Commissioner Dianne Edmondson Thank you to the dozens of Robson Ranch residents who volunteered to help with the wildly successful COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). As a part of our Denton County Medical Reserve Corps, you all checked people in, directed traffic, helped with paperwork, observed recipients for possible side effects, helped…
Sports, May 2021
What’s With the “Pickle” in Pickleball?
Mary Ann Bane One of the first questions a pickleball player may be asked is, “Why is it called pickleball?” Where is the pickle? Some long-time players still may have no idea, but most have heard the often-repeated story regarding the origins of the name. But, is there a possible twist? Let’s start with the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Texas Comptroller Speaks to Robson Ranch GOP
Dianne Edmondson, Publicity Chair Did you know that Texas is the only state to have a state-owned gold bullion storage facility? About fifty people here at our newly-remodeled clubhouse learned that factoid plus many other interesting facts from Glenn Hager, who serves as the Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts. Speaking recently to a special…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Women’s Club Upcoming Luncheon June 7
LaDonna Womochel Robson Ranch Women’s Club will hold its business meeting and luncheon on June 7. The doors will open at 11 a.m.; lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. But the really cool stuff will happen after lunch. Two inspiring speakers will present Positively Outrageous Service, creating WOW wherever you go! You go nowhere by accident,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Support Our Troops
Lynne Moore The Support Our Troops (SOT) annual golf tournament was held on April 30 and was a huge success. Even though we could not invite military from the various bases and host them in our homes because of the pandemic, we were able to have over 130 golfers, including two military, who are relatives of…
Sports, May 2021
Celebrating Outgoing Board Members
WLN Communications The Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) extends appreciation to our outgoing board members: Janie Farnsworth, president; Jane Thompson, vice president; Barb Holst, secretary and parliamentarian. Not only are Jane Thompson and Janie Farnsworth former executive board members, they are the founders of the WLN! Eleven years ago, these two ladies had the brilliant idea…
Generals, May 2021
Road Runners Traveling to Mackinac Island
Karen Lyons Join your friends and fellow Robson neighbors this August as we prepare for a relaxing land journey to Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes region. Beginning our journey on August 13, 2021, in Chicago, we will visit many of the famous highlights such as the “Magnificent Mile,” Millennium Park, and the Wrigley Building.…
Generals, May 2021
International Address Newspaper Forwarding
Effective May 1, 2021, if you would like to receive the Robson Ranch Pioneer Press at your international address during the summer months, the price of mailing will be $8 per month. You can also read the Robson Ranch Pioneer Press at our website at robsonranchpioneerpress.com for your convenience. Please call our office at 480-895-4506 for setup…
Generals, May 2021
Friends of the Library: Discussion on Hemingway’s ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’
Alan Albarran The Friends of the Library invite you to join us at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, as “live” book discussions return at the clubhouse with Ernest Hemingway’s classic For Whom the Bell Tolls. The discussion will be led by the trio of LaDonna Womochel, Mike Hall, and Alan Albarran. For Whom the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Wine and Dine: Wine Knots Sample Local Artisan Wines
Vicki Baker In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit causing widespread economic hardship for small businesses. While many unknowns remain about the full impact the virus will have, one thing is clear—we must rally around these businesses to keep them alive and vibrant. Wine Knots, during their April gathering, showed their support for one small…