Vicki Baker Curious and uncertain about one of the most significant and widely observed Jewish holidays? Not fully knowing the history and traditions of Passover? That was certainly true for many members of Voices United. Through the organization’s diversity in action committee, we sat down together for a Passover Seder Sampling. Hosted by Jackie Killingsworth,…
Jane Scholz Voices United (VU) members saw photos most white folks missed for most of the 20th century. Today we are used to seeing the faces of people of many different skin colors in our media—TV shows, Facebook posts, YouTube, and TikTok videos, but this was not the case before the mid–to-late 1980s. Voices United…
Frank Barnhart The Robson Ranch photography club held its monthly general session meeting on April 20 in the Creative Arts and Technology Center at 7 p.m. The main program was the review of the March monthly image contest results from individual club member entries. The competition theme was “Through the Window.” Fifteen club members participated…
Frank Barnhart The Robson Ranch Photography Club presented a workshop on April 1 in the Creative Arts and Technology Center. The workshop was open to all Robson Ranch residents. Robson Ranch resident, Steve Garvin presented an informative and timely discussion of “Cloud Storage” which has become the standard for data management. Steve discussed what cloud…
Don Roberts Several Robson Red Raiders gathered on March 24 to enjoy the wines from Edge of the Lake (EoL) Vineyard. Chris McIntosh, winemaker and co-owner, and his wife Cynthia poured EoL wines from several different vintages and varietals. The wonderful wines were paired with many different meats, cheeses, condiments and appetizers. Chris shared how…
Ellen Sullivan The Robson Ranch garden club field trip was on April 20. The members toured a local gem only a short drive away in Argyle, Texas. It is the home and gardens of Barbara and Mark Smith. The property is two and a half acres with views of Denton, Frisco, Dallas, and Pilot Knob.…
Lorraine Wilson Creativity is always alive and well at the woodworkers’club, where members are embracing hands-on learning and elevating their craftsmanship through an ongoing and impressive lineup of training opportunities. Throughout April, the club’s shop and classroom spaces were filled with activity as members participated in a wide range of machine training classes designed to…
Lorraine Wilson April was a month of generosity, compassion, and wagging tails as the Happy Tails Dog Club carried forward its annual pet food drive with remarkable community support. Donations poured in throughout the month, thanks in large part to dedicated club members Kathy Visalia, Eileen Pierson, Lys Olenkiewicz, Lorraine Handel, Melissa Crabill, and Teresa…
Stan Brein Motorcycling is just plain fun. The enjoyment of the riding experience is unparalleled. First, there is the anticipation of the ride itself. There is all the preparation process of getting ready for the ride: readying yourself; the motorcycle and making the plans. The ride itself always has something to look forward to. Having…
Rosemary (Rosie) Kuhn Bouse As the earth enters a new stage of rebirth each spring, nature’s glorious hues are sure to inspire. An artist’s heart can be set afire drinking in the vibrant colorful surroundings here at Robson Ranch. As the eyes feast on the springtime palette, inspiration must surely follow. How might one capture…