Vicki Baker Neither rain nor shine nor heat nor gloom of night—wait, that may be the creed of the U.S. Postal Service, but without a doubt it is also the creed of Doug Swafford of Doug’s Country Market, a Living Well Committee offered event. This has definitely been the case throughout the month of March…
Category: April 2015
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Wine Club takes an overnight adventure
David Laschinger A long-time wine club in The Ranch that recently re-branded itself as Meritage, made its first out-of-town adventure in March. The trip, which had been planned for several months, was to Kiepersol Estates south of Tyler, Texas, about 2 1/2 hours east of Denton. Eight couples in the group arrived at Kiepersol by…
Generals, April 2015
Living Well presents Medicare Made Easy
Marie Milleage On March 4, Living Well sponsored a “Medicare Made Easy” seminar presented by Jackie Hixson, a resident and Medicare specialist. Over 20 Robson Ranch dwellers braved the rain and sleet to learn about the four different parts to Medicare and the distinction among the A, B, C, and D categories. Important details were…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Robson Ranch Garden Club prepares for spring blossoms
Barbara Anderson The Robson Ranch Garden Club met on Monday, March 16, for a program of general questions and answers pulling on the considerable expertise of those in attendance. Club president Janie Cindric, a Denton County Master Gardener, led the discussions with input from many others. Vice-president and program chair, Barbara Anderson, spoke about the…
Sports, April 2015
Pickleballers rake in the medals
Jim Propes Robson Ranch pickleballers sweep the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in the Lewisville Tourney held March 26. Rod Hill and Patrick Claytor earned Gold, Mike Conley and Terry Scholze won Silver and Warren Williamson and Fred Thompson brought home the Bronze in the ImD 4.0/4.0+ grouping. It was an all Robson Ranch event…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Service dogs are saving warriors
David Laschinger The Happy Tails Dog Club had a very special group at their March meeting. Because the meeting focused on warrior and service dogs, members of Support Our Troops were also invited to attend. Michelle Schaaz, a local trainer with Train A Dog – Save A Warrior (TAD-SAW) came to speak, and she…
Features, April 2015
Wine and Dine: Prime
Lolly Evans The Peddler’s Emporium is an antiquer’s dream. They have all kinds of furniture and accessories, most Victorian, for sale. However, if you “knock on the door in the back of the store” you will gain entrance to PRIME, a steakhouse serving prime steaks. The owners are shooting for a speakeasy atmosphere. Never having…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Photography Club: Busy, informative and growing
Shirley Waterhouse The Photography Club continues to have talented residents submitting really good photos. Our club includes persons that shoot all or some of their photos from their smart phones, point and shoot cameras, all the way up to professional grade cameras and equipment. There is definitely a place for members of all abilities. Mentors…
Generals, April 2015
2015 Denton Master Gardener annual plant sale – April 25
The Denton County Master Gardener Association will hold its annual spring plant sale on the grounds of the Trinity United Methodist Church, 6333 Hobson Lane in Denton, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. This year’s inventory is expected to go fast. The selection includes hard-to-find shrubs, ground covers and bedding plants,…
Generals, April 2015
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming events at Robson Ranch – April 2015
HOA Special Events May 10, 2015 Mother’s Day Brunch May 15, 2015 Trivia Night May 16, 2015 Recycling/Shredding Day from 9:00-11:00 a.m. June 27, 2015 HOA – Murder Mystery August 7, 2015 Trivia Night August 14, 2015 Lonely Street Productions “Dream Lover A Salute to the Music of Bobby Darin” Concert September 19, 2015 HOA…