Category: Sports

Table Tennis Preparing to Bounce Back

Don Pooley We are all eagerly awaiting the lifting of the COVID-19 lock-down at Robson Ranch and getting back to using the facilities to support our active adult lifestyles. As soon as the lockdown is lifted the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club will resume its normal play sessions, (Gym: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from noon…

Lady Niners back in style

Marchers getting ready.

The Wildhorse Lady Niners returned to march this Fourth of July. Heads bowed and then rose to a full salute as Neil Diamond belted out America. Twenty-six feet kept cadence to You’re a Grand Old Flag and the small American flags at the end of their nine irons swayed to Benny Goodman’s Sing, Sing, Sing. Along…

Arlene Pfeiland and Jim Gregg Doubles Tournament begins

Don Pooley August begins the “Arlene Pfeil and Jim Gregg Doubles Tournament” that honors two of our Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club’s founding members. The doubles tournament, with an anticipated 10+ teams, is playing matches each Monday during the club’s normal play time (noon–2:30 p.m.). The tournament began August 12 and is expected to end…

Eclectic two-day tournament

Gift Exchange

The Eclectic Tournament was blessed with wonderful weather and great camaraderie. We had 56 players who worked hard at improving their scores on back-to-back outings. The most improved player from Tuesday to Wednesday was Paula Bone with a 20-stroke improvement. She had plenty of competition with others who made an 18 or 19 stroke improvement.…

6th annual “Breakfast at Wimbledon”

Winners: Jayne G. and Tom E.

A wonderful tradition of tennis is continuing at Robson Ranch with the sixth annual “Breakfast at Wimbledon” tennis tournament. The event consisted of fun, but competitive tennis play followed by the Robson Ranch “take” on the ubiquitous strawberries and cream that is served at The All England Club each July. Good sportsmanship and fun were…

Bainbridge Cup and German Open

Bainbridge Cup The world of pickleball is expanding at such a rapid rate that mere mortals are barely able to keep pace with our amazing sport. In Essen, Germany at the TVN tennis center, the Bainbridge Cup was contested for the third time in pickleball history. The first two cups featured team North America vs.…

Girlfriend golf

Deb Andrews, Joan Smith, Mary Burke, Deb Williams, Ana Corey and Renee Smith.

Do you want more golf in your life? Nine holes is the perfect amount of golf in the hot summer evenings. The Wildhorse Lady Niners are now offering their members an opportunity to get together “after work” or after your other obligations are met. Tee times start at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. If you want…

Robson Rollers’ season kicks off

  Larry Carlson It’s that time again. The Robson Rollers are gearing up for the 2018-2019 season and they are looking for all bowlers to join up. Bowling has proven to be very popular here at Robson Ranch. With six leagues you’ll have your choice of options with two morning leagues (9:30 a.m. start time)…