In 2017, a new pickleball association is forming to provide services to super seniors competing in tournaments across the country and around the globe. The new organization is called SSIPA (Super Senior International Pickleball Association). Super Seniors are players falling in the four age groups recognized by the USA Pickleball Association for players 65 and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
The Wine Stewards Bewitching Hour
Bernadette Fideli “Nothing beats a haunted moonlit night on All Hallows Eve, and on this fatal night, at this witching time, the starless sky laments black and unmoving.” (Kim Elizabeth) Al and Vivian Wright invited the Wine Stewards to experience this frightful night while sipping the wicked good wines of fall. In the dark of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Robson Ranch Softball vs. The Dallas Spurs
Mark Kellam, RRSA The fall softball season is complete, and we move on to the exhibition season. A group of 60+ RRSA men took on the Dallas Spurs on Sunday, October 30. The Dallas Spurs is a 65+ men’s AA softball team that brought a great lineup to Robson Ranch Field of Dreams and are…
Generals, December 2016
Rivercrest Potluck Group hosts inaugural Oktoberfest event
Peggy Villagomez On Oct 22 the Upper Eastside Rivercrest Potluck Group hosted and invited all the new residents of Rivercrest to our very first Oktoberfest. Forty five neighbors attended in what we hope will become an annual tradition. Our street is nearing completion, and the original potluck group thought this could be a fun outdoor…
Generals, December 2016
Emeritus College – Where Learning Is For Life
Join us for another exciting semester with new classes and topics for everyone! Spring classes run from February to April with the first day of class being February 13. For a flat fee of $75 you may take as many classes as you wish. For further information on becoming a member and enrolling in classes:…
Features, December 2016
Editorial Deadline Change
Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorial submitted by 4 p.m. on 21st (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please call Chelsea Johnson at…
Sports, December 2016
Wildhorse Grill, Bar and Lounge reopens after stunning remodel
The Wildhorse Grill reopened their doors after undergoing renovations along with hosting a “Taste of Robson Ranch” celebration. Residents and visitors to the community enjoyed a variety of tasting samples from fried pickles with Cajun Ranch dressing to Boursin burgers and bread pudding shooters as well as cooking demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Self-guided exploration tours…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Scaryoke Was Spook-Tacular
Dee Kurtz The Music Club sponsored Scaryoke on Friday evening at the clubhouse auditorium. There were costumes galore that would rival any professional. Selecting best in duds was a challenge; everyone looked terrific! Thanks to all for making the 2016 Scaryoke night so much fun. A Spook-Tacular evening it was! Be sure to watch the…
Generals, December 2016
HOA presents Trivia Night – February 17
Trivia Night will be Friday, February 17, 2017, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and spectator tickets are $5 per person. Don’t miss the first Trivia night of 2017! The game consists of teams of eight players, six rounds of three questions each with prizes awarded to the first, second and…
Generals, December 2016
HOA Trivia Night
Althea Parent The November Trivia was the last one for 2016. Our sponsor, Emilio Gonzalaz from RFG Wealth Management, came with his colleague Susan Dawson, her husband and Emilio’s wife. Emilio did an excellent job being the music extraordinaire and timekeeper, and Susan was handing out door prizes. Emilio brought individual bags of gourmet popcorn,…