March 8, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Tuesday, 07 March 2023 21:26

Alcoa Retirees Meeting

The Alcoa Retirees Meeting will be held at 12 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on 2nd St., on Wednesday, March 8. The meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month through April. For more information, contact Gerry Hueser at (563) 340-3132.

Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon

The Winter Texan Newmar Luncheons will be held at The Golden Corral at 1301 E. Jackson Ave, in McAllen. It will be held March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a reservation deadline usually two days before event. Be sure to tell the host you are with the Newmar group when you arrive. The cost is $14.61. Judy Swing and Donna Ritchie will be the new hosts and are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces. You can register on the Newmar webpage, newmarkountryklub.com under calendar or contact Judy Swing at (815) 370-2513. Her email is boykinmomjs@gmail.com.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartley at (956) 289-8261 for information. (This will be held on the third Wednesday through March).

Widows’ Comfort Connection

The Widows’ Comfort Connection is a peer-led widows support group which meets the first Saturday of every month from 12 to 2 p.m. at Tropical Valley Acres Mobile Home Park, 1240 E. Business Highway 83, in Mission. For more information, call Nancy Martinez at (956) 249-5292.

Senior Slow Pitch Softball

The Ed Martens Senior Softball League meets on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. The games are in the mornings at 9 a.m. at West Side Park in McAllen on Ware Rd. There are two leagues – one for beginners, and one for seasoned players. Call Fred at (956) 897-6961 or Mike at (734) 834-128 for more information.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

RGV Woodcarvers

The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their seasonal meetings. The woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. The Carvers meet weekly on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through March. Everyone is welcome to come and visit and join the club. After a third visit, you will be asked to become a member with annual dues. More information can be found online at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org. Get ready to build/carve for the Woodcarvers Show in January.

Senior Ambassadors

The Senior Ambassadors is looking for singers to join their chorus. Senior Ambassadors is composed of men from the Valley and Winter Texan community. They perform choral music from sacred and semi classical, to pop and country. Practice sessions are held each Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bentsen Grove Resort (1645 S. Bentsen Rd.) in Mission. They perform 10 to 12 times each season at various venues in the RGV. For more information, call Paul Hunter (956) 310-9515.

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. We love seeing photos of Red Hatter groups and others as they gather at local restaurants to catch up and share what's new. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

February 22, 2023 - Events Calendar

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Published: Tuesday, 21 February 2023 17:39

February 4-25 – The Hidalgo Watercolor Society will have their Annual Watercolor Exhibit with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be displayed at the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) at 921 E. 12th St., in Mission, and will run through February 25th. The exhibit features art made by Winter Texans and local artists. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

February 23 – Join Quinta Mazatlan for Foraging for Native Edibles Tour at 5 p.m. The program fee is $5 per person with advance registration requested via www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

February 23, 25, 26 – South Texas College Theatre and Dance present Animal Farm at 7:30 p.m. on February 23 and 25, and 2 p.m. on February 26. Performances will take place at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Black Box at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

February 24-26 – SPI Market Days will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The market will feature fine art, handcrafted jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, gourmet food mixes, product demos, pet items, live music and more. There will also be door prizes. Parking is free. Visit www.spimarketdays.com for more information.

February 25 – Join the McAllen Public Library for their Third World Language Festival. Celebrate international cultures and languages by experiencing international food tasting, crafts and activities by community organizations and performances. All ages welcome. Registration not required. Event is free. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St.

February 28 – Join Speer Memorial Library for a book discussion of The Rosie Project, in the Community Room at 5:30 p.m. in Spanish and 6:30 p.m. in English. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book. The library is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza in Mission. Call (956) 580-8754 for more information, sign up for a book, or the discussion.

February 28 – Native Plant Project’s guest speaker for the meeting in Weslaco will be Robert Gaitan, president of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. The program will be held at the Valley Nature Center, 301 S. Border St. at 7:30 p.m. More information can be found at www.nativeplantproject.org.

