Sandpaper

2012-01-30T10:59:00.000-06:00

CANADA - USA

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

A REMINDER TO EVERYONE THAT

THE CANADA – USA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 11:30 AM.

THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE OVER BY 2:30 TO ALLOW EVERYONE TIME TO ATTEND THE PLAY MATINEE.

SIGN-UP FOR THE TOURNMENT WILL ONLY BE HELD AT JUNQUE AND JAVA THAT SAME DAY BETWEEN 8 AND 10 AM. THE TEAM ROSTERS WILL BE POSTED AT THE POOL BEFORE THE START OF THE TOURNAMENT.

A POOL-SIDE LUNCH OF BRATWURST & FIXIN’S WILL BE SERVED BY DON & VANESSA.

COST IS $6.00, BUT YOU MUST SIGN UP BY

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2,

SO THAT THEY KNOW HOW MANY

BRATWURSTS TO THAW & PREPARE.

TO SIGN UP, SEE DON OR VANESSA AT LOT 308 OR AT LUNCH ON WEDNESDAY.

AT THIS POINT THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR

SATURDAY IS “IFFY” AND CHANGES DAILY.

A FINAL DECISION ON WHETHER THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE PLAYED WILL BE MADE ON THURSDAY.

IF THE WEATHER IS NOT CONDUCIVE TO PLAY ON SATURDAY, THE TOURNAMENT WILL

BE MOVED TO FEBRUARY 11,

BUT SIGN-UP WILL STILL BE AT

JUNQUE & JAVA ON FEBRUARY 4.

THE POOLSIDE LUNCH WILL BE MOVED INTO FLIP-FLOPZ BUT WILL STILL BE BRATWURST & FIXINGS AND YOU MUST STILL SIGN-UP FOR THE LUNCH!!!!

SandPiper Players Invite You To.......

2012-01-30T07:50:00.000-06:00

Tickets are still available for

An Evening at the Theater

*both shows*.

Don't miss the maiden performance of the Sandpiper Players!

Something for everyone:

comedy,

drama,

and free wine bar at intermission!

What more could a Sandpeep require?

Ruthie is Coming Soon!

2012-01-30T00:17:00.002-06:00

Feb. 1st, Movie-The Specialist

2012-01-29T02:48:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

FEBRUARY 1st @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

May Munro (Sharon Stone) is a beautiful woman on a mission.

She is out to kill the men who made her an orphan

when she was a young girl.

Her whole life she has waited for the day her parents could be avenged. But the men she seeks are powerful Miami Mafia

and May's going to need help.

She seeks out former CIA explosives expert Ray Quick (Sylvester Stallone). Ray is reluctant at first, until he discovers that his old partner Ned Trent (James Woods) is bodyguard for the killers. It seems that Ray and Ned did not part on the best of terms and Ned has an old score to settle.

My Saturday.

2012-01-28T17:25:00.000-06:00

We spent the day rearranging furniture and electronics...

good Saturday!

This is my "Lady" chair.

I would have a "Man" chair but that would be just gross!

A Night at the Theater

2012-01-28T00:28:00.000-06:00

Valentines' Day Dance

2012-01-27T04:14:00.002-06:00

Chef Robert's Valentine's Day Dinner is sold out but you can be put on the waiting list, in case someone can't make it.

Check with the Goddesses, 'J', Cher, Marie, Carma.

Meanwhile there is this fabulous party to attend!

And don't forget to bring a toga or sarong to the pavilion

on Feb. 1st, 1:30, to prepare for the dance.

Anita, that knot tying temptress, will tie you up!

Musicales of Sandpipers

2012-01-26T12:16:00.004-06:00

Sunday, Jan. 29, 3:30-4:30, Pavilion

The Musical Stylings of B!

Just heard from "B". She hints that some surprises are in store.

I've heard rumors that there might be a Scotsman involved.

Tie One On!

2012-01-26T12:15:00.000-06:00

Revised Feb. & March Bike Rides

2012-01-25T15:46:00.000-06:00

This is a revised schedule for the February & March Bike Rides.

Rides depart the Sandpipers Gate at 9:00 a.m.

unless otherwise noted.

February 7 - Mission Bike Trail

The Mission Bike Trail begins just south of US 83 and Hwy 107 (Conway Ave). The trail takes us up onto a levee and then follows the irrigation canal with several hills along the way. If the wind is not strong, we can ride a loop past Bentsen State Park and on past the NABA National Butterfly Garden before returning to the parking area. The total ride will be 8 to 10 miles with moderate hills. Lunch will be at Danny’s Restaurant in downtown Mission.

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February 14 – Port Isabel

We will caravan to Port Isabel with a rest stop in Harlingen. In Port Isabel we park at the large parking lot east of the light house. We will ride streets through the neighborhoods in Port Isabel. Along the way we’ll see homes overlooking Laguna Madre, the Port Isabel Yacht Club hotel, the causeway to South Padre Island, a side swing drawbridge, and more. The total ride is about 4 miles with several minor hills. Lunch after the ride will be at the White Sands Restaurant. While you are in Port Isabel, you may want to visit the light house and its museum, an interesting history museum and a marine museum. Tickets for all three museums can be purchased at the light house. There is also a small aquarium and there are dolphin watch tours from Port Isabel. South Padre Island is a five minute drive across the causeway for more entertainment and dining.

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February 21 – Hidalgo Pump House

The Hidalgo Pump House, now a museum, was a steam powered pump house typical of the early irrigation system here in the Rio Grande Valley. The grounds surrounding the pump house include a number of bodies of water and are rich in waterfowl. We will ride level trails on the grounds for a total distance of about 4 miles. There is a small admission charge and

we will tour the pump house and museum.

Following the ride we will have lunch at McAllister’s Deli.

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February 28 is during the Sandpipers Nude Olympics.

We will not have a bike ride on this date.

Enjoy the friendly competition!

Bike rides will resume on March 13.

March 6 is during the Sandpipers Nude Olympics.

We will not have a bike ride on this date.

Enjoy the friendly competition!

Bike rides will resume on March 13.

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March 13 – South Padre Island,

Isla Blanca State Park

This is one of our most popular rides. We caravan from Sandpipers to South Padre Island making one stop at the rest area/visitors center in Harlingen. If you wish to travel independently, plan to arrive at the Convention Center on the north end of the tourist area about 10:30 a.m. Those who are driving independently should notify Tom or Louise, #44, before leaving so we know to look for you. We’ll ride side streets south from the Convention Center to the southern tip of the Island, a distance of about 4 miles with no hills. After riding through Isla Blanca State Park, we’ll stop for lunch at Dirty Al’s Seafood for lunch. Bring a bicycle lock to secure your bicycle during lunch. Our return will take a different set of side roads. We should return to the Convention Center about 2:30 p.m. Of course there are many attractions to visit after the bike ride. We’ll be right by the new birding center which is well worth the stop if you haven’t visited it since it was built several years ago. You can walk the boardwalks over the wetlands along Laguna Madre and perhaps spot some interesting birds or the alligator that dwells in those waters. There is also a sea turtle rescue center where you can learn about sea turtles and see some of the rescued turtles. There are many shops, fine restaurants and motels with off-season rates for those who wish to extend their stay on the island.

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March 20 – Tom & Louise will be gone.

We invite a volunteer to step forward to lead this trip. Contact Tom & Louise, #44. The trip is aready planned, now we need a leader.

