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Category: The Highlights of the Week

What happened this past week.

  • The Highlights of the Week 6/7/25

    Sunday – I viewed Mass on EWTN.com as Deacon Patrick was in Houston visiting his daughter and her family. There was a 9 AM Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Apointments all day. A 1 PM Church Service. A Line Dance Class. National Park Tour.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Rick Steve’s Europe. where we were treated to virtual tour of the Alps. The Elm Fork River Band entertained us with country, blue grass, and gospel music for over an hour.

    There was a Book Club Meeting and The Sunshine Committee Meeting, where we learn about new residents moving in and current resident passing away or moving out. We also assembled Welcome Baskets.

    Tuesday ended with the Hillsdale College Class on the Constitution.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s appointments all day. Bible Study. Some or the residents went to El Fenix for lunch. The Classy Classical. Remember when…trivia A. Craft Class where they poured coasters. Bingo and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    THursday – The Partridege Family History. Drum Class, where we warmed to the very moving music of YMCA. There was a Mini Mall in the Living Room from 1 to 3 PM. The Birthday Social with Ice Cream and cake follow by The Residents Council, where our Director up dated us on the happings… and scams to be aware of.

    Friday – The Latest Diabetic News. A Braums Outing. Food Demo for Key Lime Balls. Quite tasty. Can’t wait to get or find the recipe. The day ended with Movie Night.

    Saturday – We posted the Weekly News Letter with all the events scheduled for next week on the doors of the apartments and cottages. The Rosary in the Chapel and the Hope Group which had a Pajama Party with dancing and food.

    All in all, as you can see, another great week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. Truly a Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV and to join our happy family, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 5/31/26

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. There was also a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. A virtual tours of the National Parks of Utah.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM in south Irving. Rick Steve’s Europe, where we toured Italy and Syria. There was Birthday Card Signing for those having a birthday in July. Bridge/Phase 10 2nd floor. Chair Dance Class. Tuesday Trivia. Name that tune, and at 6 PM we were treated to a Hillsdale College Course on The Constitution.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. UNO/Canasta game. Grief Check-in. Painting Class, Bingo, and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – The Carter Family History. Mother Maybell and her daughters were the First Family of Country Music. Jimmy Rogers was the Father of Country Music. June Carter married Johnny Cash.

    Mark Dunn entertained us for a good hour as he tickled the ivory and treated us to songs from our past.

    There was a very tasty Watermelon Social. A New Resident Orientation and Pool Time at the Pool Table in the living room.

    Friday – Started off with a Dollar Tree Outing. There were delicious fruity treat at our Fruity Social. A Monthly Planning Meeting for the July Calender. Name 10 Things and Movie Night.

    Saturday We gathered in the Chapel for the Rosary and The Chaplet Of Divine Mercy, which was give to Saint Faustina in early 1900rds by Jesus Christ, who appeared to the Polish Nun over many years. On the advise of her Confessor and Sprirtual Director, Saint Faustina wrote down these visits in her diary. A copy of which I have and have read. The entries cover 643 pages.

    I must give shout out to the beautiful Center Peices on our Dinning Room Table. Just when you think this is the greatest, another appears that is as beautiful or more so. They really brighten up the Dinning Room. Thanks to someone sharing their God given talents to brighten our day.

    While the above list of activities maybe overwhelmening to you, that’s not all. Remember WFV is an Independent Living Facility and we only choose the ones that interest us and you can do the same. We are able to do our own thing and pruesue our own interest.

    Which brings me to my new YouTube Channel on The World of Dogs. There you will find much about dogs in generals. To Check it out Click Here.

    As you can see we had another great week at West Fork Village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    Ifyou wish to learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share it with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 5/24/26

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. The Church Service at WFV was canceled.

    Monday – We Celebrated Memorial Day. There were no Docgtor’s Appointments. There was a box lunch for dinner so the staff could get off early. There was a 1 PM Church Service.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. The Flags that lined the property were taken down. Some of us voted at the Irving City Hall. There was Tuesday Trivia. The Sunshine Committee Meeting and Open Pool Time at the Pool Table.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Some Residents went to Spring Creek for lunch. How is Your Health met. Crafts, Bingo, and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – Musical Bingo. Happy Hour an Open Pool Time.

    Friday – Bridge/Triominoes 2 Floor. Annex Meeting with Shayron. Movie Night.

    Saturday – Rosary in the Chapel and Pool Tournament.

