Category: January 2019

Holiday season sweetened with Cookie Exchange Party

Vicki Baker The most wonderful time of the year brings the most anticipated parties of the year. No, we’re not talking cocktails or dinners. We’re talking cookies…holiday cookies! One of the holiday traditions most eagerly awaited was the baking of Christmas cookies, candies and bars for the annual Bunco Cookie Exchange Party. Bakers and sweets…

Young at Heart Big Band to perform January 27

Young at Heart is a 15-piece Big Band with trumpets, ‘bones, saxes and rhythm section that has been performing dances and concerts in the Denton area for over 20 years and is made up of musicians (including several Robson Ranch residents) that are dedicated to playing music they love from the old standards, rock, jazz,…

East Crestview Holiday Party

Nancy Toppan We cherish our time and camaraderie with our neighbors and friends all year long; however, gatherings are simply more meaningful during the holiday season. East Crestview’s Holiday Party was held in the spacious bar area of the Wildhorse Grill on December 3. Several neighborhood friends also attended. A delicious buffet was enjoyed, along…

Voices United warm up the holidays

Phyllis Ayers The December holidays gave Voices United a chance to once again give back to the community. We partnered with Meals on Wheels to provide gift bags for the Denton residents being served by this wonderful organization. Over 200 gift bags were generously donated by Denton Sprouts Farmers Market’s General Manager, Ron Godec, which…

Mulling over the holidays

The Wine Stewards kicked off the holiday season with a glass of warm mulled wine and a dinner of simple elegance. Mulled wine is a very popular and traditional holiday beverage in the European countries. It is a red wine blended with spices of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, and a touch of vanilla. Wine…

Denton County Judge Andy Eads

Andy Eads As my term as Denton County Judge begins, I want to thank Robson Ranch residents for their support during my 12 years as Denton County Precinct 4 Commissioner. Time has flown by as we have been busy making sure residents were well served. We accomplished a number of projects including: * Opening a…

Holiday party and games at D’Bones

  Nancy Toppan What does the Game Gang do for their holiday party in December? Play Christmas games, of course. We were in for some surprises at D’Bone’s holiday party. The Chinese Christmas Exchange with a twist was played. Once everyone had chosen and stolen the gift they were snug and happy with, Jere Bone…

Democratic Club – looking back, moving foward

Vicki Baker There’s just something special about this time of year – the lights, the parties, the brisk, chilly air. There’s also a renewed energy and optimism about going into the new year. It’s a time to recognize our accomplishments and define what it means for Democrats moving forward. The highs and lows of 2018…

A little touch of Italy for the Wine Knots

Joan Newcomer There was a chill in the air and rain everywhere on the third Friday in October. Robson Ranch hadn’t seen the sun in four days. However, neither rain, nor gloom, nor darkness of night could keep the Wine Knots from their appointed task of tasting wine and enjoying great fellowship. To the familiar…