Category: January 2015

Woodworkers bring happiness to over 100 area kids

These toys were given to the Denton City County Center.

Larry Varnes Every year Santa recruits several elves in the Robson Ranch Workshop to make toys for disadvantaged kids in the greater Denton area. This year was no different. We distributed a total of 117 toys to three different charities: Salvation Army, Denton Christian Day School and Denton City County Day School. Woodworker Neil Newman…

Women’s Club luncheon

Left to right, front row: Nan Lippold, Mary Ann Carroll and Geraldine Gawle; back row: Janice Brown, Linda Bono, Janelle Roth and Barbara Geiser

Mary Ornberg “The Ultimate Game Show” emceed by Darla Mahon and her elves (Sandy Petty, Donna Ross, Susan Hebert, Teresa Blackburn-Korn and Geraldine Gawle) was a huge success. Over 30 women participated in the games to receive prizes and cash. The first game was “Name That Tune” with one team of three players dominating the…

Catholic Club Christmas party

Robson Ranch Catholic Club held its Christmas party on December 9. It was held at the beautifully decorated home of Rev. Jim and Susan Galbraith. There was a wonderful turnout of about 40 people. A keyboard and music was provided by Linda and John Grandfield and Don Ortega. The food was delicious as everyone brought…

Port, trivia and good cheer

Left to right: Mike Aramanda, Alfred Wright, Pete Toppan, Kathy Perry, Millie Aramanda, Cherie Snowden and Rupa Mathur gather for a holiday toast.

Bernadette Fideli The Wine Stewards welcomed the month of December in true Southern style at the home of Bill and Bernadette Fideli. The festive evening began with a toast of sparkling wine to celebrate seven years of friendship and good times. Brut and Demi-Sec wines, together with a variety of appetizers, put the Wine Stewards…

Wine and Dine – January 2015

Queenie’s Lolly Evans A lot of you may have seen Tim Love on TV or be familiar with his restaurants. Lonesome Dove in Ft. Worth is one, and there are several more casual places known as Love Shacks, but Queenie’s is the one I’m writing about. Queenie’s is named for Tim’s mother. First here’s some…

HOA presents: Cliff Erickson singer and guitar performer

Cliff Erickson, singer and 12-string guitarist

Back by popular demand! HOA presents Cliff Erickson, singer and 12-string acoustic guitar performer on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in the Clubhouse Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. and the show will follow. Tickets are $30 per person. Cliff Erickson is considered one of the finest acoustic performers throughout the Midwest…