“Truly to sing, that is a different breath.” Rainer Maria Rilke 2016-2017 Concert Dates December 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. – Christmas Concert December 18, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. – Christmas Concert April 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. – Spring Concert April 23, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. – Spring Concert 2016-2017 Karaoke December 31, 2016…
Sports, December 2016
Ladies invite men to play in WGA season finale
Linda Farmer The final organized game of the 2016 WGA golf season was held on Tuesday, November 1. Ladies invited MGA partners to join them in the best ball four-person team format. Teams were divided into three flights with the following winners in Flights One, Two and Three respectively: First place: Bull/Cline and Cummings/Cummings; Bennett/Headley…
Generals, December 2016
State Parties
Minnesota Maureen Lehrer The Minnesota State Flag, owned by Jay and Liz Rippberger, was on display in front of Ron and Maureen Lehrer’s home on November 12 as they hosted the Minnesota residents of Robson Ranch. The 45 guests enjoyed a delicious Minnesota style potluck dinner and lively conversations. A Minnesota Vikings theme was used…
Sports, December 2016
Residents become USAPA certified referees
During the past year, two of Robson Ranch’s most committed pickleball players have been going through a ten step process to become USAPA Certified Referees. In the pickleball world this is the highest accomplishment. Once you are certified, you are considered a professional referee. At this time, there are only 35 in the entire United…
Religion, December 2016
Catholic Club news
Irene Manning Robson Ranch Catholic Club met on November 8 at the lovely home of Dr. Bert and Franzi Mullan. We had a wonderful turnout, and about 35 people attended. The guest speaker was Mr. Randy Bollig, the director at the Loreto House in Denton. The Loreto House provides caring and compassionate assistance for those…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Presenting Brent Nixon
Pat Thompson On October 25, 2016 Brandt Travel and the Robson Ranch Road Runner club presented a real treat for our residents. Once again Brent Nixon entertained and educated us with his tales of Alaska and the treats awaiting those that chose to travel on August 18, 2017 with Celebrity Cruise Lines on a 10-night…
Features, December 2016
Designing With Carol
Merry Christmas Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies By now the stockings are “hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nick will soon be here.” The turkey is ready to be thawed and dressed for your very special dinner. The decorations are just as perfect as you hoped they would be. Now, are…
Sports, December 2016
Roberson attains highest rating
As a result of Ford Roberson’s success at the USAPA National Tournament recently in Arizona, he has been awarded a rating of 5.0, the highest professional pickleball rating. Currently, there are 329 men in the United States, Canada and Mexico with this rating. At the national tournament, Ford and partner Tim Kuss of the Denver…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Roadrunners travel in style for 2017
Vicki Baker Explore the unknown, embark on new adventures and form lasting memories with Road Runners in 2017: February 17-19: Red River Mardi Gras Bash Attend an exclusive party with us during the Krewe of Centaur Parade, one of the largest in Louisiana. The party features live band, Creole/Cajun food, dancing and other hands-on experiences…
Features, December 2016
Take me out to the ball game! Cubs win 37th World Series
Nancy Toppan The Chicago Cubs, after one of the most dramatic World Series games played, are your 2016 World Series champions. The Chicago Cubs outlasted the Cleveland Indians in Wednesday’s action-packed game seven for the franchise’s first World Series title in 108 years. In 10 innings the Cubs’ 8-7 victory ended the longest championship drought…