Hidden Highlights
The Official Publication of Hidden Valley Ranch Property Owner’s Association
Volume X, Issue 3
January 2008
WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE HVR THE BEST PARK IN THE VALLEY.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas season. What
a marvelous time of year. I hope 2008 is a prosperous year
for everyone.
I am sure you have noticed the maintenance crew is
working diligently to complete the new activity room and I
am sure everyone is really going to enjoy it. It will be the
new home for the board meetings.
As I am sure you are aware, January will be bringing lots
of changes. Our annual election will be bringing a new
vice president, two new directors as well as a treasurer to
the board. One thing we do need is more names on the
ballot. Please consider putting you name on the list
located on the dry erase board at the rec hall.
Now I would like to give you some food for thought. At
the November meeting, I mentioned I had visited with a
local real estate agent about several matters and she had
stressed it was very important to keep our maintenance
dues at $250. As you know Bud Fair sold his property and
he also indicated the $250 dues was a major factor in the
sale of his property.
Many of you may not know that the 2007 income from
dues was depleted as of October 31, 2007. November and
December expenditures have been covered by our
reserves. At this time it appears we will end 2007 with a
deficit of approximately $20,000. The reason I am
providing this information is to remind everyone we have
only two options. The first option is to raise our annual
dues which I feel no one really wants to do. The second
option is to cut some of our costs. Following are some of
our larger expenditures which we need to look at and
consider deleting or finding a less expensive alternative.
Capital improvement expense for 2007 is
projected to be $29,000/year, $557.69/week and
represents $64.02 of each annual assessment.
Our average since 2002 has been $13,014/year.
General maintenance expense for 2007 is
projected to be $13,400/year, $257.69/week and
represent $29.58 of each annual assessment..
Our average since 2002 has been $8,565.
 Security expense for 2007 is projected to be or
$29,946.28/year, $575.89/week and represents $66.11
of each annual assessment. This past year, 2007, is the
first year we had 12 months of security.
 Electricity expense for 2007 is projected to
be $27,350/year, $525.96/week and represents $60.38
of each annual assessment. Our average since 2002 has
been $22,957.
Gas expense for 2007 is projected to be
$7,300/year, $140.39/week and represents
$16.12 of each annual assessment.. Our
average since 2002 has been $5,873.
I have only mentioned a few of our expenditures but they
reflect the larger ones. We, of course, have no control
over electricity prices except to conserve. Tom has
worked with a company to obtain a lower rate for 2008.
We have all felt the burden of rising gas prices, and I
realize there is little we can do in this area. However,
there are some additional areas that if we concentrate our
efforts, we can achieve the same end results through
alternative means.
In 2008 we need to give a great deal of thought to capital
improvement projects.
One way I feel we could
accomplish this is to have a project proposed at one
meeting, discuss it and cast our vote at the next meeting.
We also need to look at our security costs, obtain
competitive bids or consider alternatives such as cameras.
Maintenance expenditures could be reduced if repairs such
as exercise room equipment, swimming pool repairs and
maintenance, floor cleaning and polishing are performed
by volunteers instead of hiring out-of-park. We can really
make a difference in these costs.
And the final way we can help is to step forward and
volunteer to host functions such as breakfasts, lunches and
dinners and the funds will supplement the HVR operating
budget. Also special activities could help to cover their
expenditures by charging a minimal fee such as the
upcoming golf cart obstacle course is doing.
I know this is a lot to think about but it is important we do.
We want to keep our property values attractive to
prospective buyers and to protect our investments.
Once again, I wish each of you a wonderful and
prosperous New Year. Let this be the year we all work
together to create harmony in Hidden Valley Ranch.
Please remember we are all residents and have equal rights
regardless of how many of the 365 days a year we spend in
the Rio Grande Valley. I am praying everyone will put the
past behind them and only look forward to bigger and
better things in 2008.
Mary Jenkins, President
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2008
HVRPOA Clubhouse
PROPOSED AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome and Introduction of First Timers
Quorum Status
Call to Order
Approval of December Meeting Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report/Announcements
Unfinished Business
New Business
Election
Adjournment
50/50 Drawing
PROCEDURE FOR AGENDA ITEMS
Anyone wishing to have matters brought before a
Board of Directors’ meeting must present the request
in writing at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.
You will need to have nine copies of your
presentation attached.
If you wish to have matters brought before the
General Membership meeting, you must present the
request in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the
meeting. You will also need to have a copy of your
proposal attached.
REMINDER: Please have researched the project
and include a summary of what work is involved, an
itemized bid from more than one vendor, and the
timeline for the project.
