Winter Texan Calendar 12.18.11
JAMS
>>Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo, (956) 283-1771.
Wednesdays- Music jams 1-3 p.m. with snacks & coffee available.
>>Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Road, Alamo, (956) 783-5440.
Tuesdays- Jams at 12:30 p.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.
>>Bentsen Grove Park, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, (956) 585-0703.
Thursdays- Country western jam from 12:30-3 p.m. with lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
>>Bentsen Palm R.V. Park, 4201 Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, (956) 585-0541.
Wednesdays- Bluegrass jam at 9 a.m. with Curtis Pointdexter. Coffee & goodies served.
Fridays- Variety jams at 1 p.m. with coffee & cookies served. Ice cream also available.
>>Bit O Heaven R.V. Park, 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Donna, (956) 464-5191.
Tuesdays- Jam sessions from 12:30-2:30 p.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.
>>Bluebonnet RV Park, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, (956) 585-3188.
Sundays- Gospel jams at 6 p.m.
Thursdays- Country/western jams at 1 p.m.
>>Canyon Lake Resort, 4770 N. Mayberry Road, Mission, (956) 580-4545.
Tuesdays- Country jam at 6 p.m. with food available from 4 to 6 p.m.
>>Casa Del Sol, 400 N. Val Verde Road, Donna, (956) 464-9024.
Fridays- Jam session from 12:30-3 p.m. through Mar. 9. Bring a musical instrument & join the players. Bring your chair & enjoy the music. No jam or lunch on Dec. 23 & Dec. 30.
>>Circle T RV Park, 1820 Clay Tolle St., Mission, (956) 205-2134.
Wednesdays- Jam session at 6 p.m. with chili dogs, hot dogs & ice cream at 4:30 p.m. All jammers welcome and cookies & coffee served.
>>Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 Highway 107, McAllen, (740) 501-1398.
Mondays- Country western jam 1-3:30 p.m. through Mar. 12. Refreshments at break & 50/50 drawing. Everyone welcome.
>>Countryside Park, 100 N. Valley View Road, Donna, (956) 464-3834.
Sundays- Country/bluegrass/gospel jams from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sing & play with Stage Band. Refreshments will be served and 50/50 drawing. Everyone welcome.
>>Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N. Abram, Mission, (956) 584-0018.
Thursdays- Dream jam from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mostly big band, some gospel and a touch of country. Players by invitation only.
>>El Valle Del Sol and El Valle de la Luna, 2500 E. Bus. 83, (956) 585-5704.
Thursdays- Country jam session from 9-11:30 a.m. Everyone invited.
>>Enchanted Valley Ranch, 4 1/2 miles west on Expy. 83, Mission, (956) 580-6845.
Tuesdays- Country jams at 6 p.m. with sloppy joes served 4:45-5:45 p.m. No jam Feb. 14.
Fridays- polka jams 1-3:30 p.m.
>>Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Hwy. 83, Mission, (956) 580-4477.
Fridays- Jams at 6 p.m. with refreshments available.
>>La Hacienda Estates, S. Tower Road, Alamo, (956) 702-4712.
Thursdays- Big band jams 6:30-8:30 p.m. with coffee & cookies for donation.
>>Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Road, Harlingen, (956) 423-1170.
Tuesdays- Jam sessions from 1 to 3 p.m.
>>Mission West RV Park, 3805 W. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-5551.
Sundays- Gospel jam sessions at 1:30 p.m. Ice cream social at 3:30 p.m.
Mondays- Jam session at 6 p.m. with refreshments available. All jammers and listeners welcome. Emcee is Lee & Sue Dodd. Hamburgers served 3-5 p.m.
>>Oleander Acres, 2421 S. Conway, Mission, (956) 519-7008.
Tuesdays- Jam sessions at 1 p.m. with refreshments served.
>>Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Road, Donna, (509) 279-8563.
Fridays- Big band jams at 7 p.m. Musicians & vocalists by invitation only.
>>Paradise Park, 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen, (956) 668-9097.
Tuesdays- Jam sessions from 1 to 3 p.m. with lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.