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March 27 – Laguna Atascosa National

Wildlife Area

Located on Laguna Madre north of Port Isabel, Laguna Atascosa NWA is an interesting ride and one of our longest. At 14 miles, most of it level with occasional slight grades, the ride overlooks the coast of Laguna Madre for about a third of its length. There are numerous spots to view wildlife including our lunch stop at an overlook on Laguana Madre and the wildlife area. Bring a picnic lunch for this stop. There are toilets at the lunch stop but no other facilities. The last third of the ride is a gravel road but is generally in very good condition. There is an admission charge so our first stop is at the park headquarters. If you are traveling independently, please advise Tom or Louise, #44, of your plans so we know to look for you. We should have opportunities for seeing wildlife so bring binoculars and/or a camera. We like to have a sag wagon along on this ride if you would can assist by following the bicycles, please contact Tom or Louise. Following the ride you may wish to visit other areas of Laguna Atascosa including the overlook on Laguna Atascosa and not far away the alligator pond which had several good sized alligators last year.

A Week Of Owl Mania!

2012-01-24T15:10:00.003-06:00

It's that time again...

the yearly owl migration is about to hit Sandpipers.

Be afraid,

Be very AFRAID!

Pizza & Beer Tasting
Monday, Feb. 6th

3:59 PM

Flip Flopz parking lot

Pizza $5: Pay by Feb 4,

to Linda #310, Jocelyne & Bill #326, Steve & Cher #423

Tuesday Social Hour, Junque & Java

Optional beer tasting:

Bring two special beers to #308 by Feb. 4th.

Tuesday, Feb 7th

A day of nest rest for the new owls

while they gird their birdy loins for the

Owl Prowl Scavenger Hunt.

Any wise old owl who would like to participate in this week long Scavenger Hunt for the new owls should contact Alma #8 (loumaspetey@yahoo.com) or Cindy #417 (ccopeland1954@yahoo.com) for a sign to place in their lot or RV. This sign will help direct new owls

where to stop to do their owl count.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Super Happy Hour

3:59 PM

Grass behind Flip Flopz

Bring a dish to share, your drink & chair.

Thursday, Feb. 9

3:59 PM

Pool

The Three S's

Swim (Could it be time to drown the new owls?)

Shots (Whadda 'ya think that means?)

Suds ((I believe a keg might be involved!)

Friday, Feb. 10

New Owl Egg Delivery

Owl Love...ain't it grand?

3:59

Pavilion

Saturday, Feb. 11

Pavilion

Return of eggs &

installation of the new class of OWLS!

4:59

Owl Dinner

5:59

Owl Dinner Menu

*Only the most tender Sandpiper owls have been gathered

for this world famous fried owl recipe.

(Don might need an extra fryer. Got one you can lend?)

*Don's Internationally renowned Macaroni Salad.

*And Cole Slaw because owlets can't live on mice alone.

$8.00

Please sign up by Wed. Feb 8th,

Linda #310, Jocelyne & Bill #326, Steve & Cher #423

Tuesday Social Hour

Get Your Culture Here!

2012-01-23T13:38:00.002-06:00

The Sandpiper Players present

A Night at the Theater.

Two one-act plays to be performed Feb. 4th.

A Mad Breakfast

by Isabel Gray

and

Cleaning Day

by Maura Campbell

There will be two performances, 3:30 & 7:30
and a wine bar intermission.

Tickets for An Evening at the Theater

are now available at lot 434-Bill& Karen Hazlett.

No charge, limited availability.

So save the date and mark your calendars.

For The Birds!

2012-01-23T07:43:00.000-06:00

Sandy and Dave

have had their first bird class.

Participants for the next field trips are welcome even if they were watching football and didn't attend.

Thurs. Jan. 26,

9:30 to 11 am

at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands-World Birding Center

located at 714 Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg.

Meet in the Nature Center visitor center parking lot at 9:15.

Park fee charged.

We will walk the trails identifying what we see.

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Thurs. Feb. 2

9:00 to noon

Project Feeder Watch at Llano Grande State Park,

3301 S. International Blvd (Hwy 1015.),

(south of Business 83) Weslaco.

Park fee charged.

Meet in the parking lot at 8:45 AM.

We will be sitting near the bird feeder area

and identifying what comes in to feed.

Bring binoculars if you have them.

We have 4 extra pair-first come, first served.

They can be rented at Llano Grande.

Please RSVP to sdjunkin@starband.net

lot 48 or 956-287-8844.

Thanks,

Sandy

Time to Update Your Bucket List!

2012-01-23T05:57:00.002-06:00

I am sending a few pictures from Tahiti.

We had a great trip and time.

All went smoothly.

That is, until we arrived home to 5 inches of snow

and freezing weather.

Wish we were there.

Tell all hi for us.

Byron and Sharon

I want to be there right now!

The colors, the fish!

Seriously, I need to go!

Elvis Has Left The Building!

2012-01-22T06:01:00.000-06:00

I hope y'all was able to see Elvis on Satiday...it was a HOOT!

A couple of technical problems in the afternoon show was all smoothed out by night time.

Garland & Gang outdid themselves yet again!

The audience was full of Damn Yankees but they was still as dumb as a box 'o dirt...hard to believe, I know...but Fannie came home

(I is Fannie Flagg),

anyhoo, she came home with leftover green maters!

Who doesn't like fried green tomaters, I ask you!

Elvis certainty did...if they was fried, he et 'em!

Fannie didn't get pitchurs of everbody 'cause she was a bit busy clomping onto that stage and everthin'!

The Blues Brothers was the warm-up act....warm?

They was HOT!

Nurse Feel-Good was necessary to revive spent fans

with tasty little pills.

This cleanly shaven Elvis jes 'bout melted in his polyester duds!

Sparkly Elvis was a true taste treat!

A real glitter baby....Elvis has such good taste!

When mo' pitchers are ready be sure I'll share!

Bye-bye!

Movie of the Week

2012-01-22T05:48:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

JANUARY 25th @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

Water for Elephants

A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and he joins a traveling circus as their vet.

Elvis is IN the Building!

2012-01-20T13:20:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow!

Elvis, Live, On Tour!

There are a few seats still open for the 3:30 showing,

so if you are last minute procrastinators....

IT IS NOT TOO LATE!

Just show up and we'll find you a seat...

you won't need a ticket,

and we might not even stick you behind a pole!

This is gonna be a laugh fest, so come see!

The War of 1812

2012-01-16T13:03:00.003-06:00

AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN WAR

It was the usual war – a dispute over trade and territory.

It began with the US Army invading a foreign country 3 times – and suffering a humiliating defeat in each invasion.

As the war progressed, cities like

Baltimore,

New Orleans and

New York

came under attack, and both Detroit and Washington

were occupied by the enemy.

The White House was a smoldering ruin of black ash, and the President was on the run to avoid capture.

Eventually, the war ended by a peace treaty,

with neither side being victorious.

The battle for Baltimore was the inspiration behind

“The Star-Spangled Banner”,

and later, Johnny Horton sang about the

“Battle of New Orleans”.

WHAT HAS THIS TO DO WITH

SANDPIPER’S RESORT?!?!?

2012 is the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, in which the United States fought against its most fearsome enemy – CANADA!

To mark the anniversary,
a number of games of volleyball will be played between
Team Canada and Team USA.

This event will take place on

Saturday, February 4,

beginning at 11:30 am.

The ONLY sign-up for this event

will be held between the hours of 8 am and 10 am on the same day (in other words at Junque & Java) –

the teams will then be selected at random

by the respective team captains,

and the team rosters will be posted in time for the 11:30 start.
(if weather is bad the games will be moved to the 11th -
but sign-up is still only at Junque & Java)
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You can sign up for either team – after all, a number of “loyalists” fought for Canada in 1812, even though they lived in the USA!

Those not wishing to play should come out and support your favorite team, or should volunteer (at Junque & Java or before) as referee(s) or linespersons.

Lunch will be served pool-side by Don & Vanessa.

Revised Bike Ride Schedule for Jan.

2012-01-16T06:52:00.000-06:00

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

9:00 a.m.

Edinburg City Park and World Birding Center

WBC admission fee for seniors about $2 per person

The Edinburg City Park and World Birding Center is just a short drive from the park. The park and adjacent lakes are popular picnic sites for the locals but are usually empty on our weekday visits.