    Thanks to our very dedicated staff we enjoyed all the above and three meals every day. It comes down to another great week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    If you or a loved one would like to join our happy, active family please call 972-721-1500. We would love getting to know you.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others,

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 5/17/26

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church I Irving. There was a Chirch Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s appointments all day. A 1 PM Church Service. Texas Winds Preformance. National Park tour.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Fast Food Outting. Crafts – Patrotic Wreathes. Bingo. Church ?Service.

    Ken Myers is a good vocalist, singer, and story teller. With every song you get a brief history on how the song came about and something about the artist and the song writer.

    Every Memorial Day Flags are displayed around boarders of the property next to the street. This year there are small and large flags. A great way celebrate Memorial Day

    Thursday – Joe V’s outing. Drum Class. Ken Myers Program.

    Friday – Flags Up. Dollar Tree Outing. Braums Outing. New Residents Orientation and Movie Night.

    Saturday – Rosary and Hope Group Meeting.

    Texas Winds came with a Brass ensomable. There was tuba, a buggle, a trombone and two instruments I did not recognize. They were great.

    The National Park Tour was a viral tour we watched on the TV.

    The Bible Study where we watch a video or a printout of something bibical and discuss it. The study ends with a prayer for all our loved ones and our needs. Please join us.Flags,

    The Rosary is recited most every Saturday at 11 AM in the Chapel, where I pray the Rosary and The Chaplet of Divined Mercy for my family and the residents and staff of WFV. You are very welcome to join me.

    As you can see we had another great week at West Fork Village. A Place where Seniors Thrive.

    If you want to learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, cAll 972-721-1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@thmjmj8875

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  • The Highlights of the Week

    The Highlights of the Week

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. There was a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – There were Doctor’s Appointments all day and a virtual National Parks Tour. There was a 1 PM Church Service.

    Tuesday – There were Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Drum Class. Elm Fork River Band entertained us for 90 minute with a mix of country, bluegrass, and gospel music. There was a meeting of the Book Club and the Sunshine Committee.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Classy Classical. The Craft people were making Patriotic Wreaths. Bingo and the day ended with an evening Church Service.

    Thursday – How Things are Made. Birthday Social. The Residences Council Meeting. We had box suppers as the Dance was from 5 to 7 PM.The theme was a Sock Hop, so we were treated to Go Go Boots, Poodle Skirts and hoop skirts. The music was basically from that era. There were snacks and beverages and popcorn.

    Friday – The Puzzle Table was open. There was a Popcorn/Popsicle Social, a viewing of Ken Burns’ Art of the Revolutionary War, and Movie Night.

    Saturday – End of the Week Quiz. The Rosary in the Chapel. Open Table Play and Open Pool Play. Many attended the funeral of one of our long-time resident.

    At Saint Luke Catholic Church, 240 youngsters made their First Communion.

    As you can well see, we had another great week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, to join our happy, caring family, call 972-721-1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share it with others,

    Rick Herring

    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 5/10/26


    The Highlights of the Week 5/10/26

    Sunday – I was coming back from Lubbock, so I watched the Mass on EWTN.com.There was a Church Service here a t WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. I received my first of three Iron Infusions. There was an outing to Saltgrass for lunch.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Birthday Card signing for those with June Birthdays. At lunch we were served Margaritas in honor of Cinco de May.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Open Pool Time in the living room.

    Thursday – A lady came with her clothes, jewelry, ect. and displayed them in the living room. Mark Dunn entertained with his keyboard and singing for a good hour. We watched the History of Country Music.

    Friday – Breakfast at IHOP. Coke Floats. Monthly Newsletter Planning. Jewelry class. Movie Night.

    Saturday – The Rosary in the Chapel. There was a Fashion Show featuring some of our ladies showing off some great apparel and talent. One of our ladies won Miss Mature Beauty some years ago and she modeled her attire for that occasion, complete with her Shoulder to waist sash. Another showed off her ability to still twirl the baton.

    The day ended with the Hope Group Meeting which featured a dynamic speaker.

    As you can see, another great week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    The Hope Group Speaker asked what was the best thing that happened to you and all those that spoke said moving to West Fork Village.