>>Pharr Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr, (956) 787-1521.
Wednesdays- Jam at 1 p.m. with lunch served at 11:30 p.m.
>>Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley View Road, Donna.
Wednesdays - Country western jam from 1 to 3 p.m. through April. Continues each Wednesday through April.
>>Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expy. 83 #141, Mission.
Thursdays- Jams at 6 p.m. with Joy Norris.
>>San Juan Gardens, 900 E Bus. 83, San Juan.
Thursdays- Acoustical jam at 6 p.m. with coffee & treats served at half time. Accepting donations.
>>Siesta Village, 2712 S. International Blvd. (Also F.M. 1015), Weslaco, (956) 447-9906.
Tuesdays- Jam sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your instruments, voice & enjoy a fun night out. Outsiders welcome. For more information, call Gene McKenzie.
>>Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Road, Mission, (956) 581-1871.
Sundays- Jam session at 6 p.m.
>>Southern Comfort Resort Park, 1501 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. (956) 968-1660.
Mondays- Jam session from 12:30 to 3 p.m. with lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
>>Split Rail RV Park, 513 N. Los Ebanos Road, Mission, (956) 585-8135.
Fridays- Jam session at 1 p.m. with coffee & cookies served.
>>Texan Mobile Park, 2901 W. Bus. 83, Mission.
Fridays- Country music jams from 9-11 a.m. with refreshments served. All welcome.
>>Tip O’ Texas R.V. Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr, (956) 787-6461
Thursdays- Big band jam & dance from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
>>Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St., Mission, (956) 583-0204.
Wednesdays- Big band jams from 2-4 p.m. with coffee & cookies served. 50/50 tickets available and jammers by invitation only.
>>W & I Resort, 206 S. Stewart Road, Mission, (956) 585-6594.
Thursdays- Jams from 1-3 p.m. with cookies, bars and popcorn served. Sloppy joes & chips served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All jammers & listeners welcome.
>>Winter Haven Park, 1015 W. Sam Houston, Pharr, (956) 787-7881.
Mondays- Jams from 1-3 p.m. with snacks, coffee, soft drinks & cookies available. Jammers by invitation only.
>>Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 FM 495, Alamo, (956) 781-1358.
Saturdays- Country jam sessions at 12 p.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.
CHURCH
>>Alamo Palms RV Park, 1341 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Brian Dent through Mar. 25.
>>Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Road, Alamo, (956) 783-5440.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 9 a.m. with communion the last Sunday of each month with Chaplin Dennis Maloney. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Singles Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Dec. 24- Candlelight service at 6:30 p.m.
>>Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, (956) 585-0703.
Non-denominational church services every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. led by Pastor Jesse Hernandez with bible study following.
>>Bentsen Palm RV Park, 4201 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, (956) 585-0541.
Worship services every Sunday at 9 a.m.
>>Casa Del Sol, 400 N. Val Verde Road, Donna, (956) 464-9024.
Non-denominational church services at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday through Mar. 25.
>>Casa Del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Road, Alamo.
Church service every Sunday at 9 a.m.
>>Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W. Hwy. 107, McAllen, (956) 316-4592
Non-denominational worship services every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. with Pastor Jim Troutman. Communion served the first Sunday of each month.
>>Fiesta Village, 205 S. Stewart Road, Mission, (956) 585-5846.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Bob Pueblos.
>>The Fountain RV Park, FM 1427, Penitas, (956) 585-1555.
Church services every Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Pastor James L. Gebhart.
>>Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Drive, Mission, (956) 581-7606.
Non-denominational church services every Sunday at 9 a.m. Coffee served at 8:30 a.m.
>>Leisure World Community, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco, (956) 968-8412.
Non-denominational church services Sundays at 9 a.m. led by Dr. Arthur Bloom in the recreation hall through Mar.
Dec. 24- Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m.
>>Magic Valley Park, 2300 E. Hwy. 83, Weslaco.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10 a.m.
Dec. 18-Communion
Dec. 24- Candlelight service at 10 p.m.
>>Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-4833.
Church service at 9:30 a.m. through Mar. 18.
