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…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Mayor Chris Watts – home grown community servant
Vicki Baker Volunteers help communities grow, learn and thrive. You likely cross roads with a volunteer at least once if not several times a day no matter where you are in the world. During the Kiwanis Club March 4 meeting we met volunteer and mayor Chris Watts. Mayor Watts has led the City of Denton…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Genealogy Club sponsors heirloom show
Charles Forshaw On March 1 the Robson Genealogy Club sponsored an Heirloom Show that was open to all Robson residents. There was a variety of different heirlooms shown by Robson residents and club members during the evening, each heirloom described with a wonderful story. Some of the items presented included a family Bible handed down…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Downton Abbey Pajama Party
Catherine Jenkins Janice brought her blankie. Others arrived in their jammies, but Carson remained true to form in his livery. The Robson Ranch ladies who have been watching Downton Abbey together from start to finish must like to dress up. At Christmas high tea they donned vintage gowns, but Sunday they must have felt as…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
A political antidote
Bernadette Fideli Webster’s Dictionary defines an antidote as “anything counteracting something unpleasant.” Faced with the uncivility and mudslinging of political debates on television and inundated with political robo calls, Mike and Millie Aramanda discovered the perfect cure. They invited the Wine Stewards to enjoy an evening of Show and Tell Wine Tasting. Members were asked…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Whine-Os Wine Club
We met at the home of Ed and Paula Bone to taste a red or white wine of our choice and to tell why we chose it. We began with a very nice Peach Sparkling to go with the wonderful appetizers provided by the Bones and several other members. This was followed by a very…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
An Evening to Remember – A Night of Tastings
Vicki Baker Enjoy wine, cheese, original art and live music? Then join the Women’s Club for its annual charitable fundraising event, An Evening to Remember, on June 11, 2016 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Sample three specially selected wines coupled with companion cheese offerings while strolling among original artwork displayed by…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Update from Sigma Chi
The Sigma Chi group at Robson Ranch held its March meeting at the Grill. Brother Mick Fox opened the meeting with a prayer. Planning began on moving a few of the next meetings to local restaurants and the Robson chapter house. We met on the day of the Belgium bombing so a lot of the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
A glorious evening for the Wine Knots
Joan Newcomer Slainte! (pronounced Slancha and meaning health) was the toast of the night as the Wine Knots celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the home of Debbie and Randy Johnston. The “O’Johnstons” greeted us at the door dressed in perfect Irish attire. Tuesday certainly a glorious time for the wearin’ of the green. And indeed…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Kon Ni Chi Wa – hello in Japanese – oriental wine pairing
Nancy Toppan Heard It Through The Grapevine experienced an evening of Asian cuisine and wine pairing at the home of Nancy and Pete Toppan. Dressed in Oriental attire, everyone was greeted in Japanese with a bow. Mandarin Orange Chicken with Yakisoba Noodles with Vegetables, Hot Naan Bread, Egg Rolls, Oriental Dumplings and Asian Salad was…