David Zapatka While cruising around Australia on the way to Thursday Island, I read this description about the port city. “The mixed population of Malays, Chinese, Japanese, and Melanesians are engaged mainly in pearling and trochus and sea cucumber fishing.” Trochus—tro·chus noun: 1.a. Capitalized. a genus of chiefly Old World tropical marine gastropods (family Trochidae)…
Category: April 2024
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Women’s Club Hosts Mariachi Misterio at the May Luncheon!
Gayle Coe Join us on Monday, May 6. We will celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with Jason Hernandez and his mariachi band. They have been performing since 2021. There are six players in the band, all friends, and some are 5th generation players who were taught either by their parents or at school.…
April 2024, Features
Be Alert to Tax Return Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…
April 2024, Front Page
RR Softball Presents the First Golf Cart Rodeo
Rosemary Myers-Neagli I had heard a rumor that RR softball player Johnny Bletcher was spearheading a new fundraising venture using golf carts on the softball field. I just had to check it out! A participant explained the experience to me: “I’m sitting blindfolded as the golf cart driver, and my wife is the navigator. I…
April 2024, Front Page
Robson Ranch Murder Mystery Dinner Shows: ‘Derailed and Departed’
The murder mystery dinner show Derailed and Departed will be performed on May 31, June 7, and June 28 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. Attorney Dewey Cheatumgood, a dubious dealer of bogus railroad bonds, has…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Tech Club March General Session
The Robson Ranch Tech Club’s March general session was held on March 11 at the CATC in Room 104. Our topic was “Cut the Cable—Home Antenna Install.” Club President Steve Simpson shared his personal experience regarding purchasing and installing a low-cost home antenna. The agenda was as follows: Why, Strategy, Location, Equipment, Install, Completion. This…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Voices United Proclaims ‘Long Live the Queen’
Vicki Baker Food is more than just the taste on the plate. It’s the history of our cultures. It tells a story about who we are and where we come from. It connects people of different backgrounds and experiences. Just as we browse the relics of history in a museum, we gain similar insights by…
April 2024, Front Page
Big Swing’n Band Club Presents UNT Two O’clock Lab Band
Join us in the Robson Ranch clubhouse ballroom on Thursday, April 25, for a dance with music provided by the UNT Two O’clock Lab Band. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dance begins at 6:30 p.m. Directed by Rob Parton, chair of the Jazz Division, The University of North Texas Two O’clock Lab Band…
April 2024, Generals
Why Should I Participate in a Local Plant Sale?
Barbara Brown and Susan Cosio Spring is an exciting time for gardeners. After the brown, sad look of our landscapes during the winter, green is coming up everywhere as perennial plants begin their growing season. Big box stores and nursery shelves are filled with plants to entice shoppers. But wait! There is another option for…
April 2024, Front Page
Living Well Committee
Patti Smith Spring officially arrived on March 19, with clocks springing ahead on March 10. I hope y’all are enjoying all the blossoming trees and shrubs, blessed by the current rains. It’s time to plant (if you haven’t already), spend more time outdoors, and enjoy the birds and greenery. Let’s get out and play! It…