Pecan’s RV Club remains on the go with trips, events

PECAN PLANTATION BITS

A Mississippi native who has been a Texas transplant for 28 years, Diane Long is a wife, mother and English teacher who has written Pecan Plantation Bits for 14 years cumulatively. She spends her time gathering neighborhood news and teaching students how to avoid passive voice.

Pecan Plantation’s Recreational Vehicle Club enjoyed a restaurant dinner at its most recent meeting when more than 40 members attended. At the meeting, folks received registration forms and held discussion about the upcoming spring rally.  Several RV Club members were absent while camping in Port Aransas, and during this excursion, they attended Mardi Gras parades and toured the famous King Ranch. The next RV Club meeting will happen on Tuesday, March 14 at Pecan’s Shady Campground pavilion. For complete information on the RV Club and its activities, contact David Kroon at dk1341@swbell.net.

ELECTION TIME

Pecan’s annual meeting is happening today, Saturday, March 4, beginning at 11 a.m. at the clubhouse. Pecaners will elect three new members to its board of directors. Vying for the opportunity to serve are Doug Bacon, Gene Barron, Chris Fair, Larry Johnson, Randy Larson, Robert Taber, and Tim Webster. Paper ballots must be delivered to the PAC or clubhouse before 9 a.m. today.

BATTER UP

Pecan’s spring senior (ages 55 and up) softball league begins Monday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the softball field next to the PAC. Contact Jerry Gazda for complete information: jvgazda@yahoo.com.

BREAKFAST CLUB

The Pecan Plantation Breakfast Club will meet again on Wednesday, March 8 at 9 a.m. in the Terrace Room of the clubhouse when Callie Crow will address the crowd. Callie has taught more than 5,000 people and 60 Texas first-responder units how to save an overdose victim. Callie’s organization, Drew’s 27 Chains, is named in memory of her son and dedicated to saving people from opioid overdoses, as well as bringing awareness to the opioid crisis. All Pecaners are welcome, and reservations are due by noon on Tuesday, March 7: 817-573-2641.

GUITAR LESSONS

Want to learn to play the guitar but not a music reader? If so, instructor and Pecan resident Carolyn Troland has a class for you. A new session (six to eight weeks) begins Thursday, March 9 at 5 p.m. at the PAC. The class holds a maximum of eight students and costs $25 per week. Students should bring a guitar with newer strings on it as the first class will cover how to tune the instrument. Carolyn has been playing guitar for 60 years and will have students performing their favorite songs “in no time.” Call the PAC to secure a spot in the class: 817-573-7952.

WELCOME HOME

The next new member orientation gathering will happen Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. in the Terrace Room of the Pecan clubhouse.  New residents (as well as long timers who would like a refresher on our fabulous community) are welcome.

BAKE SALE

The Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department/Emergency Medical service auxiliary is preparing for its annual spring bake sale slated for Saturday, March 11 beginning at 10 a.m. at the EMS building meeting room on Monticello Drive. A “Flamingle” theme will make the day big fun. Cowtown Gold and Silver will also be on site to purchase precious metals, donating a part of their proceeds to Pecan’s emergency groups.

Furthermore, the next regular meeting of the auxiliary will happen Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the EMS building. All Pecan residents interested in fundraising for our community’s emergency service groups are invited to attend. The meeting will be preceded by a soup social beginning at 6.

BOOT SCOOTIN’

The Pecan Plantation Woman’s Club’s annual boot scootin’ dinner and dance is on the calendar for Saturday, March 25, and tickets are on sale now. Folks who would like to reserve a spot may visit www.myppwc.com/bootscootin to order tickets. All proceeds from the event will benefit Hood County charities as well as PPWC scholarship recipients.

CLEAN UP

In agreement with TXDOT, Pecan Plantation has adopted two miles of Fall Creek Highway beginning at our neighborhood’s front entrance and will endeavor to keep it litter free and lovely.

The next clean-up day is Saturday, March 18 with volunteers gathering at the PAC at 9 a.m. All safety items, supplies, and water will be provided, and when work is complete, participants’ names will be drawn for gift certificates from Pecan businesses.

Volunteers may sign up by contacting Roger Merrill at 817-243-9694.

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