Janet Mills Stuff Matters – Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Share Our Man-Made World by Mark Miodownik. Steel was the first metal that Miodownik discusses. For thousands of years, the making of steel was handed down as a craft. During the Stone Age metal was highly prized and copper and gold were the only two metals.…
Category: November 2014
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
RR Singles Club tours historic Ft. Worth mansions
Forty members of the RR Singles Club traveled to two cattle baron mansions and Top O’Hill Casino in Arlington in October. For the cattle barons who made their fortunes at the dawning of the twentieth century, the ultimate sign of success was a grand mansion in Ft. Worth, location of the largest livestock market in…
Generals, November 2014
Emeritus College: Where Learning Is For Life – November 2014
Join us for another exciting semester with new classes and topics for everyone! Here are just a few classes we are looking forward to this November at TWU! Remember When? The Science of Memory Explore various aspects of memory with Dr. Jyutika Mehta, Director of The Stroke Center Neurophysiology Lab at T. Boone Pickens Institute…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Garden Club update – November 2014
Barbara Anderson The Robson Ranch Garden Club enjoyed a beautiful Monday morning meeting at Calloway’s, in Denton in late October. Store manager Evan Brady used several plant options in filling decorative pots for fall color. Mr. Brady also shared valuable gardening information while the membership gazed out at the glorious, colorful array of stock at…
Generals, November 2014
Robson Ranchers support the Women’s Club Holiday Market
Teresa Blackburn-Korn The Women’s Club annual Holiday Market fundraiser was a tremendous success this year in part because of the support from residents at Robson Ranch. This year’s market took place at the clubhouse on October 11 where 57 vendors from North Central Texas displayed their unique products for sale. Offerings included food, adult and…
Features, November 2014
When a debit card is not safe
Michael and Penny Ackerman Most people feel that a debit card is a safe transaction device for making purchases. While a useful tool, the debit card can be the object of electronic theft in the most innocent of circumstances. Be aware that cyberthieves do have the ability to steal both the account number and PIN…
Generals, November 2014
2014 Robson Ranch Senior Olympics
Susan Hebert On a beautiful sunny, warm day over 160 Robson residents walked, rode, bowled, swam, hit a little ball, or hit a big ball to victory. Then it was all over, and the participants gathered together in the clubhouse to celebrate the sweet taste of triumph and the agony of “da feet” in the…
Sports, November 2014
RRWGA-18 Hole happenings
Barb Bennett October has been a very exciting and busy month for the ladies of golf! On October 7 the annual Queen’s tournament was held, and 19 women all competed for the title. This particular tournament is quite unique, as 19 women all start at the first hole and one is eliminated at each hole…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Catholic Club news
The Catholic Club met on Tuesday, October 14. They met at the home of Dorothy Hogan who was a lovely hostess. Pat and Renee Claytor informed us of the outreach done through the Angel Tree at St. Mark’s. The Angel Tree is a way to make sure all the children and those in need in…
Clubs & Classes, November 2014
Run Now – Gobble Later
As Thanksgiving fast approaches and you are wondering what to do in the morning before preparing your feast, why not join all the other residents and their families in the first annual Turkey Trot 5K (3.1 miles). You’ll want to join us for the fun pre-walk/run activities that start at 8:00 a.m. and the Walk/Run,…