Why do we read? That was the thought-provoking question Lewis Toland posed at the Friends of the Library’s Lonesome Dove book discussion when kicking off our Celebration of the Old West on Feb. 27. He shared C. S. Lewis’ quote, “We read to know we are not alone.” Toland proceeded to offer his thoughts on the subject…
Mary Fabian The Wisconsin Club has about 120 members here at Robson Ranch, and we try to get together for some fun activities. On Feb. 28, we enjoyed fresh walleye at our favorite Wisconsin- based restaurant, Culvers, in Flower Mound. We will plan a summer happy hour at the Grill later this year. Then in the…
Dave Parker Not even COVID-19 stops the Rock and Roll Martini Group from holding a socially distanced monthly get together! Deb and Larry Nortunen were the House Band (hosts) for the March meeting. After they purchased all the food and beverage for the meeting, the CDC, state, and local recommendations came out. Deb Nortunen, the…
Carolyn Detjen Jan Marx has presented, once again, a challenge. Through the medium of clay pottery, a participant interprets the word illumination. One of the purposes of this challenge is to give opportunity to explore various ways to create with clay. To enhance your creation, you are to use mixed media and one or more…
The Lord gave me a love for linguistics. I often spend quite a bit of time determining the root and meaning of Biblical words and phrases. That love compelled me to look at the word April! Being confident about the origin of a word that’s been around since before 700 B.C. is not all that…
On February 26, our Robson Ranch Neighborhood Dinner Group gathered to celebrate Mardi Gras 2020 at the home of Jimmy and Judy Martin. Standing (left to right): Liz Katz, Bill and Eve Draper, Gloria Orgain, Kathy Dial, Jean Dubiel, Jim Zimmerman, Cal Schroeder, Myra and Jim Hays, Jim and Judy Martin; Sitting: Janelle Lamport, Holly Martin,…
Shamrocks, gold coins. and every shade of green welcomed the Women’s Club members and guests to the March luncheon meeting Monday, March 2, in the Clubhouse Ballroom! President Gayle Coe called the meeting to order and welcomed members and guests to the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. President Elect Lucille Zimmerman introduced first time attendees who,…
Shirley Martin Memories of the early days at Robson Ranch, Denton, when the monthly paper was called the Robson Ranch Wrangler, that’s right, the Wrangler, not the Pioneer Press. All articles and pictures were black and white. One of the headline news in the March 2004 edition was, “Women’s Spring Tennis Doubles League off to…
HOA Presents: Cliff Erickson, singer and 12-string acoustic guitar performer, on Saturday May 23 in the Clubhouse Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $32 per person. Back by popular demand! Cliff Erickson is considered one of the finest acoustic performers throughout the…
Abby McIntyre Our world has certainly changed since the last time I wrote to you, friend. With many of us now practicing social distancing amidst this COVID-19 pandemic, it is now more important than ever to create a comfortable safe haven in our homes that is uniquely our own. If you are staying in and…