Volume 11, Issue 4, November 19, 2025

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Volume 11 • Issue 4

November 19, 2025

As the season ramps up, the calendar seems to shift from, “What should we do today?” to “How on earth do we choose?” It’s a good problem to have--and one of my favorites.

I hope you’ll consider joining us on one of our many adventures this season…or even next summer or fall. Our Travel Team has put together an incredible lineup, and in the pages ahead, you’ll get a glimpse of the fun (and shenanigans!) from our most recent Haunted Halloween Galveston tour.

I wasn’t able to attend that trip myself, but from everything I’ve heard, the consensus was clear: the perfect mix of tricks, treats, laughter, and new friendships. And, honestly, that’s what a Texas winter is all about—having a great time, reconnecting with old friends, and meeting a few new ones along the way.

You’ll probably get tired of hearing me say group travel is the best way to see the world, but it’s the truth. Whether you want to hop on one of our tours or have us help you plan your own custom adventure, we’d love to be part of your journey. From day trips to short overnights, landand-sea escapes and even Ireland next fall, we’ve got plenty of fun ahead.

Come join us! We’re just connecting the

WINTER TEXAN

Galveston’s Ghosts Didn’t See Us Coming Hello Travel Friends

Dear Travel Friends,

There was something strange in the neighborhood, and who better to investigate than my travel friends? In October, I took a group of 25 on a spooky trip to Galveston. We hunted for ghosts while learning all about the rich history of this vibrant city. Complete with glow-in-the-dark shirts, blinky Halloween necklaces, and spooky ghost cookies, we had a boo-tiful adventure in Galveston. I’ve been wanting to do this tour for a few years now, and it finally came together. If you’re unfamiliar, Galveston has quite the history of destruction and rebuilding. A past full of tragedy and struggle means it’s left behind some ghosts! Don’t worry; they were all friendly, and we didn’t add any to the count before we left. The cemetery tour

was one of our biggest hits. Kathleen Maca met us to explain the history of the 17-foot seawall added after the

devastation of the 1900 storm that hit Galveston. We learned how the people who could afford to raise their loved ones each time the fill was added were able to keep visiting their loved ones. Meanwhile, those who couldn’t are hidden below and some forgotten. Our group also had a spooky evening aboard a haunted harbor cruise, where we learned about the ghost on the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, saw the USS Selma remains, and heard a spooky story about William Wallace. In fact, I took some photos of William Wallace, and the tour guide told us if we did that, he may follow us home. I’m not a huge ghost believer, but all I’m saying is, at 4 a.m., the TV in my hotel room turned on out of nowhere. So William may have wanted a little more attention from our group!

When you travel with me, I always make sure we’re eating good food! Just ask anyone who has come along. This trip was no different. We had an upscale fancy dinner at Hearsay on the Strand that featured options like braised short ribs, espresso rubbed pork chops, delicious seafood gumbo, and even a caramel bread pudding. We never skip dessert! When asked,

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Sarah Denzer, Tour Manager

219 W Nolana McAllen, TX 78504 956.687.5115 www.welcomehomergv.com

“What was one of your favorite parts,” one guest said “Eating, of course! All the stops we made were great, and Sarah always picks great food!”

Travel friends enjoyed this unique itinerary and fun twist on Galveston.

“It was a fantastic trip. If offered again, it’s a must! There’s so much history and beauty in Galveston, and all the guided tours were memorable. Can’t pick just one thing, so let me tell you a little about it all,” one guest mentioned. Our last night in Galveston involved a team of jewel thieves, a coven of witches, and even Frida Kahlo! We had a Monster Mash Party, complete with Halloween costumes, pizza, and a ghost tour at the Galvez Hotel. We all tried to catch ghost images on our cameras as we made our way through the spooky hotel. We looked like the Adams family walking through the hotel.

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“The itinerary was perfectly planned--the food, entertainment on the bus trip--all were perfect. So glad we did this trip with you.”

These types of responses in my post-trip surveys make me so happy. I’m always trying to come up with new ideas, unique itineraries, and exciting adventures…and bring all my travel friends along.

Next time you want to spice up your week and have a little extra fun, who ya gonna call? Sarah with Tours at Welcome Home! I’ve got you covered for a fun-filled trip you and your friends won’t forget!