We will ride the paved bicycle/walking/fitness track around the park. Following that we will enter the World Birding Center. This has been an excellent area for viewing a variety of birds.

Join us for lunch at the Willies BBQ Restaurant following the ride.

Bring:

Camera,

Binoculars,

Bird Identification Guide (if you have one).

Forecast:

Partly cloudy, temperatures around 80!

A great day for a bike ride!

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

9:00 a.m.

McAllen Bike Trail

The McAllen Bike Trail extends from Trenton Road south to near Business 83 along Col Rowe Boulevard (2nd Street).

We will meet at the office at and

travel together to the starting point near Trenton Road.

We will ride about 7 miles.

Other than a few street crossings,

the paved trail is level and entirely off the road.

We’ll venture into a few neighborhoods to see the homes and decorations!

Lunch at Gotti's Pizza Buffet near Nolana.

Bring an appetite and a bike lock!

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

9:00 a.m.

Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park

and World Birding Center

Admission fee $5 per person

Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park and World Birding Center is accessible on foot or bicycle only. There is a tram tour offered several times a day. Bicycle type touring cars (2 and 4 passenger 4 wheel pedal vehicles) are available for rent. There are numerous feeding stations with blinds for viewing the wildlife at close range. Many birds, javalina and other animals are seen at or near these feeding stations.

Bring:

Camera,

Binoculars,

Bird Identification Guide (if you have one).

We’ll eat lunch at BJ’s Brewhaus.

Movie of the Week

2012-01-15T05:44:00.000-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

JANUARY 18th @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND

SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

Bloodwork

FBI profiler Terry McCaleb always gets to the heart of a case. This time that heart beats inside him. He's a complex patient who received a murder victim's heart. And the donor's sister asks him to make good his second chance by finding the killer. That's just the first of many twists in a smart, gritty suspense thriller that's "vintage Eastwood", surprising and very, very exciting.

Sandpiper Players-A Night at the Theater!

2012-01-14T19:39:00.000-06:00

Here at Sandpipers we have a group of actors
practising for a performance...
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Not Elvis, Live on Tour

which is this Saturday, Jan 21,

(check with Patsy #108 for afternoon tickets)

And

Not Mamma Mia

Saturday, Feb 18, Free, one showing, 5:30PM
Not that they aren't practising too,
but this blog is about the other group!
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Instead they are the Sandpiper Players
practising two one-act plays to be performed Feb. 4th.
A Mad Breakfast
by Isabel Gray
and
Cleaning Day
by Maura Campbell
There will be two performances,
and a wine bar intermission,
with free tickets,
(I'll let you know from whom soon, however it's a sure bet you can get them from the Tuesday Socials).
So save the date and mark your calendars.
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Oh, yes,
Lois is looking for a painter's smock to wear for one of the plays.
If you have one she can borrow drop it by B's #35 or Lois' # 409.
Thanks

Adopt-A-Family Request-Sewing Machines.

2012-01-13T14:50:00.000-06:00

You all know of the great good deeds that

Adopt-A-Family does at Christmas.

Needy families are sponsored with much appreciated food, toys for the kids, and not least of all, warm quilts, made lovingly throughout the year by our crafty and talented sewing ladies.

The volunteers to sew quilts have quickly over-run the number of sewing machines available...hand sewing is great, but oh-so-slow!

So the Sewing Group is looking for donations of used, but working, sewing machines to continue their good works.

If you have one stored deep in a closet,

or have a neighbor or friend who isn't using hers,

or if you see one at a garage sale...

would you consider donating it?

Keep an eye out now.....and this summer

and surprise them next season.

Up-Coming Events ...NOT to Miss!

2012-01-13T07:16:00.001-06:00

Irwin & Margaret

Lot 332

Invite everyone over for

SUPER HAPPY HOUR

Sloppy Joes and Beans

Saturday, Jan. 14th

4 o'clock

Bring a chair,

a goody to share,

You can be bare,

(if you dare, you Polar Bear)

And a drink to erase your cares....

I'm the Poet Laureate of Sandpipers!

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Pub Night

‎'Let's Go Honky Tonkin' -

Pub Night this Saturday, Jan 14 @ 7:30pm.

Some have been brushing up on their 2-step and country/western dancing -- get out the cowboy boots and bring your favorite lady & have some Fun!!

- GAMES -- bean bag toss, ping pong, darts & washer toss

- Beer & special drinks

Listen for the music & laughter for location!!

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BBQ Chicken Plates

Get your 1/2 BBQ chicken, rice & Beans for $6

from Boy Scout leader Mariana.

Tell the office how many plates you want by Wed, Jan 18.

Delivery will be Sat. Jan 21, 11:30-12:30, Flip Flopz

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Elvis Live, On Tour

Sat. Jan. 21st

Evening performance is full!

Check with Patsy #108 to get your afternoon ticket.

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Tons more stuff coming up!

This is JUST the tip of the Sandpiper Iceberg.

Gee, shouldn't have said THAT!

Let's all wish for WARM weather!

BBQ Chicken Plates

2012-01-11T11:14:00.022-06:00

Everybody knows Mariana,

Boy Scout leader,

expert masseuse,

terrific volleyball player,

and all around great SandPeep!

Well, Mariana's boy scouts are having a major fundraiser.

They will be BBQ'ing chicken....major YUM!

She will deliver a huge plate of

1/2 of a BBQ Chicken

a veritable mound of beans and a huge scoop of rice...

all for $6.00

$6.00 bucks to feed your face with deliciousness

and support the scouts, too.

Excellent!

Mariana will bring all that deliciousness to Flip Flopz on
Saturday, Jan 21st, 11:30-12:30.

You MUST sign up so she knows how much to bring,
by Wed. Jan 18th.

Just Call the office, 956-383-7589

or stop by the office

or email the office, mailto:enjoylife@sandpipersresort.com
to let them know how many plates you want.
You can eat in Flip Flopz or take the chicken as a carry-out.

So let's support this worthy cause
and enjoy a major yum at the same time!

S'Mores! Oh, Yum!

2012-01-10T19:58:00.000-06:00

S'mores Night

Tomorrow night...Jan 11.

7:00 pm at the fire pit, just north of the pool.

Bring your chairs, drinks, and if you have

camping forks bring them as well.

We have several long marshmallow

stickers so it will be ok if you don't have any.

We have the ingredients to make the smores,

so you don't need to worry about that.

No charge for the event.

It's hoped that everyone can

come and have a good time around the campfire.

Bob and Carma

Giant Yard Sale & Book Club Invite, and Poker Tourny!

2012-01-10T07:48:00.002-06:00

Giant Yard Sale

Friday & Saturday, January 13 and 14,

at Margo's and Stan's place, lot 30.

Come and see, and go home with lots of goodies.

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Sandpipers has a thriving and lively Book Club which meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:30, in Flip Flopz.

We have a discussion on the current book

(and there are some real doozies),

then we eat and we drink wine and we laugh and talk

and feel all smart and literate.

And you don't even have to have read the book

to have a good discussion...

Louise is THAT good of a leader!

Book Club is NOT just a ladies luncheon group.

We are serious drinkers, errrr, I mean readers.

Men are invited, encouraged, cajoled, to join us...

especially this Thursday as we are having a mock trial to determine the guilt or innocence of a recent heroine (villain)

from the book Alias Grace.

So join us, men of Sandpipers, if you dare!

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There will be a no limit Texas Hold 'em tournament
Wednesday the 11th
starting at 6:30 PM in Jakz.
There is a five dollar buy in
with payouts to top three players.
Thanks, Harry

Slow Down, You're Moving Too Fast!

2012-01-10T05:14:00.001-06:00

VolleyBall & Cookies, A Terrific Combo!

2012-01-09T21:10:00.000-06:00

From Ian & Terry:

Put February 4 on your calendar for the

Canada - USA volleyball tournament.

Sign-up details and other information

to follow in a week or so.

