Category: December 2016

Texas Toss final four

Texas Toss First Place Champions “Put it in the Hole”

Dave Parker On a cool and windy November, the final four of the Texas Toss league played to determine a champion. All games were the best two out of three. League points leader Vipers took on the Corn Stars in the first game. On the second to the last toss Paul Dorwaldt tied the score.…

Rockin’ Red Ranchers celebrate the holidays

Left to right: Phyllis Ayers, Judy Smith, Linda Terry, Judy Loomis and Nanci Zipes visit the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch.

Rosemary Weinstein To celebrate the holiday season Judy Smith, one of the Rockin’ Red Ranchers, invited everyone to join her at the Flower Mound Double Oak Ranch Pumpkin Patch. There were hundreds of pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, baked goods and refreshments. Pumpkins are actually a type of winter squash, some good for roasting and…

Welcome New Neighbors

Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Stanley and Cynthia Bradford, Richard Cohen, Ivo and Clasina Diabelic, Donald Elick, James Fisher, Gary and Linda Gedeon, Robert and Vivienne Gose, Lee and Connie Griswold, Peter and Claudia Hollatz, Barbara Kulas, David and Linda MacDonald, William and Karen Martin, Richard and Jo Meyer, J.…

Science is worth exploring with the Kiwanis Club

Julie Van Pelt building scientific confidence that lasts a lifetime

Vicki Baker A basic human motivator is to understand “why.” Curiosity about the world around us, about what makes us tick, is the foundation of creativity, discovery and invention. The place to unlock the imagination is through “science camps” where students become junior scientists and embark on a series of science adventures. And such a…

Fellowship At The Ranch

Ed Jones, Pastor I am the ghost of Christmas present! You’ve not seen the likes of me at Christmas. I love the lights, carols, smells, sounds and sentiment. I can’t wait to give presents, watch anticipation, feel excitement, hear giggles and experience the love of family. I’ll sit and stare at the old stories and…

Editorial Deadline Change

Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorial submitted by 4 p.m. on 21st (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please call Chelsea Johnson at…

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events At Robson Ranch

Saturday, January 14, 2017 – Vocal Trash Concert at 7:30 p.m., $26 per person Friday, February 3, 2017 – Carpenters Once More Concert at 7:30 p.m., $26 per person Friday, February 17, 2017 – Trivia Night 7:00-9:30 p.m. Player $10 per person; spectator $5 per person Friday, March 10, 2017 – The Manhattan Dolls Concert…

Pastor’s Corner

Pastor Jim Mann One of the hallmarks of being a Christian is being thankful. But we aren’t always as thankful as we should be, are we? The holidays are often a good time to stop and count our blessings. I was reminded of the 10 lepers Jesus healed in Luke 17:11-19. As Jesus walked by…

Chili Cook-off ablaze at Robson Ranch

Can you handle the heat?

Vicki Baker Kiwanis Club got fired up for its annual chili cookoff. The heat outside might be subsiding, but it was turned up a few notches when everyone got a taste of this truly American dish. There’s no other country that has chili; it comes from right here and no one makes it exactly the…

Garden Club gets down and dirty

Door Prize Winners: Jesse Lovelace, Dorothy Pointer, Russel Bafford, Linda Stewart, Ty Poynter, Avanell Patton, Clyde Roberts, Carol Johnston, Mary Beth Kuxhause; photo by Janie Cindric

Barbara Anderson The Robson Ranch Garden Club got “down and dirty” on Monday, 21 November, as the membership potted either an Amaryllis bulb or three Paper Whites (Narcissus). In six to eight weeks we ought to enjoy beautiful blooms in our houses during the darker winter months. More than capably led, informed, and entertained by…