COMMITTEES
If you are currently on a committee, please be sure
your name is listed on the top portion of the
appropriate committee sheet at the rec hall. (The
signup sheets are located in the hallway.) If you
would like to volunteer for a committee, please put
your name in the bottom section marked for
alternates. Volunteers are always needed and your
willingness to serve is greatly appreciated!
REMEMBER, there are no employees of the
HVRPOA. If you want an activity or function you
must be willing to step forward, join a committee and
roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You must
remember if we don’t get volunteers there will be no
functions. If you are not willing to step forward and
volunteer how can you possibly expect someone else
to volunteer to provide functions you want.
FOR SALE OR RENT PROPERTIES
If you own property in the park that you rent or have
for sale, please check the bulletin board in the
hallway. All the property for rent and sale are now
listed there. Please check to see if the information
for your lot(s) is correct. If it is not, simply correct it
on the notice and a new one will be prepared and
posted. If you sell your property, please remove the
notice from the board.
If you sell your property be sure you notify the office
and the new member will need to complete an
information form. We need your cooperation in order
to keep our records accurate and up-to-date.
.HIDDEN TALENTS FORMS
Please take the time to complete a form for the
Hidden Talents book. It is a great asset for the Board
of Directors when we are looking for some expertise
to guide us on projects.
APPRECIATION
This park operates on volunteer labor.
It is
unfortunate some people do not appreciate this fact
resulting in loss of volunteers. Therefore, a big thank
you from the Board to the following:
Thanks to Bill Anderson, Frank Bell, Herb O’Neal
and Bud Fair who recently resigned from the
Board for all their efforts in making this park a
better place.
- Thanks to Don and Margaret Leonard and
Donna Smith for all the hard work they did
organizing the kitchen and pantry.
Thanks to all who participated in the golf cart
Christmas parade. A special thanks to Jan McClish
and her crew for organizing the event and Ralph and
Bev Foley for taking the time to judge the entries.
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ACTIVITY COORDINATION
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We currently have no activity coordinator. Since
no one has volunteered to fill this position, the
scheduling of events will be done at the office
counter 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00
p.m., Monday through Friday. Before planning
any activity, please check with the ladies at the
office to be sure the date and time you want is
available.
NEW ACTIVITY ROOM
The new activity room will be officially opened
January 12th after our park meeting.
II think
everyone will be pleased when they see it. The
maintenance area is neat and well organized and
offers storage for items formerly stored in the main
building. The maintenance crew now has an area in
which to work especially for repair of washers.
Merle and his crew have worked really hard finishing
this project and in less than one month and have
also finished it without using the entire $1,900.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Edith Baltzell will no longer be accepting clothing for
the Dress for Success program. Thank you for your
support in the past and special thanks you to Edith
for all your hard work in the past.
SUPER SAVINGS FIESTA COUPON BOOKS
A big thank you goes to everyone who worked on
the maintenance building/activity room project. Your
efforts are greatly appreciated.
NEED YOUR HELP
If you notice any maintenance items that need to be
addressed, please tell the ladies behind the counter
at the office and they will relay the information to the
person(s) responsible for maintenance. If you don’t
report it we have no way of knowing what needs to
be done.
Please be sure to stop by the office counter and
verify the information in the phone directory.
Everyone needs to check their information even if it
hasn’t changed. Some items were misprinted last
season and we need to be sure everything is correct
before we print the next edition. Please initial next to
your name so we know the information is correct. If
there is incorrect information, please fill out one of
the owner information forms and drop it in the slot of
the office door.
This is the coupon book formerly known as the
savings spree. The book sells for $10 and the park
receives $2.50 of the $10. They are available for
sale at 2400 Double Eagle Drive. Please drop by
and purchase your book and help the park treasury.
IT’S A BIRTHDAY PARTY &
YOU’RE INVITED
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE
The Architectural Committee will meet Tuesday
mornings in the library. If you wish to submit a plan
for approval you must submit it before 9:00 a.m. on
Tuesday mornings. Please give your plan to the
ladies at the office counter and they will log it in and
then pass it onto the committee. The committee will
only consider plans received before 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday mornings. Any plan submitted after that
time will be considered the following Tuesday.
Please respect the committee members time by not
stopping by or phoning requesting a special
approval.
