Jim Mann Last month was graduation time, a time for sage advice from renowned speakers. But I was thinking Everything You Really Need to Know, You Learned in Kindergarten. 1. Listen to the teacher: her job is to teach, protect us and keep us from eating the glue. 2. Pay attention in class: if we…
Category: July 2017
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Wine Knots hosts a “Kiwi” evening
Theresa Peoples Having recently toured Australia and New Zealand in April and May, Bill and Theresa Peoples hosted a “Kiwi” evening for the “Wine Knots” wine group on June 16. They introduced the group to some delightful wines from the Organic Gibbston Valley Winery, which is outside of Queenstown, New Zealand and was visited by…
Generals, July 2017
Living Well offers something for everyone at the Friday Farmer’s Market
Every Friday throughout the summer, in the Clubhouse parking lot, three family-run businesses bring their products to our community at Robson Ranch. As a Living Well offered event it is remarkable to find the freshest goods available right here at the Ranch. Between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., Ranch residents find these vendors to be a…
Front Page, July 2017
Rock N Roll Martini Group pool party
Dave Parker The House Band (host) for the June meeting of the Rock and Roll Martini Group was Monica and Allen Bishop. The Bishops have an outdoor pool in their back yard so the Rockers (members) were prepared for some pool time with temperatures in the 90s. The House Band gets to pick the music/artist…
Sports, July 2017
Pickleball Academies
Larry Nortunen, RRDPC Academy The Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club continues to train new members during the recently completed April and May Pickleball Academies. Twenty-one students, new to pickleball and mostly new to Robson Ranch, completed the training consisting of four evening sessions. Academy Instructors led sessions covering pickleball rules, scoring, basic strokes, game strategy…
Features, July 2017
Designing With Carol: Home Sweet Home
Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies Do you ever ask yourself, “How can I get the inspiration to take my interiors from boring to beautiful?” As you know I like to suggest that you start your inspirational journey by perusing the many design websites at your fingertips. Pinterest is chock full of so many different styles,…
Generals, July 2017
OLLI at UNT
OLLI at UNT is a lifelong learning program with classes, events and trips designed by and for adults 50 and better. We are a vibrant community of curious minds, adventurous hearts and welcoming members. Classes are taught by distinguished university professors and area professionals. Join us for life’s next adventure. Classes are steps away from your…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Meet the new Republican Club officers
Rebecca Bafford Newly-elected president of the Republican Club is Russ Bafford, born and raised in Illinois. He received a BS in mining engineering from the University of Missouri/Rolla and a BS in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. He was chief engineer for several coal mines in Illinois, worked for Alcoa in Surinam, South…
Sports, July 2017
RRMGA Member/Guest invitational
The 14th annual RRMGA Member/Guest Invitational Tournament will be held on September 8 and 9, 2017 at the Wildhorse Golf Club, Robson Ranch, Texas. This tournament is the premier RR Men’s Golf Association event for its members and their guests. Tournament and event details along with tournament registration instructions may be found on the RRMGA.com…
Sports, July 2017
Residents tour golf course
Steve Shepard, Chairman Golf and Green Committee The HOA Golf and Greens Committee invited residents to tour the golf course on May 1, and approximately 200 people came. Residents used their golf carts or ones used by the Pro Shop for outside golfers. While the scene may have seemed chaotic at times, members of the…