Category: Clubs & Classes

Wine Knots “Raduno”

Indulge yourself in all Canada has to offer

Randy Johnston The Italian raduno, which means get together, was at Wayne and Mary Ann Ballard’s home on Friday, September 15. The night was all about Italian food and wine. The evening began with some great appetizers including Italian nachos, meatballs and Italian sausage and crackers. After an Italian serenade from Tom Zumann, Wayne presented…

Goumbas visit Portofino’s

The Goumbas

Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Goumbas held their September lunch at Portofino’s in Krum. Portofino’s is the place for fine Italian food for the group. Alfredo, the Godfather of Portofino’s, again outdid himself with a feast of pasta for all. Alfredo also served up a delicious steak for all Goumbas to try. Alfredo was presented…

The Women’s Club hosts Ladies’ Afternoon Tea

Gayle Coe The Women’s Club Community Relations Chairperson Jan Utzman and Special Projects Chairperson Peggy Crandell presided over an amazing Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, Tuesday, August 29. The afternoon tea was truly a special event complete with lots of hard work and laughter and culminated with a ballroom full of Women’s Club members in beautiful high…

News from The Happy Tails Dog Club

Linda Watrak A general meeting was held on September 9. First on the agenda: installation of the Board of Directors and acceptance of the revised bylaws which received approval of the membership. This was followed by a program featuring Linda Provenzano and Rebecca Laschinger on the topic of canine communication. Many valuable clues to how…

Natural Clay Shooter to speak to Gun Club

Russ Bafford The Robson Ranch Gun Club is pleased to host Jeanie Almond as its featured speaker for the November 14 meeting. As a competitive shooter and instructor for many years, her accomplishments include: American Trap Western Zone National Champion, President of 501(c)(3| Youth Target Foundation, Founder of National Shooting Sports Instructor Academy, General Manager…

Jewish Friendship Group: L’Shana Tova to all

Joyce Brein At the September meeting the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. At sundown on September 20 we welcomed the arrival of year 5778 on the Hebrew calendar with the celebration lasting two days. This begins the observance of the High Holidays, or Days of Awe (or Remembrance), and…

Sarasota Beverage Tasting Group forms

A new “beverage” group has been formed.

Judy Ondina Amidst the myriad of wine groups within Robson Ranch a new group has formed on Sarasota Drive. Neighbors have formed the Sarasota Beverage Tasting Group. This unique group samples whatever beverage the host requests. This can include wines, beers, spirits, teas, etc. In late August the group had its first get together at…