Everyone is cordially invited to
the 100th Birthday Celebration
honoring
Hazel Fields
February 7, 2008 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Hidden Valley Ranch Recreation Hall
Cards, Hugs and Good Wishes Welcome
PLEASE NO GIFTS
A reminder from the Heart Rangers
 If you need our help – call 213-3002. At the voice
prompt for a telephone number enter YOUR LOT
NUMBER – NOT your telephone number and hang
up. If you happen to be at the Clubhouse at time of
need, the lot number is 133. Our two teams of Heart
Rangers and our night security guard monitor pagers
on a 24/7 basis so we will try to help as soon as you
call us. Any questions call Don Leonard @ 5196666.
HEART RANGERS
We are a group of HVR residents who have
been monitoring multiple pagers on a 24/7 basis
for nearly twenty-one months with a pledge to
respond to any call for help in a medical
emergency. In this period, our teams have
responded to five calls for
assistance. Fortunately, use of our park
defibrillators has not been required to date, but
our presence in those times of anxiety and
stress has been helpful and appreciated.
All HVR HeartRangers have been certified for CPR
and Defibrillator use. One of our members found it
necessary to use her recently acquired CPR skill to
successfully revive her unconscious husband. He is still
with us and is also a member of the HeartRange team,
willing and able to help with any future calls for
assistance.
Many thanks for the overwhelming support the
Park membership gave for the purchase of our three
defibrillators (AED’s). That vote resulted in the
formation and training of a good number of your
neighbors willing to help in emergency situations day
or night.
We have lost a number of our original HeartRangers
due to relocation or health problems so we now find
ourselves a bit short handed. As a result, several members
of our group have racked up more that 70 days of 24 hour
duty since start up. Therefore, we are seriously urging
more folks to step forward and join our dedicated
group. More members will lighten the load for all. The
certification course will take about four hours of your time
and you will be expected to volunteer for duty several days
a month while you are in residence.
We are a congenial group, meeting and socializing
for an hour or so once a month to discuss health
matters, duty schedules and to fine-tune our
operation. It will cost you nothing except time but will
pay an excellent dividend of satisfaction in being
available to help your friends and neighbors in HVR
when needed. All residents are welcome to sit in on
our meetings.
A red heart symbol on a mailbox indicates the
location of an AED that day. If you meet or see that
resident some day, a pat on the back or a ‘thank you’
would probably be appreciated.
If you are interested and/or want more
information, please call Don or Margaret Leonard at
519-6666. We will be scheduling a training session
early next year.
NOTE: There have been notices of recalls on
Medtronic
defibrillators. Those
are
only
implanted
defibrillators,
not
our
AED’s
(Automated External Defibrillator).
HEART RANGERS MEETING
THURSDAY, JAN.25, 2007 4:30 PM
SIGN UP FOR FEB. DUTY
Spouses welcome
Winter Texan Activities
Association (WTAA),
We will be having a Hidden Valley Arts and Crafts
Day, Thursday, Jan 31, 2008. Check the Bulletin
Board at the Club House for information on aprox. 30
different categories of items that can be entered. All
items must comply with a minimum and maximum
size. You can only enter one item per category unless
there are more classes in that category. To enter an
item please sign the sheet at our Club House as soon
as possible so we can be prepared with Judges. We
need your name; phone no; and the category and/or
class of your item your entering.
I. On January 31st, your entries will be accepted
at HVR Club House between 12:00 and 12:30 pm.
No entries will be accepted after 12:30 because
the judges will start the judging at that time.
II. There will be greeters to meet you and guide you
to get your items registered.
III. "Helpers" will register you and place the
appropriate forms (including your category and
registration number) with your entry on the table.
A. Those entering pies should include recipes for
both the crust and the filling, but please do not write
your name on the recipe card. The number assigned to
your entry will be noted on the recipe card , and
placed with the pie.
B. If you would like to "Display Only" an item that
cannot be judged because it is not an allowed
category; there will be a "Display Only" table that
you can place your item along with your name.
WTAA chooses the category's.
IV. Judging will be done from 12:30 til 2:00 pm.
Note: During judging no one except Judges the Park
Rep. and the assigned helpers will be allowed in the
judging area at this time.
V. The Arts and Crafts area will open from 2:00
to 3:00 pm for viewing of the judged entries, as
well as those items placed on the "Display Only"
table. Coffee and Cookies will be furnished at this
time.
First Place (Blue Ribbon) and Second place (Red
Ribbon) Winners of Arts and Crafts Day from HVR
will be eligible to enter the WTAA Arts and
Crafts/Awards Day at the Neuhaus Gymnasium on
Feb. 24th at Mission High School off Conway.
(Check for directions getting there.) Arts and Crafts
from 30 RV Parks belonging to WTAA will be
entered for Ribbons. (It's also the same day and same
time for Trophies to be handed out for WTAA Golf,
Pool, Shuffleboard, Bridge and Cribbage, etc
tournaments from the same parks.
