Category: Clubs & Classes

Shalom Y’all

Our September gathering of our Jewish Friendship Group had a very nice turnout. Over 22 members joined us in sharing their offerings of a Jewish “dish” and welcoming in the Jewish New Year 5775, which started on Wednesday evening, September 24, and continues for 10 days with the culmination of Yom Kippor (praying for our…

Harvest Moon Dance highlights

Carol and Phil Hilton

Kathy Lapp Robson Ranch saw a beautiful harvest moon a few days before the Dance Club’s Harvest Moon dance on September 12. The cool autumn evening gave the dancers a true feeling of fall. It was a great finale for the final dance of the year with music by Fun Addix and 180 plus dancers…

Vino Amores celebrate Labor Day

Wally Davis September 2 was a good night for some good wine tasting. The Vino Amores met at the home of Helen and Wally Davis. Almost all of our surviving members were on hand to enjoy six classic Zinfandel Wines, all from California but from several different areas in the wine country. Food provided by…

After Schoolers Club news – October 2014

Members of the Wisconsin Club and After Schoolers Club donate bags of school supplies to Borman Elementary School.

Nancy Buenzow, Wisconsin Club and Pat Hamblin, After Schoolers Club president, met with Hope Gallaway, CIA representative for Borman Elementary in Denton to turn over seven large bags of school supplies along with $30 cash donation collected by the Wisconsin Club. Hope said this was perfect timing because two weeks into the new school year…

Ostrich, wine and boots, oh my!

Nanci Zipes, left, and Lynn Kosmak.

Bernadette Fideli With apologies to the Wizard of Oz, the Robson Red Hat Ranchers Mystery Trip can best be described as ‘Ostrich, Wine and Boots, Oh My! On September 11, 24 brave and trusty ladies boarded a chartered bus and rode off to points unknown. Organized by Jan Utzman, Joan Krause, Peggy Crandell and Gayle…

A down under toast

Left to right: Cherie Snowden, Frank Deardorff, Eileen Whittaker, Jim Fox, Charlie Snowden and Charlene Cottingham.

Bernadette Fideli William Sokolin, the world’s most foremost expert on wine investing, once was asked, “What is the definition of a good wine.” “It should start and end with a smile,” was his reply. There were plenty of smiles at Charlie and Cherie Snowden’s home as the Wine Stewards celebrated the end of summer and…

Road Runner event calendar

For full details on the following events, go to www.rrrrclub.com October 28, 2014: “FALL AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM” $45 pp Tickets will be on sale at the annual meeting by Gotta Go Tours by Patti 972-355-1189. November 12-14: SHOP SOME AND SIP SOME $369. Shopping and wine tasting. Visit San Marcos Outlets, Gruene and Salado.…

Catholic Club notice

The Catholic Club met on September 12 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Alex Manning. The guest speaker was Mr. Bret Curran, the Grand Knight from the Knights of Columbus Council 12553. Mr. Curran explained the faith and community- based programs the Knights promote. The meeting was attended by about 30 members for a…

Robson Ranch Garden Club begins 2014/2015 season

Left to right: Terry Rosser, Birdie Kasner and Carole Johnston. Photo by Lori Slocum.

Lori Slocum The Robson Ranch Garden Club began its 2014-2015 program year on the 15th of September with a wonderful presentation by Ms. Lauren Barker, Program Director for Keep Denton Beautiful. Fall-themed door prizes were awarded to three lucky members. The October meeting of the club will be off-campus for members only. Members will be…

Republican Club speaker

Michael Penaluna

What steps have you taken to be prepared for an emergency situation in the community or in the North Texas area? September was designated “National Preparedness Month” in an effort to make citizens aware of what they should do when there are weather situations and other threats. Michael Penaluna, head of the Office of Emergency…