    If you wish to check out WFV for you or a loved one, call 972 721 1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

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  • The Highlights of the Week 4/26/2026

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church. There was a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. A Menu Planning Meeting with our Director and the Manager of the kitchen. We view the Kris Kristofferson Story. There was a 1 PM Church service.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Sunshine Committee Meeting.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Half Day Trip to learn and see more of Irving, Texas ending with lunch at Joe’s Coffee Shop. The Volunteers for the Friends of Irving Library pick out 250 books for the 2 to 5 year olds at the Irving Public School across the street. This was followed by Crafts and Bingo.

    Thursday – Texas Winds entertained for a musical hour. Drum Class. Wine and Cheese Social.

    Friday – Movie Night.

    Saturday – I was out of town so no Rosary in the Chapel.

    My family gathered in Lubbock, Texas for a memorial for my brother-in-law that recently passed away. The gathering lasted into the late hours of the day. We spent the night. Came back Sunday to Forney for a piano recital that my grand-niece was in. It was very good. There were also students doing vocals. Quite a Treat.

    So as you can see, we had another great week at West Fork Village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 4/19/26

    Greetings,

    Sunday – I was still in quarantine so I watched Mass on EWTN.com. There was a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s appointments all day. Oklahoma Trivia, the Willie Nelson Story and a midday Church Service.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Tuesday Trivia. Needlework Group and How to Reduce Anxiety Class.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Kitchen Shutdown for cleaning. Early Voting. Bible Study. Lunch at Spring Creek. Crafts, Bingo, and an evening Church Service.

    Thursday – TRE Spring Train Ride. Drum Class. International Music Hour. Getting to Know You.

    Friday – Hymn Sing along. Braums Outing. Annex Meeting with Shayron. Name that tune and Movie Night.

    Saturday – Reciting the Rosary and the Hope Group Meeting.

    I got out of quarantine on Wednesday and attended Drum Class, International Music Hour and Getting to Know You. All were great with great attendance.

    The Hymn sing along was great and there were some fifty people at the Hope Group Meeting.

    Drum Class,Rosary, Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others,

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 4/12/26

    Sunday – Because I am quarantined I view the Mass on EWTN.com (Eternal Word Television Network). There was a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day, A midday Church Service.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. The Elm Fork River Band performed. The Book Club Met and so did the Sunshine Committee.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. A Lunch outing to the Chicken Salad Chick Restaurant for some of the residents. Crafts, Bingo, and an evening Church Service.

    Thursday – An outing to the Bear Creek Community Heritage Park. Musical Bingo, Treasure Show, and Open Pool time.

    Friday – Parkinson Awareness, Earth Day Quiz, and Movie Night.

    Saturday – The Podiatrist came.

    The past week, for me, was filled with Bible verse videos posted to youtube and social media. Time for prayer, reflection, reading and watching videos on YouTube, the daily Mass on EWTN.com and enjoying the great meals that arrived at my door.
    

    Since I was unable to go to the Bear Creek Heritage Park, I watched a video about the Bear Creek Community and also a video on George Strait. That was a bit emotional.

    All in all, it was a great week at West Fork Village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, call 972 721 1500.

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    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share it with others.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 4/5/26

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    Sunday – I was able to attend Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. The Altar was very beautifully decorated. In the area around the Altar were flowers and the tomb with the Resurrected Jesus standing in front of the tomb.

    Here at WFV there was a Church Service. We received a box lunch for dinner so the staff could leave by 2:30 and be with their families.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. A midday Church Service. A supper outing at Grimaldis.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Birthday Card Signing for those having birthdays in May.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible study. A lunch outing to Gimaldes. Craft Meeting. Classy Classical, Bingo, and an evening Church Service.

    Thursday – Birthday Social. Residents Council Meeting.

    Friday – Almas Cafe Outing. A trip to Dollar.Doctor’s Appointments, Tree. Brownie Sundaes. Monthly Planning Meeting. New Residents Orientation and Movie Night.

    Saturday – Hope Meeting.

    Starting Wednesday, I was quarantined, so I am only telling what was scheduled. One of my close neighbors made sure we received the goodies from the Social events. What a family we have here at WFV.

    As for myself I started publishing short Bible Verse videos, which received quite a few views. I post them on YouTube, Facebook, Tiktok, linkedin, and Instagram. I also post on YouTube where, with some searching I can see how many views they get. Many are getting over 100 views. One received over 200 views. The count in views was over 400 for the first 48 hours. Hopefully a good start

    Even so it was a packed week at West Fork Village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV in Irving, Texas, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

    If you liked this blog, please share your feedback. Share with others and come back for more stories.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com