Monthly Archives: August 2024

DICK RAUSCHER, MEMORIAM

DICK RAUSCHER, MEMORIAM Timber Valley lost a very important and valued member on August 20, 2024 when Dick Rauscher passed away. Although he and Melinda were only in the park about two years, he was a positive influence in many … Continue reading

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Live Life Positively

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Coffee and T

Sometimes a full table at The Ratcheds Senior Center is comprised of just one person. Now don’t get me wrong. T Rex (fka Thomas King) is a good friend. We’ve had some really great conversations and he’s a brilliant thinker. … Continue reading

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Communications Committee Posting Standards

The Communications Committee is concerned about the growing number of announcements, notices, and signs that are posted at the Clubhouse and the office/mailroom. At times, there is little, if any, room to post things that should be posted. Therefore, we … Continue reading

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All that Glimmers is not Gold

All that glimmers is not gold.  Actually that’s derived from a Wm. Shakespeare line “All that glisters is not gold.”  There may not be many golden “glisters” in daily life, but how about small “glimmers”?  Little tiny moments of joy. … Continue reading

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Why Words Matter

Words matter. In stories they can create a multitude of emotions. A writer essentially creates a picture with words. A reader can lose himself in a well written story as the writer weaves his magic spell. Have you ever been … Continue reading

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New Lost & Found Location

For those looking to find what they have lost, or those who have FOUND something that someone else has LOST … There is a box located at the Clubhouse. The box has a brightly colored pink sign for those items. … Continue reading

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In Memoriam: Carole Hamby

The Timber Valley flag was lowered in honor of Carole Hamby, former member #99. Carole passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2024. Carole and her husband, JW were original members of Timber Valley, helping to organize and build the park. … Continue reading

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News from the Office

Overnight, the Office was taken over by Fairies! Poor Henrietta was kicked out of her window box as the Fairies made their village amongst the rose branches. Henrietta did make new friends while moving to the Office counter. She has … Continue reading

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Squirrel Droppings – I got old

by Fred Prout I may have mentioned that I live with a lot of older people. But I do everything possible to avoid joining their legions. I look around and see people with canes, walkers, rollators and electric scooters. One … Continue reading

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