Next October, we’re going to repeat all this spooky fun and add a little cruise to the agenda. Check out our website at welcomehomergv. com to find information about that trip and other fun trips available. Sarah

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Winter Texan Spotlight: The Native Plant Center - Unique to the RGV

“Let the RGV look like the RGV… Plant Natives.” This phrase appears near the end of Roberto Gaitan’s email signature. Native plants and landscapes are a passion--a good thing, considering he serves as president of the RGVC-NPSOT and director of the RGV Native Plant Center on South Padre Island.

A few years ago, Gaitan was wrapping up his leadership role with the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist. He and his wife, Barbara Peet. were already members-at-large of NPSOT and stepped up to open the local chapter.

Around the same time. Cameron County was looking to revitalize its plant center on the Island. The two partnered up, and the Native Plant Center project is underway.

The project: to grow native plants and habitats. “We took the whole project and went back to the original scope,” shares Gaitan. “which is to be a native habitat hotspot for the Valley, to grow native plants for the Valley, and to be able to help the county grow coastal plants for dune restoration.”

Spotted in the RGV

It’s quite the undertaking. Plans include developing five habitats native to the Laguna Madre region on the one-acre parcel of land. They will include dunes, swales, coastal prairies, wetlands, and lomas or thorn scrub. Each habitat comes with its own challenges, including critters eating water lilies and evaporation from the heat.

The Native Plant Center fits nicely under the state and local chapter mission: promote conservation, research and utilization of native plants and plant habitats of Texas through education, outreach, and example. NPSOT, Native Plant Society of Texas, is a nonprofit founded in 1980 in Kerrville. One of its many contributions is successfully lobbying for Texas Wildflower Day, the fourth Saturday in April. Today, there are more than 30 chapters across the state that partner with other organizations, like nurseries and zoos, to promote native species.

Native Plant Center is unique to the state, says Gaitan. “It’s the first venture into the realm of managing a plant center and nursery.”

Gaitan praises NPSOT for seeing the vision and for its willingness to take the leap. “I’m really happy they saw it as an opportunity rather than an impossibility.”

“We’re still learning our way,” Gaitan says. The goal is to be a destination for anyone interested in native plant species and how to incorporate natives in their own space, “Little by little, we’ll get there.”

The Native Plant Center is just one of the facets of the local chapter. For more insight, visit npsot.org, and if you would like to invite Gaitan to speak to your group, send an email to him at rio-grande-valley-chapter@ npsot.org. •

Trophy Gardens has Amazing, Spooky Start to Winter Season

October 31, the folks at Trophy Gardens had a Halloween party that kicked their creativity into high gear. It was the first party of the 2025 - 26 winter season. What a fun way to get our Winter Texan Season going!

The first challenge presented to our guests was to produce the most creative and/or original costume. Further judging considerations were for the costumes to be unique and inventive, whether scary, funny, or cute. However, the creativity challenge did not stop there. The second challenge was to prepare scary and creative snack foods to share that were also delicious.

As always, the folks from Trophy Gardens aimed to win. After all, there is a reason we are Trophy Gardens. The next time you pop in for a dance or craft show, look around for all the trophies. You will need to make stops at buildings other than the Main Hall to see all of them. Creativity and competition abound in our park.

The activity directors were counting their lucky stars that they had decided to choose a first, second, and third place winner in both categories by having those attending vote. How would they have chosen the winners, otherwise?

How did it shake out? First for costumes went to the six

The Laguna Seca Ranch in Linn, Texas, north of Edinburg, was founded in the 1800s by Macedonio Vela. At one point in its long history, the ranch spanned 80,000 acres and shipped mules, horses, and donkeys to Cuba, according to lagunasecaranch.com. Part of its fascinating history: Macedonio’s daughter planted the very first orange tree in the Valley. Legend also lies in the name. Laguna Seca translates to “dry lake,” referring to a long-gone watering hole. The Vela family still owns this ranch today.

