David Zapatka While reading The Metaphysics of Ping Pong by Guido Mina Di Sospiro recently, I ran across this long sentence, “…I certainly didn’t suspect a number of things: that I’d be soundly beaten by my teenage son; that shortly thereafter I’d become obsessed with table tennis; that my obsession would fuel a grueling initiation…
Category: April 2023
Religion, April 2023
RR Catholic Community Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
On March 14 over 50 members of the Robson Ranch Catholic Community met to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the home of Susan and Deacon Jim Galbraith. Their home was decorated to the hilt with balloons, centerpieces, and all things green, which would make any Irishman proud. There was a drink station, an appetizer station,…
Generals, April 2023
Drone Photos of Robson Texas Construction—Dry and Sleet
Dennis Brooks
Generals, April 2023
Murder Mystery Dinner Show: ‘Write Between the Eyes’
The next Robson Ranch Murder Mystery Dinner Show, Write Between the Eyes, will be performed on June 2, June 23, and July 7 in the clubhouse ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the buffet is at 6 p.m., and showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person. Railroad tycoon Horace Grimsby has been murdered,…
Front Page, April 2023
Teeing Up Lemons and Limes
Ana Corey Spring has sprung, with the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association (RRWGA) ladies swinging towards a new season full of lemons and limes—drinks, that is! On March 7, which was the official kickoff to the 2023 season, 54 ladies stood ready to tee it up. The morning weather was beautiful—in the mid-70s with minimal…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Women’s Club Upcoming Overnight Trip
Hurry and sign up today for the fun, fun, fun May overnight trip! You will begin this three-day, two-night trip by boarding the Deluxe Motorcoach and settle in for a quick road trip to Natchitoches! On the way, you will have concierge “Bus Babes” who will keep everyone entertained while serving snacks and providing tons…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Material Girls 2023 Quilt Class
Sandi Price Each year the Material Girls club holds a one-of-a-kind quilt class for new members. Each student has a mentor who gives one-on-one instruction. Because of the closure of the Arts & Crafts Center this year, the class was held in Marguerite Rose’s home. She also taught the class, as she has done since…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Women’s Club May Luncheon
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the very special May luncheon for members and their guests on Monday, May 1, in the clubhouse ballroom. Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $19 per person. We will honor our mothers with a special Mother’s Day theme. Joining us will be Dallas/Fort Worth-based crooner…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Voices Members Tour Emancipation Exhibit at Amon Carter Museum
Jane Scholz Members of Robson’s Voices United toured the Amon Carter Museum’s current special exhibition, Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation. The exhibit, sparked by the museum’s bronze statue The Freedman, a 19th century work by a white sculptor, explores American artists’ views of the meaning of emancipation, both at the time of the Civil…
Front Page, April 2023
Watercolor Workshop Goes “Home”
Robson Ranchers took a group Watercolor class from Paint & Palette artist Judy Riffel on Feb. 20 in her home. As a last-minute “Plan B” (with the CATC building under construction), Judy improvised and offered a great, fun learning experience in her kitchen, dining room, and living room!