Monday Morning Meeting Notes - November 18, 2019

RAZZ MA TAZZ:  First, I want to get the bad news out of the way. I hate to disappoint you, but I know I am disappointed. I received the lineup for Razz Ma Tazz last week shortly after our meeting and we were not on it. I booked directly with the Band Director and when I called him to find out why we weren’t on the list, he apologized. He meant to call me because he found that Razz had another engagement but then he got busy and it slipped his mind. So, I apologize to all of you. I do my best but sometimes things just go awry.

PICTURE DIRECTORIES:

The picture Directories are in and are being distributed before and after the Monday Morning meetings.  You can see Carol or Lou to pick yours up.

An online version of the directory will be available very soon. This will make it possible for you to look up anyone in the directory from any laptop, tablet or smartphone. We haven't quite determined how we're going to roll this out but you'll be hearing about it very soon. The online version will be for residents of Southern Comfort and you will have to sign up to use it using your name and a password you assign. It will not be available to the public. Rod Graham, the photographer and website guru for this directory will be here next week to show us how to get connected to this valuable resource.  This directory will be dynamic in that we'll be able to add new residents and keep your contact information current. This isn't possible with a printed directory, but it will be for this online version. Plan on spending a few minutes during next week's meeting to learn about this exciting new resource available to Southern Comfort residents.

NEW INFORMATION SINCE MEETING:

Hearing Solutions of Texas will be in the Outback on Friday, November 22nd. from 1 to 5 PM to answer any questions or concerns that you may have with your hearing aids. Nothing will be sold during this time, however, they may be able to clear up any confusion you might have concerning hearing aids. If you feel you are suffering a hearing loss, this would be a good opportunity to check that out also. She just came in the office this morning and wanted to do it this week, otherwise I would have announced it at the meeting. Please pass the word.

THANKSGIVING:

The signup sheets for the Thanksgiving tables are now on the Activities Tables to the left of the Stage. The tables are getting full and we added one new one yesterday. We can add one more table so if you are willing to bake a turkey you can start another group. Just come and see me after the meeting.

ACTIVITIES:

Happy Hour: Our next Happy Hour is with Diego from 3 to 5 PM on Wednesday, the 20^th. It is Pass the Hat.

Craft Show: The first Craft Show will be on Tuesday, December 10tth from 7 AM to 10 AM. Lunch will be served. If you want a table for the show, contact Gayla Henry at 303-378-1035.

The Park Garage Sale which is held in the Hall is scheduled for December 14^th from 7 AM to 10 AM. Setup is the night before starting at 4 PM.

Fundraiser for Residents' Committee: There will be a Soup Supper on December 12th. 4 PM for Happy Hour and 5 PM Soup.  
Soups will be: Taco, Split Pea and Ham, and Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon. Cost is $4 payable at the door. It is all you can eat. Iced tea will be provided. Bring your own table service. If you want to bring appetizers or crackers for your table, please do so. 

ENTERTAINMENT:

The Sundrops are a family group from Canada that really shined at the Entertainment Showcase last season. We booked them for December 17^th at 7 PM and you can buy tickets from Gayla after the meeting today. We have lost quite a few of our family Christmas Shows this past season and I was very thankful that this group came on the scene. They are wonderful and I know you’ll enjoy them. The tickets are $9 each and we would appreciate it if you paid in cash.

TRIPS:

The Estero Llano Tram Tour for November 29th is full, and we have a few on the waiting list so if you can’t go, please let me know so I can call those on the wait list. I’ll set up another tour for next month.

Riverside Cruise is on Saturday, November 23^rd. Must be there by 10:45 AM. The boat leaves at 11AM and lunch follows. You can see Joan Gleason after the meeting to sign up and/or pay for the trip.  There are 15 signed up as of last Friday and the boat holds 40 so there is plenty of room. It is early in the season so the trip will be a go. I checked with Riverside and they will take 15 or 40 out as it is early in the season.

Hidalgo Lights on Dec. 16th: There is a signup sheet out for a group trip to the lights which includes a chicken dinner, VIP seating for whoever performs that evening, and a train ride to see all the lights around the city.  I called in the reservations for those that have already signed up, however, we can still reserve more places if anyone else wants to go. Just sign up at signup tables to the left of the Stage. We’ll catch you later to get payment.

Ranch House Burgers Trip: We are scheduled for November 19^th at 5 PM. The signup sheet is on the tables across from the stage. We had reserved for 30, however, I changed it to 40 since we were at 35 already. You can order off the menu and pay there.

Trip to the ITheatre for “Playing Doctor:   I Theater, the theater under the Water Tower here in Weslaco, is putting on the play “Playing Doctor”. We are going to go and get tickets for everyone that wants to attend. The play is on December 20^th at 7 PM. Please sign up as soon as possible because these plays sell out quickly and we can’t promise, if you wait too long, that we can get them.  They are selling online now at www.iloveit.live. Ticket sales are also being done at Well’s of Weslaco or the Weslaco Museum starting on November 16^th.

Monza Chocolate Factory Tour: I have a tour of the Monza Chocolate Factory set up for December 3^rd at 10 AM. The cost is $8. The signup sheet is up already. This season they have added to the tour and you will be able to make your own chocolate bar. I heard lots of good comments from the people that went last season.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 

We need some volunteers to help us out and I’ve placed a signup sheet for the various positions on the table to the left of the stage. If you have questions, just stop in the office and talk to me.

Lee is looking for someone or a couple people from the Woodshop, most likely, to put together the Christmas Tree cart. If you might be interested in helping, see Lee in the Activity Office and he can fill you in on what is needed.