Just a reminder, garage sale setup tomorrow, Friday January 31, at 8:30 am with early sales for residents only from 10 am to 11am. The garage sale will then be on Saturday, February 1 from 8 am to 12 noon with lunch available. Saturday afternoon the GIT 'R DONE Bluegrass Band at 2 pm with a Free-Will donation for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital Fund. This will be well worth attending and it is for a very good cause. Show your support for both the band and St. Jude's.
Monday, February 3 is the monthly Business Meeting at 9:30 and badges are required to be able to vote.
On a different note, I have heard from a friend that Janet Rader called to tell her that she has lung cancer and also has several broken vertebrae in her back. Janet said it was okay to share this information and also wanted to tell you that she sleeps a lot and so does not answer the phone unless she knows for sure who is calling. Leave a message and when she can, she will get back to you. She will be going to Mayo and I know we all wish her the very best. Jim and Janet were long-time residents of Magnolia Park and we always had a lot of fun up at the pool hall shooting pool with both of them. They moved their mobile over to Rio Valley a couple of seasons ago but I believe they are home in Iowa at the present time. If you go back to your 2018 directory you should have their home address if you'd like to send her a card.
I am working on the 2020 park directory and will be taking the first proof to Irma shortly. There are lots of changes!
We are enjoying this Texas winter which has been quite pleasant compared to the last few years. Nice temperatures and for the most part sunshiny days although I know they do desperately need rain down here. Maybe it could rain during the night and have sunshine during the day!
This blogs sole purpose has transitioned to one of keeping in touch with each other. Over the years it has been primarily for letting everyone know what is happening and also for promotion to add more folks to our Winter Texan family. The core of things has changed and we must change along with it. We still want to know what is happening with our friends no matter where they may be located. So continue to let us know where you are and what is on your plate.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Friday, January 24, 2020
First Steak Fry of the Season
We attended the first steak fry at Magnolia Thursday night and enjoyed seeing everyone again. Here are some of the photos I took.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
A Few More Winter Texans and Upcoming Events
A few more Winter Texans have drifted in including Gert Trahan and Gene Rollins. If I've missed anyone it is because it is becoming more difficult to keep track of who I have mentioned already. Several more mobiles have also arrived in the last week or two and are being placed in their permanent locations.
Remember that on Mondays at 4 the Bluegrass Jammers meet over in the corner in Allen Hall and Wednesdays from 4 - 6 pm the In-Park Jammers get together in Allen Hall. I've been told it's a very nice jam and it does give the Magnolia people a better chance of being able to participate when there aren't so many taking part.
This Thursday, January 23 is the Steak Fry at 5:00. Jim and I are coming and I will be taking photos for the directory both before and after the meal so this will be your opportunity to get your picture taken.
Mark your calendars for next Thursday, January 30 for the dance with Dave Perryman & The Country Revue at 7:00 PM, price $7.00. Friday, Jan 31 is Garage Sale set-up at 8:30 AM with 10:00 - 11:00 early sale for park residents only.
Remember that on Mondays at 4 the Bluegrass Jammers meet over in the corner in Allen Hall and Wednesdays from 4 - 6 pm the In-Park Jammers get together in Allen Hall. I've been told it's a very nice jam and it does give the Magnolia people a better chance of being able to participate when there aren't so many taking part.
This Thursday, January 23 is the Steak Fry at 5:00. Jim and I are coming and I will be taking photos for the directory both before and after the meal so this will be your opportunity to get your picture taken.
Mark your calendars for next Thursday, January 30 for the dance with Dave Perryman & The Country Revue at 7:00 PM, price $7.00. Friday, Jan 31 is Garage Sale set-up at 8:30 AM with 10:00 - 11:00 early sale for park residents only.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
A few more Winter Texans and Dates to Remember
A few more Winter Texans have arrived in the last week. Randy & Dee Englehart, Ed & Wally Piche,
Mamie Havelka & her mother Esther Lininger, and the folks who purchased the Pratt home, Harvey & Janna Sadlovsky.
