Category: October 2020

Word of the Month: Petrichor

David Zapatka Following a good rain after a long, dry spell one evening on the pickleball court with friend Natasha Thompson, that luscious smell we are all familiar with danced in our noses. Imagine that fresh, earthy smell we all know so well as you read this column. Tash said, “There’s a word for that…

Trick or Treat Comes to Robson Ranch!

Cynthia Drury Leave all your tricks at home and join us for a treat. Fellowship At The Ranch (FATR) Church is hosting a Drive Thru Halloween Trick or Treat candy distribution at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Come in your golf cart, car, bicycle, or motorcycle…

November Virtual Auction for SOT

Lynne Moore The Support Our Troops (SOT) virtual auction will take place over two days this year. It will start at noon on Nov. 11 and end at 9 p.m. on Nov. 12. There are over sixty high-quality items in the auction this year. Photos and descriptions of the items are available now on the SOT…

Rotary Club

Dave Everly, Gary Toothaker, Don Fryer, Lyle Dresser, and President Justin Landowner. Thanks for the help, Dave.

Rotary Club of Champions David Everly Champions Rotary Club organizes to help in the collection of tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Children’s charities. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an American independent nonprofit organization whose stated mission is to “create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.” RMHC…

CATC Clubs Offer Holiday Gifts

Rich Jedlowski Well, we’re into the “ber” months now; you know, September, October, November, and December, and that means it’s shopping season. That also means fighting traffic, crowded stores, or hoping that the things you order on Amazon arrive in good condition or for that matter, arrive at all. Robson Ranch offers a great alternative…

Sassy Stampers September Meeting Recap

JoAnn Gantos The Sassy Stampers held their September meeting on the 19th via Facebook Live. Tami Fenton once again led the club through the making of a beautiful fancy corset card designed by Sally Hampton, a longtime member of the club. This Heartfelt Creations inspired card is beautiful. Prior to our meeting, Tami led us…

Welcome New Assistant Pro

Dave Hintz

Fred Thompson, Nine Holer Director of Communications Welcome our new assistant pro, Dave Hintz. Dave is a graduate of the Golf Academy of America-Dallas and previously held positions at Glen Eagles Golf Club and at Oakmont here in North Texas. Much of Dave’s working career was with General Electric in Milwaukee and other places. Prior to…

Mark Your Calendar: HOA Shredding and Recycling Day

Shelbi Berg, Activities Director HOA Shredding and Recycling Day is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. Shredding cost is $5 (cash) per bag or box and $5 each (cash) to have your computer hard drive or printers crushed. Magic Shred will take any paper documents that you need shredded, but please…