>>Mission West Resort, 3805 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Mission, (956) 585-0624.
Worship service every Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Vic Ward.
>>Oleander Acres, 2421 S. Conway, Mission, (956) 584-2166.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.
>>Pharr Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr, (956) 787-1521.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10 a.m.
>>Pharr South Park, 1402 S. Cage, Pharr, (956) 781-2715.
Interdenominational worship service each Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come join us for a time of singing, worship and fellowship in the main hall. Doctor Gerald Parriott will be giving the message. Everyone is welcome! Coffee fellowship following the services.
>>Pine to Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco, (956) 968-5760.
Non-denominational worship service every Sunday from 9-10 a.m.
>>Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expy. 83, #141, Mission.
Church service every Sunday at 8:15 a.m. with Pastor Bernard Lutz.
>>Rio Valley Estates, 715 N. Westgate Drive, Weslaco, (956) 447-8168.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with Pastor Bob Kerr. Everyone welcome.
>>San Juan Gardens, 900 E Bus. 83, San Juan.
Inter-denominational church services at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday through April 1. Services are led by Pastor Len Mitchell through Dec. and Pastor Conrad Barnum through April. We would be very happy to have you worship with us.
>>Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 International Blvd., Weslaco, (956) 447-8248.
Non-denominational church services every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Ralph Hunt. The public is welcome and fellowship follows the service.
>>Southern Comfort Resort Park, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco, (956) 968-3140.
Non-denominational church services at 9 a.m. every Sunday with Pastor Don Ramsey. Communion every third Sunday of the month.
>>Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr, (956) 782-7886.
Church service every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Mike Horutz through Mar. 25.
>>Trade Winds RV Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-4833.
Church service all year long at 9 a.m.
>>Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, (956) 787-5773.
Non-denominational worship service every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Bob Stemme through Mar. 25.
>>Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna, (956) 464-7801.
Non-denominational church service Sundays at 9 a.m. with Pastor Chris O’Laughlin in the ballroom.
>>Winter Haven Park, 1015 W. Sam Houston, Pharr. (956) 781-7881.
Non-denominational church service every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. with Pastor Robert Kracht. Communion first Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome.
Dec. 24- Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.
DANCES
>>Alamo Palms Park, 1341 W. Bus. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571.
Thursdays- dances 7 -10 p.m. for $4 with Sweetwater. BYOB, setups available & singles welcome.
>>American Legion Post #37, 1305 E. Jasmine St., McAllen, (956) 682-7841.
Dec. 18- Dance with Dixon & Company from 3-7 p.m. Lunch of 1/2 pound hamburgers, pork tenderloin or chicken tender sandwiches from 1-5 p.m. Tabletop shuffleboard tournament at 2 p.m. with sign-up at 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 21- Oldies dance with Jack & Jackie Kay “Lost in Time” singing your favorites from the 40’s-80’s from 5-9 every Wednesday. Auxiliary serves tacos & chalupas at 5:30 p.m. Come join us for a great time!
Dec. 23- Dance with Jealous Heart Band from 7-11 p.m. with dinner served from 4:30-7 p.m. Meat draw at 6 p.m.
Dec. 25- Jealous Heart from 5-9 p.m.
>>Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, (956) 585-0703.
Dances are 7 -10 p.m. for $5. Singles welcome.
Dec. 23- Sipe & the Country Playboys
>>Casa Del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Dr., Alamo, (956) 783-5008.
Saturdays- Texas Country Band with Louis Gomez 7-10 p.m. for $5, BYOB.
>>Fiesta Village, 205 S. Stewart Road, Mission, (956) 585-6070.
Dances at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 21- Wee Willie
>>Mission West Resort, 3805 W. Bus. Hwy.83, Mission, (956) 585-0624.
Wednesday night dances with Travis Country Band at 7 p.m. for $5. Concessions available at reasonable cost.
>>Paradise South Resort, 9099 N. Mile 2 West, Mercedes, (956) 514-9972.
Dances are 7-10 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise, BYOB. Snack bar open & everyone welcome.
