Category: January 2016

Support Our Troops News

Charles Runner, President November and early December were very busy times for Support Our Troops members. The support teams were described as “energizer bunnies” as they shopped, packed and shipped 73 boxes of items to personnel deployed overseas. The shipments included comfort items, snacks, candies, electronic games, tee shirts, i-Pads for those deployed in combat…

Robson Ranch mentors make a difference

Borman Elementary Mentors’ Christmas Party for their children.

David Parker If you are looking to make a difference in a young person’s life, the Robson Ranch mentors is the group for you. There are two groups: one mentors at Borman Elementary on Thursdays and the other mentors at Evers Elementary on Wednesdays. A school bus picks you up at the Grill parking lot…

Designing With Carol: Small space organizing

Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies Don’t have a dedicated office? No worries. Carve out a small workspace in a guest bedroom, sitting room or even in the corner of the kitchen. Select a table of appropriate size for your space and make sure it has a drawer–preferably a drawer large enough to fit your laptop…

WGA Christmas cheer and charity

WGA officers for 2016: Linda Knightly, Diane Bent and Linda Watrak; not pictured, Donna Phillips

Linda Farmer The annual WGA Christmas luncheon was held at the Wildhorse Clubhouse Grill on December 1. We enjoyed an elegant lunch prepared by Chef Aubrey and served efficiently by the Grill staff. Judy Markley and Sarah Ettredge, our social chairs, did a great job planning the event. In the spirit of the season 102…

After Schoolers Club Christmas activities

December 14 found the After Schoolers elves delivering teacher gifts and Christmas baskets for needy families to Borman and Gonzales Elementary schools in Denton, Texas. The elves were busy for weeks preparing to make some very caring teachers happy with treats and gift cards to yummy eating places. The Robson Ranch community was again so…

Fellowship At The Ranch

Perhaps it seems a continuing theme with the last few articles I’ve written regarding change. Yet “change” seems the perfect topic to me as we enter once again into the earliest days of 2016. Life itself is a conundrum, shifting one direction then another through the daily challenges that mount into months and years shaping…

Living Well seminar

Marie Milleage In November Mary King, Executive Director of Metroport Meals on Wheels, Roanoke, presented an outstanding and informative educational presentation about the effects of isolation on older adults. Ms. King explained the difference between loneliness and isolation saying that, “Loneliness is defined as an emotional response to feelings of emptiness, deprivation or sadness or…

RRWC summary of the year 2015

Dallas Tap Dazzlers

Mary Ornberg Our last luncheon of the year was held Monday, December 7, 2015 and featured the Dallas Dazzlers Dance Group. They performed several tap dance routines to different Christmas tunes. During their costume changes, Peggy Crandell read a script describing their holiday story. Their flashy costumes and energetic performances were loved by all. A…

Holiday party and games for the Game Gang

Sitting: Millie Aramanda, Mike Aramanda, Ed Heberlein, Melodye Rogers, Viv and Al Wright. Standing: Pete Toppan, Rick Boan, Bob Rogers, Nancy Toppan, Jere Bone, Kathy Heberlein and Vickie Bone

Nancy Toppan What does the Game Gang do for their Holiday party in December? Play Christmas games, of course. The party was held at the home of Kathy and Ed Heberlein. Everyone was offered a special holiday candy cane martini to kick off the evening. A scrumptious chicken fettuccine with Alfredo sauce main course was…