls and
pitchers. Please bring them back as we
really need them.
Activitiy Rooms: January and February are REALLY busy times for
these rooms. Please pay attention to
what is happening in these rooms before you barge in on an activity or have to
be asked to vacate the room. You can
always check in the Activities Office to see if the room is going to be open. And, if you haven’t purchased a ticket for
the entertainment that is going on in the hall, then you can’t be in the hall
doing any other activity. The whole hall
is used for any entertainment or dance.
The Mixer Board for the
Sound System isn’t working and we are getting repair estimates now. You may see cords dangling across the floor
so be careful walking around in Friendship Hall until we get it fixed or
replaced. A group of individuals have graciously
agreed to do a fundraiser for the Sound System.
It will be on February 13th at 4 PM. It will be a spaghetti dinner. More information to follow.
For the Summer
Folks: Karl Sodaberg passed away
and his service will be on January 25th at 2 PM at Trophy Gardens.
Exercise Room
Television: If the TV isn’t working like you
think it should, don’t mess with it. Go
to the Activity Office and get JD to help you.
Sometimes it is difficult getting all the dials back where they ought to
be when someone tampers with it. Also,
let JD know if one of the exercise machines isn’t working properly.
Watch your Calendars,
The Winter Ranch Activities Blog or The Winter Ranch Facebook Page. There are over 60 activities going on in the
park during January and February. If you
aren’t a computer person, we try to post what is happening on the boards in the
two halls. We try to keep you informed
but you have to do your part.
Rita Huether from the 1st Responders talked today about Valley Care Clinics. They now has their mobile medical unit available. To see information on this, view the 1st Responders page to the right of this post. Her entire text is on the 1st Responder page. This page is full of good information for you. The newest additions are in red. Just scroll down to read the text.
Rita Huether from the 1st Responders talked today about Valley Care Clinics. They now has their mobile medical unit available. To see information on this, view the 1st Responders page to the right of this post. Her entire text is on the 1st Responder page. This page is full of good information for you. The newest additions are in red. Just scroll down to read the text.
Decorate the Large Hall
for Valentine’s Day: Nora
Minor could use some volunteers to help decorate for Valentine’s Day.
Meet her in the Large Hall on Monday, January 19th at 8:30 AM. Nora wouldn’t mind hearing from you ahead
of time if you can help out. She is on Lot 567.
Dairy Queen Bingo: The game
has resumed at the Dairy Queen in Alamo. It is Mondays at 6 PM. Just note
that there will not be Bingo on January 19th. Otherwise, come on and play!
Ladies: The Ladies Luncheon Committee would like to raise some money for luncheon expenses. They would appreciate your help at a Bake Sale at the Garage Sale on Friday, January 23rd. Please bake and deliver it to Large Hall, Stage side by 8 AM.
Ladies: The Ladies Luncheon Committee would like to raise some money for luncheon expenses. They would appreciate your help at a Bake Sale at the Garage Sale on Friday, January 23rd. Please bake and deliver it to Large Hall, Stage side by 8 AM.
Texas Holdem is on Fridays at 1 PM in the Large Hall.
Yoga
is going on in the loft area even though Pam Hoppe has not arrived here in the
park yet.
A Fusible Stained Glass Class is scheduled for January 20th at 6:30 PM. Sign up
sheets are in the Stained Glass Shop.
The size of the class is limited.
Sew4Fun has classes scheduled. There is
limited seating so sign up in the Arts & Crafts Room as soon as
possible. There is also a standby
sheet. If enough people sign it, another
of the same class will be scheduled.
Please be sure to have your prep work done before you arrive at the
class. They cannot delay the class
waiting for you to get that done during class time.
Choir Concert – Mark your calendars for March 1st at 6 PM in the Large Hall.
Lynn is starting to put together the Activities
Calendar for the 2015-2016 so please obtain a Green Activity Sheet to
get your activity on the calendar for next year. If the office is closed
just put the sheet into the door slot.
The Amber Waves Band will be performing here on January 15th at 7 PM. Tickets are $6. This band takes
audiences on a delightful tour of modern and historical folk sounds. The
Amber Waves Band features the Costello family and brings an exciting mix of
acoustic music, including the sounds of Celtic, Old English, Colonial American,
Bluegrass, and Gospel, as well as their own original
music. You can purchase tickets in the Activity Office or buy tickets at
the door.
On January 21st
and 22nd, there will be Beginning Card (cribbage, euchre,
pinochle, 500, and pitch) and Maj Jong
Lessons classes in the Large Hall from 1
to 3 PM. Bridge is
not included in the card games as you can learn bridge on Thursdays at 1 PM. Donna
Ironsides needs to know if you are interested in learning or teaching the
games. There are signup sheets for
classes and instructors on the board near where you sign up weekly for games in
Friendship Hall. If she doesn’t get
enough people interested in playing or in teaching, then the classes won’t be
available.
