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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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  • A Message to My Neighbors at West Fork Village

    Dear Friends and Neighbors,

    One of the saddest moments in any retirement community is seeing someone move away—not because they want to, but because they can no longer afford to stay.

    Many of us chose West Fork Village because it feels like home. We’ve built friendships, found a caring community, and enjoy the activities, meals, and the peace of knowing we’re surrounded by people who care.

    Unfortunately, the cost of living continues to rise. For some residents, each rent increase creates uncertainty about whether they will be able to remain here another year.

    I began looking for a way that ordinary people could earn supplemental income without investing hundreds or thousands of dollars.

    After a great deal of research, I found an opportunity that costs just $10 one time to get started.

    What caught my attention wasn’t just the low cost—it was the simplicity.

    There are:

    • No expensive starter packages
    • No monthly membership fees
    • No large financial commitment
    • No inventory to purchase
    • A simple system anyone can learn
    • An opportunity to share it with family, friends, neighbors, and others who may also be looking for additional income

    This is not a “get rich quick” program, and there are no guarantees of income. Like any opportunity, results depend on learning, sharing, and consistent effort.

    What I appreciate most is that it gives people a chance to help themselves while introducing others to the same opportunity.

    Imagine if enough residents, family members, and friends each found a way to earn a little extra each month. For some, it could mean helping with rent increases. For others, it could provide money for medications, groceries, travel, or simply a little more financial peace of mind.

    My hope is simple: that fewer people will have to leave a community they love because of financial pressure.

    If you’re curious, I invite you to take a few minutes to watch the presentation and decide for yourself whether it’s something worth exploring. There is no obligation and no pressure—just information.

    Watch the Presentation:
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    If you have questions, I’d be happy to visit with you.

    Email:
    thmjmj@gmail.com

    A Final Thought

    Sometimes hope begins with one small step.

    A one-time $10 decision may not seem significant, but when shared with others, it has the potential to create additional income for those willing to learn and work together.

    If this opportunity helps even one resident remain at West Fork Village a little longer, or gives one family greater financial security, then sharing it will have been worthwhile.

    Thank you for taking the time to read this message. I wish you good health, peace, and many more happy years here at West Fork Village.

    Warmly,

    Rick
    Team Hope Ministries

    P.S. If you like what you seen so far go to https://jbgrate.com

  • The Highlights of the Week 6/21/26

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. There was a Church Service here at WFV. We Celebrated Father’s Day with very delicious and filling Banana Splits.

    Monday – Doctor’s Appointments. A 1 PM Church Service. A Menu Planning Meeting and Texas Winds performed.

    Tuesday – Rick Steve’s Europe. Shayron’s Safety Meeting. Sunshine Committee meeting and Hillsdale College Class on the Constitution.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments. Bible Study. King Buffet – Lunch Outing. Bingo and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – There was a two hour viewing on the Trapp Family Singers. At the beginning, they showed if the Trapp Family really existed and then they went into the making of The Sound of Music. The debut and it ended showing the present Trapp Family Lodge still operating.

    Musical Bingo. Getting to Know You. The Residence Dance, Which was great to watch and listen to. The amazing site was people abandoning their walkers and dancing, even walking without them.

    Friday – Errands at 9 AM. I went to Joe V’s. Many went to Kroger and Walmart. Home Watch caregivers Talk. Premier Meeting with Shayron. Movie Night.

    Saturday – We attached the Weekly and Monthly Newsletters (July) to the apartment and cottage doors. Rosary in the Chapel and the Hope Group met.

    The above is just some of the activities that were available to the residents of West Fork Village. Add to all of that three meals everyday, our own personal projects and you can easily see, we had another great week at West Fork Village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    To learn more about WFV, for you are a loved one, call 972 721 1500.

    Thanks for reading this blog. Please share with others.

    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 5/31/26

    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.

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    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 5/24/26

    Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. The Church Service at WFV was canceled.

    Monday – We Celebrated Memorial Day. There were no Docgtor’s Appointments. There was a box lunch for dinner so the staff could get off early. There was a 1 PM Church Service.

    Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM. The Flags that lined the property were taken down. Some of us voted at the Irving City Hall. There was Tuesday Trivia. The Sunshine Committee Meeting and Open Pool Time at the Pool Table.

    Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Some Residents went to Spring Creek for lunch. How is Your Health met. Crafts, Bingo, and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

    Thursday – Musical Bingo. Happy Hour an Open Pool Time.

    Friday – Bridge/Triominoes 2 Floor. Annex Meeting with Shayron. Movie Night.

    Saturday – Rosary in the Chapel and Pool Tournament.

    Thanks to our very dedicated staff we enjoyed all the above and three meals every day. It comes down to another great week at West Fork Village in Irving, Texas. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

    If you or a loved one would like to join our happy, active family please call 972-721-1500. We would love getting to know you.

    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