Dennis Brooks, Club Officer After losing his DJI Mini in a pond, Dennis went overboard with four-inch Styrofoam balls for flotation. They proved too large for the drone, weight, and wind resistance and will be cut down. The April 25 Robson Drone Club presentation was by Dennis Brooks. Since he had a drone at the…
Steve Simpson, Drone Club President Our March meeting was held on Monday, March 28, at the Creative Arts Technology Center. We had a good group of attendees, including both new and current members. Our meeting theme was Drone Flying for the Recreational Pilot with an agenda that included: Purpose (What is my purpose for flying…
Deborah Williams The Voices United (VU) membership held their monthly luncheon meeting on April 2. During that meeting, VU member Ginger Sheppard introduced Mindy Arendt, president and co-founder of the local non-profit Friends with Benefits (FWB). Mindy provided VU members with an overview of what FWB is all about. FWB throws fun, affordable events that…
Peggy Crandell How intrigued most of us are when we get a glimpse into how Denton County’s earliest settlers lived. During the Rockin’ Red Ranchers’ recent docent-led tour of the Gibson-Grant Log House, this historic cabin afforded them a look into the evolution of the lives and the dwellings of these early settlers. The house…
The Robson Ranch Catholic Club met on Tuesday, April 12, in the Creative Arts building. The speaker for the evening was Dr. Kim Robinson. Dr. Robinson has had the joy and honor of working as a nurse, a licensed professional counselor, and a psychologist. She taught at Midwestern State University and in their Study Abroad…
Dave Parker (WARNING: If you are hungry, do not read this article.) The hosts for the Robson Ranch BBQ Pitmasters—Smokers and Grillers were Larry and Pat Lewis. To say that Larry established a new high bar would definitely be an understatement! Larry purchased 48 pounds of bone-in ribeye roast. He rubbed the ribeye with olive…
The Keller Area Youth Jazz Orchestra (KAYJO) will be featured during the Thursday evening Big Band Jazz Concert with Dancing to be enjoyed June 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Robson Ranch ballroom. The concert is presented by the Robson Ranch Jazz Club, a group dedicated to preserving jazz, a true American art…
Darryl Williams The RR Classic Rock Club continues to book the top tribute and cover bands for Robson Ranch residents in 2022, bringing back some great memories of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. So far this year, we’ve had Double Vision – Foreigner Experience, Schroomville – The Allman Brothers Band Tribute, and For Love & Country, with…
The Women’s Club June Luncheon is Monday, June 6. Doors open at 11 a.m. Women’s Club members and their guests have the unique opportunity to hear Mr. Randy L. Schmidt, the critically acclaimed author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter. Randy is a New York Times Editor’s Choice and Wall Street Journal Best Seller.…
Mike Welton and Lynda Sides The Gainesville Swing Orchestra will again be featured during the Sunday Afternoon Big Band Jazz Concert with Dancing to be enjoyed on June 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Robson Ranch ballroom. The concert is presented by the Robson Ranch Jazz Club, a group dedicated to preserving jazz,…