JANUARY 15, 2025 www.wintertexantimes.com 22 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Call or Email ads@wintertexantimes.com 956.580.7800 1217 N CONWAY, MISSION Follow us on Facebook.com/ wintertexantimes BRING US ALONG, & THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO SEE, MORE TO DO Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 37, No. 22 © 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, March 13, 2024 TAKE HOME EDITION See pages 13-18 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 Jammin’ in the RGV p 19 On the Road with Jo p 20 Taste of the Valley p 23 Classifieds p 24 Business Guide p 24 I can’t believe the season is almost over. Here we are with our Take Home Edition that highlights some of the things parks have done and shows you a little insight into why you should choose to winter in the Valley. The Valley is a great place to be. There are so many things to do in the parks and resorts that cater to you, our Winter Texan family. As you can see from this issue, and most of our issues, we are able to feature a park, or an activity that has been done at a park. While you get to see some photos, and hear what they are doing from the stories, this is only a little bit of what is happening in the parks and resorts in the Valley. Parks have sports, hobby activities, and gatherings to interest anyone that visits the Valley. There is also entertainment like dances, happy hours, and shows. Parks also have special events like holiday parades, fundraisers, contests, and 50th anniversary parties. There is also plenty of food with your choice of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to attend. Some parks are even well known for certain entrees. We hope you have found a reaCan-Am Softball game is a time for memories and fun Forget the glass slipper – give me clogging shoes! Photo by Henry Miller There’s something special about the annual Winter Texas softball CanAm (Canada-America) games. Whether it’s listening to long-ago remembered stories of the “Blizzard of 66” to talking about ice fishing in Minnesota to Ed Martens retelling of how he snuck out of a military hospital to go play a baseball game for his team, there’s always something enjoyable. See SOFTBALL pg. 28 See RAMBLINGS pg. 6 Rina’s Ramblings Margarita Cloggers Carolyn Pullen, Sally Lynch, Bub Harper, and Peggy Harper. Courtesy photo Submitted by Carolyn Pullen On February 27, the Margarita Cloggers at Greengate Grove RV Park hosted the RGV Clogging Fun Dance. There were four clogging groups from the Valley in attendance. Angelika Eleni, a professional Irish dancer, demonstrated different Irish dances/steps and then taught us a step from Seon nos (pronounced “shan-nos”) which means “old style” in Irish, that we could use in our clog dances. This style of Irish dancing reminded me of the “flat footing” style in American clogging. Irish dance steps were See CLOGGING pg. 6 Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 37, No. 22 © 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, March 13, 2024 TAKE HOME EDITION See pages 13-18 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 Jammin’ in the RGV p 19 On the Road with Jo p 20 Taste of the Valley p 23 Classifieds p 24 Business Guide p 24 I can’t believe the season is almost over. Here we are with our Take Home Edition that highlights some of the things parks have done and shows you a little insight into why you should choose to winter in the Valley. The Valley is a great place to be. There are so many things to do in the parks and resorts that cater to you, our Winter Texan family. As you can see from this issue, and most of our issues, we are able to feature a park, or an activity that has been done at a park. While you get to see some photos, and hear what they are doing from the stories, this is only a little bit of what is happening in the parks and resorts in the Valley. Parks have sports, hobby activities, and gatherings to interest anyone that visits the Valley. There is also entertainment like dances, happy hours, and shows. Parks also have special events like holiday parades, fundraisers, contests, and 50th anniversary parties. There is also plenty of food with your choice of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to attend. Some parks are even well known for certain entrees. We hope you have found a reaCan-Am Softball game is a time for memories and fun Forget the glass slipper – give me clogging shoes! Photo by Henry Miller There’s something special about the annual Winter Texas softball CanAm (Canada-America) games. Whether it’s listening to long-ago remembered stories of the “Blizzard of 66” to talking about ice fishing in Minnesota to Ed Martens retelling of how he snuck out of a military hospital to go play a baseball game for his team, there’s always something enjoyable. See SOFTBALL pg. 28 See RAMBLINGS pg. 6 Rina’s Ramblings Margarita Cloggers Carolyn Pullen, Sally Lynch, Bub Harper, and Peggy Harper. Courtesy photo Submitted by Carolyn Pullen On February 27, the Margarita Cloggers at Greengate Grove RV Park hosted the RGV Clogging Fun Dance. There were four clogging groups from the Valley in attendance. Angelika Eleni, a professional Irish dancer, demonstrated different Irish dances/steps and then taught us a step from Seon nos (pronounced “shan-nos”) which means “old style” in Irish, that we could