JoAnne Gaudioso Memory is the function of the brain that encodes, stores, and retrieves information. Whether you know it or not, you owe everything you do in life to memory-it enables you to speak, walk, develop relationships, and more. Essential oils like peppermint, rosemary and frankincense help support mental clarity and alertness. Tips for Finding…
Category: February 2024
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Voices Discussion Group Tackles Climate, Other Big Issues
Denice Marusak Let’s be positive and discover what is happening in the world that is good and beneficial, concluded the Voices United Tuesday Discussion Group as they wrapped up a year spent exploring important issues together. In 2023 the group, which assembles six to ten members for a monthly session, learned that there is much…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Motorcycle Club: Prepping and Planning
Stan Brein It’s the beginning of the year—time to visit those resolutions from last year and recalibrate for the coming year. First resolution: Ride more! Every motorcyclist says that at the start of each new year. But this year, let’s really mean it! Reflect back on the reasons you learned to ride in the first…
Sports, February 2024
WLN to Hold Meet and Greet
Cindy Voliva Whether you are a current member of the Wildhorse Lady Niners or you’ve been thinking about joining the 9-hole group, please plan to attend our first get-together in 2024. Our Meet and Greet will be Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the clubhouse. This is a great opportunity to socialize…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Happy Tails Dog Club Welcomes Renowned Veterinarian David Carlton
Lorraine Wilson Members of the Happy Tails Dog Club were treated to an enlightening and entertaining talk by Dr. David Carlton, DVM, on Jan. 13. Dr. Carlton, a retired Texas veterinarian and esteemed Robson resident, kicked off the club’s 2024 speaker series with anecdotes from his extensive career. Born and raised in Texas, Dr. Carlton…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Pilot Knob Rotary Club Teams with Girl Scout to Beautify Champion-Macedonia Cemetery
On Nov. 10, 2023, the Pilot Knob Rotary Club welcomed Victoria Myers as their guest speaker. Ms. Myers is a rising senior at the Townview School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas and a member of the Girl Scouts of America. She is engaged in completing a Gold Award, an individual Girl Scout-approved project…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Farewell to Our Paint & Palette Club President
Francesca D’Atria Romano The Paint and Palette Club at Robson Ranch is now in its fifth year and still growing in membership. President Francesca D’Atria Romano called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. on Jan. 22. She began to give an account of how this art club started when she first moved here to…
Features, February 2024
Dollars & Sense: Strategic IRA Planning in 2024
Chris Robinson, ChFC IRA Planning in Your Gap Years If you are in your 60s, you may want to take advantage of your gap years and do some IRA planning. The gap years are between your retirement age and when you start taking required minimum distributions from your IRA or other retirement plans. These years…
Generals, February 2024
Is Robson Ranch Going to the Dogs?
Commissioner Dianne Edmondson Since moving to Robson Ranch some nine years ago, my husband Bob and I have been amazed at the number of “fur babies” that reside in Robson. And it’s even more amazing how many various breeds there are out here! Living on both a through street and backing up to the walking…
Features, February 2024
Dollars and Sense: In 2024 Deal with Your ‘Elephant in the Room’—5 Solutions for Fears of Wills and Trusts
Travis Weaver, Attorney and Partner with Weaver Firm-Attorneys in Bartonville and Rhome Is creating a will or updating a trust your “elephant in the room” for 2024? Below are five solutions to your fears around wills and trusts. These answers also come with good news for your family. They’ll appreciate your decision to avoid the…