Category: April 2024

The Touring Chocolatier Returns to Our Friday Market

Patti Smith After a brief hiatus, The Touring Chocolatier is back! Kay Thibodeaux is head chocolatier and president of The Touring Chocolatier. With over 15 years’ experience in the chocolate industry, Kay is constantly honing her confectionary making skills to provide our market attendees with wonderful chocolates made right in her own production facility located…

RR Democrats Advocate for an Even Greater City, Today

Vicki Baker Turning on our television, it feels like politicians are everywhere. But those dominating the news barely scratch the surface. With almost 100,000 unique governments in the U.S., there are over 500,000 elected officials overseeing our local municipalities. These offices have a major impact on our community and daily life, affecting how much we…

Ms. Senior America Speaks at Robson Ranch

Jackie Ford Dr. Terri Quinn, a breast surgeon and Ms. Senior America 2024, spoke and performed at Robson on Feb. 28 on the topic “The Beauty of Aging.” She was hosted by the Living Well Committee and the African American Social Group. She has practiced surgery for over 28 years. Dr. Quinn won the title…

Music Club Hosts Youth Symphony

Frances Hackley The Robson Ranch Music Club hosted the Youth Symphony of Denton on March 3. This talented group of young musicians played a program of assorted pieces by Mozart, Handel, Telemann, Sibelius, Beethoven, and Ravel’s entire Bolero. The 50-minute program was orchestrated with dynamic beauty and precision, leaving the audience captivated. Three of the…

Genealogy Notes

Dian Darr Our Robson Ranch Genealogy Club has had a busy March and April. Club President Terry Babcock and Treasurer Jo Ann Evans were among several members who represented our group at the Club Fair held on March 9. They visited with many potential genealogists as they answered questions and explained the enjoyment of tracing…

So Many Ways to Play

Ana Corey, Publicity Chair The creative juices are flowing as the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association Play Day Committee gets our golf clubs swinging for another season. Play Day Chairs Staci Brown and Yvonne Callaway are busy each week setting up the Tuesday play days for the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association. Not only do…

Rain Kickstarts First Week of Spring Bocce Season

Lorraine Wilson The bocce season commenced with gusto during the week of March 11, with matches scheduled for Tuesday through Friday. However, the unpredictable Texas weather threw in its share of challenges, making for an eventful start to the games. On Tuesday and Wednesday, matches proceeded smoothly without any interruptions. Thursday’s 6 p.m. Capone Division…

Relishing Pickleball: Blocking Shots

David Zapatka Would you like to neutralize the hard shots being hit in your direction? Consider a blocking strategy. Blocking a shot properly requires technique, positioning, timing and strategy. Follow this advice to improve your blocking skills: * Stand with your knees bent and feet shoulder-width apart. The lower you can get down, the better.…

Girls on Wheels Lost in the Bizarreness of Meow Wolf

Vicki Baker It’s been described as a journey through a Technicolor wonderland that blends storytelling, technology, and immersive art; an awe-inspiring experience for visitors to get lost in. Everyone raved about it, describing how amazing and life-changing the experience was. Many visit multiple times, like it was a religious pilgrimage. Dubbed “The Real Unreal,” Meow…