Dec. 20- Diego Christmas dance
>>Pharr South, 1402 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, (651) 303-1816.
Dances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 23- Lyle Beaver
>>Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley View Road, Donna.
All dances are at 7 p.m. for $4.
Dec. 23- Travis Country
>>Rio Valley Estates, 715 N. Westgate Dr, Weslaco, (815) 222-4471.
Mondays- Lyle Beaver from 7-10 p.m. Last dance is Mar. 12.
>>Snow to Sun RV Park, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco, (956) 968-0322.
Dances are 7 to 10 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise. Beer & wine available or BYOB.
Dec. 31- New Year’s Eve dance with Ron & Nancy from 9 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. with a light lunch provided. Tickets are $12.50 and on sale now.
>>Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna, (956) 464-7801.
Dances are 7-10 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise. Concessions available & BYOB.
Ballroom/American Smooth:
Dec. 19- Swing Tyme
Country/Western:
Dec. 20- Sweetwater
Rock & Roll:
Dec. 23- The Jets, $5
>>Winter Haven Park, 1015 W. Sam Houston, Pharr, (956) 781-7881.
Dances are 7-10 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 22- Fred King & The Good Knights
>>Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 FM 495, Alamo, (956) 781-1358.
Dances are 7-10 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 23- Swing Tyme
MEALS
>>Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo, (956) 283-1771.
Saturdays- All you can eat pancakes for $2.50 from 7 to 9 a.m.
>>American Legion Post #93, 910 W. Expwy. 93, Mission, (956) 585-1167.
All money earned is used to support American Legion activities. Members & non-members invited.
Dec. 19- Chalupa night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 for one chalupa, or $5 for three. Sour cream & jalapenos are 25 cents extra.
Dec. 26- Hamburger night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. serving hamburgers & fries for $4 and cheese is 25 cents extra.
>>Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, (956) 585-0703.
Thursdays- Lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sundays- Ice cream sundaes served from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 19- Soup & sandwich supper from 4:30-6 p.m. with pie also available.
Dec. 20- Biscuits & sausage gravy at 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 21- Homemade donuts from 7-8:30 a.m.
Dec. 26- Soup & sandwiches from 4:30-6 p.m.
>>Big Valley RV Park, 109 W. Hwy. 83, Donna, (956) 464-4159.
Wednesdays- pancake suppers at 4:30 p.m. serving all you can eat pancakes & coffee through Mar. 11. One free applesauce with supper purchase, and eggs & sausage will be available. BYOTS
>>Bit O Heaven R.V. Park, 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Donna, (956) 464-5191.
Mondays-All you can eat pancakes from 7-8:15 a.m. for $3.
>>Casa Del Sol, 400 N. Val Verde Road, Donna, (956) 464-9042.
Fridays- pre-jam lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Mar. 9. No lunch on Dec. 23 or Dec. 30.
Saturdays- breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. through Feb. 25. No breakfast on Dec. 24.
>>Chimney Park, 4224 S. Conway, Mission, (956) 585-5061.
Saturdays- breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.
>>El Valle del Sol, 2500 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-5704.
Saturdays- pancake breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. for $3. Includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, ham, applesauce & coffee. There will be live music, dancing & entertainment. BYOTS.
>>The Grove, E. Bus. 83 and Stewart Road, San Juan.
Thursdays- pancakes, waffles, sausage, eggs & coffee served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
>>Lemon Tree R.V. Inn, 1740 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-6861.
Thursdays- Pancake suppers from 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 1 through Mar. 1. BYOTS.
>>Paradise Park, 100 E. Hackberry, McAllen, (956) 682-8081.
Saturdays- breakfast of pancakes, sausage or ham, applesauce or grits, biscuits & gravy, eggs and toast from 7:30-9 a.m. for a donation. BYOTS.
>>Pharr Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr, (956) 787-1521.
Saturdays- breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. for $2.50.
>>Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expy. 83 #141, Mission, (956) 519-8650.
