Rio
RV Park - News Letter
Brownsville,
Texas
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November 2005 |
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WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING |
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| Thanksgiving Dinner turkey, dressing and gravy will be provided by Lee . Coffee and tea will also be provided but you may bring any refreshments that you wish. Come and share this time of Thanksgiving with your fellow campers. | |
Thanksgiving Dinner |
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| will be served Thursday November 24th at 12:30 PM in Auditorium “A”. Please sign up early listing your choice of side dish to bring. Enter the # of persons only once, but you may bring as many dishes as you care to. Bring your own table service. Enjoy this meal even more by participating in the preparation of it. Sign your name on the “HELP WANTED LIST” . Leftovers will be enjoyed at 6:30 PM. |
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JACK MABBOTT |
| Friday November 18th, 7:30 PM Room “A” Entertainer Extraordinaire presents an entertaining variety of ballads, comedy, impersonations and favorite songs. Enjoy Jack singing “You Make Me Feel So Young, Jack the Knife, Moon River, etc. his wife Carla are winter residents in Port Isabel. Come out and enjoy the first of several great entertainers appearing at Rio this season for your entertainment. Pass the hat. Click to hear and see his performance of "You Make Me Feel So Young" |
RIO RV PARK OFFERS MANY ACTIVITIES |
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Wednesday ,November 9th, 5:30 PM | ||
| Join us for an authentic Oktoberfest
German Dinner. Menu will include
Slow-Cooked German Short Ribs, Nudels, Rye Bread, Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)
and Nachtisch(Shortbread with peaches and Whipping Cream.) Iced Tea
and Coffee will be served, along with beer and wine. This is a good chance to make new and rekindle old friendships. A great way to start the winter season. |
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Ladies
Luncheon—Monday
November 14th |
| Our November Ladies luncheon will be announced as to location . Meet at the rec. hall at 11 AM to carpool to the restaurant. Enjoy good food and good company with your fellow campers. See sign up in the Game Room. |
Dine
and Shop in Progresso and Matamoros our FREE Guided Day Trips |
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| Carpool to Progresso , Mexico from Rio RV Park every Tuesday at 8:45AM. Walk across the bridge for a great day of shopping, dining and having fun. Lunch will be your guide’s choice as there are lots of good restaurants in Progresso. Progresso caters to the “ Winter Texan” with gift shops, restaurants, Dental Offices, pharmacies, and Happy Hour Parties..Carpool or bus to Matamoros every Wednesday at 8:45AM leaving from Paul’s Park. Walk across the bridge and take a “maxi taxi” to the market and enjoy lunch at your guide’s choice of restaurant. Your seasoned hostswill show you out points of interest and places to dine. At the markets you are expected to barter and your hosts will assist you. You will also visit the Duty Free Shops. Bargains can be found in both cities in pottery, leather goods, silver jewelry, woven rugs, blankets, hand blown glass and other hand crafted items, liquor, medications and cigarettes. |
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Matamoros Student Tour |
| Dates in November will be set for a great tour of Matamoros and lunch with a student learning English. Times vary from 8:30AM and 4:30PM and by day—see calendar. The students are chiefly office employees in American companies established in Matamoros , and they attend the Centro De Educacion Bilinque de Matamoros (Center of Bilingual Education of Matamoros). They want to learn English in order to have better job opportunities in a community where the bilingual employee is valued. We will be repeating this wonderful opportunity again in March . Talk with people who have participated in past trips and find out what a rewarding experience it is. Many participants tell us it was the “highlight of all their camping travel experiences.” Watch for posters and signups. |
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Shrimp Cook-off The 12th annual shrimp cook –off in Port Isabel takes place on Sunday November 6th from 11AM to 6PM at Laguna Madre Softball Park. FUN for everyone and good shrimp too. |
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Pass the Hat
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“ Cactus
Willie”
On stage at Rio RV Park
This entertainer has as much fun performing, as you do listening to him! Join in and sing along with him, and pass the evening being thoroughly entertained.
This is a great way to top off Thanksgiving week!
| 10th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival |  |
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| Presented by the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce November
9th thru the 13th. Tour some of the birding hotspots, shop the “Birders
Bazaar” for birding treasures, learn birding tips from the experts.
For more Information call 1-800-531-7346. Visit www.tropicaltexas.com |
ANNUAL
FALL YARD SALE at
Paul’s Park TB A |
| Paul's Park annual Yard Sale will be held from 8:00AM until 12:00 noon. Table Space is FREE, just sign up for space and list any major items. Bargain Book and Poster Advertising will list items to help create interest Tables will be set up just West of the Recreation Center to allow for parking of vehicles for the public. Coffee, Juice and Pastries will be available. Remember to be ready EARLY …. Anxious buyers will be. Help will be welcome for Coffee serving / Table Set Up and Traffic Control. Come on out for an enjoyable morning….. Come to visit, Come to shop and find a treasure. |
NASCAR Auto Racing Live racing is available at Rio RV Park via free cable television station in Mexico which has not blocked any of the races. The NASCAR races are broadcast in English also. Rio presents the race via the Cable TV with a large projected picture and surround sound system. Join other park residents with your own drinks and snacks to enjoy the races in our climate controlled comfortable buildings.. |
Stay Connected!! |
| High-speed Wireless Internet and Wireless Internet Phones with free long distance in the U.S. and Canada available at Rio. Check with the Office for details. |
| The Recreation Hall is the center for all in-park activities as well as the meeting place for most out-of-park activities. Information and sign up sheets for all park functions and activities can be found in the Game Room. The Game Room will be open for card playing, games, pool, TV, exercising, sewing or craft projects daily from 8 AM to 10:30 PM except when an entertainment function is being held in the auditorium. Package food & drink only unless park function. This room is for your enjoyment. |
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