use in our clog dances. This style of Irish dancing reminded me of the “flat footing” style in American clogging. Irish dance steps were See CLOGGING pg. 6 Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 37, No. 22 © 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, March 13, 2024 TAKE HOME EDITION See pages 13-18 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 Jammin’ in the RGV p 19 On the Road with Jo p 20 Taste of the Valley p 23 Classifieds p 24 Business Guide p 24 I can’t believe the season is almost over. Here we are with our Take Home Edition that highlights some of the things parks have done and shows you a little insight into why you should choose to winter in the Valley. The Valley is a great place to be. There are so many things to do in the parks and resorts that cater to you, our Winter Texan family. As you can see from this issue, and most of our issues, we are able to feature a park, or an activity that has been done at a park. While you get to see some photos, and hear what they are doing from the stories, this is only a little bit of what is happening in the parks and resorts in the Valley. Parks have sports, hobby activities, and gatherings to interest anyone that visits the Valley. There is also entertainment like dances, happy hours, and shows. Parks also have special events like holiday parades, fundraisers, contests, and 50th anniversary parties. There is also plenty of food with your choice of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to attend. Some parks are even well known for certain entrees. We hope you have found a reaCan-Am Softball game is a time for memories and fun Forget the glass slipper – give me clogging shoes! Photo by Henry Miller There’s something special about the annual Winter Texas softball CanAm (Canada-America) games. Whether it’s listening to long-ago remembered stories of the “Blizzard of 66” to talking about ice fishing in Minnesota to Ed Martens retelling of how he snuck out of a military hospital to go play a baseball game for his team, there’s always something enjoyable. See SOFTBALL pg. 28 See RAMBLINGS pg. 6 Rina’s Ramblings Margarita Cloggers Carolyn Pullen, Sally Lynch, Bub Harper, and Peggy Harper. Courtesy photo Submitted by Carolyn Pullen On February 27, the Margarita Cloggers at Greengate Grove RV Park hosted the RGV Clogging Fun Dance. There were four clogging groups from the Valley in attendance. Angelika Eleni, a professional Irish dancer, demonstrated different Irish dances/steps and then taught us a step from Seon nos (pronounced “shan-nos”) which means “old style” in Irish, that we could use in our clog dances. This style of Irish dancing reminded me of the “flat footing” style in American clogging. Irish dance steps were See CLOGGING pg. 6 IN PRINT, ONLINE ON ANY DEVICE YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE IT WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO www.WinterTexanTimes.com FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Women’s Prayer & Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am, 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Round Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9:30am. Lunch and Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 11am, Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Jam 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers. 2421 S. Conway Ave. Trail Dance Lessons - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 11am, 11 a.m. Beginners. 12 p.m. Intermediate. 7300 Monroe. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-12:30pm, 100 E. Hackberry Ave. Square Dance - Beginner - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon2pm, Tampico Hall, East. Old Time Dances - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Jim, Tom & Kenny, $9pp. 205 S. Stewart Rd. The Boddy’s Trail Dance Lessons - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-2pm, $20pp. Main Hall. 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Happy Hour - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 5-6:30pm, Rick McEwen, pass the hat. Soup Supper - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Sunshine RV Bird/Butterfly Garden Club Annual Soup Supper. Homemade vegetable beef barley soup, $9pp. Friendship Hall. Gate open. 1900 Grace Ave. Radioactive Karaoke - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6-9pm, Free. Ballroom. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-8:30pm. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Anthony Hernandez, Illusionist, $9pp. Bring your friends and join us for an evening of entertainment. Kitchen open. Open to the public. Host: Entertainment Committee. Office: 956-9693740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Richard Bargas. 956-787-2024. 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Jim Brown Straight from Nashville, $18pp advance/$20pp at the door. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7pm, Mark Merchant. Wednesday, January 22 Sunshine’s 77 Cafe - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7am1:30pm, Cafe open for breakfast and lunch in Rec Hall. 1900 Grace Ave. Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:309am. Cowboy Church - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 9am, Goldwing Express, free will donations. PARKS From pg. 21
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