Mark your calendars on Mondays for the Bluegrass Jammers from 4:00 - 6:00 PM and also on Wednesdays for the In-Park Jammers from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. I always enjoyed the Bluegrass Jammers and I think the In-Park Jam would be fun with just park people participating.
This Thursday, the 16th will be the Ham and Bean Soup at 5:00 PM and on Saturday the 18th there will be a potluck breakfast at 8:00 AM as well as entertainment by Rick McEwen starting at 2:00 PM. The cost is $7 per person.
Mamie Havelka & her mother Esther Lininger, and the folks who purchased the Pratt home, Harvey & Janna Sadlovsky.
Mark your calendars on Mondays for the Bluegrass Jammers from 4:00 - 6:00 PM and also on Wednesdays for the In-Park Jammers from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. I always enjoyed the Bluegrass Jammers and I think the In-Park Jam would be fun with just park people participating.
This Thursday, the 16th will be the Ham and Bean Soup at 5:00 PM and on Saturday the 18th there will be a potluck breakfast at 8:00 AM as well as entertainment by Rick McEwen starting at 2:00 PM. The cost is $7 per person.
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
Flag Afghan
I was sent this photo today and thought I would share it on the blog. Genevia and Mike Jackson were residents in Magnolia until just a couple of seasons ago and she has been busy crocheting afghans. This had to have been a big job and it is striking. Thanks Genevia for allowing us to share it!
Monday, January 06, 2020
Magnolia Garage Sale Day
You can count on getting a great lunch at an unheard of low price in Magnolia Park on sale day.
I love giving you all a guessing game on who the pictures display.
I love giving you all a guessing game on who the pictures display.
Sunday, January 05, 2020
A Few More Arrivals and Goldwing Express
I'm so glad to report that Tom and Joyce Rietveld have arrived and so has Al Gehman. I played for church this morning in the park and saw and spoke a few minutes to Al. He had just arrived and was busy get organized. I didn't see Tom and Joyce but they perhaps weren't in yet.
Don't forget tomorrow is Goldwing Express in the afternoon and let's hope for a big crowd. Take advantage of the opportunity to see them as they will be in the valley only for a short time.
Don't forget tomorrow is Goldwing Express in the afternoon and let's hope for a big crowd. Take advantage of the opportunity to see them as they will be in the valley only for a short time.
And last but actually happening first is the
business meeting tomorrow morning, badges required!
Friday, January 03, 2020
New Arrivals and More
The latest arrivals in Magnolia are Joe & Cheryl Raleigh and Ray & Lil Droogsma I would expect there will be more arrivals in the upcoming days as there are several who aren't here yet. There have also been more new mobiles moved in during the last week or so and I have kind of lost track of how many that makes.
Marty Harper told me several days ago about the Tanks and I promised her I'd post it that night but I forgot. All of a sudden it did finally occur to me that I had not done that yet. Don H talked to Don Tank and Don T told him that Marty had fallen and was in the hospital and then admitted to a home. She does still know Don and also her daughter and she likes it in the home and is getting good care. I'm sure it has to be a relief to the family that she is settled there and getting the care that she needs.
Don't forget church starts again this Sunday at 8:45 in Allen Hall.
Marty Harper told me several days ago about the Tanks and I promised her I'd post it that night but I forgot. All of a sudden it did finally occur to me that I had not done that yet. Don H talked to Don Tank and Don T told him that Marty had fallen and was in the hospital and then admitted to a home. She does still know Don and also her daughter and she likes it in the home and is getting good care. I'm sure it has to be a relief to the family that she is settled there and getting the care that she needs.
Don't forget church starts again this Sunday at 8:45 in Allen Hall.
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
Clarence Cooke
I have received word that Clarence Cooke passed yesterday morning. Many of you will remember him from the years that he lived on Magnolia Street in the park and also as the father of Larry (Janice), Linda (Larry) Kraft and Karen (Richard) Steil. I don't know if there are more children or not but those three have all been Magnolia Park residents and we extend our sympathies to all of them. I'm not sure if there will be an obituary but if there is one later on I will post it.
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