If anyone is interested in ordering Girl Scout cookies,

please contact Terry at #502 within the next week.

$3.50/box and, of course, its for a good cause!

Cirque Date Change!

2012-01-09T14:27:00.000-06:00

BIG NEWS.

DATE CHANGE BECAUSE WE HAVE

50 + PEOPLE WITH RESERVATIONS.

STATE FARM CHANGED OUR DATE
TO:

THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH, 7:30 PM

I WILL PICK UP TICKETS ON 25TH OF JAN.

MUST HAVE YOUR TICKETS PAID...

TO KAREN HAZLETT #434.

I WILL BE AT TUESDAY SOCIAL, JAN. 10TH.

I'M OUT OF TOWN FROM JAN. 13-22,

SO TRY TO PAY FOR TICKETS THIS WEEK.

THANK YOU!!

Karen 434

Ruthi Returns!

2012-01-09T01:50:00.000-06:00

Movie of the Week

2012-01-08T05:40:00.000-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

JANUARY 11th @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

The Lincoln Lawyer

Mickey is LA's top criminal lawyer - a free wheeling pro who does business out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car. He knows all the ins and outs of the legal system but runs into a complicated situation with a wealthy client who is really guilty.

Community Theater Update.

2012-01-08T03:47:00.002-06:00

Defibrillator News

2012-01-07T13:51:00.000-06:00

Thanks to everyone who has participated

in the 50-50 drawings to raise money for the

AED (Automated External Defibrillator) program.

We need about $200 annually to run the AED program.

In Nov. we raised $40...a boon because the winner of the drawing donated her winnings back to the program.

Today we had a total of $142 and once again, the generosity of the people of this park is overwhelming as the winner of the drawing donated her winnings as well.

We were about $100 in the red from last year's expenses

but now we are $42 to the good.

I have no doubt we'll be able to raise the remainder

by the middle of March.

If anyone has any questions reguarding the program or is interested in becoming a first responder, please contact me:

darbistolk@gmail.com or by phone at 260-438-4225

Thanks again everyone!!!

Darbi Stolk, #3

Invites!

2012-01-07T06:46:00.000-06:00

Everyone is invited to Flip Flopz

Wed. Jan 11th, at 2:30 pm (after volleyball)

to celebrate Bill Stolk's 60th Birthday.

BYOB

Thank you,

Darbi Stolk

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AND!

It's time for a

SUPER

Irwin & Margaret
Lot 332
Invite everyone over for some
Sloppy Joes and Beans

Saturday, Jan. 14th
4 o'clock
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Bring a chair,
a goody to share,
and a dog with hair!
*
Well, I couldn't get it to rhyme the other way!

January Soup Night

2012-01-06T07:14:00.002-06:00

Soup Night for Adopt-A-Family

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Flip Flopz, at 5:30 p.m.

Donation: $5.00 to support A-A-F

Menu

Soups:

Hearty Turkey

and

Split Pea

Dessert:

Date Squares and Apple Cake

P.S. We have soup makers for February and March,

but, we need volunteers to make dessert for both months.

Willing to help?

Please, contact Mary # 5

Cirque du Soliel Tickets

2012-01-05T15:47:00.003-06:00

From Bill & Karen:

Cirque Du Soleil is coming to the state farm arena in March 14.
********************

We have reserved 45 seats at $33 per person.

Same section as last year.

I already have 38 reserved.... Act fast!

*So see Karen & BILL, #434

*and at Junque & Java, Jan. 7th.

Need to pay for tickets by Jan 25.

Bill and I will be here next week, but gone Jan 13 - 22.

We would like to get monies collected next week.

Thanks, Karen & Bill

January's Gourmet Dinner

2012-01-05T12:59:00.042-06:00

Don't Don & Vanessa (and don't forget THE HELP!)
do a great job with their gourmet offerings?

What?

You haven't been yet?

Say it ain't so!!!

This is a fine dining experience but in a

casual,
comfortable,
and convivial setting.

I love alliteration.

This month's feast:

Friday, January 20th
Flip Flopz

$23.00

5:30 PM

5:45 PM

6:00 PM

Pick one when you get your tickets...

Available from (SALES START JAN 5TH):

JUNQUE JAVA, Saturday Jan. 5TH

TUESDAY SOCIAL

DON & VANESSA, Lot 308

Wed. and Sat. lunches
Act quickly as there are only 24 tickets available.

And just what do you get to eat?
Cast your baby blues on this!

*MENU*

SMOKED SALMON APPETIZER

HOISIN SESAME SALAD

BAKED SOCKEYE SALMON

ASPARAGUS WITH WILD RICE

FRESH BERRY MEDLEY

GLASS OF WINE

Or should it be white...it is fish after all!

I do encourage you to enjoy the labors of our resident fishing
(and cooking) experts.
The food is outstanding,
but the whole atmosphere is just as magical.

Bike Ride, Jan. 10

2012-01-05T08:36:00.000-06:00

Ready for a nice ride?

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

9:00 a.m.

Meet at the front gate.

Delta Lake Park

(park admission fee about $3 per car)

is northeast of Edinburg near Hwy 88.

The park and adjacent lake are popular picnic sites for the locals

but are usually empty on our weekday visits.

There are usually birds to be seen in the canal

along one edge of the park and in the lake on the other.

A wooded area offers a different habitat

and so we see a variety of birds usually.

This ride is a short ride.

We usually make several loops around the park

for a distance of only 2 miles or less.

We ride on park roads which have little or no traffic and are level. This is an easy ride for all.

Following the ride we will drive to Raymondville for lunch

at the Boot Company Restaurant.

Bring:

Camera,

binoculars,

bird identification guide (if you have one)

Let's ride!

Elvis, Live on Tour!

2012-01-05T01:48:00.000-06:00

Sunday Musicales at Sandpipers

2012-01-04T13:46:00.001-06:00

Sweet!

2012-01-03T15:32:00.000-06:00

Roy has brought this sweet treat to my attention!

Good only at the Chili's on University.

I suppose you can just print this page and use it as the coupon.

Happy eating!

2303 University Dr.

Edinburg, TX 78541

956-380-2818

Antiques in Harlingen

2012-01-03T03:18:00.001-06:00

There is a very nice Antique show at the

Casa De Amistad in Harlingen.

If anyone is interested please contact

Phaleta for more information.

The dates are January 20, 21, and 22.

We will choose a date on that weekend

so we can go as a group.

I am on lot 406.

Community Theater

2012-01-03T02:08:00.002-06:00

reprised play date...Feb 4th

Special Lunch-Jan. 14th.

2012-01-02T04:39:00.003-06:00

Yes, it is a bit early, but you have to plan for the good stuff!

Saturday's lunch...no, not this Saturday...NEXT Saturday, the 14th...Don & Vanessa are gonna make a SPECIAL,

read EXTREMELY SPECIAL, lunch for us.

A Bread Bowl full of Halibut Chowder!

That's bread....

Made into a bowl...

No, not that kind of bowl!

This kind of bowl...

Well, minus the cat.

And filled with Halibut Chowder...

It'll look more like this....

Hey, what's with that nipply looking topper?

That's kinda strange!

This promises to be ubber-delish!

January 14, Flip Flopz
$8.00

Please be signed up with Don and Vanessa
at lot 308 by January 11.
It's only polite! And they need to know....

Pay at the door.

Movie of the Week

2012-01-01T03:53:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

JANUARY 4th @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

Horrible Bosses

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers permanently.

There's one problem ---

Mamma Mia Cast Call

2011-12-31T11:52:00.000-06:00

More dancers, both men & woman, are needed to round out this stellar cast of thousands! It'll be a blast! Join in!

Sandpiper Walkers & Runners Race Info

2011-12-31T06:21:00.003-06:00

Attention Sandpipers

Walkers and Runners:

As in past years many races are scheduled

to be held during the next several

months in the Rio Grand Valley.

