Category: January 2015

Southern Caviar

Southern Caviar and tortilla chips

SOUTHERN CAVIAR Presented at Vinamare Food & Wine Pairing Club From: Marylon and Dan Nicolet 2 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained 2 (11 ounce) cans Shoe Peg corn, drained 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained…

Gobble – Gobble

The only turkey to show up is being ridden by Teresa Blackburn Korn. Photo courtesy of Jerry Schlesinger

Over 160 Happy Trotters took to the streets of Robson Ranch on a cool but sunny Thanksgiving Day. But before there was any walking/running the 3.1 miles, the crowd was put through a pre-trotting warm-up consisting of dancing the famous Chicken Dance as they watched the clock tick away the minutes until starting time. Once on…

Pet of the Month – January 2015

Peanut

When the Happy Tails Dog Club co-president, Lana Aberbach, randomly selected a “Dog of the Month” for December, she reached in the bag of dog names to get a winner and pulled out a peanut; Keith and Sondie Reynolds’ “Peanut” that is. Peanut is a newcomer to Robson Ranch, living here since this past September…

Pastor’s Corner- January 2015

Jim Mann Many years ago, as the story is told, Hercules was traveling in what is now known as Spain. He was on the 10th of his famous 12 labors when he needed to cross the giant mountain that had been the mighty Atlas. Rather than ascending it, however, he used his incredible strength to…

Garden Club’s next meeting to be held Jan. 17

Jean Garza and Linda Stuart. Photo taken by Lori Slocum.

Barbara Anderson Monday, Decemberv15, was a festive day for the Robson Ranch Garden Club. Over 30 members met at the Grill for our annual Christmas lunch. We are always grateful to the Grill management and staff for their delicious food and wonderful service. The club president, Janie Cindric, made lovely white poinsettia pins for each…

After Schoolers Club Christmas baskets

Christmas baskets ready to be delivered by the After Schoolers

Once again with the help of items donated by Robson Ranch residents, the After Schoolers Club was able to put together 30 Christmas Baskets for needy families at Borman Elementary, Denton, TX. Our club elves say a big thanks to all who donated time and items like the stockings from the Sewing Ladies, knitted caps…

Need Prayer?

Christmas, holiday parties, family gatherings, finances, the end of one year and the beginning of the next are often sources of extra stress on nearly all of us. The challenge isn’t really in the stress, it is in how we face and cope with the stressors. We are Christians who believe in the power of…

Designing with Carol – January 2015

Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies Every year we all tend to set new goals and resolutions to somehow lose weight, save money, spend more time with friends and family. But do we stop and think about setting goals for our homes? Before January gets away from us, let’s look at a few things we can…

Vinamare holiday cheer

Duke and Sue Halsted hosted “Vinamare” at their home.

Teresa Blackburn-Korn Duke and Sue Halsted hosted the final  2014 gathering for Vinamare Food and Wine Pairing Club, and what a spectacular event it was! The evening began with Jim and Patti Lafferty presenting a starter of prosciutto-wrapped fig, basil leaf and goat cheese on finger toast, which they paired with Chardonnay from the Frank…