Stan Brein In North Texas we have come to expect the unexpected when it comes to the weather. Our lawns, shrubs and trees are very confused not knowing whether to remain dormant or make their annual entry. As motorcyclists we know that we are fortunate in being able to ride 12 months out of the…
Vicki Baker Join the Kiwanis Club shoe drive movement on March 26! With your help we can provide a life-changing solution: a good pair of shoes. Ever thought about the power of a pair of shoes? A pair of shoes provides relief in many developing nations around the globe such as Haiti, Honduras and other…
Dave Loomis Several members of The Robson Ranch Photo Club met together at the CATC on Monday, January 30, to participate in a special workshop to learn the best ways to creatively photograph a person using various studio lighting techniques. Bryan Peterson, a noted professional photographer and author, says, “People are the most photographed subjects…
Vicki Baker The college years are the crossroads of life, a time to choose a path and follow a passion. It’s the time to make a difference in the world. Circle K International (CKI) is the premier college and university community service and leadership organization in the world. Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch is proud to…
Every wine club member in good standing knows the five basic guides to wine tasting: appearance, aroma, body, taste and finish. This is a standard ritual among the numerous wine clubs at Robson, and most participants can hold lengthy discussions on each of these five characteristics. Yet how many residents can correctly answer these questions:…
Rupa A Mathur It has been a few months since my last article about RR International Club activities has been published. The members have continued meeting on the third Thursday of the month regularly. The October gathering was held at Fred and Diane van Naerssen’s home, and on November 17, 2016 Lisa and Tom Guyer…
John Burkholder, Poker Club Tournament Director The Inside Straight Poker Club’s upcoming 2017 tournament schedule promises challenging poker, player excitement and winner awards. Bi-monthly tournaments alternate between Texas Hold’em and Nebraska Omaha as follows: March 14, Omaha; May 9, Hold’em; July 11, Omaha; September 12, Hold’em; November 14, Omaha. Each tournament winner is awarded an…
Jan Marx We use slabs of clay to build pieces. We use lumps of clay to “throw” pots on the wheel, and some of us form objects with our fingers. For many years Happy Potters avoided making pinch pots. They thought it would hurt the clay, but through research we found that “pinching” balls of…
Darlene Lamb Tuesday, February 20, brought good friends together at the home of Rick and Darlene Lamb. Wines from the Pacific Northwest region were the featured wines of the evening. Several good wines were tasted along with some tasty appetizers. The wine tasting results were as follows. Third place winner was a 2014 Cali’s Cuvée…
Althea Parent The first 2017 HOA Trivia Night was the start of the fifth year. Once again it was a big hit. There were 19 playing teams and three spectator teams. However, a couple of team were short players due to illness, and some first time spectators jumped in and played. All those who attended…