Many Sandpipers walkers and runners

participate in these activities because

they know it is very good for their health.

These races also provide social interaction.

Participants have been quite successful

in winning trophies and medals in their age groups.

Here is a partial list of scheduled races:

1. Jan 14, 2012 Causeway Run

10K run, 3 mile walk, Port Isabel

2.Jan. 21, 2012 (tentative date) Rosary Catholic Church

5k run/walk, Mission

3. Jan 28, 2012 South Texas Sizzler

5k and 10 k run walk, Harlingen

4. Jan 28. 2012 Citrus Fiesta

5K run/walk, Mission

5. Feb 4, 2012 Edinburg

10k run walk, Edinburg

6. Feb. 11, 2012 Donna

5k run/walk, Donna

7. Feb. 25, 2012 Edinburg

3 mile run/walk, Edinburg

8. Date TBA St. Patricks Day Run

5k run/walk, Pharr

For your information:

5K equals 3.1 miles and 10K equals 6.2 miles

Here are two web sites that may provide

information on how to register:

1.WWW.WITHCHRIST.NET/RIORUNNING/

2.www.iaapweb.com.

In addition, Duane D. site #201 may be helpful

in providing information

obtaining and submitting entry blanks

and coordinating transportation to these races.

Even if you have never been in a race-you might try one or two races, to see how you like it.

Here is more info on the first race:

South Padre Island Causeway Run

(the ONLY way to run/walk the bridge this year)

When: January 14, 2012

Where: South Padre Island

Time: 7:00 am- 12:00pm

Why: Get in shape

The walk is a 3 mile walk over the causeway

starting out in the town of Port Isabel.

The cost for each participant is $10.00.

Each participant will receive a t-shirt.

We can park on the island and take the shuttle

over to the starting area in Port Isabel.

I strongly recommend that we get there early, early, early!

There are only so many shuttles available.

You can register by visiting the Port Isabel website at

www. portisabel.org

or contact them @ 956-943-2262

January Wine Class-South Africa!

2011-12-31T03:31:00.001-06:00

Starts Tonight!

2011-12-30T15:30:00.000-06:00

January Luncheon

2011-12-30T06:56:00.002-06:00

Nancy will not be here the first week of January.

She had asked me to fill in for her.

Our annual trip to visit

The Christmas House

will be Thursday, January 5th. 2012 in Falfurrias.

We will be leaving the gate at 10:00 a.m.

Have lunch at Strickland's on Hwy 281 in Falfurrias.

Travel about 2 more miles to

The Christmas House

for our 1:00 p.m. appointed tour of the house.

This tour is opened to one and all.

Cost:

Your lunch at Stricklands......very reasonable

Tour of the house is $8.00 per person.

If you have never been, this is truly a feast for the eyes

as well as for the spirit.

You will be entertained by the 3 Minten sisters.

Shop at their Christmas Store with a senior citizen discount.

Consider going but be prepared for a long day.

I will be taking a count of all that are interested

and then I need to call

The Christmas House

to let them know how many will be attending,

so be sure to email me if you are interested in going.

Mary #5

mbmre_17@yahoo.com

Junque and Java

2011-12-29T09:40:00.000-06:00

Activities will once again have a table at this month's

Junque and Java

to help raise money for the Activities Fund.

If you have some junque (err, treasures)

you would like to donate to the cause,

please drop them off at Lot 25 (Sharon and Mike's)

or you can bring them early (by 8:00 AM)

to the pavilion on Saturday, Jan 7th.

Assorted Stuff...Theater & Directory

2011-12-27T06:45:00.000-06:00

Wednesday morning at 10:00, a group interested

in forming a community theatre group will be meeting in JAKZ.

This group, led by B, will be planning a one-act play performance

for later in the season. No singing or dancing required for this production.

Come check it out.

B is issuing an invitation to all interested to the casting call for community theater on Wed.

No singing involved. See you at 10 AM!

Thanks!

*************

A limited number of hard copy directories are now available in the office for the price of $2.50 to cover the cost of copying.

Karen and I will be out of town for the next week so if anyone has questions or complaints they will have to wait till we return.

Thanks!

Karen and Bill Hazlett

New Year's Eve 2011

2011-12-26T09:56:00.000-06:00

Advanced tickets can be purchased from:

Penna - 422

Barb - 205

Margaret & Irwin - 332

Cher - 423

J. & Doc - 401

and at the Tuesday 4PM social.

Sandpipers Merry Elves!

2011-12-25T06:58:00.000-06:00

Wish I could have been there...looks VERY festive!

Movie of the Week

2011-12-25T05:51:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

DECEMBER 28th @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

Tom Selleck returns as Paradise's anguished former Chief of Police Jesse Stone in his worst gripping mystery yet. Cindy was like a daughter to Jesse, now she's dead.

Nasty Weather Cancels Cart Parade!

2011-12-24T12:44:00.000-06:00

We are still caroling but in Flip Flopz

due to nasty weather!

We will have to save our cart parade until next year.

See you at 6:30

Merry Christmas

Karen 434

Carolalong and Golf Cart Parade Info

2011-12-23T05:51:00.002-06:00

Carolalong & Decorated Golf Cart Parade.

Break out your strings of lights,

hang some tinsel off your missile toes..

I never even knew missiles had toes!

The house and RV decorations will be judged 17 - 24.

Prize for most unique beautiful home or RV

is a dinner with Robert & Lucie!!!

Golf cart prize is a surprise!

(Guess that means they just don't know yet what it will be)

Both awarded on the 24th at Flip Flopz

after parade and carolalong.

For the carolalong (I've been spelling it WRONG AllAlong

on every poster and blog entry!)

Meet at paved area by the pavilion and form a parade.

The parade will stop at any home who would like a carol.

(Let Karen #434 know if you want us to stop.)

After visits & the parade libations at Flip Flopz & more singing! Christmas Cheer!!!

Save The Date! Elvis Lives!

2011-12-21T05:28:00.006-06:00

In one month...

one month from today...

Saturday, Jan. 21st...

Save the date my friends,

because another "Garland" extravaganza

will be presented, with two reserved seating performances.

Elvis, Live!

More info later,

this is just a "save-the-date" announcement.

So, that's alright Mama, you have time to polish your blue suede shoes and bail your honey from the jailhouse.

SnowBall Festival Report

2011-12-20T18:21:00.000-06:00

If you missed Saturday's celebration of Christmas

you missed a unique experience.

Here are a few of the highlights.

Santa Mrs Santa and all the elves gathered early to transform the pavilion into a Winter Wonderland .

Snow ball fights, skiing, building snowmen, and gingerbread houses(some just nibbled on the houses).

We sang, we danced to holiday tunes and watched

how the grinch stole Christmas.

Prizes were won for all the events.

We had rich libations and sweets.

I appreciate all those who helped they did a fantastic job.

I also thank those who came and enjoyed,

and those who decorated the park.

I drive through and feel the warmth of the Christmas season.

Thank you and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Love Mr. and Mrs. Clause aka

Karen and Bill Hazlett #434

****************

REMEMBER CAROLING ON THE 24TH

E-MAIL ME AT HAZLETTK05@GMAIL,COM

IF YOU WANT US TO STOP AT YOUR HOME

AND SERENADE YOU.

Dirty Santa Gift Exchange

2011-12-18T14:22:00.000-06:00

Dirty Santa

December 23rd

Pavilion

6:30 PM

It's time for Dirty Santa!

I've heard this gift exchange called many things

in different parts of the country...

Yankee Christmas

White Elephant

"That-gift-exchange-where-you-steal-gifts"

This year I'm hearing "Dirty Santa" everywhere.

I don't think it's a new term, just popular this year.

The elves running the show are trying to make it go a bit faster.

To that end they are introducing an added feature:

"Minute-to-win-it"

You'll have one minute to pick or steal a gift.

Miss the deadline and your number goes back

in the box to be pulled later.

AND...