Golden Olympics – Marsha Fabricus will again be coordinating our
participation in these events. This is a two month long event that has
tons of different categories at various times during the two months for your to
participate in. There is a newspaper flyer available in the
Activities Office for anyone wanting to participate or see what all the
categories are. You can be a contest for baking, golfing, walking,
biking, any card game you can name, jig saw puzzles, etc. etc. There
are also park participation events where you can Walk and Talk or Bike
Ride. If you register for those and participate, Winter Ranch gets
participation points. The park with the most participants wins those
events. I know we can all walk and talk and a lot of us ride those
bikes. We don’t want our sister park winning again this year, do
we??? Let’s get out and participate in the total Rio Grand Valley Event.
Winter Ranch Garage
Sale that is open to the public
will be held on January 23rd in the Large Hall from 8 to Noon.
The swimwear sales lady will be at Winter Ranch on January 23rd
from 9
AM to Noon in the Library.
Billiards Cue Raffle – The Billiards Group will again be raffling a
$300 cue. The tickets are 1 for $3 or 5 for $5. The raffle will be
drawn on February 16th at the Pool Tournament. You do not need
to be present to win.
The 50th
Wedding Anniversary Celebration is
scheduled for February 15th from 2 to 4 PM in the Large Hall. Lynn will be putting up reservations sheets on the
Bulletin Boards by the Mail Room this week. There are three DIFFERENT
sheets. Please be diligent about what sheet you register on. One
sheet is for those that are celebrating their 50th anniversary this
year. One is for those that have been married for over 50 years and the
third is for guests. Please make sure you sign on the right form so that
we don’t have a mixup. We REALLY need to know who is celebrating 50 years
so we have things prepared. Same goes for those married over 50 years.
The cut off date for signing up is
February 9th.
Quilters: The
Winter Ranch Annual Quilt Show sill be on Tuesday, January 27th,
2015. Watch for registration
forms which will be available the week of January 12th. You
may enter quilts of any size from king to miniature, antique quilts, wearables,
table runners, purses, tote bags and all other quilted items. Get your
quilted items entered and let’s make this the best show ever.
The Mystery Theater
Dinner/Play is “The PolterHeist”
this season. The Dinner Theater will be held February 8th
at 5 PM in the Large Hall. Tickets will go on sale
in the Small Hall this Friday at 9 AM. Tickets are 10 each. This year their will be a Matinee
performance of the play for those that weren’t able to get tickets. The
Matinee version without dinner will be $5 and will be performed on Wednesday,
February 11th at 1 PM. There is no limit on the Matinee. The
dinner tickets are sold out but you can still get tickets to the Matinee.
The Winter Ranch
Variety Show “Razzle Dazzle” will
be held on February 22nd at 7 PM. Mark your calendars. Lee Clement and JoAnn Sullivan are
the Coordinators of the event. They have posted a sign-up sheet to be in
the show on the Bulletin Board by the Arts and Crafts Room. They REALLY
need to know as soon as possible who is going to participate.
Selections and Timing
of the various acts will be held on February 12th at 9 AM in the Large Hall. Full Dress rehearsal will be on Saturday,
February 21st from 7 to 9 PM in the Large
Hall.
The Minnesota Potluck
will be on January 25th from 11:30 to 1:30 PM.
See the Bulletin Board near the Rest Rooms in the Large Hall for details.
The date and time have changed so please read this if you are a
Minnesotan!!
Kansas/Oklahoma Potluck - January 14th from 12-2 PM in the Large Hall.
Illinois Potluck - January 18th from 12 -2 PM in the Large Hall.
Illinois Potluck - January 18th from 12 -2 PM in the Large Hall.
Men’s Luncheon – Rosie Ewald is the Coordinator for the Men’s
Luncheon again this year. Thanks, Rosie! It will be held on January
16th at noon. Tickets will go on sale after the Wednesday morning meetings
in December. They can seat 200. Tickets are $7.
Hippie Party (our theme
party for the season) will be held
on January 20th from 3 PM to 5:30 in
the Large Hall. There will be a “Groovy” Costume Contest with prizes
awarded to the most Wildly Wicked Costumed Couple, The most Righteous Dude, and
the Best Hip Chick’s Costume. A “Far Out” photo booth will be available
for you and your group. 60’s Music will be provided by Mike and Carol
Earley for your dancing or listening pleasure. And there will be a couple of
games. Dress up in you frayed jeans, tie dye shirts, love beads, head
band, granny dresses, granny glasses, peace symbols, sandals, ankle bells or
whatever else to bring out your inner Hippie. Bring: BYOB and appetizer
to share with 12 people. Napkins, plates and silverware will be
provided.