VI. 3:00 to 4:00 pm entries may be removed.
Thanks to all who would like to participate in,
and or the viewing of the many talents of our
Hidden Valley residents.
If anyone has questions please contact Myrna Craft
WTAA Park Rep. Lot # 285 Phone 584-9216.
WTAA King & Queen; Evening Fiesta Parade;
and Cabaret Dance
AT the January 12th HVRPOA Park Meeting you
will be voting on your King & Queen to be Crowned
at this time. Our King & Queen ill represent HVR in
the evening Fiesta Parade in the City of Mission
January 26th at 6:45 pm in the evening. There will
be 20 to 30 King & Queens in the parade representing
their Parks belonging to WTAA usually riding on a
decorated golf cart. This year Linda & Curt
Hanson will be allowing our King & Queen to be
riding on their Cadillac. The King and Queen will
also be honored at the WTAA
Cabaret Dance at Mission Bell on Feb 5th 2008 at 7
pm. The dance band will be the Silvertones. If you
want tickets for the Dance please see Myrna Craft
Lot #285 Phone 584-9216
P-A-R-K I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N
 CLUBHOUSE HOURS: 6:30am to 10:00pm
 COPIES: $.10 per page in Business Office.
 DIRECTORY
The park directory is being
updated. Please check the information in the
copy at the office, during regular office hours. A
new directory will be printed and we want to
make sure all the information is correct. Thank
you.
 FAX NUMBER: 956-580-4478; $1.00 per page.
 GARBAGE BAGS: May be purchased at the
office counter. 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm to
3:00pm Monday through Friday. . $1.70 each.and
they are sold only in sets of 5 for 8.50.
 Garbage will be picked up in W.M. bags ONLY
on Mondays. NO loose trash or other garbage bags
will be collected.
 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Held
second Saturday in November, December, February,
and March; Annual Membership Meeting held second
Saturday in January.
 LAUNDRY HOURS: 6:30am – 10pm.
 LIBRARY HOURS: 6:30am – 10pm. Please
return books to shelf under window for reshelving;
donations gratefully accepted.
 NEWSPAPER: Self-service box is located in
front of Clubhouse and The Monitor is available each
morning at approximately 7:00am; $.50 daily and
$1.25 Sunday.
 OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm
to 3:00pm Monday through Friday.
 PROPANE:
In-park
delivery
Monday,
Wednesday and Friday; place sign in unit window for
service.
 RECYCLING: ALUMINUM CANS ONLY!
Please deposit in the chute at the South end of the
brick garbage shed, at any time.
Only clean aluminum cans, please. No garbage,
plastic bags, or tin cans.
Chairman>> Ron Kling.
 SECURITY: Gold Shield Security
Security Officers’ Cell Phone 956-566-9061
 SPEED LIMIT: 15 M.P.H. PLEASE OBSERVE!!
 SWIMMING POOL HOURS: 24/7.
 TELEPHONE: Located in Laundry Room—no
charge for local or 800 calls; no long distance
available.
T-H-A-N-K-S
Craft Show
Thanks to Linda Kling, Kermit & Wanda Larson
Craft Show coordinators and all the volunteers
that assisted them for another successful Craft
Show Dec. 15th. The Craft Show resulted in
$657.00 net income for our park.
Thanks to Ann and Chuck Neuenschwander
for all their work in putting out Hidden Highlights in
past years. When I wrote this statement last month, I
hadn’t had the experience of copying this newsletter.
After that I am even more grateful for their labors.
Chuck and I would like to send many thanks again to Vera
Ludwigsen and Jeanne Moore for volunteering to take over
the job of Hidden Highlights and HVR Calendar editors.
Please give them your full support and be sure to send
them your committee reports, events information, and any
fun information you think we would all enjoy. Happy New
Year to all. Ann and Chuck Neuenschwander
Thanks to the wonderful people who volunteer to
deliver Hidden Highlights
Thanks to anyone who does
anything to improve this park.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
 Needed!! Cribbage Chairperson Contact HVR
office, if interested.
2007/2008 Season Dinners. If you would like to
host a dinner, please contact HVR Office.
A-N-N-O-U-N-C-E-M-E-N-T-S
BLOOD DRIVE
A-N-N-O-U-N-C-E-M-E-N-T-S
HVR BIKE CLUB HORN KNEE BIKERS CLUB
The chicken dinner has been cancelled
Cancelled due to lack of interest
.
