JoAnne Gaudioso Don’t let the bugs bug you this spring. Watching a gorgeous sunset? Hiking to a lake for a scenic swim? Getting out to play a round of golf? Throwing your annual barbeque with loved ones or friends? Nothing can ruin the perfect outdoors moment like pesky mosquitoes and insects. Spring is also a…
Category: May 2022
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Voices United on the Road Forward
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…
Sports, May 2022
Doubles Tournament May 13 to 27
Don Pooley The 2022 Arlene Pfeil/Jim Greg Doubles Tournament started Friday, May 13. The duration of this year’s tournament is two weeks (May 13 through May 27) with teams being able to play matches during any of the club’s table tennis play sessions. The tournament features a doubles team competition, with teams being determined by…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Rockin’ Red Ranchers Experience Texas Frontier
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…
Generals, May 2022
Save the Date Reminder: Alzheimer’s Tournament
Another reminder that the Alzheimer’s Charity Golf Tournament is just around the corner, on June 17. Please plan on playing this event, so mark your calendar today. We want everyone involved this year to wear purple (Alzheimer’s color) and paint Robson Ranch purple with our attire. We are asking for a minimum $20 donation per person,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Catholic Club News
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…
Religion, May 2022
In the Silence
Ed Jones The words of the writer of this Psalm become our words: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted…
Sports, May 2022
Robson Ranch Softball’s Jerry Bennett ‘Works Magic’
Rosemary Myers-Neagli I paid $20 to play in this year’s spring co-ed softball, and I received a jersey and ball cap. This season, Robson Ranch has eight co-ed teams, three 70+ senior teams, and two traveling teams (65+ and 70+) who all require uniforms and equipment for successful play. The travel teams incur additional expenses when…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
BBQ Pitmasters—Smokers and Grillers
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…
Generals, May 2022
Local Dog Shelter Needs Supplies
Eileen Pierson I need supplies to continue making dog beds for local shelter Apollo Rescue and Support in Justin. It’s a no-kill shelter and only gets money from grants, donations, etc., and not from any surrounding township like Denton does, so please help. Here is what I need the most—but I stress on all below,…