Category: June 2016

Road Runners expand travel possibilities at 2016 annual meeting

Ready to serve the new travel year: Joyce Frey, Phyllis Ayers, Gayle Coe, Bert Zeitlin, Peggy Crandell Duff, Pat Thompson, Jan Wallace, Susan Hebert and Vicki Baker

Vicki Baker Cruises, wineries, national parks, international cultures, museums, concerts, Broadway productions and more. That’s what you’ll experience on Road Runners sponsored day excursions or multi-day trips. With over 200 in attendance at the Road Runners May 11 annual meeting, 14 exciting adventures were introduced through the club’s travel partners Brandt Travel and Gotta Go…

Robson Riders: Where do you want to go today?

Avery Island, Louisiana is home to Tabasco Sauce.

Stan Brein I believe that question was the theme of the Microsoft’s global campaign in 1994. It probably was borrowed from the Dr. Seuss book, The Places You’ll Go. It’s always fun thinking about the journey ahead. Where will it take me? What will I see? Whom will I meet? It seems that motorcyclists think…

HOA presents Trivia Night – August 5

The HOA will present Trivia Night on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person; spectator tickets are $5 per person. The game consists of teams of eight players, six rounds of three questions each with prizes awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Now is the…

After Schoolers host pizza lunch

Lavelle Carlson, Pat Hamblin, Principal Richard Gonzales, Cathy Harden, Vicki Williams, Sue Cousin, Helen Allen and Norma Johnston

Pat Hamblin The 103 teachers at Borman and Gonzales Elementaries were treated to a pizza/dessert lunch by the After Schoolers club. This concludes the last treat day for the school year. The teachers were most appreciative, and we have loved supporting them throughout the year with monetary and culinary gifts.

Robson Ranch sculptors highlighted

Judie Smothers arranges window

Jan Marx In this day of “objects d’arte” from China and India flooding the market, it’s easy to purchase decorative items for home and office, and much cheaper than a one-of-a-kind article from an individual artist. For this reason, being recognized for artistic talent is often an elusive occurrence. Fortunately several of our own sculptors…

Lauren named Sigma Chi Sweetheart for May

Two chairs were left empty to recognize brothers Pat Ross and Al Grundstrom who are dealing with health issues.

David Parker The Sigma Chi group met at the Robson Ranch Grill for their May meeting. Lauren was chosen as our May Sweetheart. The brothers have always appreciated Lauren’s contagious smile and great personality. Before we ate, brother Mick Fox, our chapter chaplain, led us in prayer. During lunch a lot of the discussion revolved…

After Schoolers attend awards luncheon

Eileen Whittaker, Pat Hamblin, Carol Foley and Lavelle Carlson, members of the After Schoolers Club, attended the CISNT awards luncheon on April 29 held at the Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound, TX. About 800 people who volunteer with the Communities In Schools of North Texas were in attendance. Educator of the Year, Student of…

Rockin’ Red Ranchers enjoy May activities

Starbucks - Rosemary Weinstein, Jan Utzman and Linda Terry join in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Argyle Chamber of Commerce.

Rosemary Weinstein Due to cold, rainy weather and muddy fields the Rockin’ Red Ranchers had to cancel their May trip to the Lavender Ridge Farms in Gainesville. Hostesses Lore Carr, Kris Tarczon, Geraldine Gawle and Carol Solow immediately went into action with another plan, all indoors, to save the day. Everyone went to the Denton…

HOA Trivia Night

First place team, Tip of the Tongue; sponsors: Joanne Conaway and Sandy Gilster. Stan Brein, Klaus and Betty Dannenberg, Susan and Tom Michelsen, Allen Goodrick, Les and Vernell Ross; sponsor, Sarah Sanchez

Althea Parent It was another fun Trivia Night at the Clubhouse Friday, May 6. It was a little smaller group this time due to other events taking place around the Ranch. However, there were still 17 playing teams and one spectator team. Teams find it’s best to go with your gut but sometimes talk each…

SOT honors Robson Ranch Military

Armed Forces Day flag display volunteers

Sam Goodrich On Armed Forces Day, 20 Support Our Troops flag display volunteers placed 180 American flags on the median of Ed Robson Blvd all the way to the Robson Ranch Clubhouse. The display honored not just the 75 relatives of Robson Ranch residents serving in the military but also all members of every military…