Special

to Welcome Home Winter Texan

ladies: Kristi, Candy, Sylvia, Mikie, Susan H, and Pam Y., who created a human rollercoaster and entertained the crowd as they rolled up and down and around the Hall. The bloodied nun (Monika)--who asked everyone for money to light a candle for each person--secured second place. It was a close call for third, leaving Shrek (Phill) and the Bloody Murderess (Robin) tied.

The food, though frightening to see, was somehow amazingly tasty. Again, it was a hard choice, but the first-place winner was the Skeleton Buffett (Susan and Phill). Ratty Cheese and Crackers (Deb and Joe) took second. Pumpkin Puke (Betzi and Vickie) rounded out the top three in this category.

It was a marvelous way to start the Winter Texan Season! •

Perspectives Just Because You Have the Hat

As water reflects the face, so one’s heart reflects the person. ~Proverbs 27:19

Growing up in Southern California, I was a huge Dodgers fan. On summer nights, I would lie in bed with my transistor radio pressed to my ear, listening to the play-by-play until I drifted off to sleep. I wore my Dodgers hat proudly, imagining I was part of the team. But the truth was, having that hat did not make me a Dodgers player. It just made me a fan who liked the idea of being one. Years later, that simple lesson came back to me in a very different way.

When my wife and I started spending our winters in South Texas, I noticed that a lot of people down here wear a cowboy hat. You see them everywhere-the grocery store, the café, even in church on Sunday mornings. I figured if I was going to fit in, I might as well get one, too. But as time went on, I realized something important: Just because you have the hat does not mean you have the heart that goes with it. That truth runs deeper than fashion or fandom.

For much of my life, wore a lot of “hats.” I was a husband, a father, a church member, and, eventually, a pastor. From the outside, I looked the part. But on the inside, there were seasons in my life when was just wearing the hat, doing what was expected without truly living out the heart behind it. It took me a long time to learn that God is not impressed by appearances. God looks at the heart. There were years when I said the right things and played the right role, but my heart was

not fully surrendered. I was relying on my own strength instead of God’s grace, and that will wear a person out faster than a Texas summer.

Jesus spoke of this in Matthew 7, when He said, “Depart from me, I never knew you.”

Those words were for people who thought they knew Him--people who looked the part and did all the right things, but their hearts were never truly His. They wore the hat, but they were not part of the family of God. Here in South Texas, I have met people who remind me what authenticity looks like. The ones who make the biggest impact are not trying to prove anything. They have been shaped by life, softened by grace, and walk humbly before God and others (Micah 6:8), hat or no hat. Remember, as God said in 1 Samuel 16:7, people judge by outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.

Now, when I put on my new Dodgers hat in the morning, I sometimes smile and think about how far that simple lesson has carried me. It is never about what is on my head; it is about what is in my heart. The hat may be a symbol, but the heart tells the story. So if you find yourself wearing a “hat” in life, trying to look the part of something you have not fully embraced inside, take it from me: The hat alone will not make you who you are meant to be. Let God shape your heart first. Then, when you do put on that hat, it will fit just right. •

Photo courtesy of Roberto Gaitan
Rich Harmsen and his wife, Tammy, serve with Christian Resort Ministries (crmintl.org) as chaplains at Encore Tropic Winds in Harlingen.

Where Friends Gather

he Happy Place. That’s what we call The Lamb’s Loom.

Lots of yarn fun happens Wednesday through Saturday as we share time together in the Sit-n-Knit Room. Some days there are cookies, and every day there are cakes-yarn cakes, that is!

But at the heart of it, this Happy Place happens because this is where friends gather. We share life over a cup of tea and a little yarn. We gather around patterns with our yarn ideas, just to make sure there are way more ideas than necessary. We gather around each other to pray and offer support for the good and the tough things life brings. But the key is, we gather, and you are welcome to gather with us.

The yarn fun may knit us together, but we know we are truly blessed to serve in this ministry, to stitch it forward for others less fortunate. It is a joy to celebrate with each other as gifts are given to fill up our Donation Chest. Lots of hats have been requested this year, and God has gathered them right up and brought them in the door. This week is our largest distribution time of the year, and it is always amazing to see all the items going out to places all over the world!

