Category: May 2014

A toast to wine corks

David Laschinger Browsing the Pioneer Press, it becomes apparent that wine clubs are popular and plentiful at Robson Ranch. Popping the cork and pouring the wine is a ceremony in itself, with the serious connoisseurs performing the ritual of swirl, sniff and taste. Several hundred bottles of wine are opened in Robson Ranch every month,…

Ranchers enjoy acoustic guitar performance

Cliff and cousin Steve Hudson

Cliff Erickson, singer and 12-string acoustic guitarist, was at Robson Ranch on Wednesday, April 23, and a fun time was had by all that attended. Cliff is truly an outstanding performer and sang for almost 2 hours straight. He had audience participation throughout the night; the audience members would call out song titles or artists,…

Welcome New Neighbors – May 2014

Robson Ranch welcomes the following new residents to the Ranch: Scott and Victoria Baker, Edward and Elaine Barnett, Thomas and Elizabeth Beaury, Kevin Buckrucker, Martin and Johnnie Carey, Lincy Cornelius, Stan and Sheree Field, James and Carol Hansen, Larry and Colleen Jordan, Harold and Carolyn Morgan, Richard and Mary Nordenson, Marilyn Skiffington, Robbie Waits and…

Carbon Monoxide Detector Lifespan

Ross Novotny, Robson Communities Manager of Building Performace In recent years many municipalities have required carbon monoxide detectors in all newly-constructed homes. The most commonly-installed detectors are combination units, which act both as a smoke detector and as a carbon monoxide detector. These combination units are installed in each sleeping area of a new home…

North Texas Fair and Rodeo announces 2014 theme

“It’s What Cowboys Do” will be the theme of the 2014 North Texas Fair and Rodeo, according to Glenn Carlton, executive director of the NT Fair and Rodeo. The annual event will be held at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton, Texas from August 15-23. “This theme reflects the Texas Cowboy Culture,” according to Carlton.…

Emeritus College: Where Learning Is For Life – May 2014

The Emeritus College classes have been a great success at the Ranch! UNT would like to invite you to teach a class next fall. The Emeritus College is a non-credit program that offers classes specifically designed for adults 50 and older. UNT is soliciting proposals for fall 2014 (September – October). Classes will be held…

Robson Ranch Health Fair, April 5, 2014

Robson Ranch Health Fair

Althea Parent, Activities Coordinator Thank you for attending the 10th annual Robson Ranch Health Fair. We hope that you were able to visit all 81 vendors who took their time to be with us at the Health Fair, donated door prizes and provided fun and interesting gifts and information at their booths. Again this year…