Breakfasts on Saturdays through March:
1st Saturdays-Pancakes & eggs
2nd Saturdays-Scrambled eggs, ham, & biscuits
3rd Saturdays- French toast & eggs
4th Saturdays- Sausage gravy & biscuits for $3 BYOTS
5th Saturdays- Cook’s choice
>>Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna, (956) 464-7801.
Dec. 25- Christmas dinner for $12.95, advance tickets only.
SALES
>>Bluebonnet RV Park, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, (956) 519-8263.
Dec. 20- Craft & park wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon with breakfast served until 9 a.m. and lunch served at 11 a.m. Prices are $3 for tailgaters or $6 for tables. Free coffee all morning. For reservations, call (956) 519-8263.
>>Casa Del Sol, Val Verde Road, Donna, (956) 464-9024.
Jan. 2- Craft sale/flea market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with breakfast & lunch served.
>>Chimney Park, 4224 S. Conway, Mission, (956) 585-5061.
Craft bazaar/flea market every third Friday of the month through Mar. 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast & lunch available. Great shopping & great food! Tables are $5, and call Linda to rent.
>>Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-4833.
Dec. 19- Craft sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
>>Oleander Acres RV Park, 2421 S. Conway, Mission, (956) 424-1150.
Craft & patio sales every first Friday of the month through Mar. 12. Vendors indoors & outdoors welcome. Tables are $5. Tamales, coffee & donuts will be available.
CLASSES
>>Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571.
Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin schedule:
Mondays- PH III round dance/workshop 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays- PH IV round dance/workshop 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PH II round dance/workshop 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays- Pre-rounds at 7 p.m. MS/plus square dance with Ron Betzelberger at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays- PH II-III-IV round dance party 7-10 p.m.
No classes on Dec. 25 & Jan. 1, all classes in Tampico Hall.
Ron & Jan Betzelberger schedule:
Wednesdays- Pre-rounds with the Baldwin’s at 7 p.m. MS square dance with announced plus tips at 7:30 p.m.
All dances in the Tampico Hall.
Special square dances with The Baldwin’s on rounds:
Dec. 21- Christmas dance
>>Bit O Heaven R.V. Park, 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Donna, (956) 464-5191.
Wednesdays- line dancing 1-2:30 p.m.; beginners 2:30-4 p.m.
Saturdays- CC country 7-10 p.m.
Mondays- beginners CC 10-11 a.m
Wednesdays- Line dance 10-11 a.m.
>>Butch Danielski dance lesson schedule, (956) 464-9024:
Wednesdays-Mainstream dance with plus tips from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with pre-rounds with Marge Sherril from 7-7:30 p.m. at Alamo Rec Veh Park in Alamo.
>>Casa Del Sol, 400 N. Val Verde, Donna, (956) 464-9024.
Square Dance schedule:
Saturdays- Through Mar. 31 mainstream dance with Butch Danielski from 10 a.m. to noon. No dance Dec. 24.
Saturdays- Through Dec. 17 plus lessons with Butch Danielski from 1-3 p.m.
>>El Valle del Sol, El Valle de la Luna, 2500 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-5704.
Mondays- A2 square dance with Jerry Story at 10 a.m.
Tuesdays- Plus square dance with Jerry Story at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays- C1 square dance with Jerry Story at 1 p.m.
Thursdays- A2 square dance with Jerry Story at 2 p.m. Rounds with Don & Shirley Heiny at 7 p.m. Plus square dance with Jerry Story at 7:30 p.m.
>>Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe, Mission, (956) 519-8597.
Mondays- Computer classes at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays-beginning line dancing at 11 a.m.
>>Leisure World Community, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco.
Mondays- workshop 3-5 p.m. through Dec. 26. Jan.-beginning square dance lessons from 2-5 p.m.; Round dance lessons 1-3 p.m.
Wednesdays- Mainstream dances donut dance 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Mar. 26.
>>Pine to Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd, Weslaco, (956) 968-5760.
Tuesdays- square dancing plus 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with rounds at 9:30 a.m. with Butch Danielski.