12th Annual A Season of Hope Arts Festival: Celebrating Education and the Arts

Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan

Art Village on Main welcomes the community to join in our festivities as we celebrate the 12th Annual A Season of Hope Arts Festival. This McAllen holiday tradition celebrates visual and performing arts education and artists in the Rio Grande Valley. In addition, it encourages young people in our community to explore and appreciate the arts. This year, the festival will be a two-day event. The festivities begin Friday, November 21, with music provided by students from Creative Arts Studio at 5:30 p.m. Creative Arts Studio is a collective of local artists empowering our communities through fine arts education. The evening continues with the Lighting of the Tree at 5:45 p.m. and the STC Student Art Exhibit. Local artists will also have their work on display and be on hand to show and sell their original work until 9:00 p.m.

The festival continues Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Support your local artists by shopping at the assortment of professional artists’ booths. They will exhibit their masterpieces of jewelry, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other media. All the works of art that are for sale at A Season of Hope Arts Festival are original, handcrafted pieces. Most are one of a kind.

Participating artists have been carefully selected to participate in this annual event. Proceeds from the artists’ application and booth fees provide scholarships for Valley students. Students studying drawing, painting, photography, dance, music, and voice are eligible for these scholarships. For further information about A Season of Hope Arts Festival, contact Yoli Cantu at 956-687-8682. •

Over the last 11 years, things have grown tremendously. When we began, we served three mission groups. We now have 25 groups dispersing our handmade items. This is only possible because of the many people who have gathered around our mission to provide love in every stitch that is sent out and those who give financially. We receive boxes of beautiful items from all over the country and so many great items from our Winter Texan friends when y’all come back home to South Texas. Thank you to all our friends who gather with us to serve others, one stitch at a time!

We do hope you will join us this

Grateful Getaway: Thanksgiving on the Island

Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan

This year, enhance your Thanksgiving traditions with a trip to South Padre Island. From cuisine buffets to shopping to time in front of the waves, the Island has something for everyone during Thanksgiving.

On the Island, you’ll never be far from classic Thanksgiving Day cuisine you and your family can gather around the table to feast on.

Isla Grand Beach Resort

Celebrate Thanksgiving, Island style, at Windjammer’s Beachfront Cafe. Choose from traditional favorites, prime rib, seaside-inspired dishes, and an extravaganza of holiday desserts. Don’t forget football! Catch an NFL game in the Quarterdeck Lounge.

Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Adults $44.95 - Adults 62+ $40.95 – Children 10 and under $24.95

For reservations, call 956-547-5802

Holiday Inn Resort

Take in the ocean view Thanksgiving Day from the Sea4Ever rooftop venue. Enjoy classic entrees, Island-inspired chef favorites, and entrees you are guaranteed to love. Grab a plate full of your Thanksgiving Day favorites and take a seat with your loved ones to celebrate the holiday together!

Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Adults $40.95 – Adults 62+ $38.95 - Children 10 and under $24.95

For reservations, call 956-426-9066

Courtyard by Marriott and Barry’s Bistro Bar & Grill

Coastal charm meets classic holiday comfort at this Island local favorite. Whether you choose Courtyard by Marriott or Barry’s Bistro Bar & Grill, these businesses are here to ensure they can take care of the cooking, so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones.

Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Prices vary For reservations, call 956-899-5014

Forget having to take off as soon as you finish eating. Keep the getaway going and catch some z’s at the Padre South Hotel. Enjoy balconies with an ocean view, fully equipped kitchens, and laundry facilities to wash those cranberry-sauce-stained shirts, all at a 10% discounted rate. Call 956-426-9066 to make your reservation.

Support the Island’s local small businesses for your Black Friday shopping. Get your Christmas shopping started and find meaningful, unique gifts you’d only see on the Island. We guarantee you’ll find something you can’t resist buying at stores like Sisters Interior, Cactus Flower Gifts & Interiors, and Calypso, or get something custom engraved or printed at SPI Designs.

When on the Island, don’t forget to make time for the gem of it all, the boundless beauty of the ocean. The Island temperatures stay in the 70s and 80s during the fall, and the beaches are less crowded, allowing you and your loved ones to escape to the beach as much as you want for as long as you want!

The best Thanksgiving memories are waiting for you on South Padre Island. For more information to plan your trip, check out visitsouthpadreisland.com •

UTRGV Arts Events

4 p.m.

UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg

Free Admission – RSVP at utrgv.edu/ arts

Join us for an evening of powerful brass music as the UTRGV Horn Choir and the RGV Trumpet Guild present a dynamic program featuring both traditional favorites and exciting new works for horn and trumpet ensembles.

Under the direction of Dr. Monica Martinez, the UTRGV Horn Choir will showcase the warmth, depth, and versatility of the horn. The RGV Trumpet Guild, led by Dr. Alex Sanso, will dazzle with brilliant tones and vibrant energy.

Whether you’re a brass enthusiast or a first-time concertgoer, this event promises an unforgettable musical experience highlighting the talent and passion of our local musicians.

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Monday November 24

7 – 8:30 p.m.

BMSLC 1.217, 1 W. University Blvd., Brownsville

Free Admission – RSVP at utrgv.edu/ arts

Please join the UTRGV Percussion

Ensemble as they present their fall concert! Audiences can expect a wide variety of repertoire to be performed and instruments to be used, both conventional and unusual. The ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Favis and Dr. Marco Guerra.

For questions and special accommodations, please contact the UTRGV School of Music at 956-882-7025 or 956-665-3881.

Home for the Holidays

Tuesday November 25

7 – 9 p.m.

UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg

General Admission: $10 – Purchase at utrgv.edu/arts

Celebrate the season with us! It’s the most wonderful time of year, and we’re excited to invite you to an evening of joy and warmth at Home for the Holidays. Come dressed in your festive attire and get ready to sing your heart out to all your favorite carols with a variety of UTRGV School of Music ensembles as we celebrate the season together and make unforgettable memories!

For questions and special accommodations, please contact the UTRGV School of Music at 956-665-3881 or 956-882-7025.

UTRGV Theatre

Performances Take the Stage

Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan

Don’t miss UTRGV Theatre’s lineup of mainstage performances!

In November, Bright Ideas by Eric Coble, is scheduled for the 20 – 23. This sharp and darkly funny comedy explores the absurd lengths two parents will go to secure their child’s future, starting with admission to an elite preschool. With its wicked humor and biting social commentary, this play offers a hilarious (and eerily familiar) look at ambition, parenting, and pesto.

The spring semester of theatre opens with The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson March 5 – 8, 2026. A touching historical drama, this play chronicles the efforts of Shakespeare’s friends to collect and preserve his work after his death. It’s a heartfelt ode to friendship, legacy, and the enduring power of storytelling.

April 16 – 19, 2026, the season continues with Mariela in the Desert by Karen Zacarías. Set in the solitude of Northern Mexico, this poetic family drama explores themes of isolation, artistic ambition, and the deep yearning for connection. Mariela’s journey is both intimate and universal—a powerful examination of identity, love, and sacrifice.

In addition to the mainstage productions, UTRGV Theatre will present two special events highlighting educational engagement and cultural celebration. The Theatre for Young Audiences Children’s Workshop will present The Wizard of Oz, adapted by Dr. Brian Warren, April 24 and 25. This imaginative and accessible retelling of the beloved classic is perfect for children and families.

Closing out the season, the Latino Theatre Initiatives Annual Theater Festival will take place May 1 and 2, 2026. This festival showcases original student works and performances that celebrate Latinx culture, storytelling, and voices—bringing community and creativity together onstage.

All performances will be held at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre and the Dr. Marian Monta Studio Theatre, located in the Edinburg Liberal Arts South Building (ELABS). Tickets are available starting at utrgv.edu/theatre. For additional information or group ticket reservations, please contact the UTRGV Theatre Department at 956-665-3581 or email theatreboxoffice@utrgv.edu. •

Round trip transportation from the Rio Grande Valley

Round trip transportation from the Rio Grande

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Y-Cook Breakfast 7:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

Happy Hour w/Dos Hombres 3:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 PTH

Happy Hour w/Rene from The Night Howlers 3:00

PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 PTH

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 3:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 PTH

Happy Hour w/Bob Buttermore 3:30 PM Paradise

South RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 PTH

Karaoke w/Andrew 5:00 PM Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 PTH

Gospel Sing 6:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140

Mamma Mia! 7:00 PM Sharyland High School Mission (956) 580-5300

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 7:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $8

Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the lighter side of the Valley. For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email calendar@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Fridays at 5:00pm.

