Michele Rawleigh For many, 2021 was a rough year. That was also the case for the Denton area’s ash trees. The extended freeze during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 caused considerable damage or outright killed several trees, including ashes. Furthermore, ashes are now also battling a killer beetle, the emerald ash borer. This 1-2…
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Sports, May 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Volley—Part 2
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “Your entire demeanor at the net should be confident and strong. Let your attitude convey that you want the ball to come right at you because you’re willing and able to return it! Face the net with flexed…
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…
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…
Sports, May 2022
Robson Ranch Bocce Club
Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Bocce spring season is off to a great start. Bocce is played on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning at 2 p.m., and the final game is at 6 p.m. Ninety teams come out each week to play, and this spring, we have had to overcome strong winds and some very…
Sports, May 2022
Robson Ranch Tennis Club News
With the improved weather, tennis at Robson is in full swing. We have drop-in doubles Monday through Saturday. Women are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Coed is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. Men’s is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. All levels are welcome. Leagues are also in action. Women…
Sports, May 2022
Not Everyone Plays the Same Game of Golf Every Day
After playing the same course, the same game (hit the ball and count the number given on that hole), and with the same people, golf could get a little monotonous. But the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association (RRWGA) Play Day Committee (PDC) has found ways to vary the game and add a little suspense to…
Sports, May 2022
Dallas Baptist University April Men’s Tournament
The Wildhorse Golf Club hosted the Dallas Baptist University Men’s Golf Tournament on April 4 and 5. A field of 72 men played the two days. Thirty-two Robson residents opened their homes to these players for two or three nights. There were rumors of pizza, chips, and popcorn waiting for these players as they finished…