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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.

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    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 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.

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    Rick Herring
    thmjmjAgmail.com

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