Steve Shepard and Virginia Wheeless On April 18, 2016 we sat down with Ryan Coffman, Director of Golf and Common Area Maintenance, to learn more about him and what he does at Robson Ranch. Ryan reports to Kent Coleman, General Manager at Robson Ranch Texas, and Mark Giannonatti, Operations Director at Robson Communities (AZ). Ryan…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Calling all Baby Boomers
David Parker On the third Friday of April, the Baby Boomers of Robson Ranch gathered for food, drink and friendship. As in past get-togethers, we had many new Boomers join the veterans. One special celebration was the recent retirement of Allen and Monica Bishop. The group initiated Allen and Monica into the brotherhood of retirement.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Kiwanians – start your engines
Vicki Baker Kiwanis Club RR cruised on down to the Texas Motor Speedway on April 10, the site of the Duck Commander 500 Nascar Race. But we didn’t sit behind the wheel of the snarling, rumbling engines and travel at insane speeds in cars plastered with ads driving around in a circle and turning left…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Happy Potters Club welcomes four new members
Jan Marx As always, welcoming new members to “play in the mud” is a pleasure. April’s class was no exception. Trinka Taylor, Charlie Cotner, Kathie Dial and Janet Bush participated in four days of orientation along with plenty of hands-on experience. Marilyn Zastrow was a tremendous help in guiding the group toward success. Now they…
Generals, May 2016
HOA presents: Colt and the Old 45s
HOA presents Colt and the Old 45s on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the Clubhouse Auditorium from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The ticket price is $25 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 and entertaining audiences…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
The Game Gang plays golf
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang members experienced their childhood with All American corn dogs, hot dogs and all the fixins’ at Vivian and Al Wright’s. The big surprise was the fluffy cotton candy that Viv had shipped in. The card game golf was played. Although golf, the card game, is quite widespread in North America,…
Generals, May 2016
Sunset Party by the Pool
The RR Social Committee’s Sunset Party by The Pool will be on June 12, 2016 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. There will be music, dancing, food, cash bar and fun games with prizes. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 16, and continue every Monday, (except May 30) Wednesday and Friday in the Clubhouse through June 3. This…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Road Runners sample The Melting Pot of cajun and creole culture
Vicki Baker Louisiana conjures up images of swamps, plantations, a unique take on French and lots of good food. Welcome to Cajun Country, the country Road Runners recently explored. Before delving into the culturally diverse Louisiana with its endless capacity for “les bon temps,” we visited the gentler lifestyle of Natchez, Mississippi. We toured magnificent…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Robson Riders: Ah, it’s spring
Stan Brein Motorcyclists are opinionated if nothing else. There are two theories regarding cleaning your motorcycle (this could also apply to your car). The first is that a clean bike rides faster and smoother. Less drag, I guess. The second is that the dirt forms a protective layer that keeps the paint from fading. I,…
Sports, May 2016
RRMGA sponsors Member-Member tournament
Steve Pettigrew The Robson Ranch Men’s Golf Association sponsored a formal Member-Member Tournament on April 20 and 21. The event was organized and directed by Donny Reed and Larry Casazza of the MGA. The 26 teams competed in best ball competition on day one followed by nine holes each of alternate shot and scramble formats…