Category: May 2021

Robson Ranch Pioneer Group

Front row (left to right): Tom Iwasyszyn, Sonja Reed, Phyllis Olson, Jackie Cushman, Olive Morton, Melba Beckham, Carol Collins, Bill Collins, Kathy Christoferson, and Fran Chupp; Back row: Dick Reed, Dwight Olson, Linda Zastrow, Jack Zastrow, Kim Sapit, John Sapit, Frank Bollinger, Marguerite Rose, Martha Fagin, Deb, Siefkin, and Bill Christofersferson

Phyllis Olson The Pioneer group met at the Grill for the first time in a year on April 7, 2021. Pioneers are those who closed on their homes at Robson Ranch Texas prior to Dec. 31, 2002. This group originally moved into approximately the first 100 homes sold and closed at Robson Ranch. There are…

Newly Renovated Clubhouse Open House Recap

Food & Beverage and Activities staff

Shelbi Berg, Activities Director We had a wonderful turnout for our newly renovated Clubhouse Open House that took place on April 10 from noon to 3 p.m. All new paint, carpet, dancefloor, lighting, furniture, and sound system were installed with the renovation. Around 400 folks came by to see for themselves and enjoy appetizers provided…

Justin Food Bank Receiving Donation

David Everly A grant presentation was made to Justin Food Bank for $1,600; $800 was donated from Rotary International and matched by Champions Rotary Club. The Justin Food Bank Mission is to provide needed assistance to those in the Justin area where the goal is self-sufficiency through God’s blessing. The Food Bank is located at 405…

She Supply—Unapologetically FemaleVoices United Community Outreach Committee Hosts Local Non-Profit

Tiffany Ramzy There are 2,400 homeless women and teenagers in North Texas counties. She Supply is a North Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides personal hygiene products and underwear to poor and homeless women. Their mission is to provide a sense of decency and cleanliness to women in need. Recently, the Community Outreach committee of Voices…

Kiwanis Club April Highlights of the Month

Kathy Perry On April 2 we opened our meeting with Tim Muntz on Trumpet, accompanying the well-attended group to the tune “It’s A Grand Old Flag.” Our guests were Dr. Jeff Russell and four other DISD staff members, Lt. Mays of the Denton Police Department and nine of his deputies. They all had come to hear…

Fellowship at the Ranch

Pastor Ed Jones While on vacation, we met no fewer than 15 folks who asked for prayer. Without a journal, we would no doubt forget one or two of these wonderful people. “Journaling” can mean different things to different people. For us, journaling is keeping a record of prayer requests and answers. The Bible does…

Volunteerism

Photo by David Huffman, Denton County Master Gardener Association

Janet Laminack, County Extension Agent-Horticulture Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s vision statement is to “be the leader in providing science-based information and solutions in agriculture and health to every Texan.” Let’s just break that down to the Denton County Extension office reaching every Denton County citizen: a mere 944,000 folks. Our office currently consists of eight…

Pastor’s Corner

Jim Mann “The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in…

Dallas Baptist Men’s Tournament April 4 through 6

Team Robson Ranch scoring volunteers

Cindy Sterling We were lucky to get to entertain many young men golfers from Division II schools on April 5 and 6. These players used the Black Tees and “boy howdy” could these young men drive the ball. The weather, as always, had a wind challenge, although as one coach said, “This is nothing compared…

Girls on Wheels Empowered through Self-Defense

Vicki Baker Walking alone in a parking lot and feeling uneasy? Getting a weird vibe from that other person standing in the elevator? Approached by a stranger while your hands are full of groceries? Many of us have been there. We live in a dangerous and, sometimes, violent world. The potential to become a victim…