February 27, 28, March 2 – MOSTH will host FESTIBA presentations online. February 27th will be a one-hour presentation featuring letters written by Sgt. Gonzalez, a Vietnam War hero, at 10 a.m. Melissa Pena will share details on building spotlight exhibits at the museum through her presentation on February 28 at 11 a.m. March 2 will be a presentation about Will Looney Legacy Park. Presentations will stream live on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/mosthhistory/live.

March 4 – The Fiesta Edinburg Parade is returning for its Fiesta Edinburg annual event at 10 a.m. To participate, contact the committee at (956) 383-4974 or visit the website at www.edinburg.com for more information.

March 5 – The Gladys Porter Zoo is back with their annual 5k and one-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. Visit www.gpz.org for register and for pricing information.

March 24 – RGV favorite Mariachi Aztlan joins the Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Latin-inspired works including selections from the opera Carmen for the Carmen Y Mas performance at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Centers. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.

April 2 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Memories” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.

April 21 – Star-crossed lovers and an all-star piano soloist converge on this season finale program West Side Story by the Valley Symphony Orchestra. It will be held at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.

February 22, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Tuesday, 21 February 2023 17:38

Northwest, MO Winter Texans

Northwest, MO Winter Texans from Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb and surrounding counties will meet for lunch at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen on Thursday, February 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Carol Kay Wolf at (816) 351-7858 for information.

Wisconsin Reunion

The Wisconsin Reunion will be held on Monday, February 27 at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen, (4100 N. 2nd St.) at 11 a.m. For information, call Ralph Brill at (920) 418-5936.

Two Harbors/Silver Bay, MN

Two Harbors/Silver Bay area reunion will meet for their annual luncheon on Wednesday, March 1st at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. All current and former area residents are welcome. For more information, call Mary (218) 830-1336, or Curt (218) 830-1588.

Traverse & Big Stone Counties

Traverse and Big Stone Counties, MN and surrounding areas will host a reunion at 8:30 a.m. at Junction Café, on 11 S. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. Contact Darlene at (320) 305-0871. RSVP would be appreciated.

Alcoa Retirees Meeting

The Alcoa Retirees Meeting will be held at 12 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on 2nd St., on Wednesday, March 8. The meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month through April. For more information, contact Gerry Hueser at (563) 340-3132.

Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon

The Winter Texan Newmar Luncheons will be held at The Golden Corral at 1301 E. Jackson Ave, in McAllen. It will be held March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a reservation deadline usually two days before event. Be sure to tell the host you are with the Newmar group when you arrive. The cost is $14.61. Judy Swing and Donna Ritchie will be the new hosts and are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces. You can register on the Newmar webpage, newmarkountryklub.com under calendar or contact Judy Swing at (815) 370-2513. Her email is boykinmomjs@gmail.com.

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February 8, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Friday, 10 February 2023 12:59

Alcoa Retirees Meeting

The Alcoa Retirees Meeting will be held at 12 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on 2nd St., on Wednesday, February 8. The meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month through April. For more information, contact Gerry Hueser at (563) 340-3132.

Winter Texan Newmar Luncheon

The Winter Texan Newmar Luncheons will be held at The Golden Corral at 1301 E. Jackson Ave, in McAllen. It will be held February 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a reservation deadline usually two days before event. Be sure to tell the host you are with the Newmar group when you arrive. The cost is $14.61. Judy Swing and Donna Ritchie will be the new hosts and we’re looking forward to seeing many familiar faces. You can register on the Newmar webpage, newmarkountryklub.com under calendar or contact Judy Swing at (815) 370-2513. Her email is boykinmomjs@gmail.com.

Xcel Energy Power, Northern States Retirees

XCel Energy Power, Northern States Retirees Annual Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 12:30 p.m. at Eldorado Hotel, 755 Main St., in Alamo. For more information, call Shirley Boerges at (956) 929-0110.

Retired Nurses Luncheon will be held February 9

The Annual Retired Nurses’ Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 9. All retired RNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited. The event will be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco (exit International Blvd./FM 1015, north side of the expressway). Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch following at 1 p.m. There will be a buffet lunch that includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert, and a beverage. A social, announcements and doors prizes will follow. No reservations are required. For more information, call or text Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223.

