19 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 25, 2026 (956)566-1157 715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco | 956-968-2708 info@riovalleyestatestx.com | www.RioValleyEstatesTX.com Within 5 Blocks Of All You Need Only 2 Blocks Off I-2, Your Connection To The Entire RGV Come see how the right location makes all the difference! Manager’s Special FREE MONTH* *Rent A RV Pad Site For 2 Months or more, Get A Month FreE *Offer valid for 1st time renters. Not valid with any other offer. Call office for details. Expires 4/1/26. • FREE High Speed Internet • FREE Cable TV • Swimming Pool & Hot Tub • Pickleball Court • Recreation Hall Recreation Hall • Fun Activities • Concrete Pad Sites • Full Hookups • Wide Paved Streets • Gated Community Separate RV Section Features: Expwy 83 Business 83 W Pike Blvd Panther Dr Westgate Dr RVs at Rio Valley Estates “We’re kind of conditioned to deal with the expense,” she says. “The truth is … If you want to do this, you just have to pay the money.” It’s worth it, according to Elaine. She feels gifting the quilt is rewarding and wants every quilter’s story told. “Before every quilt show, I push my quilters to tell me the story of their quilts,” she says. “Why did you choose this? What was difficult about making it? Who is this for? And why?” However, what isn’t told on the attached labels are the stories of the quilters’ lives themselves – like Elaine’s and the growing group of generous Winter Texans, who have positively changed Alamo Palms Resort. The story of Julie Perry who started as a seamstress before becoming ‘addicted’ to quilting. Or the story of Beverly Sutton who never wanted to make a quilt. Nancy Steppke shares her story of perseverance and finding comfort in her quilting. And then there is Peggy Flemming, who did quilting retreats with friends. These ladies share their stories of how they found quilting, and love what they do with the craft. They quilt for the love of it – and to do good for so many in their communities. EDITOR’S NOTE: To read these stories and more about their journey, scan the QR code with your phone or visit www.wintertexantimes.com/news/in-the-parks/5530quilting-a-classy-hobby-or-a-lifechanger.html. Peggy with some of her quilts. (Courtesy photo)
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