Category: October 2014

Fall Tennis Happenings

The Robson Ranch Tennis Club (RRTC) and the Denton Country Club (DCC) tennis groups that participated in the mixer.

Dianne Ace On a recent fall evening, the Robson Ranch Tennis Club hosted a mixer with tennis players from the Denton Country Club. All of the players enjoyed several rounds of tennis and drinks and food on the porch. On October 25, the Tennis Club will have an Octoberfest Tennis Mixer with all of the…

Kiwanis changing lives

Ms. Ruth and her ramp builders: Bruce Walker, Carl Smothers, Jerry Waynant, Dick Anderson and Bill Wright.

Larry Varnes Kiwanis is dedicated to changing lives, one person at a time. Such is certainly the mission for the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch. Members of Kiwanis are serving as mentors for elementary schools kids at risk in Denton schools, supporting the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas, providing scholarships to deserving…

Happy Potters Club is growing

The September workshop and new members.

Peggy Villagomez Happy Potters has grown to 57 members strong this year. There also is a myriad of talents within the group. Some of the potters are professionals, and there are those like myself who are novices. But don’t be intimidated to try pottery because those within the group are very willing to share their…

Happy Tails Dog Club start new season

C. J. Kolb, the speaker at the September 13 meeting.

David Laschinger The new season for Robson Ranch Happy Tails Dog Club kicked off with a guest speaker from a local pet business in Argyle at their Saturday, September 13, meeting. Marjorie Burgess, the manager at new Petco on University in Denton, was scheduled to be a guest speaker but did not make it to…

Take me out to the ballgame

Pat Sabo, Melba Beckham and RRWC President Mala Bowdouris visit prior to the September Luncheon program.

Susan Hebert The theme of the September 2 Robson Ranch Women’s Club (RRWC) monthly meeting was to meet and hear about the exciting life of the Texas Rangers field reporter, Emily Jones McCoy. Before the program began, RRWC President Mala Bowdouris reported the club currently has 399 members. At this time the membership dues for…

International Club news

The International Group members at Eileen Whittaker’s home.

The International Group has met during the past few months at each other’s homes or at restaurants. We have been having a lot of fun and getting to know about each other’s country and culture. We met on July 17 at Thai Square Restaurant for some Thai cuisine. Unfortunately some of the members could not…

After Schooler Club – October 2014

After Schoolers Club Board Members: Helen Adamson, VP; Barbara Curran, secretary; Cathy Harden, treasurer; and committee members Sue Cousin and Darla Chupp. Pat Hamblin, president, took the picture.

The After Schoolers Club board members discussed and approved the following: Food for Kids starting September 19; Borman Elementary hosting our club on September 30 to meet the principal; a fun evening at the Texas Star Dinner Theater in Grapevine on October 10 and the annual Garage Sale on October 18. If you are interested…

Indonesian guest visits Robson Ranch Material Girls

Lucy Rees with the Grand Champion winning entry at the North Texas State Fair.

Judy Hilderbrand On August 14, Retno Hapsari, business partner of Robson Ranch resident Karen McDaniels and General Manager of XS Project in Jakarta, Indonesia visited the Material Girls at Robson Ranch. Ms. Hapsari collects traditional Indonesian batik cloth and explained the process of making Indonesian batiks. She also explained the differences in Balinese batiks and…

Designing with Carol – October 2014

10 holiday decorating tips Along with joy and cheer comes our favorite part of the holidays—decorating. Tis’ the season… to go all out! Here are some fun tips for your festive décor this year: 1. Stay consistent with your color scheme. Pick two to three colors and use these as your working palette. Too many…