Courage On December 24, 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge, an entire U.S. armored division was retreating from the Germans in the Ardennes forest when a sergeant in a tank destroyer spotted an American soldier digging a foxhole. The GI, PFC Martin, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, looked up at the sergeant and asked, “Are…
Category: June 2017
Generals, June 2017
TWAG – a tribute to Joan Krause
Judy Ondina The time frame is 2007-2008, the Grill’s chef, Ben Dawson, sends out his Chef’s weekly letter, a short two-paragraph document to inform the community of forthcoming specials. Time passes and the need for a better way to communicate with those living at Robson Ranch and advertise the Grill is brought to the Food…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Accessories exchange at Peggy’s Poppy Petals Boutique
Judy Ondina Tired of your accessories? Jewelry in your inventory rarely worn? That scarf just doesn’t go with anything else you like to wear? Bored with your purses? Fortunately for a gathering of ladies, Peggy Crandell-Duff recently hosted an accessories exchange party at “Peggy’s Poppy Petals” boutique. Each of the invitees was asked to bring…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
New name, same great adventure
Vicki Baker New York, Alaska, Cajun Country, Fort Worth Stock Yards, Bass Performance Hall, Texas wine country, and the list goes on and on. You experienced it all with Gotta Go Tours by Patti, one of Road Runners’ revered travel partners. Now Road Runners is proud to announce that Gotta Go Tours has merged with…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Gun Club evening meeting at full capacity
Dave Parker Because of scheduling demand at the Clubhouse, the May general meeting of the Gun Club was held at 7:00 p.m. Having an evening meeting was an opportunity for those still working to attend. The meeting was sponsored by Selinda Rainey from Texas Law Shield. Selinda invited a Texas Law Shield gun law specialty…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Birding Interest Group notice
John Kirk The birding interest group has been out on two birding trips in May and had one trip rained out. The last trip was to Forest Lake Park off of Ryan Road. We saw 27 different species of birds that day. As we started off, two Mississippi kites landed on a dead tree and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Potluck Club May – June rotation
Brenda McKenzie A great way to end spring and welcome summer, is to celebrate with good food, entertaining conversation and fellowship with friends and neighbors. Potluck dinners are a wonderful way to become acquainted with your neighbors and other RR residents. The dinners, occurring four times a year, usually consist of six to eight members…
Sports, June 2017
Hole 18 Robson Ranch LPGA Texas volunteers
Cindy Sterling The last week of April brought the LPGA Tour to Texas. We had 18 volunteers from the Robson Ranch residents and Oakmont Golf Club that came out to volunteer for the tournament. The team consisted of a couple standard bearers, although most of the volunteers marshaled on Hole 18 for the entire week.…
Generals, June 2017
Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events At Robson Ranch
Saturday, June 24, 2017 Murder Mystery Dinner/Show, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.; $50 per person Friday, July 7, 2017 Randy Riggle – Nostalgia Show, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.; $26 per person Saturday, July 15, 2017 Colt & the Old 45’s Concert, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.; $26 per person Friday, August 4, 2017 Trivia Night, 7:00 –…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Sips for the Barbie
Bernadette Fideli The gardens are awash with flowering trees and spring blooms, the breeze is flowing softly over the patio and the evening sky is big and bright. Spring in Texas awakens the barbeque spirit from a long winter’s nap. Mike and Millie Aramanda heeded the call and hosted the Wine Stewards to a grilling…