Gayle Coe Costa Rica February 20-27, 2019 Seven-nights, this trip offers great day trips including extensive rainforests, volcanoes, rivers, mountains, beaches. Contact: Brandt Travel and Mayflower Panama Canal on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines March 13, 2019 Sail 16-nights from San Diego. Stop in Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Colon,…
Category: February 2019
Generals, February 2019
Alley Cats Dueling Pianos with buffet dinner March 16
Dueling Pianos is back! Come out to the Clubhouse Ballroom March 16 for a delicious buffet which will be BBQ sliced brisket, mac ‘n cheese, coleslaw and Hawaiian rolls. Cash bar will also be available! Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the buffet opening at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $26 per person and are…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
Military Support Group goes rolling along
Dianne Edmondson Like the Army, the Support Our Troops (SOT) organization here at Robson Ranch keeps rolling along to fulfill its mission. Supporters not just of the Army but of all our military branches meet on the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the clubhouse to continue their mission, supporting military personnel…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
Kiwanian bell ringers help fill the Red Kettle
Vicki Baker It’s that time of year! The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing. The traditional Salvation Army Red Kettle is an integral part of the holiday scene with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors and the homeless. Kiwanis Club…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
Robson Ranch Photo Club news
The RR Photo Club had its annual banquet on January 21, 2019. Our guest speaker was Randall Patterson, who gave an excellent presentation on bird photography. Congratulations to all of the winners from the 2018 competitions, including Peter Hollatz, Pat Powers and Mike Waterhouse who won the “Photographers of the year” awards. Many other members…
Front Page, February 2019
Rock and Roll Martini Group celebrates the 60s
Dave Parker The Rock and Roll Martini Group began the new year celebrating the 1960s and the British invasion of America. Newly elected for membership, Jim and Nancy Burns, were the House Band (host) for the evening of music trivia, British food and martinis. Jim and Nancy served up—what other than—bangers and mash. They also…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
Robson Ranch Woodworkers go global
The Robson Ranch Woodworkers have embarked on an exciting project to share some Texas culture with students from Japan and China. Late last year Katie Hintz, daughter of Robson Ranch resident Lynda Hall, approached the club with a request for assistance in providing unique gifts to a group of cultural exchange students sponsored by Southlake…
Generals, February 2019
Successful digital event at Robson Library
Linda Terry Over 55 Robson residents participated in the recent digital event at the Robson Library. Library board member Sally Ryerson commented, “A lot of folks received e-readers for Christmas!” as the line grew in the library for cards and assistance. Denton library staff were on hand for two hours to register Robson residents for…
Generals, February 2019
Editorial deadline – mark your calendars
Thank you to all of our readers and contributors; you make the Pioneer Press possible. Please mark your calendars with the future editorial submission deadline dates. Remember, all editorial is due by 4:00 p.m. March issue deadline: February 26 April issue deadline: March 26 May issue deadline: April 26 June issue deadline: May 24 July…
Features, February 2019
The fight for public ed, higher ed begins with committee assignments
State Rep. Lynn Stucky There’s a new speaker in the Texas House and he has his foot on the gas. Newly-elected House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is setting the tone for the House of Representatives. A week after session began, the House released its draft version of the budget for 2020-21. Two weeks later, committee…