Tag: volunteer

Retired Library Committee Members Honored

Sondra Clifton, Marcia Elving, and Joan Pursley, recently retired members of the subcommittee of the Facilities Committee that oversees day-to-day operations of the Robson Library, were thanked for their service at a luncheon at Hillside Restaurant. Both Sondra and Marcia had served on the subcommittee for five years, and Joan had served for seven years.…

Friends of the Library: 2026 Book Talks

Carol Hart Perry Join friends who love to read at one of several planned Book Talk sessions at the Robson Ranch Library in 2026. The first session is Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. Four nonfiction books will be discussed, with approximately 20 minutes allotted per book. Scheduled are the following: • The Zhivago Affair:…

Celebrating Robson Library Volunteers

Ralph Berry Each year the more than 70 volunteers to the Robson Ranch Library donate more than 6,000 cumulative hours to keep the library running smoothly. Most of the volunteers take regular weekly shifts as “librarians” to help patrons locate books, puzzles, or movies; check items in and out; accept donations; manage the computers; or…

The Season for Giving and Receiving

Betty Davis At our most recent quarterly luncheon, the Wildhorse Lady Niners selected Cumberland Youth and Family Services to support as our holiday charity. Those attending had the opportunity to hear Jennifer Jenkinson, Development Director, share that Cumberland offers a compassionate community for those in need of a safe place to call home by supporting…

Robson Ranch Women’s Club

KD Rutherford The Women’s Club will host our monthly luncheon on Monday, Oct. 6. Doors open at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. In October, join us for a Chico’s style show for “A Day in the Life of a Robson Woman.” October Buffet: Chicken teriyaki, teriyaki sauce, Hawaiian fried rice, crunchy…

Election Committee Membership Opportunity

The Robson Ranch Denton Homeowners Association (HOA) Election Committee annually solicits homeowners to determine if they have an interest to serve on the Election Committee. Membership is voluntary, and the committee serves in an advisory capacity and reports to the HOA board. Election Committee members have no operational or management authority but play an important…

Kathy & Sherry’s CASA Journey

Heather Johnson There’s something deeply powerful about two people coming together with a shared purpose—to amplify the voices of children in the foster care system who may otherwise go unheard. For Robson Ranch residents Kathy Ogburn and Sherry Garvin, serving as a volunteer team with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Denton County has strengthened…

AgriLife Extension Celebrates a Successful 2024

Growth, Education, and Volunteer Impact Across Denton County AgriLife Extension Programs In 2024 Denton County AgriLife Extension made a significant impact on the community, showing impressive growth, success in program delivery, and exceptional volunteer support. Serving over one million residents, the program reached youth, families, and agricultural producers, delivering educational services that enriched lives and…