At the end of the evening, if you have a gift you aren't thrilled with, a gift that just isn't you, there will be a last chance gift exchange among the unhappies.

Bring a gift, MINIMUM $20.00...

that's MINIMUM $20.00....

it doesn't mean spend $10.00 'cause that's under $20.

That would be maximum $20.00!

This exchange is MINIMUM $20.00!

Make it a uni-sex gift.

And NO GAG GIFTS, Please!

This means go buy something you would like to receive

and spend AT LEAST $20.00.

Got it?

This event is so much fun!

Plan to attend...you'll love it!

Did I mention it is Minimum $20.00?

S.N.O.W. Tourney Results

2011-12-18T10:35:00.000-06:00

S.N.O.W

PETANQUE TOURNAMENT

AFTER GETTING RAINED OUT LAST WEEKEND,

24 PLAYERS BRAVED THE COLD AND DRIZZLE SAT.

FROM 9AM TO 3PM WITH A BREAK FOR LUNCH. BRRRRRRRRR!!

COFFEE AND COOKIES WERE SUPPLIED

BY BOB AND BEVERLY.

MANY THANKS TO THEM.

THE TOURNAMENT WAS A ROUND ROBIN OF 6 TEAMS,

SCORING WAS FOR TOTAL POINTS OF ALL FIVE GAMES.

WINNNG TEAMS ARE:

1ST PLACE

BETTY'S TEAM WITH 46 POINTS.

BETTY, JUDY, BOB AND FRANCINE

SECOND & THIRD PLACE

WAS A TIE WITH 44 POINTS EA.

DICK'S TEAM:

DICK, RICH, CARMA, ELLEN

AND

DAVID'S TEAM:

DAVID, TOM, PAUL & DUANE

HONORABLE MENTION:

DAKOTA'S TEAM WITH 39,

DOC'S TEAM WITH 38,

I.R. WIN'S TEAM WITH 27

Movie of the Week

2011-12-18T05:48:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

DECEMBER 21st @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

Everything Must Go

Comedy, Drama

Man loses his job, his wife and has to sell everything to make ends meet by having a super yard sale.

Karaoke tonight!

2011-12-16T15:09:00.001-06:00

On a cold,

damp,

chilly,

drizzly night...

like tonight...

what better way to have a good time than with

KARAOKE!?

Come down to the pavilion at 7 PM and sing your head off..

or just listen,

that's fine, and fun, too.
The heaters are on, the equipment set up.
All that's missing is you.....

Be Careful What You Wish For...

2011-12-15T07:23:00.001-06:00

Remember all the times in the past year you've said to yourself, "Self, I wish it would rain."

Well guess what our handy dandy weather station

told us this morning?

In the past 5 days it has rained 46 separate times!!!

46!

Separate!

Times!

True it only all adds up to less than an inch and a half, but still...

46 separate times!

Somebody better stop the rain dancers.

Roast Beast Dinner!

2011-12-13T13:34:00.002-06:00

Sandpipers has been listening to too many Chick-fil-a commercials!

This is an emergency plea to hustle over to Don & Vanessa RV...

the one with the Alaska plates across from Flip Flopz...

you can't miss it...

hustle over and get your roast beef dinner tickets by end of tomorrow...Wednesday.
Correction: Go see Bill/Karen #434, instead.

Else D & V will be eating prime rib and shrimp

for a month of Sundays.

And maybe you'll git free chikin...but I doubt it.

Owl Shirt Day

2011-12-13T11:12:00.000-06:00

Hoot, hoot!

All you old owls,

young whippersnapper owlets,

wanna-be owls...

well, wanna-bees don't have a shirt yet, but still...

Wednesdays are now the official

WEAR YOUR OWL SHIRT days.

Since you'll also want to wear your shirt on Thursday at the Owl Beer Tasting (3:59 pm, #35, 36, 37)

don't spill anything on it!

Carolalong (I've been spelling it WRONG, Allalong))

2011-12-13T07:09:00.002-06:00

Snowball Festival & Directory Info

2011-12-13T05:17:00.014-06:00

On-line Directory:

The deadline for getting in changes to your email, addresses, names? is this Wed, the 14th.

If you have not received an email from Bill Hazlett then your

email address is not up to date in their records.

Please contact Bill at #434 or hazlettw@gmail.com

with any additions or changes.

deadline Dec 14th
****************************************

What's Coming Up This Week?

2011-12-12T09:08:00.002-06:00

Lots on the calendar this week...

Monday, The Birthday Club, 3:30-4:30 Flip Flopz

At 6:00, also in Flip Flopz is the Mamma Mia casting call.

Tuesday sees the weekly social, 4 pm,
and a new event...

Jam Sessions.

Scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month,

7:30 in the pavilion.

Wednesday is the movie of the week, Bad Teacher...looks cute!

7 pm in Flip Flopz.

And of course, one of the jewels of the week!

The Owl Beer Tasting.

Don't miss it! 3:59 on the back row, #35,36,37.

Friday is Don & Vanessa's scrumptous roast beef dinner.

Get your tickets at the social by Tuesday.

Saturday sees another attempt at the

S.N.O.W. Petanque Tournament

(JAKZ sign up sheet)

Saturday night, Dec. 17,
...one of the biggies for this Christmas season.

A fabulous SnowBall Festival!

This is a MUST ATTEND...

Santa will be watching,

and Elf Karen has put in SOOOO much work!

Let's support her and have fun doing it.

Sunday is another new event...

The dulcet tones of Raymond Sings Christmas...

3:30, pavilion

********

These are just a few of the highlights!

Check the calendar for even more fun!

Owl Reminder

2011-12-12T05:09:00.002-06:00

Do you need to be reminded that it's
Owl/Beer Time?

Hoot-hoot!

Movie of the Week

2011-12-11T06:44:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Bad Teacher

DECEMBER 14th @ 7:00 PM

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

A comedy centered around a foul-mouthed, junior high teacher who, after being dumped by her sugar daddy, begins to woo a colleague -- a move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.

Santa's Elf Needs Help!

2011-12-08T15:28:00.001-06:00

Santa's Chief Sandpiper Elf needs some helper elves

to pull off a

Very Merry Christmas!

1.Sunday (Dec. 11) at 1 PM Santa's helpers to meet Elf Karen

at the activity room to finalize plans for the Snow Festival.

There is plenty to do so any one who would like to help

is both needed and welcomed.

2. There are door prizes at the Carolong for the best holiday house and the best holiday cart.

3. For Caroalong we need a list of those folks who would like the carolers to visit their home.

Just contact Karen at 412.848.3305 or hazlettk05@gmail.com.

Some people like to have singers drop by and we would like to reach everyone with the spirit of the holidays.

4. On-line Directory:

We have sent out the first draft.

If you have not received an email from Bill Hazlett then your

email address is not up to date in our records.

Please contact Bill at #434 or hazlettw@gmail.com

with any additions or changes.

We want to have your email in the next week, deadline Dec 14th.

Thanks Sandpeeps,

Karen & Bill H.

Tuesday Soup Night.

2011-12-08T05:56:00.010-06:00

Many thanks to all who have donated so generously

to the Adopt-A-Family food drive.

Our next soup night will be

Tuesday, December 13th

5:30 p.m.

at Flip Flopz

Chef Robert will make Minestrone soup...
Bernie will make Chicken Corn chowder...

Jocelyne will treat us to lemon squares.

Come for the soup and enjoy a short presentation of the quilts that have been made and will be donated to our Adopt-A-Families.

Sunday is Wine Time!

2011-12-07T05:36:00.002-06:00

This Sunday, Dec. 11,

is the park wide wine tasting event I look forward to all year.

Everybody brings a bottle of wine...

something they like,

something they may have discovered on their travels....

something they want to get rid of!

(OK, I made that up...don't do that...well, perhaps)

And maybe bring a little something to nibble on, too.

