Scott Baker There’s a natural gap between people in any community which became ever more prevalent over the past year. We build our lives around differing hobbies, interests, and social activities. We have our universe of friends, and they have theirs. Sometimes it all seems galaxies apart. Then, along comes the Robson Ranch (RR) Fishing…
The weather broke just in time for the gardeners of Robson Ranch to enjoy the club’s third annual Garden Tour on May 17. There were many beautiful gardens to enjoy. On Pinewood Dr. at the home of Nick and Betty Alvarado, there were clematis vines, day lilies budding, and daisies just to name a few.…
Frank Cianci Shrugging off the effects of COVID-19, the 1,000+ member Robson Ranch Denton Bocce Club held its spring 2021 divisional and league championship tournaments. Facing a typically ominous Texas weather forecast, we somehow managed to play all four days of divisionals on their scheduled days. Sixty-four teams from its eight divisions earned their way…
Dave Parker The House Band (host) for the May meeting of the Rock and Roll Martini Group was Margot Leurig and Diane Khalar. Everyone attending was vaccinated against COVID-19. The music for the evening was none other than the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Elvis is the best-selling solo artist of all time and…
Joni Matthiessen I recently had the privilege of witnessing an act of generosity that has been going on for years, but was not known to many. It never ceases to amaze me when I learn of a new way folks here at the Ranch are giving back to the community! Recently, Cal Mullins was working…
Cindy Sterling Robson Ranch was selected for the NCAA West Regional tournament with Dallas Baptist University (DBU) hosting. This tournament was steered by the NCAA and they were stricter with their COVID-19 protocols. It was three days of Women’s golf like no other. We had 13 teams from as far away as Bellingham, Wash. From…
Tiffany Ramzy On Sunday evening April 25, several dozen Voices United members and friends gathered at 9 p.m. for a vigil that was advertised as, “Shine Your Light for George Floyd, Justice and Hope.” The vigil was held just days after the guilty verdict for the officer involved in the incident. Jackie Ford, who suggested…
Alan Albarran/Dianna Lucas With pandemic-imposed closures and self-isolation ending, it is time to enjoy each other’s company! Mark your calendars: Wednesday, July 14 is the FOL annual meeting. We will gather in the clubhouse at 2:30 p.m. for a brief social and a cash bar before the official meeting at 3 p.m. There will be…
Linda Bono Thanks to a special donation from Robson resident Janelle Roth, the Robson Library now offers eleven titles in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder crime fiction series authored by Linda Castillo. The books are hardcover copies, and each is signed by the author. Currently on display in the library, the books…
Shelbi Berg, Activities Director Come see Colt and the Old 45s on Saturday, July 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets are $26 per person. Initially, this group was a three-member band in 2007, Colt and the Old 45s quickly grew to an 11-member band in less than 12 months. Impressing…