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  • 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

    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 4/19/26

    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 4/5/26

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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

  • The Highlights of the week 3/1/26

    Sunday – There was a church service here at WFV. I watched Mass on EWTN. com.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointmentsall day. A 1 PM Church Service.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. Meteorology Class Was very informative on how the weather we experience comes about. Birthday Card signing. Where the residence sign birthday cards for those have a birthday next month.

    Walk in the Park where there is a big pond loaded with ducks and the history of Irving is displayed in informative plaques.

    Wednesday – Doctors Appointments all day. Bible Study. Lunch outting at Angelos. Ten people went. Ten in the WFV bus and three came in a car. Bingo and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – Famous Interviews featured Robin Williams. Mark Dunn entertained with songs while playing the piano. Drum Class.

    Friday – Breakfast outing at Dennys. Braums outing at 1 PM. Movie night.

    Saturday – End of Week Quiz. Reciting the Rosary in the Chapel. The Las Collnas Symphony Orchestra at the Las Colinas Arts Center.

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

    The dance will be on Saint Patrick’s Feast Day, March 17th. So might we guess what the them might be? The possiblity of the color green might might rain supreme. The time is 6 to 8 PM.

    To learn more about West Fork Village 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
    thmjmjAgmail.com

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