Flip Flopz

3 PM

It's free (if you bring wine)

It's fun

It's filling

It's food

How easy is that?

Lost....Oh My...Please return to Their Owners!

2011-12-06T16:52:00.002-06:00

Frankie Plea

Hi Y'all!!

My prescription glasses have inadvertently found a new home!

I left them in the shower on Sunday 12/4/11 after tennis,

came back a while later and they were Kaput!

They're plain gold frames with bifocals.

I'd love to be reunited!

Thanks ~ Frankie Site 104 ;o)

One last note – Joan #338 – left a decorative jelly jar with quarters in the laundry room last week.
This jar has sentimental value to Joan and she.
would appreciate getting it back.
You can drop it by her house or leave it at the office.

Gracias!

Cookie Time!

2011-12-06T05:34:00.001-06:00

Even tho this poster says 2:30, the calendar says 3:00...

I'd take no chances...get there early.

Eat more cookies!

Get Your Cirque Fix!

2011-12-05T06:54:00.000-06:00

From Bill & Karen:

Cirque Du Soleil is coming to the state farm arena in Feb. with a repeat preformance of Allegria, March 14 -18.

Alegría is a mood, a state of mind.

The themes of the show, whose name

means "jubilation" in Spanish, are many.

Power and the handing down of power over time,

the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies,

old age, youth -

it is against this backdrop that the

characters of Alegría play out their lives.

Kings' fools, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats and children

make up its universe, along with the clowns,

who alone are able to resist the passing of time and the social transformations that accompany it.

**** Bill and I are going to the the new Dralion in March.

If anyone is interested I can get group rates at $40 or less

for side stadium seats.

Just see me at #434

or email at hazlettw@gmail.com

The Week Ahead...Dec. 4-11

2011-12-04T06:43:00.000-06:00

What a busy time coming up at Sandpipers Resort!

Just a reminder of SOME events in the near future...
there are more, many more...check the calendar:
Sandpiper Calendar

Today, Sunday there is a yummy breakfast at Flip Flopz.
Eggs to order or sausage gravy on a biscuit.

Work off those calories by helping decorate Christmas trees with Santa's Chief Elf, Karen H. 10 AM in the Pavilion.

On Tuesday there is a great bike ride to
Isla Blanca State Park in South Padre...
a 6 mile, no hills ride, followed by lunch at Dirty Al's Seafood.
My kind of place...see food and eat it.

Then there is Tuesday Grill night at 5:30,
and if that isn't enough for you how about a Killer Bee's Hockey game. $10 group rate! Sign up with Ken #409.

Thursday has the book club meeting to drink wine...
uh oh...scratch that.
We talk great literary thoughts.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

Friday....COOKIE EXCHANGE.
3-4 pm
The poster says 2:30 but the calendar says 3:00....
Split the difference come at 2:45.

Sat...Petanque Snow Tournament,
A delicious salmon patty lunch (pre-pay Don/Vanessa $7)
And Pub Night at 7:30, pavilion

And that brings us back around to Sunday...
Free Wine Tasting Event!
Bring a bottle of wine and a dish to share to Flip Flopz at 3 PM...
Let's get the holiday season started!!!!

Movie of the Week

2011-12-04T05:40:00.001-06:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Laws of Attraction

DECEMBER 7th @ 7:00 PM, Flip Flopz

BRING A BEVERAGE AND SOME POPCORN AND ENJOY

Can feuding divorce lawyers fall in love? Daniel Rafferty (Pierce Brosnan) and Audrey Woods (Julianne Moore) find themselves competing in a divorce case. The at-odds couple is fighting over a spectacular castle home in Ireland and their lawyers are forced to visit the estate together to determine its worth and come to an agreement as to who should receive the home in the settlement. They land in Ireland during one of the year's most romantic festivals and, after a night of platonic drinking, wake up to find themselves married. When they return to the States, they must "act" married in order to maintain their lucrative reputations. Will their pretend nuptial act turn into a real life happily ever after?

Lunch With Tut.

2011-12-02T14:40:00.000-06:00

The Ladies Who Lunch had quite an outing this past Thursday.

Lunch at Corina's Tea Room in Edinburg...

Beautifully decorated, wonderful food...

The Tomato Basil soup was heavenly!

Assorted chicken salads...

in salad form...

or on croissants!

YUM!

And cheesecake for dessert!

Happy faces!

We then all ran over to UTPA for a FREE King Tut exhibit.

Never saw so much gold...

gorgeous jewelry that wouldn't have been out of place wearing to Corina's for lunch.

Put me in the mood to shop....

This dagger is solid gold!

Or would have been if it was real.

I was all excited about being surrounded by precious jewels and pounds of gold until Karon reminded me it was all a facsimile...really well done, though.

Now this is kinda cute...these are King Tut's shoes.

His enemies portraits are painted on so when he walks he is "crushing" them! Rather touching, really.

Here is Tut as mummy.

Young man...only about 18 when he died.

Not much of a Pharaoh. He didn't really have a chance to be.

But the whole world knows his name.

Ohhhh, more jewels!

It was just fascinating. Go see, you won't be sorry.

Cookies, Give me COOKIES!

2011-12-02T05:40:00.000-06:00

First Day of Bowling, and Junque Alert!

2011-12-01T15:27:00.000-06:00

The first day of our bowling season starts TOMORROW,

Friday, Dec. 2!!

Never too late to sign on as subs...see Bill #430.

And don't forget Junque & Java on Saturday morning.

The angel truck is already here...

clean out your sheds, your closets, your hidey-holes.

A little birdie told me there will be a special offering at J & J on Saturday. Donna L. is parting with some of her personal, lifetime collection of Santa's.

Sounds like a collectors dream come true!

Saturday after J & J is the time to help decorate our Sandpiper Christmas trees. 10 AM, in the pavilion. Please come help.

Follow up with a great lunch at Flip Flopz...Taco Salad, YUM!

And Sunday breakfast is eggs or sausage gravy with biscuits...double yum!

Snowball Festival

2011-12-01T05:45:00.002-06:00

Volley Ball Input Requested.

2011-11-30T19:20:00.000-06:00

VOLLEYBALL QUESTIONS

There has been interest expressed in having a more “challenging” form of volleyball to be played a couple of times a month OUTSIDE of the current volleyball schedule. The suggestions vary from a more competitive form of jungle ball (current rules but played ‘to win’) to “regulation rules” volleyball to smaller teams (2 on 2 or some other variation), or some combination or permutation.

As the co-ordinator (czar) I am looking for input, and specifically for answers to the following questions:

- How many people would be interested in some form of more “challenging” volleyball?

- What kind of volleyball would you like to play?

- What day of the week works best for you, and how often should this alternative be available?

- Any other comments?

Please post your comment on the blog,

on the Sandy Pipers Friends site on Facebook,

or directly to Ian or Terry at Lot 502.

Please post your name with your comments – input from “anonymous” has little credibility.

When enough input has been received, a decision will be made and implemented.

Let It Snow!

2011-11-30T15:52:00.000-06:00

Fine Dining

2011-11-29T15:50:00.019-06:00

Fine Dining

by Chef Don & Chef Vanessa

Prime Rib Dinner

Flip Flopz

Friday, December 16th, 2011

3 seatings 5:30, 5:45, 6:00

Price:$27.50

Tickets on sale

at Tuesday Socials

starting

Tuesday 11/29

Menu:

Shrimp Cocktail

Sesame Shallot Vinaigrette Salad

Prime Rib

Baked Potato

Green Bean & Mushroom Medley

Home Made Apple Pie ala mode

Complimentary Glass ofWine

Make sure to get your tickets by Tuesday, Dec. 13

so the chefs can order the food.

Wreath Day!

2011-11-29T07:20:00.001-06:00

Please help Santa's chief Elf, Karen H.,

decorate the lovely grounds of Sandpipers
today...Tues, Nov. 29.