(956) 580-5300

Thursday • Nov. 20, 2025

Las Mariposas McAllen (956) 627-2828

Craft Fair 9:00 AM Ranchero Village Senior Resort Weslaco (956) 968-6223

Country Jam 10:00 AM El Valle Del Sol Mission (717) 552-6917

Y-Cook Lunch 11:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort

Palmview (956) 585-7011

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

Happy Hour w/Bob Buttermore 5:00 PM Llano

Grande Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2638 PTH

Acoustic Music Jam 6:00 PM Palm Gardens RV and

MH Park Harlingen (956) 423-7670

Dance w/Denim & Lace 6:30 PM Pharr South Pharr (956) 787-7839 $10

Dance w/The Band Wanted 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV

Resort San Benito (956) 399-5800 $12/$14

Dance w/Texas Wheels 7:00 PM Mission Bell

Tradewinds RV Resort Mission (956) 585-4833 $10 Mamma Mia! 7:00 PM Sharyland High School

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Karaoke

787-9959

Dance w/The Agency

Senior Resort Weslaco (956) 968-6223 $12

Dance w/Diego & Edith

Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600 $10

Dance w/11th Street Band

Resort San Benito (956) 399-5800 $10/$12

Mamma Mia!

Mission (956) 580-5300

Dance w/ Texas Wheels

Resort Pharr (956) 787-5957 $10

Steven May (956) 968-7115

Dance w/Jayne’s Jukebox Junkie

Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 249-2266

Dance w/Curt James Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8

Dance w/Ron Moshier and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $10

DANCES ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Happy Hour w/Curt James 3:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 PTH

Happy Hour w/Michael Flores 5:00 PM Canyon

Lake RV Resort Mission (956) 580-4545 PTH

Dance w/Texas Wheels 7:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 249-2266

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

Happy Hour w/Bob Buttermore 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PTH

Riverside Club Fish Fry 4:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $14.99+

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

Happy Hour w/Carlos Canas 3:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 PTH

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 7:00 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6461

$8

Karaoke 5:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7571

Dance w/Kaboom 6:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 $10

Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959

Dance w/Double Decker 7:00 PM Alamo Rec Veh Park Alamo (956) 787-8221 $9

Dance w/Vinyl Spin 7:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and

MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $10

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights

7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV Resort San Benito (956) 3995800 $8/$10

Dance w/Burnin Ember 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV

Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8

Dance w/Texas Wheels 7:00 PM Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4137 $10

Dance w/Ron Moshier 7:00 PM Winter Ranch RV Resort Alamo (956) 781-1358 $9

Eldorado Acres Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres Palmview (956) 581-6718 Varies Flea Market 7:30 AM Pharr South Pharr (956) 7877839

Breakfast 8:00 AM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen (956) 682-8081 Price Varies Western Shuffleboard 11:30 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7571 Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+ Turkey Twist Dance w/Time

JAM SESSIONS SALES MEALS

Jam Luncheon 11:00 AM Roadrunner RV Resort Alamo (763) 229-5318

Intermediate Trail Dance Lessons 12:00 PM

Enchanted Valley Ranch Mission (815) 383-6783

Sunday • Nov. 30, 2025

Steven May & Leon Mann 1:30 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033

Gospel Hour w/The Yorks 5:00 PM Lakewood RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-1170 PTH

Monday • Dec. 1, 2025

Jam Session 1:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 355-2567

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 3:00 PM Snow to Sun

RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PTH

Soup Supper 4:00 PM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011

Burger Night 5:00 PM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen (956) 682-8081 Price Varies

Jam Session 1:00 PM Roadrunner RV Resort Alamo (763) 229-5318

R/C Racing Cars & Dinner 3:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 355-2567