Bob Ross Art Class - All you artists or would-be artists will want to know that the next Bob Ross class is on January 23rd. One class of 10 from 9 to Noon and one from 1 to 4 PM. $45 per person. Register soon in the Activities Office. We have eight seats available. The instructor, Larry Weirs, provides everything you will need to complete a painting except for a roll of paper towels and wet wipes. Specifics are on the Bulletin Board across from the Post Office. There are about six seats left.
Bob Ross Art Class - All you artists or would-be artists will want to know that the next Bob Ross class is on January 23rd. One class of 10 from 9 to Noon and one from 1 to 4 PM. $45 per person. Register soon in the Activities Office. We have eight seats available. The instructor, Larry Weirs, provides everything you will need to complete a painting except for a roll of paper towels and wet wipes. Specifics are on the Bulletin Board across from the Post Office. There are about six seats left.
The Fabulous 50’s Dance
on January 30th is sold out.
Margarita Party tickets
are now
on sale. The party is scheduled for
February 3rd
from
3:30 to 5 PM. $8 per person.
Ladies Luncheon: The next Ladies Luncheon will be on February 9th in the Large Hall. Entertainment will be provided by Phylis Hummel who does a tribute to Kitty Wells. Lunch: Lasagna, salad, bread, tea and dessert. Cost is $8.
The Pet Parade will be held at Doggie
Row on February 14 from 10 AM to 11 AM.
Trophy Gardens/Winter Ranch Bridge Tournament: It will be held at Trophy Gardens on February 12th from 11AM to 4 PM. There is a Signup Sheet in the Large Hall across from the Mail Room.
Trophy Gardens/Winter Ranch Bridge Tournament: It will be held at Trophy Gardens on February 12th from 11AM to 4 PM. There is a Signup Sheet in the Large Hall across from the Mail Room.
Computer Classes (Sign up for these classes on the Bulletin
Board across from the Mail Room:
Android Systems / Ron Doerschug, Instructor /
Activity Room #3
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Thursday
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January 15
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9-Noon
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Survive
Windows 8 or 8.1/Ron Doerschug,
Instructor/Activity Room #3
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Thursday
Thursday |
January 15
January 29 |
1-4 PM
1-4 PM |
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iPad for Beginners / Donna Ritchie, Instructor /
Activity Room #3
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Monday
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January 19th
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1:30-3:30 PM
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Monday
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January 26th
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1:30-3:30 PM
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Iphone Tips and Tricks (Iphone 4 & 5 NOT
iPhone 6) / Donna Ritchie, Instructor / Activity Room #3
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Monday
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February 2nd
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1:30-3:30 PM
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Monday
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February 9th
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1:30-3:30 PM
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Exploring APPS for iphone and ipads / Donna
Ritchie, Instructor / Activity Room #3
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Monday
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February 16th
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1:30-3:30 PM
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Iphone Tips and Tricks / Donna Ritchie,
Instructor / Activity Room #3
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Monday
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February 23rd
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1:30-3:30 PM
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iPad Tips and Tricks / Donna
Ritchie, Instructor / Activity Room #3
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Monday
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March 2
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1:30-3:30 PM
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Trips:
Gail Fields announced that there is still room on the New Orleans Trip. This will be the last year that Gail leads this trip and she is very familiar with the area. The New Orleans trip did not go out of the parks but she needs four more couples. The Itinerary and information about this trip is on the Tour Board. Call Gail with questions.
Gail Fields announced that there is still room on the New Orleans Trip. This will be the last year that Gail leads this trip and she is very familiar with the area. The New Orleans trip did not go out of the parks but she needs four more couples. The Itinerary and information about this trip is on the Tour Board. Call Gail with questions.
There will be a Houston Rodeo
Trip. It will be two days and includes 1 meal. Cost is $269 per person. It is a PRCA Rodeo with a 2.4 Million Dollar
Purse. The dates are to be
announced. They have requested tickets
for March 7th (Alan Jackson) or Tim McGraw (March 10th). Gail will know the dates and the entertainer
by Saturday, January 17th, 2015. Gail would
like you to sign up on the board for information about this trip.
Gail has five new trips posted on the board in the
Large Hall by the stairs.
Contact Gail for more information - see Bulletin Board near the steps in Friendship Hall.
Contact Gail for more information - see Bulletin Board near the steps in Friendship Hall.
