Winter Texan calendar week of Nov. 9

n Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna. 956-782-3263.

Happy hour Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m. in the dining room. No cover charge; pass the hat for the band; Free ice and popcorn. Sodas $1.

Non-denominational church services Sundays at 9 a.m. with Pastor Chris O’Laughlin.

Ballroom dancing lessons with Grethe Sullivan start Nov. 15 at the Victoria Palms ballroom. $4 per person:

Beginners I Tuesdays 9:15-10:30 a.m.; Beginners II Tuesdays 10:45 a.m.-noon.

Intermediate Thursdays 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Advanced intermediate Thursdays 10:45 a.m.-noon.

Country-Western dance lessons with Bob & Linda start Nov. 8 at the Victoria Palms ballroom. Learn two-step, waltz, swing and country polka. $4 per couple. Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Find new treasures at our Patio Sale: Nov. 19 8 a.m. to noon.

Dances: 7-10 p.m. $4; cash bar. Nov. 8 Louis Gomez & Texas Country; Nov. 15 Bottom Line.

Friday Night Dances: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 11 Cruisers ($7); Nov. 18 Texas Reign.

n Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 East West Blvd., Mercedes has a pass-the-hat Happy Hour, 3-5 p.m. BYOB with set-ups available.

Karaoke is back at 5 p.m. BYOB.

Saturday night dances $4.50 per person, BYOB, cash soda bar and free popcorn. Nov. 12 Bottom Line; Nov. 19 Renaissance Rockers.

Jam Sessons 2-4 p.m. Nov. 11 & 18, with refreshments available.

For more information, call 956-565-1506.

n Magic Valley Stamp Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Camelot Retirement Village in the Club House, 1000 Camelot Drive, Harlingen.

Members can buy or sell stamps and meet fellow stamp collectors. At 7:30 p.m. there is a short business meeting, followed by a stamp auction of about 40 lots prepared by club members. The auction lots can be previewed starting at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Harlan Howell at 956-202-1822 or Ken Virkus at 956-631-6204.

n Holiday Rambler RV owners are invited to attend a meeting for fellowship, food and entertainment on Dec. 1 at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, Expressway 83, Donna. All future meetings from January through March 2012 will be held on the first Thursday of the month. Join us. Meetings are fun and informative. For more information, call Don Licocci at 217-352-4953.

n Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo: Nov. 25 Music Jam, 1-3 p.m.; Nov. 26 All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, 7-9 a.m. $2.50. For more information, call 956-283-1771.

n Retired UAW Meeting

The South Texas United Auto Workers Retirees meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Skateland Bingo, 1509 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen. For more information, call 956-428-3555.

n Harlingen Elks Lodge, 1426 S. Commerce St., Halringen, 956-423-4290.

Bingo: Thursdays & Saturdays at 7 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Potluck dinner and dancing to Country Classics 4-7 p.m.

Nov. 9: Spaghetti 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Nov. 11: Pot roast 5:30-7:30 p.m.; dancing to Deuces Wild 7-10 p.m.

Nov. 18: Ribeye steak 5:30-7:30 p.m.; dancing to The Beers 7-10 p.m.

Nov. 19 Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon.

n San Benito Elks Lodge, 251 N. Reagan St., San Benito, 956-399-1351.

Lunches daily noon to 2 p.m. Pot luck noon Sundays. Euchre 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Pool tournament Sundays 1 p.m.

Dinners 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Nov. 9 Pizza and salad; Nov. 11 Fish; Nov. 12 Stuffed pork chops; Nov. 16 Spaghetti; Nov. 18 Fish; Nov. 19 Ham steak.

Music 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays: Nov. 9 & 12 Deuces Wild; Nov. 16 Ramblin’ Jack; Nov. 19 Diamond Joe.

n Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S. Border Ave., Weslaco, 956-968-7115

Activities and dinners for members and visitors. Credit and debit cards now accepted in our lounge.

Sundays: Watch sports on the lodge’s three HDTVs.

Mondays 6-8 p.m.: Hamburger night; Karaoke with Harry & Judy

Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m.: Spaghetti

Fridays 5:30-7 p.m.: Fish

Thursdays: Bingo (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Saturdays 6-8 p.m.: Steak

n Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport, Weslaco: Non-denominational church services Sundays at 9 a.m. in the park hall. Communion every third Sunday. Pastor is Don Ramsey.

n Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, will hold craft sales, from 8 a.m. –noon on Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 and March 10. For more information, call 956-425-7448.

n Dance to the music of The Rockers at Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.

7-10 p.m., Nov. 12. Admission $6. Advanced tickets on sale Oct. 21.

Pop, ice cream and popcorn available.

For more information, call 956-969-1557.

n Siesta Village, 2712 International Blvd., Weslaco will hold jam sessions every Tuesday for 6-9 p.m. Bring your instruments, singing voice and enjoy the fun. For more information, call Gene McKenzie at 956-447-9906.

Non-denominational services every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Ralph Hunt. Public is welcome. Fellowship follows.

n Paradise Park Resort, 1201 N. Expressway 77, Harlingen: Park-wide patio sale, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12. Open to the public.

n Mark the dates for music at Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Road, San Benito: Texas Country Band will provide music on Nov. 11, 18, and 25.

n RGV Retired Rails group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Harold's Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Business 83, Donna. Meetings are held November through March. Fellowship begins at 11 a.m. followed by a buffet lunch at noon. All retired railroaders, spouses and guests are welcome. For more information, call Ernie Olson at 956-784-4602 or email ernie469@msn.com.

n Square dances will begin Dec. 5 at Leisure World, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. Dances will be held Mondays from 3-5 p.m. with Bill Sherill as caller. Square dancing lessons will begin on Mondays in January from 2-5 p.m.

Non-denominational service are held Sundays at 9 a.m. in the recreation hall.

To submit activities and/or photos for the Star’s Winter Texan Calendar, e-mail Metro Editor Charlene Vandini at charlenev@valleystar.com or Asst. Metro Editor Ed Asher at eda@valleystar.com.