>>Randy Dougherty calling schedule, (602) 617-1841:
Mondays- Fun plus donut dance with singing calls rounds with Kay & Bob “Ski’s” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., plus extended applications (DBD) workshop from 1-3 p.m., MS review/Jan-Mar plus class from 3-5 p.m., and A2 dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with pre-rounds by Kay & Bob “Ski’s” at 7 p.m. at Pharr South Park, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr.
Tuesdays- C2 workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., C1 workshop/dance from 1-3 p.m. and plus extended applications (DBD) dance from 7-9 p.m. at Pharr South Park, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr.
Wednesdays- Wacky Wednesdays A2 donut dance (all patter) last tip C1 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Pharr South Park, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr.
Thursdays- C2 dance with coffee & fritters from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., moves to 9 a.m. Jan-Mar. at Pharr South Park, 1402 S. Cage Blvd. in Pharr.
>>Snow to Sun RV Park, 1701 N. International Blvd, Weslaco, (956) 968-0322,.
Mondays- line dancing lessons with Barb & Brian. Beginners 9-10 a.m., advanced 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
>>The Summit Sports Club, 1500 W. Hall Acres, Pharr, (956) 630-2722.
Tuesdays/Thursdays- Complimentary Aqua Arthritis classes at 10:15 a.m. at The Summit Sports Club.
>>Texas Trails R.V. Resort, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr, (956) 782-7886.
Mondays- nightclub dance classes & West Coast swing dance lessons with Bob Battaglia from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays- square dancing from 7-9:30 p.m. with Joe Saltel C-1 dance; beginners square dance classes with Daryl Lipscomb Jan. 7 from 5:30-7 p.m.; A-1 square dance with Darryl Lipscomb Jan. 7 from 7-9 p.m.
Round Dance classes with Bob “Ski” & Kay Kurczewski:
Tuesdays- Phase V & VI figures clinic/catch up session 10 am. To 12 p.m.
Wednesdays- Phase V-VI workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fridays- Phase 3 workshop 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Phase 5 workshop 1-3 p.m.
>>Tip O’Texas R.V. Resort, 101East Sioux Road, Pharr, (956) 787-6461.
Mondays- Square dance plus with Wiley Hutchinson from 1-3 p.m.
Tuesdays- Intro phase V figure clinic at 3:15 p.m., intro phase IV figure clinic with Bob “Ski” & Kay Kurczewski at 1 p.m.
Thursdays- Square dance A-1/A-2 brush up-fun shop with Joe Saltel from 10 a.m. to noon.
Fridays- Night club two step dance from 10-11:15 a.m. and West Coast swing dance from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. with Bob Battaglia.
Saturdays- Phase II-III round dance party at 3 p.m., Phase III-IV dance at 6 p.m. and phase IV-VI round dance party at 8 p.m with Bob “Ski” & Kay Kurczewski.
>>Tropic Star, 1401 S. Cage, Pharr, in Hudson Hall Room 5, (956) 787-1767.
Clogging with Gerry Welsh:
Mondays- E-Z intermediate & intermediate classes at 9 a.m. for 1 hour for $2. Basic & beginner classes at 9 a.m. for 1 hour for $2.
Tuesdays- Basic & beginner classes at 9:30 a.m., 1 hour class for $2.
Country/western with Bob Battaglia:
Wednesdays- beginners from 3-5 p.m.
Square dancing with Joe Saltel:
Sundays- square dancing from 7-9:30 p.m. mainstream
Tuesdays- A-2 donut dance at 10 a.m. to noon and plus review at 1 p.m.
Wednesdays- Plus donut dance from 10 a.m. to noon
Saturdays- pre round dance with Nelson’s at 7 p.m., square dance plus party with Joe Saltel at 7:30 p.m.
Nelson Round dance schedule through Mar. 19:
Mondays- PH4-5 workshop 10 a.m. to noon; PH 5-6 workshop 1-3 p.m.
Wednesdays- Phase 2-3 1-3 p.m.; party dance phase 3-4 at 6 p.m.; party dance phase 4-5-6 at 8 p.m.
