Bruce Chidester “Tall Bill” is the Robson Chamber Ensemble’s Double Bassist. Born and raised in Glendale, California he was introduced to all the orchestral string instruments in elementary school, finally settling on the biggest one, the Double Bass. Mostly self-taught on his instrument, he has traveled extensively to attend masterclasses at American and European…
Category: March 2018
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Valentine message from Rockin’ Red Ranchers
Vicki Baker Is it the romance in the air? The flowers, the chocolate, or Cupid’s arrow? Is it the red hearts that cover every gift shop and every market? Or is it simply because it’s a holiday that is all about love? Whatever the case, Valentine’s Day is a day filled with gestures of…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Dance Club hosts “American Bandstand” Dance party
Vicki Baker Televised for thirty-seven years, American Bandstand, hosted by “perpetual teenager” Dick Clark, brought dance into every teenager’s living room. Your Dance Club is bringing it all back to Robson Ranch with the “American Bandstand Dance Party” set for April 28. Dig back into your memories of the show we all rushed home…
Sports, March 2018
Horseshoes, Robson style
Dick Dauphinais As we are all aware, there are plenty of activities and amenities that we can enjoy here at Robson Ranch. One of the better kept secrets though is that there is a very nice area set aside in front of the garden area and dog park where every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Singles Serious Sippers enjoy wine tasting
Dick Cecil The Singles Serious Sippers wine group began 2018 by collaborating with the Grill for their January wine tasting event. The event was hosted by Jackie Drain. Jeremy from The Wildhorse Grill selected wines to be paired with the planned appetizers, and Mateo described the wines and assisted with presentation and serving. Appetizers…
Sports, March 2018
Tennis Club elects 2018-2019 Board members
Jerry Tarpley At the annual meeting held February 6, the Robson Ranch Denton Tennis Club elected new officers for the 2018-2019 seasons. Presiding President Klaus Dannenberg called the meeting to order and asked for the approval of the financial report presented by Treasurer Sue Ehinger. Klaus then called for nominations and elections of new…
Features, March 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Brandt Travel
Donna Swan-Harris and Jan Angelley China – In October 2007, this trip began with a flight to Beijing, where the 2008 Summer Olympic Games preparations were well underway. Coleen and Gary saw the impressive Birds Nest Stadium that was very near completion. They enjoyed a seven-day river cruise on the Yangtze – AKA, the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Fishing Club’s “reel-y” good time in Rockport
Scott Baker The people along the Texas coast were not deterred from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey as they continued striving to rebuild homes, business, and their local economy. Nineteen members of the RR Fishing Club were welcomed with opened arms as they descended upon Rockport for their annual fishing excursion for red…
Religion, March 2018
Catholic Club recap
Irene Manning Robson Ranch Catholic Club met on Tuesday, February 13 at the home of Deacon Jim and Susan Galbraith. The meeting is always opened with a prayer and prayers are said for those in most need. Our guest speaker was Mr. Bob Bentley. Mr. Bentley is an accountant by trade, but spent many…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Winners from Sassy Stampers meeting
Joyce Martin Mary Lee Garbowski and Sally Hampton were both winners at the Sassy Stampers monthly meeting. Mary Lee won a gift certificate for her contribution to the monthly theme and Sally won the Challenge Award along with a gift certificate for her interpretation of the “bridge fold” card we learned at our January…