Tag: health

Get your flu shots here

Great news! Flu shots and other vaccinations will be available six times this year for the convenience of Robson Ranch residents. The same company who has provided flu shots for the past several years, On-Site Health Services/Super Value Pharmacy, will be offering a variety of vaccinations again at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse on the following…

Beat cabin fever – join the Living Well Walkabouts

Living Well walkers brave the Texas heat.

Vicki Baker The unpredictable and unseasonably rainy weather during June had kept many Robson Ranchers indoors. But with the weather now clear they beat “cabin fever” by joining the Living Well Walkabout on the morning of June 18. The weather was hot, hot, hot, but this didn’t deter the walkers from completing the three-mile route.…

Nurse calls the shots at Kiwanis meeting

Barbara Schmidt, a champion for nurses and the nursing profession

Vicki Baker “When you’re a nurse you know that every day you touch a life and a life touches you.” Registered nurse and Ranch resident Barbara Schmidt shared the inspirational and oftentimes funny story of her nursing career from student to educator with the Kiwanis Club at its May 20 meeting. Drawing on her extensive…

Boot Camp mania

We love Boot Camp!

Barbara Shippy Where are you on the health fitness scale? Are you burning 500+ calories during your workout? Have you experienced results such as reduction in body fat or weight, toned muscles, stronger core/balance, better sleep, reduction in medications? If you are currently working out but have not experienced these results, you might want to…

Summer water aerobics is free

All Robson residents are invited to the free Summer Water Aerobics held each Tuesday and Thursday evening from five until six during July and August. The first class will be Tuesday, July 12, 2016. The last class will be Thursday, August 25, 2016. All you need to bring is a towel and please arrive a…

Robson Ranch Health Fair

The Robson Ranch 12th annual Health Fair

Althea Parent Thank you for attending the 12th annual Robson Ranch Health Fair. There were 600 residents that attended this event. We hope that you were able to visit all 93 vendors who took their time to be with us at the Health Fair, donated door prizes and provided fun and interesting gifts and information…

Medicare made easy

Marie Milleage Medicare from A to G was explained by Jackie Hixson, resident and Medicare specialist. Seminar information gave attendees a clarification of distinction among Medicare A, B, C, D, F and G categories. Important details included making informed Medicare choices, 2016 changes in Medicare coverage and Advantage or Supplemental plans. When asked about out-of-pocket…

Fit Farewell to Frogs and Friends

Left to right, front row: Melba Beckham, Ruth Klein, Lynda Harris, Phyllis Olson, Bernadette Fideli and Olive Morton; back row: Kathy Marrou, Marguerite Rose, Marcia Wolf, Linda Webb, Mary Jane Browne, Claudette Carey, Sandy Shepard and Martha Fagin

“Good morning, everyone! Let’s burn some calories!” For 14 long years Lynda Harris greeted Robson residents arriving for water aerobics with this cheerful saying. On January 29 Lynda had to eat these words as she was served a cake decorated with the saying: Good Morning! Let’s Eat Some Calories! The occasion was a luncheon celebrating…

Change your mind, change your body

Marie Milleage On February 3, Living Well at Robson Ranch welcomed Thomas Jensen, exercise physiologist, personal trainer, author and owner of Elect Wellness. His educational and inspirational seminar reflected his philosophy of making mindful decisions that affect all areas of one’s life through fitness and healthy nutrition. Thomas’ presentation included motivating oneself to look beyond…