Joni Matthiessen Last month, I introduced the Ranch to our newest Woodworker of the Year, Loren Christensen. I’d like to expound just a bit more on all that Loren continues to provide for the Wood Shop. One Wednesday per month, there is an opportunity to sit in on classes taught by those in the know…
Bill Wright, Robson Ranch resident Almost everyone knows generally about the great mission of Habitat for Humanity—building affordable homes for low-income families who provide sweat equity, and make payments on their mortgage. Since I have served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County for over a year and also serve as general…
Mike Waterhouse Learning to improve our photo skills, and taking great photos while sharing them with others, is what our club is all about. The fantastic photo Storms End won the prize for Photo of the Year. It was taken by club member Rich Bender. Several awards were presented to members of our club at the…
Jesse Davis With the 2021 Texas Legislature in full swing, I’m reminded of those famous words, “no man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” I’m also thankful that our Denton delegation are not the sort of legislators our glib friend had in mind. Of course, you know how legislative…
Worth Farabee On Jan. 21, State Representative Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) was sworn in for a third term in the Texas House of Representatives in a subdued ceremony amid COVID protocols. The ceremony, conducted by Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs, kicked off the 140-legislative calendar. Over the next five months, Dr. Stucky and his colleagues…
Dennis Brooks The Robson Ranch Drone Special Interest Group (SIG) meets the fourth Monday of each month (except August and December) starting at 7 p.m., at the Creative Arts and Technology Center in room 104. We invite all with an interest in drones, aerial videography, or anyone curious about our flying, videos, and photos to attend. Our Jan.…
Don Pooley The Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club met online (using Zoom) on Jan. 26, to conduct its annual meeting and to allow members, who have been at home for the past few months, to say hi and share stories. During the meeting, the club’s 2021 dues were approved and the 2021 club’s officers were…
Dianne Edmondson Remarkable progress has been made to contain/control the COVID-19 virus—two potent and remarkably effective vaccines are FDA approved and being mass-produced; at least two more are in final trial stages with potential FDA approval; and additionally, our own Texas A&M is partnering with a biotech company on yet a third potential vaccine. COVID-19 testing…
Gil Clifton, Living Well Committee member We are pleased to announce that we will be having a change of schedule for blood pressure checks here at the Ranch. We will be offering weekly checks beginning the first of February. You may already be aware of the change, from receiving HOA announcements on your email. The…
LaDonna Womochel, Publicity Chair The Robson Ranch Women’s Club held its first social in “brr” weather outdoors on the Grill Patio, thanks to a cautious response to the COVID vaccine. The hot chocolate and cookies were perfect for the cloudy day. Many newcomers to Robson attended, and found the club to their liking; hence, the…