WCSA Reunion

The WCSA Winter Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen. For more information, call LaVonne at (701) 640-4991.

SEMBA Acoustic Jam Reunion

A SEMBA Acoustic Jam reunion will be held on Wednesday, February 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held at the clubhouse of Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., in Alamo. Everyone is welcome. There is a $1 admission fee to cover the use of the clubhouse. Lunch is $6. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and culture heritage fund. For more information, call (507) 251-1884.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartley at (956) 289-8261 for information. (This will be held on the third Wednesday through March).

Parker’s Prairie, MN Reunion

Winter Texans from Parker’s Prairie, MN and surrounding area are invited to attend the annual gathering on Thursday, February 16th, at 9 a.m., at the Country Omelette, 3420 N. 10th, in McAllen. The restaurant phone is (956) 618-3500. If you have any questions, contact Connie Maloney at (612) 819-6423. Hope to see you there.

Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake Reunion

The Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake will hold their yearly reunion on Thursday, February 16, at 11 a.m. at Gatti’s Pizza, 2001 W. Expy. 83, in Weslaco. For more information, call Thressa Robinson at (641) 437-1149.

Caterpillar Retiree Reunion

The Caterpillar Retiree Reunion will be held Thursday, February 16 at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco, 2001 W. Expy 83. It starts at 11 a.m. For questions, contact Jana Fleming at (309) 251-0875.

Madison County, Iowa Reunion

The Madison County, Iowa Reunion will be held on Friday, February 17, at Ace’s BBQ at 2536 E. Griffin Pkwy., in Mission. The event starts at 1:15 p.m. Anyone from Madison County and the surrounding areas are welcome, including friends. For more information, contact Dayna Nuzum at (515) 468-3321.

Widows’ Comfort Connection

The Widows’ Comfort Connection is a peer-led widows support group which meets the first Saturday of every month from 12 to 2 p.m. at Tropical Valley Acres Mobile Home Park, 1240 E. Business Highway 83, in Mission. For more information, call Nancy Martinez at (956) 249-5292.

Senior Slow Pitch Softball

The Ed Martens Senior Softball League meets on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. The games are in the mornings at 9 a.m. at West Side Park in McAllen on Ware Rd. There are two leagues – one for beginners, and one for seasoned players. Call Fred at (956) 897-6961 or Mike at (734) 834-128 for more information.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

RGV Woodcarvers

The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their seasonal meetings. The woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. The Carvers meet weekly on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through March. Everyone is welcome to come and visit and join the club. After a third visit, you will be asked to become a member with annual dues. More information can be found online at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org. Get ready to build/carve for the Woodcarvers Show in January.

Senior Ambassadors

The Senior Ambassadors is looking for singers to join their chorus. Senior Ambassadors is composed of men from the Valley and Winter Texan community. They perform choral music from sacred and semi classical, to pop and country. Practice sessions are held each Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bentsen Grove Resort (1645 S. Bentsen Rd.) in Mission. They perform 10 to 12 times each season at various venues in the RGV. For more information, call Paul Hunter (956) 310-9515.

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. We love seeing photos of Red Hatter groups and others as they gather at local restaurants to catch up and share what's new.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

February 8, 2023 - Events Calendar

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Published: Friday, 10 February 2023 12:36

February 4-25 – The Hidalgo Watercolor Society will have their Annual Watercolor Exhibit with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be displayed at the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) at 921 E. 12th St., in Mission, and will run through February 25th. The exhibit features art made by Winter Texans and local artists. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

February 7 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Superheroes” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the ticketmaster website or at the center. A season pass to all four of their concerts is $40. Ticket prices usually range from $7 to $17.

February 9 – Quinta Mazatlan present an early Valentine’s Concert in the Park at 6 p.m. The concert features Cecy and Bri who are a contemporary classical duo. These two explore the Bolero as well as jazz, soul, and other contemporary genres. Reserve your tickets now at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. The event is $7 per person. For more information, call (956) 681-3370.