Thursdays- Noon rhythm clinic workshop phase 4-5-6 10 a.m. to noon; phase 4-5 figure clinic 1-3 p.m.; round beginner 6-8 p.m. Jan. 5
>>Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna, (956) 782-3263.
Ballroom dance lessons with Grethe Sullivan in ballroom for $4:
Tuesdays- beginners I 9:15-10:30 a.m.; beginners II 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Thursdays- Intermediate 9:15-10:30 a.m.; advanced intermediate 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Country Western lessons with Bob & Linda in ballroom for $4:
Tuesdays-12:30-2:30 p.m.
MEETINGS
>>3M Retiree luncheon will be held on Dec. 21 at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. All are welcome. For more information, call Louise H. at (612) 916-9236 or Hartly R. at (956) 289-8261.
>>Air Traffic Controllers, and other retired CAA/FAA employees meet for breakfast at the Echo Hotel dining room, 1903 S. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month through April. Pilots, Canadian, and military controllers are welcome. For more information, call Phil Coulter at (956) 783-9754 or email coulter826@aol.com.
American Airlines and TWA retiree’s breakfast will be held on Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. at Tejas Restaurant, 1308 Maco Road in Pharr. All retiree’s welcome. Call Jim Stilwell for more information at (956) 781-8567.
>>Gluten Intolerance Support Group meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Road in Donna, through Mar.
>>Nodaway County, Missouri get together will be at 11 a.m. on Dec. 20 at Gatti’s in McAllen. For more information, call (956) 983-4521.
>>RGV Retired Rails group will meet at Harold’s Country Kitchen, Bus. 83 east of Donna, the first Tuesday of every month through Mar. Fellowship begins at 11 a.m. and buffet lunch at noon. All retired railroaders, spouses & guests are welcome. For more information, call Ernie Olson at (956) 784-4602 or email ernie469@msn.com.
>>Submarine Veterans and their guests are invited to Ann’s Restaurant in San Juan on Bus. 83 at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month through Mar. For more information, call (956) 550-9103.
>>Weight Watches meeting every Wednesday at 12 p.m. at Palm Shadows RV Park, located at 200 N. Val Verde Road in Donna.
ENTERTAINMENT
>>Alamo Palms Park, 1341 W. Bus. 83, Alamo, (956) 787-7571.
All events start at 6 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 18- Jeff Gordon Christmas show, $5
>>American Legion Post #37, 1305 E. Jasmine St., McAllen, (956) 682-7841.
Dec. 19- Auxiliary dinner of homemade gumbo from 5-7:30 p.m. and Monday night football party starting at 7 p.m.
>>Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, (956) 585-0703.
All events are at 7 p.m. for $5 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 18- Ralph Kuster Christmas Show
>>Bit O Heaven R.V. Park, 1051 W. Bus. Hwy. 83, Donna, (956) 464-5191.
Mondays- Karaoke from 1-4 p.m.
All events are from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. for $4-$5 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 21- Ralph Kuster
Dec. 23- Jerry Bennett Old Fashion Christmas
>>Casa Del Sol, 400 N. Val Verde Road, Donna, (956) 464-9042.
All events start at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 19- Tickets go on sale for dinner & show on Jan. 5. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. on Jan. 5 serving pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, bread, dessert, iced tea & coffee. Show starts at 7 p.m. on Jan. 5 with Auntie Kreamsaugen, a must see comedy show. Tickets are $10 and advanced tickets are required. Last day to buy tickets is Jan. 2.
>>Casa Del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Road, Alamo, (956) 783-5008.
All events at 7 p.m. for $5 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 27- Jeff Gordon
>>Chicken House Oprey:
The Chicken House Oprey will perform their Christmas show at 2 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Music Valley, 8049 N. Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. For more information, call (479) 970-5204.
>>Circle T RV Park, 1820 Clay Tolle St., Mission, (956) 279-2698.
All entertainment starts at 7 p.m.
Dec. 23- Gary Crain as Gomer Pyle
>>Citrus Valley Park, 2901 W. Hwy 107, McAllen, (712) 249-0116.
