Ed Jones One of my pet peeves is rumors. Anyone can start them, and no one seems to be able to stop them. It reminds me of the “unnamed experts” so often quoted in the media today. The following tale proves that I wasn’t close to being the first to be bothered by unsubstantiated rumor.…
Generals, September 2022
It’s Sign Time!
Tim McCormick We live in an amazing country and have so many freedoms that people all over the world wish they had! Yes, there are things to improve on and there are many things that frustrate us in day-to-day life, and one of the things that frustrates some people is political yard signs. Part of…
Generals, September 2022
Support Our Troops: Upcoming Fall Events
Lynne Moore There are lots of events coming up this fall for Support Our Troops (SOT), especially our annual Veterans Day Auction on Friday, Nov. 11. This annual event is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. All of the money that we collect from the auctioned items goes to support our military here…
Sports, September 2022
The Right Speed, Spin, and Control
Don Pooley When I started playing table tennis against my dad 65 years ago, the choice for a paddle was a blade with a knobby rubber or a sandpaper finish. Wanting more ball reaction, I chose sandpaper. Over the years, table tennis paddles and associated blade finishes have evolved, and each is now rated based…
June 2023
Road Runner Travel Club—Ozark Mountain Christmas
Karen Lyons One of the South’s favorite Christmas destinations is Branson, Mo. The Road Runners will be taking you there on Nov. 29 for five fun-filled days. The trip begins leaving the Ranch in a deluxe Premier Motorcoach on Nov. 29. After checking in at the Westgate Branson Woods Resort, you will have time to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Workhorses of the Woodshop
Joni Matthiessen We have some very important pieces of equipment in our woodshop that are essential in preparing raw wood for projects. The shop has available several kinds of long planks of rough wood for sale. When someone wants wood for a project, they pick the kind of wood they want, measure, and cut it…
Generals, September 2022
A Groovy Evening of Music!
Tiffany Ramzy Come be a part of a cool and enjoyable evening with Dallas-area vocalist and recording artist Gabe Meadows and his Lush Life Trio when they perform, by special invitation of the Robson Ranch African American Social Group (AASG), on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wildhorse Grill in Robson…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Robson Ranch Drama Club Outing
Barb Cummins Over 20 Robson Ranch Drama Club members and guests participated in a getaway to the Music Theatre of Denton. After a pre-theater meal at the GreenHouse Restaurant on Hickory Street, they took their seats, front and center, at The Music Man. They enjoyed a lively musical that rendered moments of joy and fun.…
June 2023
Ice Cream and Hymns!
Cynthia Drury More than 20 ladies from Fellowship At The Ranch Church gathered at the home of Cynthia Drury for an Ice Cream Social on Aug. 24. The afternoon started with the opportunity to build waffle bowl ice cream sundaes with all the fixings, including whipped cream and a cherry or two on top! Even…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
AASG Hosts July Meet-n-Greet for New Members
Tiffany Ramzy The African American Social Group (AASG) recently hosted a Meet-n-Greet at the home of Social Coordinator Tiffany Ramzy. There were 23 in attendance, including seven new residents. Everyone brought an appetizer to share and their favorite beverage. It was a fun, relaxing gathering, with good food and good conversation. Existing members shared information…