February 8-10 – The Mission Historical Museum (MHM) will present a special screening of the 1979 western film She Came to the Valley. The film is based on the novel written by local author, Cleo Dawson. Her family was one of the first pioneer families who helped transform the frontier town of Mission into an incorporated city. It is said to be based on her mother’s experiences. The film was shot in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley and Oklahoma. Showings will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. A copy of the novel will be given with the purchase of a ticket. Tickets are $5. Tickets must be purchased in advance. MHM is located at 900 Doherty Ave. Call (956) 580-8646 for more information.

February 10-11 – The 41st Annual Rio Grande Valley Quilt Show, presented by the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild, will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be over 350 quilts on display, vendors, a bargain boutique, silent auction, demos and door prizes.

February 10-12 – Ballet Folklorico: Alegria 2023 will be held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 7:30 p.m. The box office will open at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. There will be a matinee performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. with the box office opening at 12:30 p.m. Call the box office at (956) 665-3881 for ticket information. General public is $15 and Seniors are $10.

February 10 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Grassroots Initiative at 8:30 a.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 11 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Bentsen Easy Nature Walk at 9 a.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 11 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Tea for Texas at 11 a.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 11 – MOSTH presents Heritage and History Day scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community event highlights the culture of South Texas peoples through regional folkway demonstrations ranging from hands on activities to live performances. MOSTH is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 N. Closner. Visit www.mosthistory.org/events for more information.

February 12 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Useful and Edible Plant Walk at 10 a.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 12 – The McAllen Public Library will hold their Sunday Book Club meeting to discuss The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom – Indentured servant Lavinia learns that violating the order of plantation society has dangerous consequences. Registration is required at mcallenlibrary.libnet.info/events. It will take place at 2 p.m.

February 13-14 – Leslie Blasing will be hosting the WinterFest and Expo on Monday, February 13th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, February 14th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The event is free, but canned donations are encouraged. The event will feature a salute to the Vietnam era, vendors, presentations, doors prizes, the All Valley Karaoke Contest Final, and much more. There will also be a special Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance for $25 per person. Visit www.spiwinterfest.com for more information.

February 13 – Dr. Jamie M. Staling is an associate professor in the history department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His teaching and research interests center on Texas and its borderlands, from the Spanish colonial period through the Civil War. He will present Slavery in the Spanish Colonial Borderlands of North America at the McAllen Public Library at 6 p.m.

February 14 – The Museum of South Texas History presents the spotlight exhibit, “Furniture that Built the Valley.” The exhibit closes May 28. The exhibit will share the story of three South Texas families through a piece of furniture that was donated from each family. Furniture items include a four-poster bed, a pump organ, and an intricately carved desk. For more information, call (956) 383-6911.

February 16 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Bentsen Easy Nature Walk at 9 a.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 17 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Out of this World – from larger-than-life heroes to the music of the cosmos, prepare for expanded horizons at the musical event for the whole family. The event will take place at 8 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information, visit https://valleyorchestra.org/concerts/.

February 17 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Grassroots Initiative at 8:30 a.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 17 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Our Night Sky at 7:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. This program requires reservations.

February 18 – Blessed Assurance Children’s Shelter will host their Bustin’ Clay for the Shelter. Check in is at 7:30 a.m., shooting begins at 9 a.m. The event will be held at the Casalan Ranch, 20011 FM 1847 in Rio Hondo. It includes all shooting clays, breakfast, lunch, event T-shirt, and prizes. It’s $400 for a three-man team, $20 mulligans, and $20 Annie Oakley. Participants must bring their own shotgun, shells, hearing, and eye protection. Call (956) 493-0055 or (956) 990-5586 for more information. Sponsorships available.

February 18 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Steeped in Legacy at 2 p.m. Call ahead to confirm program schedule and details at (956) 584-9156. Scheduled programs are free with park admission.

February 19 – Join the McAllen Public Library at 2 p.m. as they celebrate Black History Month with a showing and discussion of the film The Woman King (2022). Inspired by true historical events in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa. The discussion facilitator will be Dr. Deb Stark. The film is rated PG-13.

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