Category: Clubs & Classes

Meritage Wine Group celebrates in Granbury

Venera and Richard Monahan on their 50th wedding anniversary

David Laschinger As the sun warmed a crisp spring Saturday morning in mid-March, 10 members of the Meritage Wine Group and two guests spread a picnic lunch on outdoor tables at Bluff Dale Winery a few miles southwest of Granbury. It was the first group activity in a jam-packed day. After enjoying lunch, several in…

Do you fondue? We do!

All the LOLs fondued and filled the room with laughter and anticipation of their next gathering. LtoR around the table are: Peggy Crandell, Sally Baggott, MaryAnn Carroll, Glenda Brown, Carol Cieslik, Gayle Cole, Jan Utzman, Joan Krause and Judy Ondina.

Judy Ondina On a recent damp March evening, the LOLs (Ladies of Laughter, Ladies of Life, etc.) gathered at the home of Peggy Crandell for a fondue party. She greeted each of us with her warm smile and Easter decorations already in place. We anxiously awaited as we could see the table all set up…

Road Runners – Over the mountains and across the sea

Front row seat to the Grandest Canyon of all

Vicki Baker What better way to explore America’s West and Gaelic treasures than on fully planned and escorted vacations offered by the Road Runners? Travel to distant shores and “capture the dream” for the best of Ireland and Scotland. This 15-day premium escorted tour combines two of the most picturesque countries in Europe. Scotland, famous…

The Women’s Club has “Fashion Passion”

Fashion Passion Models

Susan Knopick Robson Ranch Women’s Club was feted with a real treat at the March lunch with a presentation called “Fashion Passion” presented by Dana Young who is owner of Le Fashion Coach Boutique in Grapevine. The motto of this very interesting boutique is “Current and Comfortable,” and that’s exactly what it brought to a…

Robson Ranch Garden Club learns the fine art of Bonsai

Bonsai presenter Gene Holt; photo by Janie Cindric

Barbara Anderson The Robson Ranch Garden Club enjoyed a wonderful program on bonsai on Monday, 21 March, in The Lone Star Room with Vice-President Mary Ann Rich presiding. Bonsai is the traditional Japanese art of dwarfing and shaping trees and shrubs in shallow pots by pruning and controlled fertilization. Gene Holt, a Robson resident, gave…

A bit O’Feastin’ and Singin’

Pianist Marguerite Richardson; Photo by Dennis Brooks

Sherry Zeise The March meeting of New Life Church’s Ladies Lunch Bunch is always special for three reasons: The first great reason is the food! Our director, Jois Ross, sets the stage for a St. Patty’s Day celebration by cooking up her special, tender and delicious corned beef, and to spare the “faint o’ heart,”…

African American Social Group news

Marie Milleage The African Social Group held a celebration at the home of Mary McGuire and her daughter, Hope Hayward, to welcome two new families to Robson Ranch. The Taylors and Pettifords recently joined the Robson community and are enjoying a variety of activities and meeting new neighbors. The group’s most recent book club members…

Ladies with Hattitude visit SCRAP of Denton

The Ladies with Hattitude recently visited downtown Denton.

Jeanne Barger Donned in red hats and purple clothing on a beautiful spring-like day, a fine group of ladies from Robson Ranch visited downtown Denton. We first had a great lunch at the Chestnut Tree on the square in Denton. Then we headed over to meander around a unique store called SCRAP of Denton. The…