CARDS/CRIBBAGE
HVR will be park host to the WTAA Cribbage
Tournament January 17, beginning at 2:00 p.m. You
will need a partner if you want to enter. The charge is
$1.00 per person to play. Sign-up begins 1/2 hour
prior to start time. We need donations of cookies,
brownies or any other goodies that you would like to
contribute. They will be greatly appreciated. We can
expect 120 or more people to participate. For more
info, contact Joe Roberts @ 583-2852 or Judy
Lungo's cell phone @ 781-812-3500.
DANCE COMMITTEE GARAGE AND BAKE SALE
On Saturday, January 19, 2008. Donations of any
kind for garage sale and bake sale items are needed
for your support of the Dance Committee. Please
have items to Bill Rosicky or Harold Wissinger by
Friday, January 18.
HEARING AIDS presentation on the 17th at 9
1-888-253-2701
HIDDEN VALLEY CRAFT SHOW
January 19, 8am – 12pm. Lunch & Pie Available.
Craft Show Coordinators-Linda Kling 583-7787,
Kermit & Wanda Larson 612 910-8880.
JAM
Friday at 6 pm, Vesta and Myna
Cookies or bars are needed. Please leave at
clubhouse when you come to the jam. Please sign
sheet in hall.
LADIES SALAD LUNCHEON on Thursday the 24th
at 11:30am. Bring a salad or dessert and place
setting. Tea will be furnished. Sign up in Hall.
Libby
QUILT NEWS
The quilt club is selling raffle tickets for a queen sized
quilt and a wall hanging/lap robe. Tickets are $4 each or 6
for $1. The blocks were made by our quilters. It is
machine quilted. The wall hanging was made from extra
blocks and is hand quilted. Tickets are being sold at
various functions, or you may get them by contacting
Yvonne Morvig. The raffle will be at the Craft show on
March 15.
Donna Schmidt will be teaching a tablerunner class on
Mondays from 1 to 3 pm January 7, 14, 21, and 18.
Students will be making an all-machine made, reversible
tablerunner. You must have an even feed or walking foot
on your machine to take this class. You may bet a supply
list from Donna. Class is limited to 9 students. We will
meet in the quilting area of the hall.
SALAD SUPPER for both men and women on Tuesday
the 8th at 4 pm sign up in the hall. Bring a salad or dessert.
STAINED GLASS classes and workshop on Fridays
12:30 - 4:00 PM in the Rec Hall. New classes start
on the first Friday of the month. Grinders and most
tools are provided for the classes. There will be 2
grinders available for use by those in the workshop.
Classes are $12.00 for 4 sessions.
Workshop - No charge.
For more information contact Linda Williams
424- 7574 or come by the classes. Visitors welcome
STROKE CLINIC will be Wednesday the 16th at 7pm
No other details available.
VALLEY FINANCIAL
On Thursday the 10th at 9 am donuts and juice will be
provided
Berta 584-5600
.
LOTS FOR RENT information is now also being
published in the back section of our park phone book.
Paid ads can be placed on our website. If you would
like free phonebook advertisement for your rentals,
you
can
email
the
HVR
office
at
hvr78572@yahoo.com or leave a note for Ann
Neuenschwander at the office with:
1) Your Name, 2) Your phone number, 3) Rental
Lot Number and Address. Thanks - Ann
.
H-V-R C-H-A-R-I-T-I-E-S
► Women Together (Mujeres Unidas) Women
Together is a non-profit agency founded in 1978 to
provide shelter and support services to battered
women and their children. For many years we have
had volunteers to help this cause by knitting slippers,
collecting teddy bears, providing health care
products, etc. Thank you to HVR for helping our
efforts. For more information contact Peggy
Beckman, Lot 29 or Sandy Hurst, Lot 219.
► HVR Bike Club Hidden Valley “Horn Knee
Bikers” club sponsors the Guadalupe Victoria School
in Gustabo Diaz Ordaz, Mexico. They bring school
supplies, basketballs, and footballs. In Feb, 2005
they brought tables and chairs to set up a library. In
2006, they brought kitchen supplies, which were
badly needed. It is very rewarding to see the
children’s reactions when they unload all the
supplies. Bikes are trailered to the hand-drawn ferry,
and then the ride proceeds to the school. The
children always sing and dance, really putting their
hearts into it. The club is seeking donations of school
supplies for these students..
► Abuse Crisis Center Please save your
prescription medication bottles to be used for filling of
shampoo and other toiletries for use by the victims. If
you have unwanted lotions, bath soaps, etc, they
would be greatly appreciated. They could also use
teddy bears to be given to the children. If you have
any of these items, please deliver them to Peggy
Beckman, 2413 Lost Greens, 580-2010.