Happy Hour w/Bruce Boudreau 3:00 PM Bit-O-

Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 PTH

Happy Hour w/Steven May 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PTH

Jam Session 6:30 PM Country Palms RV Park San Juan (956) 212-9640

Y-Cook Breakfast 7:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011

Golf View Estates Festival of Trees 9:00 AM Golf

View Estates Mission (573) 873-5545

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 PTH

Happy Hour w/JerryCo 4:00 PM Aladdin Villas Mission (952) 465-7595 PTH

Gospel Sing 6:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort

Weslaco (956) 968-3140

Razz Ma Tazz 7:00 PM Golf View Estates Mission (573) 873-5545 $10

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 7:00

PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6461 $8

Craft & Vendor Show 8:00 AM Trophy Gardens RV

Resort Alamo (956) 685-5300

RGV Woodcarvers Meeting 8:00 AM Las Palmas

Community Center McAllen (816) 590-6521

Bluegrass Jam 9:00 AM Lamplighter MH Subdivision Palmview

Pancakes & Waffles 9:00 AM The Grove San Juan

Varies

Festival of Trees Salad Luncheon 11:00 AM Golf

View Estates Mission (573) 873-5545 $8

Y-Cook Lunch 11:30 AM Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011

Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $5

Acoustic Music Jam 6:00 PM Palm Gardens RV and MH Park Harlingen (956) 423-7670

Dance w/Denim & Lace 6:30 PM Pharr South Pharr (956) 787-7839 $10

Dance w/The Howlers 7:00 PM Alamo Palms RV

Resort Alamo (956) 355-2567 $10

Dance w/Rewind 7:00 PM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 376-1248 $10

Friday • Dec. 5, 2025

Craft Show 8:00 AM Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-5957

Park Wide Garage Sale 8:00 AM Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932

Craft Show 8:00 AM Palm Shadows Resort Donna (956) 597-6900

Golf View Estates Festival of Trees Country Store

Sale 9:00 AM Golf View Estates Mission (573) 8735545

Casa Del Sol Country Jam 12:30 PM Casa Del Sol Donna (956) 464-2272

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 3:00 PM Ranchero

Village Senior Resort Weslaco (956) 968-6223 PTH

Happy Hour w/Bob Buttermore 3:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PTH

Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 $10

Karaoke 6:30 PM Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 7:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538

$8

Dance w/Bruce Boudreau 7:00 PM Paradise South

RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 $10

Dance w/Jealous Heart 7:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (603) 396-2786 $10

Dance w/Texas Wheels 7:00 PM Fun N Sun RV

Resort San Benito (956) 399-5800 $8/$10

Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers 7:00 PM Victoria

Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 249-2266 Eldorado Acres Breakfast 7:00 AM Eldorado Acres

Saturday • Dec. 6, 2025

Palmview (956) 581-6718 Varies

Flea Market 7:00 AM Winter Green Estates Mission (712) 240-2801

Golf View Estates Festival of Trees 7:00 AM Golf

View Estates Mission (573) 873-5545

Breakfast 7:00 AM Golf View Estates Mission (573) 873-5545 $8

Craft Sale 8:00 AM Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 Varies

Park Wide Patio Sale 8:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV

Patio Sale 8:00 AM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 355-2567

Yard Sale 8:00 AM Bentsen Palm RV Park Mission (956) 585-5807

Breakfast 8:00 AM Paradise Park Inc. McAllen (956) 682-8081 Price Varies

Patio Sale 8:00 AM Ranchero Village Senior Resort Weslaco (956) 968-6223

Vitalant Blood Mobile 9:00 AM Southern Comfort

RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140

Beginner Trail Dance Lessons 11:00 AM Enchanted Valley Ranch Mission (815) 383-6783

Happy Hour w/CanAm 3:00 PM Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 PTH

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 3:00 PM Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 PTH

Happy Hour w/Curt James 3:30 PM Paradise South

Event Calendar

Dreamer River Tour 1:00 PM Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-1033 $13+

Jam Session w/The Esquires 1:00 PM Bentsen

Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Free

Soup Supper 4:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH

Riverside Club Fish Fry 4:00 PM Riverside Club

Mission (956) 581-1033 $14.99+

Karaoke 5:00 PM Alamo Palms RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7571

Dance w/Vintage Traveler 6:00 PM Bentsen Grove

Park Mission (956) 585-0541

Patio Sale 8:00 AM Eldorado Acres Palmview (956) 581-6718

Kris Kringle Craft Fair 8:00 AM Aladdin Villas Mission (218) 252-6616

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