Category: June 2017

Horseshoes anyone?

The 2017 Robson Ranch Denton Veteran’s Horseshoe Tournament participants

Dick Dauphinais It was a glorious day on the “pitch” on Robson Ranch with beautiful sunshine, a cloudless sky with temperatures in the mid-seventies with only a slight breeze; most would call it a top 10 day. The flags were in place, the portable tent was up, the fans benches were filling-up; yes, it was…

TWAG – a tribute to Joan Krause

Jeremy, Rhett, Joan and Chef Aubrey at the Grill

Judy Ondina The time frame is 2007-2008, the Grill’s chef, Ben Dawson, sends out his Chef’s weekly letter, a short two-paragraph document to inform the community of forthcoming specials. Time passes and the need for a better way to communicate with those living at Robson Ranch and advertise the Grill is brought to the Food…

New name, same great adventure

Grab some fun by traveling with Premier Tours Global and Road Runners

Vicki Baker New York, Alaska, Cajun Country, Fort Worth Stock Yards, Bass Performance Hall, Texas wine country, and the list goes on and on. You experienced it all with Gotta Go Tours by Patti, one of Road Runners’ revered travel partners. Now Road Runners is proud to announce that Gotta Go Tours has merged with…

Accessories exchange at Peggy’s Poppy Petals Boutique

Ladies anticipating their choices at Peggy’s Poppy Petals Boutique

Judy Ondina Tired of your accessories? Jewelry in your inventory rarely worn? That scarf just doesn’t go with anything else you like to wear? Bored with your purses? Fortunately for a gathering of ladies, Peggy Crandell-Duff recently hosted an accessories exchange party at “Peggy’s Poppy Petals” boutique. Each of the invitees was asked to bring…

Birding Interest Group notice

The birding interest group visited Forest Lake Park.

John Kirk The birding interest group has been out on two birding trips in May and had one trip rained out. The last trip was to Forest Lake Park off of Ryan Road. We saw 27 different species of birds that day. As we started off, two Mississippi kites landed on a dead tree and…

Gun Club evening meeting at full capacity

We filled the room at the May Gun Club meeting.

Dave Parker Because of scheduling demand at the Clubhouse, the May general meeting of the Gun Club was held at 7:00 p.m. Having an evening meeting was an opportunity for those still working to attend. The meeting was sponsored by Selinda Rainey from Texas Law Shield. Selinda invited a Texas Law Shield gun law specialty…

Potluck Club May – June rotation

Kris Price, Nancy Thomas, Margot Kalina, George Boryan, Sandi Price and Roger Thomas

Brenda McKenzie A great way to end spring and welcome summer, is to celebrate with good food, entertaining conversation and fellowship with friends and neighbors. Potluck dinners are a wonderful way to become acquainted with your neighbors and other RR residents. The dinners, occurring four times a year, usually consist of six to eight members…

Sips for the Barbie

Left to right, back row: Pete Toppan, Nancy Toppan, Al Wright, Vivian Wright, Jere Bone, Jim Fox, Eileen Whittaker, Brenda McKenzie, CT Robertson, Susan Parker, Dave Parker, Rick, Mike Aramanda; front row: Rupa Mathur, Vickie Bone, Millie Aramanda, Charlene Cottingham, Alfred VanGool and Kathy Perry

Bernadette Fideli The gardens are awash with flowering trees and spring blooms, the breeze is flowing softly over the patio and the evening sky is big and bright. Spring in Texas awakens the barbeque spirit from a long winter’s nap. Mike and Millie Aramanda heeded the call and hosted the Wine Stewards to a grilling…

Robson Ranch Catholic Club news

The Catholic Club at the May potluck

Irene Manning Robson Ranch Catholic Club met on Tuesday, May 9, at the lovely home of John and Mary Goodpaster. This was our last meeting until the fall, and we always end our May meeting with a potluck dinner. We had a great showing of about 40 members and a few new to Robson Ranch.…