Bus Trips:
On February 13th, There will be a Shoot Out at the Killer
Bees Game between Trophy Gardens and Winter Ranch. Stop in the Activities Office to get more
information and to let them know if you would like to participate. We need 5 people from Winter Ranch and 5 from
Trophy Gardens. JD will be setting up the bus for this.
Sign up for these in the Activity Office now. There are open seats.
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Jan 17
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Noon
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Elvis Museum and Ol’D’s Soda Shop
(RESCHEDULED DATE)
$8 plus dinner on your
own WR/TG
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Jan 12
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9:30 AM
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King’s Ranch
$25 WR/TG
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Jan 15
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9:00 AM
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Bass Pro Shop, SAS Shoes
and Freddie Fender Musuem
$3 WR/TG
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Jan 16
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9:00 AM
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Mystery Trip
$2 WR/TG
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Sign up for these Trips on January 14th at 11:30 in Friendship Hall
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Jan 19
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12:30 PM
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Texas Gold Shrimp
$15 WR only
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Jan 20
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8 AM
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Museum
of South Texas
$8
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Jan 22
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8:45 AM
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Hilltop Gardens Guided Tour
$8 WR/TG
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Jan 24
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6:00 PM
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"Hello Dolly" NOTE TIME CHANGE
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Sign up for these trips on January 21st at 11:30 AM in Friendship Hall
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Jan 26
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9 AM
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Birding Nature Center
$10 WR/TG
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Jan 29
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9 AM
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Beach and Dirty Al’s
Lunch on your own WR/TG
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Jan 31
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6:00 PM
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Killer Bees Hockey Game
$7 WR/TG
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Note:
If you have an idea for a bus trip, let JD know. He’ll see what can be
arranged. More trips will be announced after Christmas!
Volunteers and/or Donations Needed:
JD needs guys to setup for the Garage Sale on January 23rd
and to get re set up for the dance
that night.
Cathy will be needing flag bearers for the Call of the States. She’ll have a definite date by next
week. She will need lots of flag
bearers.
We need two more people to
volunteer for the doors for the Fabulous
50’s Dance on January 30th.
Ice cream dippers are also needed for this Sunday.
Computer
Group is looking for
instructors in are area of expertise including Smart Phones, Tablets, and
Laptops. Contact Ron Doerschug.
Dale Loerch will again be collecting furniture or
household goods for the needy in the Little Mexico section of Alamo. He will be
collecting large items such as appliances for furniture on Wednesdays. Small items can be delivered to him at any
time at their lot which is Lot 438. If you
have large items, give him a call so he can schedule picking up your
items. He has already collected a couple
of couches, 2 chairs and a queen sized bed.
Just keep them coming as there are a lot of people in need!
Nora Minor could use some
volunteers to help decorate for
Valentine’s Day. Meet her in the Large Hall on Monday, January
19th at 8:30 AM.
The Quilters for the
Needy are in need of people to iron, sew or knot. If you want to help out, just come to the
Large Hall from 9 to 3 on Thursdays.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Benfield
Blog Administrator
Calendar of Events:
(Unless otherwise noted the event will be
held in Friendship Hall aka The Large Hall)
All
additions/changes/cancellations will be in red
Jan 15
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9 AM
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Bus: Bass Pro Shop/SAS Shoes/Freddie Fender
Museum WR/TG
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$3
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Jan 15
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7 PM
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American Waves Band - Entertainment
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$6
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Jan 16
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9 AM
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Bus: Mystery Trip WR/TG
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$2
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Jan 16
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Noon
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Men’s Luncheon
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$7
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Jan 16
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7 PM
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Dance to Jealous Heart
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$5
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Jan 17
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Noon
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Bus: Elvis Museum and Ol’D’s Soda Shop – dinner
on your own WR/TG
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$8/at museum
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Jan 18
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Noon-2 PM
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Illinois Potluck
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Jan 19
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12:30
PM
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Bus: Texas Gold Shrimp WR only
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$15
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Jan 19
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4:30 PM
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1ST Responders’ Dinner
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$8
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Jan 20
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8 AM
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Bus: Museum of South Texas
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$8
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Jan 20
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3:00-5 PM
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Hippie Theme Party – Roundup – BYOB and an
appetizer to share with 12 people
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FREE
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Jan 21
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1 -3 PM
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Beginning Card Playing Lessons
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Jan 22
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8:45 AM
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Bus: Hill Top Gardens Guided Tour WR/TG
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$8
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Jan 22
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1 -3 PM
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Beginning Card Playing Lessons
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Jan 22
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7 PM
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Farnum Family - Entertainment
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$6
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Jan 23
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8-Noon
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Garage Sale in Large Hall Stage End
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Jan 23
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9 – Noon
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Bob Ross Art Class – Arts and Crafts Room
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$45
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Jan 23
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9 – Noon
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Swimwear Sales
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Jan 23
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1 – 4 PM
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Bob Ross Art Class – Arts and Crafts Room
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$45
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Jan 23
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7 PM
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Dance to Route 66
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$5
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Jan 25
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11:30-1:30
PM
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Minnesota Pot Luck
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Jan 24
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6:30 PM
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Bus: Hello
Dolly
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SOLD OUT
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Jan 25
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3 PM
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Bernie and Red - Entertainment
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$6
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Jan 26
