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  • The Highlights of the Week 8/9/26

    Sunday—I went to Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas, for the 11 AM English Mass. There was a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments… American Rewind, where we view life in the 40s and 50s. The gas station had attendants that washed your windshield, checked your oil, and pumped your gas. Dumb waiters to move things from floor to floor. Ice boxes that required a big block of ice to do the cooling and more.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. There was a 1 PM Church Service.

    The Elm Fork River Band came and performed for over an hour with bluegrass, gospel, and some popular oldies. There was a Book Club Meeting and the Sunshine Committee met. The day ended with the Hillsdale College Class 11.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments. Bible Study. Downtown Lunch Outing. The Classilunch Outing,church service, Saint Luke Catholic Church,cal Classical. Craft Class. Bingo. Church Service.

    Thursday – Weight Loss Discussion. Mini Mall. Scam Prevention by an Irving Detective. Birthday Social. Resident Council Meeting, where we welcomed the new officers for the next year and thanked the outgoing officers for their service.

    Friday – Drum Class. Coke Floats. Monthly Planning Meeting for the September Newsletter. Trivia Hour and Movie Night.

    Saturday – End of the Week Quiz and the posting of the week to Come Newsletter on the Appartments.

    On Thursday, August 27th, will be Hawaiian Day with Hawaiian events all day, ending with the WFV Dance with live music and continuing the Hawaiian theme.

    Combine all the above, our personal projects, and three meals every day, and you can see it was 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, call 972 721 1500.

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    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 7/5/26

    Sunday – Deacon Patrick was enjoying vacation tme with his family, so I was able only to be blessed by the Mass on EWTN.com. There was a Church Serviuce here at WFV and Open Game Tables on the 2nd floor.

    Monday – Doctor’s appointments. Ted Talk.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Birthday Card Signing for the residences having birthdays in August. Texas Winds entertained for an hour with lively entrimentals on the Saxaphone and Piano.

    Wednesday- Doctor’s appointments and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – Birthday Social and Residences Council Meeting.

    Friday – We celebrated a birthday with our 103 year old residence.

    Saturday – The Weekly Newsletter was clipped to apartment doors. The Week End Quiz came out. It is a great learning tool and the Hope Group met.

    Add to that viewing the soccer games and learning how the different groups are enjoying Texas Hospitality and the merchants and cities are enjoying the added revenue, plus three meals everyday all made for another great week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

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

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    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

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  • 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

    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 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.

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    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of Texas 3/8/26

    First off I need to inform everyone that the Dance for March has been cancelled. The next, as of now, scheduled may occur in May.

    Monday – There were Doctor’s Appointments all day. A midday Church Service and a Dinner (Supper) outing to Cheddars.

    Tuesday – There were Errand outing at 9 AM and 1 PM. Birthday Card signing for those having a birthday in April. The Elm Fork River Band came and entertained us or over an hour. A Book Club Meeting, followed by a Sunshine Committee Meetingwhere we signed card and made Welcome Baskets for the new people that are coming soon. The actives ended with dinne and open Pool Time

    WEdnesday – There were Doctor’s Appointments all day. A Bible Study. Decorating Spring Pots, Bingo and an evening Church Service.

    Thursday – Famous Interviews, a Birthday Social, Residence Council Meeting, Happy Hour, and Open Pool Time.

    Friday – Dollar Tree Outing, 635 Stores Outing, Root Beer Floats, Our Monthly Planning Meeting and Movie Night.

    Saturday – Eand of the Week Quiz, Reciting the Rosary, a Hope Meeting, and I attended 5:30 PM Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church.

    As you can see, it was another great week ath 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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