► Used eyeglasses and hearing aids We would
like to remind everyone that the Lions Club collects
your old eyeglasses and hearing aids to distribute to
the needy. There is a collection box in the laundry
room for your convenience. . Any donation is greatly
appreciated.
Lions Mike and Carol Patchak 583-2181
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C-O-M-M-I-T-T-E-E R-E-P-O-R-T-S
Committee members are listed on the board
at the clubhouse. It will be up to the committee
heads to send monthly COMMITTEE REPORTS to
hiddenhighlights@yahoo.com
How to contact the editors
hiddenhighlights@yahoo.com
hvrcalendar @yahoo.com
These are the preferred place as both Jeanne and I
can access the information there.
If you do not have e mail access leave your
information at the desk in the recreation hall, we both
will check there often for this information.
My answering machine is very undependable.
Sometimes during a message it becomes garbled
and we can’t make out the message. Vera
Several observant readers commented about why
there was no 31st on our December calendar. Long
time residents of this area know what happens on the
31st in the Rio Grande Valley. At midnight guns shots
ring the air and disturb our sleep. If there is no 31st
this won’t happen.
** Clarification of Acceptable Articles **
for Publication
As editors, we do not want to open up the Hidden
Highlights to articles that concern issues with the
board and/or personality conflicts within the park.
We do not have the time to investigate articles of
controversy to make sure the Hidden Highlights
would not be guilty of continuing to spread hearsay or
half-truths.
We want the Hidden Highlights to be a pleasant
experience and will continue to publish articles and
information about park meetings, committees,
activities, announcements, thanks, and notes of
general interest.
The “President’s Corner” is
continuing as in the past..
.
ALSO, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE OFFICE PRIOR
TO SCHEDULING ANY NEW ACTIVITY TO AVOID
TIME AND/OR SPACE CONFLICTS.
Thanks for your understanding!
Please send us the information by the 25th of
each month. We need a little time to prepare the
pages and we need a lot of time to copy the
newsletter.
Thanks.
Save a tree? The next three pages do not change
often. How would it be if you saved these for future
reference and then we would not repeat this
information next month? Of course, any additions or
changes we would be glad to note those in the same
category.
Three pages copied 450 times equals about 3 reams of
paper and if we don’t do this for a couple months,
maybe we will save a tree. Your input is valued.
Vera Ludwigsen and Jeanne Moore
A-C-T-I-V-I-T-Y I-N-F-O-R-M-A-T-I-O-N
Activity Coordinators Needed:
Please schedule through HVR Office.
 BIBLE STUDY: Check board for start date.
 BICYCLE CLUB: 8:00 am Tuesday in front of
Club-house; sign-up sheet; helmets and vests
suggested (a few vests are available in the
Clubhouse); stop for breakfast. Check board for
details.
 BILLIARDS: MEN: Practice 9:00am Monday
including 9-ball, 8-ball singles, 8-ball doubles, 1-15
singles, 1-15 doubles and 8-ball mixed doubles;
6:30pm Monday; 6:30pm Friday Chairman-Louie
Cagler, 583-3978. WOMEN: Practice 9:00am
Thursday including 8-ball, 9-ball and 8-ball mixed
doubles;
6:30pm
Tuesday,
interpark
play;
Chairperson- Wanda McGill, 584-2537. All ladies are
welcome.
Wanda McGill, Chairperson 584-2537.
 BINGO: Wednesday; doors open at 6:00pm and
play starts at 7:00pm; cards $.50 each; open to all
Martin Park residents—MUST WEAR BADGES!!
Co-Chairmen>>Dick & Shirley Grissom, 584-1756.
 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: 7:30am – 9am
on Friday mornings that a breakfast is scheduled at
the clubhouse. Jan will be in the pool room.
Jan Gottberg, R.N.
 BOWLING:
9:00am Thursday; Valley Bowl;
$2.00 per game/2 games;
Chairperson-Lucy Cagler, 583-3978.
 BREAKFAST: Check board for days, sign-up
sheet and details.
 BULLETIN BOARDS & INFORMATION CTR:
Chairperson- Mary Jenkins 581-7606
 CARDS-DICE-DOMINOES:
 BRIDGE: 1:00pm Tuesday and Friday; $.25
charge; Chairperson-Lou Gasspar, 424-0803;
sign-up sheet; PLEASE notify chairperson if
unable to play so a substitute can be found.
 BUNCO (Dice Game):
12:30pm second
Wednesday only; sign-up sheet; must have
groups of twelve;
Chairperson- Barb Joslin, 585-6341.
