River Valley Riders Chapter Meeting Updates from September 2026
We had 24 members and 4 guests at our gathering. Chapter C captured the plaque.
Our State Directors went over all the Save-the-Dates for 2026. These are in our newsletter as well as an email I have sent previously.
State Fall Leaf Ride – This information was emailed to everyone. Please check it out and be sure to let Bruce Hensley know if you plan to attend.
The State Newsletter is sporting many pictures of pirates from the Blast. Check it out.
It was great to see Pam Haines, Joyce Quire and Mary Rogers at our gathering. Joyce thanked everyone for coming to Windy’s layout and funeral. Pam thanked everyone in the G for being part of her life. Shortly after she and her husband joined in 2018, her husband passed away. The G has been there for her.
Joyce and Pam both have trikes they are selling, and Joyce is selling their camper. If you are looking for a trike, or a camper please check with them.
Motorist Awareness – Jerry shared about riding with a driver, who is not a particularly good driver. He mentioned that both in a car and on a bike, be sure that you start to slow down and coast to a stop. Be sure you are in the correct lane if you are turning, prior to arriving at the intersection.
Donita shared her trip to Hawaii to drop off her granddaughter to collect. It was beautiful, expensive and there were a lot of people. They hiked, rented scooters and took a surfing lesson. So now the G has covered all 50 states.
Social Secretary – Chris shared the September birthdays and anniversaries. Asked to keep Judy Norris in our prayers. She has some complications from her surgery and is still in the hospital. Due to her stroke, she was not eating so they had to insert a feeding tube. She will be having a swallow test. Hopefully, they can remove the feeding tube. They are planning for her to have 2 to 3 weeks in a rehab facility.
Ride Coordinators – The Sept 12th ride will be to Beans Café in Dry Ridge. Meet at Meijers at 9:15. Should arrive at Beans around 11am. If you didn’t sign up, please let Lesley and Steve know if you plan to go and if you will ride with the group or meet at Beans. Oct ride will be to Miller’s in West Union.
Events – Our next event is our end-of-year Picnic on Sept. 19th. Cost is $5. It is an All American Picnic. Hot dogs, burgers, apple pie and possibly ice cream will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Let Donita know if you plan to attend and what you may bring to share.
The G Christmas Party will be on Dec. 5th. It will be in Union Ky again. Cost is $10. We will be having a Taco Bar. Again, bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. This year, for the gift exchange, instead of a gift for a guy or a girl, we are exchanging a $25 gift card. Do not wrap your gift card.
On Dec 8th, our gathering will be held at the Boone County Main Library in Burlington. Again, we will have our Dirty Santa Bingo, so bring 5 items from you home that you no longer need if you want to participate. You are welcome to bring a food item to share.
Camping – Our end-of-year camping is Sept 18th – 20th. On the 18th we will have our annual Chili dinner. Let Leah know if you plan to participate and what you will bring to share. Of course, Saturday is our picnic. Sunday will be a Community Breakfast. Again, let Leah know if you plan to attend and what you will bring to share.
On a side note – Leah has seats for LaComdia’s Christmas shows for November 28th. This year there are 2 shows, the first will be Santa Claus the musical then The Gift of Christmas. Our seats are on the floor by the stage. Price is $58 each. She still has seats available. Please let Leah know if you are interested in attending.