Category: April 2016

Road Runners ask: Are we there yet?

Vicki Baker Answer “Yes” by reserving one or more of these upcoming trips for 2016: April 24-May 8: Viking Grand European Cruise Experience the true meaning of a “grand European tour” on this 15-day Budapest to Amsterdam cruise visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The cost is $5,512-$7,012 per person. May 14: Getaway to Granbury A…

Golf brings neighbors together

Virginia Wheeless As more new residents come to Robson Ranch, golfers are creating opportunities to welcome them and introduce them to the Wildhorse Golf Club. Using a model from the past, residents on Crestview Drive have formed a group of six couples who will play on Sundays and meet for a social following the game.…

Wildhorse Lady Niners go green to begin 2016 season

Left to right, top row: Teresa Blackburn-Korn and Tina Hoffenberg; front row: Carolyn Thomas and Jane Thompson

Mary Ornberg We all wore green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. There were green shirts, green hats, green socks, wild glasses and green jewels bedecking all of our wonderful members. There were those of us that even wore crowns. The Wildhorse Lady Niners could not have picked a better day than on Tuesday, March…

Tennis Club kicks off 2016 with spring training

Beginners and vets have fun and instruction.

On Saturday, March 19, the Tennis Club and USTA hosted the first event for 2016 titled “Spring Training.” Over 30 players participated, from beginners to seasoned veterans, and all were introduced to a great new “warm up” and beginners’ drill using a bigger, softer ball on smaller courts. A great way to learn the game…

Women’s Golf Association begins 2016 golf season

Our bartenders, Guy Bent and Jerry Phillips

Linda Farmer The Women’s Golf Association began the 2016 season on Tuesday, March 1. Twenty-one ladies braved the strong north Texas wind for the first organized golf play day in 2016. The wind made golfing just a little “tricky,” but it was fun getting back on the course with all our golfing friends. Although all…

Pickleball Academy

Pickleball Skills Clinic

David Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club held a beginner’s academy and skills clinic in March. Students were privileged to have Sherril Kerr as professor. Sherril is not only one of the top female pickleball players in the country but also one of the top pickleball instructors in the country. The academy is intended for…

Invite a Lady Tournament

Left to right: George Cummings, Ok Cha Cummings, Kitridge Kerby, Rick Masey, Mary Van Sant, Glenn Headley, Deborah Reed, Donny Reed, Nancy Freisheim, Dennis Jacobson, Kelly Close, Dan Close, Gabie Bull, Paul Bull, William Vess and Patricia Sands

Steve Pettigrew The Robson Ranch Men’s Golf Association sponsored an “Invite a Lady Tournament” on March 23 and were honored by the attendance of 30 lady golfers. The event was organized and directed by Guy Bent and Donny Reed. Each team of four included two men and two women, with the lowest net score for…

Softball news

Janet Elizondo puts the tag on a surprised Carlos Muniz at second base.

Alana Bingiel and Johnny Blecher It was a cool, breezy afternoon on Saturday, March 19, at the Robson Ranch Field of Dreams when the ladies of the Softball Association challenged the men to play a softball game. Rebecca Cole convinced Johnny Blecher to help put a ladies team together while Rich Goodwin was responsible for…