Come down to the pavilion at 10 AM

and we'll hang some garland (sorry Patsy, gotta hang 'em)

and wreaths and other gee-gaws.

Owls Beer Party!

2011-11-29T06:17:00.002-06:00

The new class of NIGHT OWLS

invite everyone to a park-wide beer tasting

Super Happy Hour!

Do you know the drill already?

Bring two beers per person,

(and don't embarrass yourself...bring something special!)

a dish to share,

(as fancy or as simple as you want)

a chair to sit on,

wear your Owl shirt (if you have one).

Gather at 3:59 PM, Thursday, Dec 15

at nests #35, 36, 37.

Hoot-Hoot!

Zumba!

2011-11-28T06:09:00.000-06:00

ZUMBA!

The Zumba program is a Latin-inspired dance and fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music, creating

a dynamic,

exciting,

exhilarating,

and effective

fitness system that's so much fun its like a party!

Classes will be

Monday & Friday at 9 AM,

Wednesday at 10 Am,

in the pavilion, beginning Dec. 5th.

A Zumba class creates a party-like atmosphere that provides a non-intimidating opportunity for non-dancers, new exercisers, or those who have previously hesitated to participate in group classes. The cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, which targets areas such as gluteus, legs, arms, core, abdominals and the most important muscle in the body-the heart.

Zumba classes are for both men and women.

*Wear loose exercise clothing-or nothing at all.

*Wear comfortable exercise sneakers.

*Bring water and a towel.

*To have even more fun...ladies wear your coin belt.

Movie of the Week

2011-11-27T07:14:00.002-06:00

November 30

7 PM Flip Flopz

The Switch

Kassie Larson (Jennifer Aniston) is an unmarried modern day woman in her mid-forties who is unable to stand the single life. She turns to artificial insemination to become pregnant to answer the call of her biological clock. Seven years later her best friend, Wally Mars (Jason Bateman) forces his way back into her life with a big secret, he changed the insemination sample with his own genetic material. Now Wally has a biological clock of his own to answer as he wants to know Kassie’s son, Sebastian (Thomas Robinson). However Kassie believes the father is a charming and intelligent sperm donor, Roland (Patrick Wilson) and wants nothing to do with Wally.

Join the Women's Chorus!

2011-11-26T12:02:00.000-06:00

Women's Chorus Meeting

Monday, Nov. 28, 4:30 PM

JAKZ
(Check back by Monday.
If the time or location changes I'll update)

Tell everyone you know or even think might be interested.

Questions?

Ask Laura, #430

Key West Fantasy Fest

2011-11-26T06:03:00.000-06:00

Ken & Lois had a great time at FatasyFest this year!

They look so normal,

so typical of a fun-lovin' cruise couple,

don't they?

Ha!

Don't let those benign looks deceive you.

Lurking beneath those placid exteriors lie the hearts of

Mermaids!

and

PIRATES!

and pirate wenches!

OOOHHH!

Very Wenchy, Lois!

Avast, mi hearties!

Walk Like An Egyptian!

2011-11-25T06:11:00.003-06:00

The Ladies Who Lunch....

December 1, Thursday.

Meet at the gate at 11:00 am.

We're going to

Corina's Tea Room

505 e. Mcintyre

Edinburg

After the tea room at about 1:00-1:30

we'll be going to UTPA at the visitors center

for the KING TUT exhibit ------

its FREE !

for this event the 'boys'

are welcome to go....

but if they dont want to do the

tea room, just meet us at the exhibit !

The visitors center entrance is on university (107)
and can be seen from the street.

IMPORTANT!

please rsvp to nancy #212 (949-375-6805)

Elves Needed to Decorate.

2011-11-24T05:43:00.001-06:00

Bike Route Change for Nov. 29

2011-11-23T17:56:00.000-06:00

Due to continuing construction at

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge,

bicycles can not ride the usual loop through the park.

As a result, we are changing the bike ride

for Tuesday, November 29.

We will ride from the park

to the Museum of South Texas History

at 200 N Closner Blvd. in Edinburg.

This is approximately 7.5 miles one way,

a 15 mile round trip.

The museum opens at 10:00 a.m. so we will be able

to leave at our usual 9:00 a.m. time and ride at a comfortable pace

arriving before the museum opens.

We will be riding Seminary Road to FM

2812 and will then ride the

Hwy 281 access road which becomes Closner Blvd.

As this is a road ride and some riders are not comfortable with

this ride, at least one car, perhaps more will leave the gate at 9:45

a.m. to join the bikers in touring the museum.

Contact Louise, #44, if you wish to travel by car

instead of riding a bicycle.

Following our visit to the museum

we will have lunch at Habaneras Restaurant

across the street from the museum.

Those who wish to continue the museum visit

after lunch are welcome to return to the museum.

Bike riders will return by the same route as above.

Non-bicycle riders are welcome on any of our trips.

If you haven't been to this museum, this is a good

opportunity to visit

and learn something about the history of this area.

Tom Butler

#44

Blood Drive

2011-11-23T05:23:00.000-06:00

Party Tuesday & Bob & Bernie's Wine Classes

2011-11-21T17:57:00.001-06:00

Have you been watching Judy & Steve's place at #14?
You can check out their deck and the new driveway
(I am SOOOO jealous!)
Tuesday, Nov.22 at 4 PM.

They'll have wine, beer and pop...or do you call it soda?
OK, soda-pop,
until it runs out!
And food!
They have trays and trays of goodies...
sandwiches,
and wings,
and veggies!
So no need to bring food,
however a chair may be a good idea!

Let's launch them properly into

Sandpipers Party Mode!
********************
**********

Bob & Bernie (#36) will be hosting the

"Wine Appreciation Classes"

at Sandpipers Resort for the eighth year.

They are already collecting wines and recipes.

The following themes have been decided:

***

December 11th @ 3:00 PM

Flip-Flopz

'bring a wine to share'

(some wine you like a lot or discovered in your travels, etc.).

This event is open to everyone who brings a wine to share.

Please bring a simple wine snack if you can.

No other charge for this.

***

January 8th @ 3:00 PM

Flip-Flopz

the first class...

South African Wines!

We will have several wines from South Africa.

I have purchased several already.

South Africa is a up and coming wine region

and several very good wines are appearing on the US market.

The cost for this class is $10.00.

***

February 12th @ 3:00PM

Flip-Flopz

Appetizers and Tapas with Wines

Bernie has several recipes for the Appetizers and Tapas and we will have some interesting wines to pair with them.

The cost for this class is $10.00.

***

March 18th @ 3:00 PM

Flip Flopz

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

We will sample 4 or 5 of each type

to determine what style or brand you like the best.

This class cost $10.00.

*****

Please note that the first three events will be on the second Sunday of the month, but the March event had to be scheduled on the third Sunday due to the Winter Olympics wrapping up on the second Sunday.

We are taking money and reservations now.

Payment has to be made to confirm your reservation

and classes have in the past been sold out.

We also try to maintain a waiting list in case

plans change for those of us.

Tonight's the Night for Pilgrims!

2011-11-21T03:04:00.001-06:00

Movie of the Week

2011-11-20T07:11:00.001-06:00

November 23

7 PM Flip Flopz

The Italian Job

A classic heist movie starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron and Edward Norton. Charlie Croker is the new guy in charge of a group of theft experts including Steve, Handsome Rob, Left-ear, Lyle, and John Bridger. Bridger used to be in charge of the group but has retired, but he joins the group for 'the Italian job', where they plan to steal $20 million in gold bullion. The plans goes off flawlessly, until Steve double crosses them, killing Bridger and leaving the rest for dead. About a year later they all regroup and decide to get Steve back, with the help of Bridger's daughter Stella who is their best of hope of cracking Steve's safe. After their first plan is foiled and Steve discovers that they are after him, they decide to steal the money back from him just like 'the Italian job'.

Bowling Meeting

2011-11-19T19:17:00.001-06:00