 BYOG (Bring Your Own Game): 6:00pm and
7:00pm Tuesdays.
 CRIBBAGE: 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and
Friday; no charge; Chairperson-Needed (WTAA
Tournaments held bi-monthly in various parks in
the valley—check bulletin board for details.)
 DOMINOES (Couples): 6:00pm Sunday;
no charge
 ELEVEN: 6:00pm Daily except Saturday. Bring 1
quarter and 12 nickels per game. We play 2
games.
Chairperson- Renie Halverson 583-3968.
 EUCHRE: 6:30pm Thursday; cost $.25; sign-up
sheet.
Chairpersons-Joe & Darlene Roberts, 583-2852
 GARBAGE POKER: 1:00pm Monday, Tuesday
and Friday; cost pennies;
Chairperson- Renie Halverson 583-3968.
 PEGS AND JOKERS:
6:00pm Sunday; no
charge
 POKER: 6:00pm Tuesday and Thursday; cost
nickels, dimes and quarters.
 SEVENS: 6:30pm Tuesday;
Chairperson – Donna Schmidt, 279-2231.
 SHANGHAI: 12:30pm Thursday; cost $.45;
 Chairperson-Vonnie Roden, 583-8531
 CHOIR PRACTICE:
3:30pm Wednesday.
Check board for start date.
Director>>Darlene Roberts, 583-2852.
 CHURCH SERVICE: 9:00am Sunday; Pastor
Clyde Shatswell officiating; coffee served at 8:30am.
 COMPUTER CLUB:
10 a.m. Saturday;
Chairperson-Linda Hanson
 CRAFT SHOWS: Held monthly; lunch served;
table rental
Chairpersons- Linda Kling 583-7787,
Kermit & Wanda Larson 612 910-8880.
(Continuation of ACTIVITY INFORMATION)
CRAFTERS SOCIAL CLUB: 12:30 – 2:30 pm,
Tuesday. Bring your project to work on or just drop
by for social chatting
Contact Judy Hamilton.
 DANCES: Saturday 7:00pm; cost $3.50; check
bulletin board for complete schedule;
Chairperson-.
 DANCE LESSONS/CLASSES:
 CLOGGING: Thursday 8:30 to 9am. beginners,
9-10am. Advanced
 EXERCISE/LINE DANCING: Check board for
start date.
 LINE DANCING: (beginner/intermediate) 9:30am11:30am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday (except when there is a breakfast); no
charge; Instructors-Karen and Ken Weinberg,
358-1374 or 358-1148.
 TRAIL DANCING: Thursday, 1-3pm; InstructorsFred and Yvonne Kamradt,
584-9089; $4.00/couple.
 ENTERTAINMENT: Watch bulletin board for
particulars; Chairperson – Donna Smith 583-2207
January 6th,
Adelines
January 14th
show
January 21st
January 28th
.
2 pm. Magic Valley Chorus, Sweet
7 pm
Toot Brothers, Comedy/music
7 pm
7 pm
RGV Men of A-Chord
Javi and Nori
50/50 TICKETS:
Sold at most activities and
meetings. Chairperson-Neve Catt 580-6719.
GOLF: HVR MIXED: Couples encouraged, but
singles are welcome; 10:30am Friday; normal green
fees plus $1.00; sign-up sheet in Pool Room; teams
to be determined at time of play; Chairpersons-John
and Elaine Sahlstrand, 519-6360; dinner every
second week; LADIES: 8:30am Monday, sign-up
sheet and tee times posted in Pool Room; normal
green fees plus $1.00; Chairperson-Elaine
Sahlstrand 519-6360; MEN: (Sodbusters): 11:00am
Tuesday (limited slots available); Chairperson- Joe
Roberts, 583-2852.
 HEARTRANGERS: 4:30pm, 4th Thursday of each
month. Meeting and social time at clubhouse.
 INDIANA LUNCHEON/BREAKFAST:
Check
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
Chairperson- Janice Hughes, 519-4996.
 INTERNET AVAILABLE: Internet connection
available in Library: et when there is a board
meeting.
Monday & Wednesday 6am-12pm 3pm-10pm;
Tuesday 6am-1pm 3pm-10pm;
Thursday 6am-10am 3pm-10pm;
Friday 6am-8am 3pm-6pm;
Saturday & Sunday 6am-10pm.
 IOWA BREAKFAST:
 3rd Monday each month at Crucita’s, across from
Grannys. 8 am Chairpersons-Hank and Barb Joslin,
585-6341.
 JAM: (Starts last Friday in November runs
through March) 6:00pm Friday;
Emcee- Bill Scott, 581-5352; everyone welcome!
