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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.

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

    Rick Herring
    thmjmj@gmail.com

  • The Hightlights of the Week 7/19/26

    Sunday – Since I attended Mass on Saturday, I watched the Mass on EWTN. There was a Church Service here at WFV.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointmentments. A 1 P.M. Church Service here Moon Pies and RC Colas were served at our 2 P.M. Social, followered by Moon Facts/NASA.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 A.M. and 1 P.M. At the 3 P.M. Social Smores were served.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments. Bible Study. Lunch Outing at the Flying Fish/Rodeo Goat. Your choice. Jewelry Class. Trivia Hour. Bingo and a 6:30 P.M. Church Service.

    Thursday – New Residents Orientation. Drumb Class. Karaoke Hour. Veterans Circle. Resident Dance with open bar.

    Friday – Braums Outing. Ice Cream and Cookie Social. Movie Night.

    Saturday – The Hope Group Celebrated the birthdays of all those who celebrated a birthday in May, June or July. Many broiugh food and the Main Event was Celebrating our founder and leader’s 94th birthday. There was so much food, cake, ice cream, and watermelon,. Many accolates for our beloved founder and leader.

    Add to all this our own projects, three meals and more…

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

    If you would like to learn about WFV in Irving, Texas, 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 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 6/21/26

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

    Monday – There was a Doctor’s Appointment. Church Service at 1 PM and a National Park Tour, where we viewed the Park off the coast of California.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Rick Steve’s Europe, where we toured Italy and Egypt and the Hillsdale College Class on the Constitution.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments. Bible Study where we are studying The Ten Commandments,. Bingo and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – Senior Source on Medical Fraud and Pool Time in the Living Room.

    Friday – A trip to the 635 Stores and a trip to the Irving Archives Museum where we view the History of Irving, which included the Cowboys and Texas Stadium, back when Tom Landry was Coach. Juneteenth Remembrance and Movie Night.

    Saturday – The Weekly Newsletters were placed on the doors of apartments. Rosary. A Wine and Cheese Social and Pool Time.

    All that and more, plus three meals. AS you can see another great week 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 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