Karen Lyons What comes to mind when you think of fancy hats, mint juleps, and horses in May? The Kentucky Derby, of course! Join fellow Road Runners on a trip to the Kentucky Derby and then an optional extension to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The trip begins at Churchill Downs, the world’s most legendary racetrack.…
Category: January 2023
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Women Sharing Hope—January Gathering for Women and Men
Debbie Calevich On Dec. 16 over 100 men and women came to hear real stories from neighbors who have had near death experiences. The Jan. 20 topic will be “Shhh, We Are Going to Share the Secret of How to Guarantee You Have Joy, Peace, and Hope in 2023.” You will hear actual stories from…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Living a Healthy Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils
JoAnne Gaudioso Each year on Dec. 31, many of us sit down, pen and paper in hand, to write down our New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, they include something related to living a healthy lifestyle, maybe it is a weight loss goal, or a goal to be more active, or a goal to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
A Very Festive Singles Club Holiday Party
Rebecca Elsen, Event Chairperson A Cocktail Party, complete with a cheese and cracker tower, bar, and photo booth, kicked off the Singles Holiday Party in the Robson ballroom lobby on Dec. 9. White Elephant gift bags were dropped off by the check-in table, so hands were free to enjoy food, drink, good friends, and merriment.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023, December 2022
Catholic Club News
The Robson Ranch Catholic community gathered on Nov. 12 in the Bluebonnet Room of the Creative Arts building. There were 47 members in attendance. President Rita Paxton opened the meeting with a prayer. Rita then reminded everyone to please bring their donations for our Christmas Outreach project, benefiting Our Daily Bread, to Marge Lane’s home.…
Features, January 2023
A Piece of Robson History
Next month will mark the 21st anniversary of the first issue of the Pioneer Press at Robson Ranch. One of the early residents, Tracy Olson, started the publication, adopting the name from the St. Paul Pioneer Press in her Minnesota hometown. Later, Jo-Ann Arden became editor-in-chief, then David Laschinger took the reins. The early newsletter was printed monthly…
Features, January 2023
Word of the Month: Gaslighting
David Zapatka Reader Greg West writes, “Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year for 2022. Over the past year, this word has increased in the number of lookups it has received at a rate of 1,740% in 2022 compared to its lookup rate in 2021. Oddly enough though, unlike the typical word of the…
Features, January 2023
The 1914 Christmas Truce
Irene Manning Jesus’ message of peace and brotherhood found dramatic expression when, on Christmas Eve 1914 in the midst of the First World War, British and German troops on the front lines in Flanders called a truce and sang “Silent Night,” as well as “The First Noel,” “Adeste Fideles,” Angels We Have Heard On High,”…
Features, January 2023
An Ode to Amazing Neighbors
Sue Raynor of 12509 Lockhart Drive “The people are so friendly,” they said. “Everyone is welcoming and caring,” they said. “Robson Ranch is great,” they said. We have lived in many great subdivisions, so we may have been a little skeptical. This fall I was facing a surgery with a pretty tough recovery—four weeks zero…
Features, January 2023
Seeds of Grace
Linda Buishas Grace is a word that inspires me with thoughts of elegance and purity. It reminds me that beauty, goodness, and selflessness surround me. We experience grace often and, at times, in surprising ways. It gives of itself without expecting anything in return. Grace is the victim who forgives the accused and wishes them…