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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 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.

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    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

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  • The Highlights of the Day 4/5/26

    Sunday – There was a Church Service here at WFV. I watch Mass on EWTN.com. I went to Mass on Saturday at Saint Luke Catholic Church.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. I visited a Specialist at the Irving Baylor facilaty. There was a midday Church Service here at WFV.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. A Dirt Cake Social. Very good. Consist of small chunks of chocolate cake on top of a tasty chocolate cream. There was also a second Blue bonnet Drive.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study consisted of a video on the Passover.

    Bird’s nest cookies which was a bit delayed we waited on ingredients to finish… While we were waiting we were blessed to stuff plastic Easter Eggs with candy for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. Bingo and an evening Church Service.

    Thursday – Mark Dunn came and played and sang for us for a very good hour.. There was an outing to the 635 Stores up in North Irving.

    Friday – Started with a Breakfast outing at Toast and Jam and an Easter Egg Hunt. There was also a very good Good Friday Service spear headed by our Activity Manager. The service included songs, Scripture readings, and video depicting the various characters active in the Crucifixion.

    Saturday – Easter Bunny and Eggs in the Living Room. Reciting the Rosary in the Chapel. Also, there was a delivery of Easter Gifts by the Woodhaven Presby Church.

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

    I also delivered blogs on the Five Sorrowful Mysteries. There were other blogs. One on how we serve at the Discretion of the Good Lord as Jesus did. If you would like to receive these blogs. please email me your email address.

    To learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, please call 971-721-1500.

    Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others and please pray for my brother-in-law, Glen Martin, who has been in a coma for two weeks due to a seazure. There is talk of pulling the plug tomorrow and he may leave us.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • Highlights of The Week 3/22/26

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

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Menue Planning with Shayron and Rhonda. Midday Church Service

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

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Lunch Outing Big Apple Cafe. Bluebonnet Drive. Bingo. Church Sevice.

    Thursdy – Famous Interviews. Musical Bingo. Cookie Social. Cottage Social.

    Friday – Carbs and blood sugar control. Thrift Store/Ollies Outing. Annex Meeting with Shayron. Movie Night.

    Saturday – Spring Crafts Sale. Rosary in the Chapel. Shayron Sings. Hope Group Meeting. I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church.

    The Blude bonnet was great. The bus was full. The bluebonnets were plentiful and tall. We tour some of the American Airlines Center.

    Shryon Sings was spectacular as usual. We had quite a large group at the Hope Group meeting.

    All in all it was 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.

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 3/15/26

    Sunday – I attended 11 AM Mass at Saint Lukes Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. There was a Church Service at WFV and Open Game Table.

    Monday – There was a Church Service at 1 PM.

    Tuesday -Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM .

    Wednesday -Doctor’s Appointments all day. A 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – Ken Myers ( the story teller) who plays the guitar, sings, and tells the history of every song he preforms, followed by a cookie social.

    Friday – Movie night.

    Saturday – The End of the Week Quiz and the Rosary in the Chapel.

    This was a great week to work on personal projects as our Activity Manager was on vacation. Still it was a great week with great food and fellowship at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV, for yourself 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 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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  • The Highlights of the Week 2/1/26

    I hope better late than never appeals in this case.

    Sunday – Thanks to Deacon Patrick, I was able to attend 11 AM Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas.

    Monday – Doctor’s appointments all day. A midday church service. One of our residents gave us some biblical references of blacks in the Bible and ended with some of her family history and the history blacks being freed from slavery. Also the origin of Juneteenth, now a national holiday..

    Tuesday -Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Birthday card signing for the residents having a birthday in March.The cast for the upcoming murder mystery met and received the program and were assigned their parts. The Muder Mystery will be presented on February 19th at 6 PM.

    Wednesday – Bible Study as studdy the history of certain books of the Bible. There was Bingo and an evening Church Service

    Thursday – The Black History of the Cowboys. Although most of the Cowboys that rode the range and tended the cattle were black or Indain (native American) the Rodeo was not integrated until the 1980’s)

    Mark Dunn entertained us with songs while tickling the ivory. The Drum Class returned and had a nice reception. There was Happy Hour and open Pool Play.

    Friday – Started with a trip to the Dollar Tree. Opening Ceremonies of the Winter Olympics and Movie Night.

    Saturday – Reciting of the Rosary in the Chapel and a trip to attend the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra.

    As you can well see another great week WFV Dance will be on the 17th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Please plan to attend.

    To learn more about West Fork Village in Irving, Texas, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1`500.

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    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

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