All events are Sundays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 18- McKinney Washtub Two
Dec. 18- Cactus Willie & Boxcar Bob
Wednesdays- Singers showcase with Jay & Tammy from 1-3 p.m. with lunch available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec. 27- Happy hour with Diego from 3-5 p.m. with food available.
>>McHi Dinner Show:
The McAllen H.S. Choir Dept. will present Dinner Show 2012, “I Walk with Music”, Jan. 19-21 at Holy Spirit Church in McAllen. The talented cast of 22 students will treat you to the songs of Hoagy Carmichael (“Georgia on My Mind, “Stardust”, and more) while other choir students serve dinner for the evening performances and dessert for the matinee. Continuing their tradition, McHi choir promises an evening of wonderful entertainment! Thurs., Fri, and Sat, evening performances will begin seating at 6:30 p.m. and the donation is $20 per person. The matinee performance is on Sat., with the seating at 1:15 p.m. and the donation is $10 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call the choir room at (956) 632-3172.
>>Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-4833.
All events are from 7 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 22-Texas Country Band
>>Mission West Resort, 3805 W. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-0624.
Mondays/Fridays- Golf scramble at El Nino Golf Course at 9:30 a.m. for $10.75.
All events start at 7 p.m. for $5 unless noted otherwise. Concessions available for reasonable cost.
Dec. 18- Diego Saurina variety show
>>Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Road, Donna, (956) 464-3326.
All events start at 7 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 19- Lynn Dvorak
Dec. 26- Dixon & Company
>>Paradise Park, 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen, (956) 682-8081.
Mondays/Fridays-Bingo at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
>>Pharr Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr, (956) 787-1521.
Tuesdays-Bingo at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Concession open.
Sundays- Free movies at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Concession open.
All events start at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Doors open an hour before.
Dec. 21- One More Time Christmas Party
>>Pharr South Park, 1402 S. Cage, Pharr, (956) 787-7839.
All events are at 6 p.m. for $4.
Dec. 18- Rolando Reyes
>>Senior Ambassadors:
The Senior Ambassadors, a male chorus that has been singing in the Valley since 1983, holds practice each Friday at 1 p.m. at Bentsen Grove RV Park in Mission. All male singers who have any experience singing parts (TTBB) are invited to join. There are 10 performances scheduled for Jan., Feb. & March. There are presently over 50 members, but want to hit 60-65. Proceeds from performances go to music scholarships at UTPA. For more information, call Paul Hunter at (956) 782-8606 or Don Badgley at (956) 581-2558.
>> Senior Texan Slowpitch Softball League
The winter softball league will start in Jan. with three divisions based on level of ability. Most teams have full rosters, but there is a need for a few individual players in the leisure and competitive divisions. They expect to fill up fast in this popular softball league that play in the mornings at Westside Park in McAllen. For more information, contact Ed Martens at (956) 581-2254.
>>Snow to Sun Park, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco, (956) 447-8332.
All events start at 7 p.m.
Dec. 18- Walter Plant Show, $4
Happy Hours from 3-4:30 p.m. with beer and wine available or bring your own bottle. Free ice and pass the hat donations.
Mondays-Diego Saurina
Tuesdays-Ron O’Neil
Wednesdays- Ruthie
Thursdays- Jim Staton
Fridays- Diamond Joe
>>Southern Comfort Resort Park, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco, (956) 968-3140.
All events start at 6:30 p.m. for $5 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 18- Razz Ma Tazz Christmas show at 3 p.m.
Dec. 22- Christmas Sing-a-Long at 7 p.m.
>>Trade Winds RV Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission, (956) 585-4833.
All events are from 7 to 9 p.m.
Dec. 22-Texas Country Band
>>Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Bus.83, Mission, (956) 584-7383.
All events start at 7 p.m. for $4 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 20- One More Time’s Christmas show, $5
>>Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, (956) 787-5773.
All events are $4-$5 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 20- Jeff Gordon
>>Winter Ranch, 600 FM 495, Alamo, (956) 781-1358.
All events start at 6 p.m. for $5 unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 20- Razz Ma Tazz
