Category: August 2015

Red Hat Ranchers Pool Party

The Red Hat Ranchers at their recent pool party

Kris Tarczon Sounds of laughter and cheering were heard coming from the Robson swimming pool on Friday, July 10, as the Red Hat Ranchers celebrated at their annual pool party. True to Red Hat tradition the ladies came attired in various styles of swimming attire, both sedate and sensuous. The hostesses, Mala Bowdouris, Carol Solow…

Drones are photographing here on the Ranch

Sunrise over the Ranch by D. Simmonds and Randy Hatcher

Drones are in the news daily on all media. I’m sure most of you have seen at least one drone flying high here on the Ranch. The team of D. Simmonds and Randy Hatcher is using a drone for photography and producing stunning results. The dynamic duo gave a presentation for the Photography Club July…

A fashionable stroll through history

Monkey skin coat

Bernadette Fideli Twenty thousand garments to view and so little time. How to describe a visit to one of the University of North Texas’ most unique collections is a daunting task. The Robson Red Hat Ranchers were treated to a guided tour of the Texas Fashion Collection housed on the main campus of UNT. This…

July 2015 International Club activities recap

Members at the July 16 meeting at Vinny’s Italian Restaurant

Rupa A. Mathur The Robson Ranch International Club represented their club in the Fourth of July Parade. Anna-Lisa Anderson was very gracious and kind to let the club members ride in her Classic 1971 convertible Ford Mustang car. The passengers in her car were Anna-Lisa Anderson from Sweden (the driver), Chuck Hutin (married to Marlena…

Community Garage Sale

Pat Hamblin When your attic and garage start to cool off, start looking for those give-away items. The After Schoolers Club will sponsor the Community Garage Sale on Saturday, October 17, with rain date of November 7. All donated items, furniture or goods, are most welcome. Donated items will be stored at Pat Hamblin’s house,…

2nd annual Firecracker 5k Walk Run

And the race begins. Photo courtesy of Harold Lippold

Susan Hebert The second annual Firecracker 5K Walk/Run was presented on July 4 by the Living Well Committee with Fred Thompson and Fred van Naerssen serving as co-chairpersons of the event. It was a beautiful day with pre-walk/run activities starting at 7:15 a.m. with one of Robson Ranch residents, Sherrill Kerr, singing the National Anthem.…

Get your flu shots here!

Great news! Flu shots and other vaccinations will be available six times this year for the convenience of Robson Ranch residents. The same company who has provided flu shots for the past several years, On-Site Health Services/Super Value Pharmacy, will be offering a variety of vaccinations again at the Robson Ranch clubhouse on the following…

Kiln Krafters in full swing

The bird house by Angela Walters

Members of the Kiln Krafters Club have been busy this spring with a number of projects. The bird house was done by Angela Walters and the vase by Dorothy Edlund. Members are also getting their Thanksgiving and Christmas projects underway for the upcoming holiday season. There is still time for you to have decorative items…

HOA Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Missed Fortune

The winners

Althea Parent Missed Fortune Murder Mystery was held Saturday, June 27, with 60 attendees. Lagniappe Productions came with five actors in 1880s attire. Several residents wore their western wear, which fit in perfectly with the Texas play theme. The evening started off with a cash bar; a very tasty buffet opened at 6:00 P.M. with BBQ…