 LADIES SALAD LUNCHEON:
Watch bulletin
board for particulars; Chairperson-Jane Rahn, 5847996.
 MINNESOTA DINNER 3:30pm First Thursday;
Mr. Gatti’s; sign-up sheet;
Chairperson-Carol Liupakka, 581-3239.
 MISSOURI LUNCHEON: Thursday, January 10
at George and Marian Grothe, 2310 Bunker. Sign up
sheet in the hall. Bring covered dish and chairs. .
 Chairperson-Beverly Worl, 581-3566
 NEBRASKA BREAKFAST: 7:30am Thursdays
at Danny’s.
 NEWSLETTER:
Published monthly; please
submit corrections, articles or other information by
the 25th of the month. Info submitted later may not
get included.
Notes on committees, activities,
announcements, thanks, and notes of general
community interest should contain no more than 100
words. Please include your name and phone number
and send via HiddenHighlights@yahoo.com or
drop off at office door slot.
Editors-Jeanne Moore
and Vera Ludwigsen
PETER PIPER PIZZA:
1:00pm third Thursday;
Chairpersons-R.J. & Joyce Ennis, 585-8590; sign-up.
 PRESENTATIONS: Watch bulletin board for
program particulars;
Chairperson- (To Be
Announced)
 PURPLE HATTERS: 3rd Wednesday. Check
board for information and signup.
 RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON Check board
 QUILTING
CLUB:
12:00pm
Tuesday;
Chairperson- Yvonne Morvig, 519-7630.
(Continuation of ACTIVITY INFORMATION)
 SHUFFLEBOARD: No charge anytime to play.
Beginers welcome.
9:00am Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday
Sign-up required for
Tuesday because we compete with Restful Valley
and Wednesday because we compete with Leisure
Valley. Friday turkey shoot or bowling pins. No sign
up required.
Chairpersons-Doris and Don Swanson, 584-1419.
STAINED GLASS CLASS: 12:30pm-4:00pm Friday;
cost $12.00 for four lessons, in Rec. Hall. New
classes start on 1st Friday of the month. Workshop –
no charge. Visitors welcome. See Craft Sign up
book. Instructor-Linda Williams, 424-7574.
Travel & Tours - Lew and Rita Fry 581-8653.
 VIDEO LIBRARY: Video rental 10:00am to
12:00pm Monday and Friday; $.25 charge; video
donations accepted (should be originals); used DVDs
purchased; Chairperson-Eileen Smith, 519-6674.
 WATER AEROBICS:
9:30am Tuesday and
Thursday; also use jugs; no charge;
Instructor-Mary Jenkins, 581-7606;
8:00am all week days Monday to Friday
and 9:00am Monday, Wednesday and Friday; no
charge; (tape only--no instruction)
WATER VOLLEYBALL: 1:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday; no charge;
Chairperson-Marge O’Neal, 583-6705.
 WISCONSIN BREAKFAST:
8:30am third
Wednesday of each month; Denny’s Restaurant,
Shary Drive, Mission, unless otherwise noted on
calendar.
Chairperson-Linda Kling, 583-7787.
 WEBSITE: www.NonProfitPages.com/hvr ,
Offers copies of the newsletter and calendar, HVR
Photos link, Texas maps driving and flying
information, utilities and contractors’ information,
properties for rent/sale, and contact information for
HVR. You are encouraged to contribute photos to
this site by emailing pictures to Linda at
SqueakyOaks@yahoo.com or
Chuck
at
HVRWeb@Yahoo.com along with descriptions.
Please limit to 5 pictures per activity. To contact
the web developer, HVRWeb@ Yahoo.com
 WOOD CARVERS: 1:00pm Tuesday; no charge;
Instructor-Bill Anderson, 581-6686.
This is my Christmas card for this year! Have a very
Merry Christmas, everyone! Rita Frey
Subject:
SOOOO
Cute
story
about
Christmas!It was the day after Christmas
at a church in San Francisco. The pastor
of the church was looking over the crèche
when
he
noticed
that
the
baby
Jesus was missing from among the figures.
He
hurried
outside
and
saw
a
little boy with a red wagon, and in the
wagon
was
the
figure
of
the
littleinfantJesus.
So he walked up to the boy and said,
"Well, where did you get your passenger,
myfinefriend?"
The little boy replied, "I got Him at
church."
"And
why
did
you
take
Him?"
The boy explained, "Well, about a week
before Christmas I prayed to the
little Lord Jesus and I told Him if He would
bring
me
a
red
wagon
for
Christmas I would give Him a ride around
the
block
in
it.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!