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9 AM
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Birding Nature Center WR/TG
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$10
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Jan 27
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8 – 1 PM
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Quilt Show – NO ROUNDUP
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Jan 29
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9 AM
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Beach and Dirty Al’s for Lunch WR/TG – Lunch on
your own
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Jan 29
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7 PM
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Greg Jones - Entertainment
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$6
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Jan 30
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7 PM
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Dance to Fabulous 50’s
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SOLD OUT
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Jan 31
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6 PM
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Killer Bees Hockey WR/TG
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$7
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Feb 1
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Noon–2 PM
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Iowa Pot Luck
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Feb 1
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4 -8:30 PM
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Super Bowl Party in FH
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Feb 3rd
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3:30-5
PM
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Margarita Party – No Roundup
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$8
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Feb 5th
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7 PM
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Lindley Creek - Entertainment
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$6
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Feb 6
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Ingra Health Screening
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Feb 6
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Noon-2 PM
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Missouri Potluck
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Feb 6
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7 PM
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Dance to Sweet Water
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$5
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Feb 8
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Noon-2 PM
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Michigan Potluck
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Feb 8
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5 PM
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Mystery Dinner Theater “The Polter Heist” Seating
limited to 80 pre-sale tickets
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$10 SOLD OUT
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Feb 10
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8 – Noon
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Craft Show
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Feb 10
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1-3 PM
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Variety Show Rehearsal
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Feb 10
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3:30-5
PM
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Roundup with Carlos Canas (singer)
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Pass the Hat
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Feb 11
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1 PM
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“The Polter Heist” Mystery Theater Matinee
(seating is open by ticket)
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$5 OPEN SEATING
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Feb 12
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9 AM
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Timing and Selections Practice for the Variety
Show in Large Hall
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Feb 12
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7 – 9:30 PM
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Auntie Kreamsaugen (Comedy) - Entertainment
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$6
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Feb 13
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NO DANCE
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Feb 14
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10:00-11:00 AM
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Pet Parade at Doggie Row Pet Walk West
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Feb 14
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7-10 PM
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Valentine’s Dance with Jealous Heart/No Bingo,
Karaoke or Cards today
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Feb 15
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2-4 PM
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50th Anniversary Celebration
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Feb 17
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4 PM
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Quilters’ Dinner/No Roundup
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Feb 19
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1-4 PM
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Dress Rehearsal for Variety Show
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Feb 19
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7 – 9:30 PM
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The Terry Smith Band – Entertainment
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$6
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Feb 20
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9-Noon
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Bob Ross Art Class- Arts & Crafts Room
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$45
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Feb 20
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1 -4 PM
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Bob Ross Art Class- Arts & Crafts Room
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$45
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Feb 20
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7 PM
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Dance to Swing Tyme
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$5
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Feb 21
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7 PM
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Full Dress Rehearsal for Variety Show
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Feb 22
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Noon-2 PM
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Canadian Potluck
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Feb 22
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6-9 PM
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Variety Show/All other activities in Big Hall
cancelled from 5 PM on
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Pass the Hat
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Feb 24
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1:30-3
PM
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Memorial Service/ No Roundup
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Feb 24
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7 PM
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Razz Ma Tazz - Entertainment
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$5
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Feb 26
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Noon-2 PM
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Ladies Golf Luncheon
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Feb 27
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7 PM
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Dance to Sweet Water
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$5
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Mar 1
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5 PM
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Choir Concert
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Free
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Mar 3
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4:30-6
PM
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Woodshop Dinner/No activities in Large Hall until
after cleanup from the Woodshop Dinner
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Mar 6
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7 PM
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Dance to Jealous Heart
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$5
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Mar 10
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8 – Noon
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Craft Show/No Roundup
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Mar 13
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7 PM
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Dance to Diego
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$5
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Mar 17
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Noon-2 PM
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Lunch – St. Patrick’s Day
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TBD
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Mar 20
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7 PM
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Dance to Sweet Water
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$5
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