Vicki Baker You’ve heard it dozens of times; maybe even said it a time or two yourself: “kids these days.” The millennials have surpassed baby boomers to become the country’s largest living generation. How does this make you feel? You may wonder how things will pan out for society when they take charge. Plenty of…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2017
April Sigma Chi meeting
Dave Parker The Sigma Chi brothers at Robson Ranch had planned to visit brother Dwight Evans who had recently moved to the Dallas area. However, Dwight was finalizing the sale of his home at Robson, and the date did not work out. A rescheduled date is planned for May. Topics discussed this month included the…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Road Runners expand travel possibilities at 2017 annual meeting
Vicki Baker Cruises, wineries, white sand beaches, international cultures, museums, historical tours, musical stage productions and more. That’s what you’ll experience on Road Runners sponsored day excursions or multi-day trips. With over 260 in attendance at the Road Runners May 10 annual meeting, an array of exciting adventures were introduced through the club’s travel partners…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Robson Riders: The Hill Country – A great ride
Stan Brein Three couples from the Robson Riders took advantage of the good weather and headed for the Texas Hill Country, a wonderful destination for enjoying the Texas scenery. LT and Mary Bryant, Mark and Mary Beth Kuxhause and Jim Olson and Mary Sherwood took off on May 17. As LT tells it, “We left…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Party with a Donkey – Democratic Club celebrates
Vicki Baker The room was overflowing with many familiar, and some not so familiar, faces as Ranchers gathered at the Wildhorse Grill on May 17 to celebrate the re-launch of the RR Democratic Club. The atmosphere was festive with lively conversation and laughter as fellow Democrats connected and discussed issues affecting our city, county, state…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Women’s Club goes to Gruene, “Bootiful” Wimberley and Dripping Springs
Gayle Coe The “Bus Babes” welcomed travelers who were boarding the bus, checking in, and receiving boot-shaped necklaces and goody bags adorned with colorful boots, created by Carol Cieslik. As our adventure began Peggy Crandell outlined the day’s itinerary and announced the “bus babe crew” would serve breakfast. After our break at Slovacek’s where the…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Teacher, friend, advocate – Kiwanis Club mentors
Vicki Baker The idea that children benefit from caring and consistent relationships with adults is by no means new. Ever since Odysseus entrusted the education of his son to Mentor in Homer’s Odyssey, adults who provide children with guidance have shared the loyal sage’s name. Community-based child mentoring got its start in 1904 when Ernest…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Winners displayed
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Sassy Stampers news
Joyce Martin Barbara Robert was the winner of a gift certificate for her beautiful card, which is now on display in the Sassy Stampers’ display window. Drawings are held at each monthly meeting to reward members for their wonderful talents in developing and creating beautiful cards according to the monthly “theme.” Cards are then displayed…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Robson Ranch Garden Club happenings
Barbara Anderson The Robson Ranch Garden Club meeting on Monday morning, May 15, had a full agenda and was fun too! Peggy Backesof, the nominating committee, presented the slate of officers for the program year 2017-2018 and there followed the election of the slate by acclamation. We look forward to the leadership of the following:…