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Aladdin Villas Official Website: https://www.aladdinvillas.org/

 

Non-Emergency Mission Police: 956-584-5000               Animal Control: 956-580-8741.

 

Weekly Activities for the week of August 16:

 

Wednesday, August 19th

Free Laurel and Hardy Movie in Ballroom at 6:30 PM.  Optional: BYOB and comfy chair.  Popcorn and goldfish crackers available for a donation.

 

AV Announcements:

Dog Days of Summer Happy Hour - Wednesday, August 26th 4-6 PM in the Ballroom.  Music by Joe's Garage Band.  Serving Hot Dogs and trimmings and watermelon.  $4 per person.  Open to the Public.  Invite your friends!

 

Labor Day Lunch - September 7 Noon - 2PM in the Ballroom

Serving beef, chicken and pork tamales, Mexican rice and charro beans.  Rice Pudding.  Hibiscus tea and water. $7.00 per plate.  Each plate will include one of each flavor tamale.  Sign up sheets are in the ballroom.

 

Library News Update:

We have a new donation of mystery books by David Harry.  Do to lack of space, I have placed them on top of the bookcase for the Western paperback books.  There are several authors displayed on top of our bookcases, so do look around if you can't find your favorite author. We appreciate your donations; even duplicate books help our Garage Sale.  Thank you.

 

Women's Bible Study 

I'm very happy to announce that we will have a Women's Bible study in the fall. Marie Shirley has accepted this coming season's leadership position and is already thinking about what book(s) she wants to use. I am delighted the Lord picked Marie; she has such a sweet spirit. I am sure she will do a wonderful job.  Patrice Hall

 

Recyling News!! Per the City of Mission, rinsed glass and cans can now be put in the recycling bins.  Thank you to everyone for recycling - it keeps our annual dues down too!  Also, a reminder:  Please break down your cardboard boxes before placing in recycling containers, so they don't fill up too fast.  Thanks again for being a good neighbor!

 

What is/isn't allowed in our Roll Off dumpsters?  Notice from the City of Mission, exactly as worded by the city: Bulky items are allowed in Roll Off containers, such as, furniture, toys, appliances, brush and leaves.  Items not allowed in Roll Off containers are hazard liquids or chemicals, construction debris, dirt, rocks, cement or tires.

 

AV Photo Directory

The 2026 AV Photo Directory is now available in the Resident's Office, for those who had their photo taken.  They are open Mondays ONLY, 9am-11am.  There will be a small amount available for $20 purchase also.

 

Grannies Closet:  If you have any needs, please call Trinidad Gutierrez.

 

Bingo/Card Elimination News

Tom Hollom has agreed to Bingo with revisions.  NO MONEY INVOLVED.  NO CHARGE FOR BINGO CARDS.  Prizes are nominal non-cash DONATED PRIZES.  Card Elimination will now be run by Ron Platow.  No guests permitted.  Wear your name badge.  From Maryanne Barthel

 

Aladdin Summer Office Hours

Business Office Monday 9 am - 11 am

Corporate Treas Offices Monday 9 am - 11 am

Activities Office Wednesday 10 am - 11 am

 

Aladdin Villas Garage Sale Donations

Anyone with garage sale donations during the summer months, please contact Gloria at 218-252-6616.  If no answer, please leave a message.  

 

Woodshop expansion update

Today, April 9th our Board of Directors met with our corporate attorney to get his input on when the woodshop expansion can take place. It was determined that a full membership vote is necessary before construction can begin. The membership vote will take place at the December 2026 meeting along with the budget approval process. It is still our intention to fully fund the construction through donations. NO corporate or activities funds have been requested or been allocated to this project. As of today we have $81,075 in escrow. We will continue to raise money right up to the point of completion. I want to personally thank all those that have supported this very important project; especially the donors who have been so patient during this long process. I have full confidence that we will be able to proceed with construction when we get full approval at the December meeting.

 

Thank you all again for the overwhelming support you have shown.

Darrell Freitag

Woodshop chairman

 

Attention New Owners: 

If anyone has the Aladdin Villas information boxes which were placed in your yard while it was for sale, please contact Don Richardson, VP of Properties at 713-301-5274, or drop it off at his home at 500 Mercury or in the Aladdin Villas office.  Thanks!

 

The Tech Committee is in need of assistance.  If you have technology skills and are willing to volunteer, please reach out to Dominic Raftery at avTechChair@gmail.com.  If you have skills in any of these areas, they can use your help: Computer Systems/Network Management, Computer Applications Support, Website Development, Coding, Electronics.  Volunteers make our community the best place to live.  (02-10)

 

Please welcome our new Volunteer Decorating Coordinator, Patti Stoddard!  If you are interested in joining her "team", please contact her.  Info in the new phone directory.  Thank you volunteers!!

 

The Aladdin Villas Dinner Theatre has released new dates 2027 for the Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant by Leslie Kimball!  Friday,2/12, Saturday, 2/13 Evening Performances and Sunday Valentine's Matinee 2/14/2027.

 

Monthly Activities (in chronological order):

 

Board of Directors meetings are held the first and the last Thursday of the month at 8:30 am in the Hacienda room, however beginning May 1, the first regular meeting is cancelled through September per vote of the Board of Directors.  The summer schedule will be:(5/28,6/25,7/30,8/27,9/24)

Please note:  Dial-In facility, for residents to listen in to Board Meetings, is no longer supported as the phone line in the Hacienda Room has been disconnected.

Residents wishing to listen in can log on to Aladdinvillas.org website:  under For Residents, Meeting Videos Page.  If you do not have a log on to the AV website, you can request by sending an email with your first and last name, your email address, your Aladdin Street Address to TechTeam@AladdinVillas.org.

 

Romeo (Retired Old Men Eating Out) at IHOP, 314 N Shary Rd, on first Wednesday at 8:00 am. (9/2)

 

Resident's Meeting in the Ballroom on first Thursday 9/3) at 9:00 am.   Come early for donuts & coffee. 

  

Mr. Gatti's Pizza: Second Monday, 10:00 am (9/7) Free Cinnamon Rolls!  Contact Tom Hollom 320-760-2204 

 

Activities Monthly Meeting 9:00 am September 28th in the Hacienda Room.

 

Weekly and Daily Activities:

 

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Personal Announcements (in order by date received)

 

Dining Room Table with six chairs for sale.  $350.00 956-249-4432.

 

House for rent.  Aladdin Villas East.  2 bedroom, 2 bath.  Available from April through December.  Please call 920-323-3293 with inquires.

 

Wanted to Rent ASAP-2 bedroom home (seasonal) in AV. Call 712-298-0961. 

 

Attention Veterans:  The McAllen VA Clinic on Hackberry has added Urgent Care.  The hours are Monday -Friday 2:30PM -9 PM

 

For Sale: secretary desk $200 call 785-819-2206

 

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