Vicki Baker Televised for thirty-seven years American Bandstand, hosted by “perpetual teenager” Dick Clark, brought rock ‘n roll music and dance into every teenagers’ living room. Everybody knew the names of the regulars on Bandstand, and we followed their dance steps on TV and their personal lives in teen magazines. Hundreds of kids lined up each…
Category: June 2018
Religion, June 2018
Oh, Mother Dearest!
Sherry Zeise On Mother’s Day weekend, New Life Church Ladies’ Lunch Bunch enjoyed a Mother/Daughter Luncheon at Sidewalk Café in Unicorn Lake. Mothers, grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, some great-granddaughters and dear friends gathered to celebrate and appreciate motherhood. This event brought 56 ladies-our largest attendance! Susi and Sam Pyeatt, our gracious, generous restaurant owners provided an…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Kiwanis Club Silent Auction – This bid’s for you
Vicki Baker Going once…going twice…sold to the highest bidder! The excitement reached a fevered pitch and bidding was hot and heavy at the Kiwanis Club’s silent auction held Saturday, April 21 in the clubhouse. Each year the KCRR auction gets better and better and this year was no exception. Due to the relentless efforts of…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Robson Ranch Gun Club holds swap meet
Dick Remski, President Thanks to Larry Hampton, vice president, our club held its first ever swap meet on May 8, 2018 open to members only, at a facility off site from the Ranch. Members were invited to bring shooting accessories, equipment and a limited number of firearms to offer for sale or trade to…
Sports, June 2018
5 Ways to Step Up Date Night Without Breaking the Bank
(Family Features) Most relationship experts agree that making time for date night is important, whether it’s the early days of a blossoming romance or decades into a comfortable marriage. Spending that valuable time together doesn’t have to be expensive as long as you take the time to make it special. Plan your next date with…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Tournament of Champions
Dick Dauphinais It was a very clear but brisk day with temps in the mid-40s and strong winds—a day for football perhaps? No way, instead we had 16 veterans and first responders battling the elements in spirited competition for the third annual horseshoe Tournament of Champions. In total nearly 40 people got involved all bundled…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
The Great Escape: Motorcycling in the Texas Hill Country
Scott Baker Growing bored with the flat blacktops of North Texas, the Robson Riders Motorcycle Club craved an escape. So, early one May morning, with gas tanks full, helmets on and jackets zipped, we left the Ranch, thrilled to be on the road again. Our destination: Texas Hill Country along back roads for wonderful views…
Sports, June 2018
Word of the Month: Hoedown
David Zapatka Listening to classical music this morning as I do every morning and evening, I heard Aaron Copland’s familiar Hoe-Down classic. I’ve always thought a hoedown was a country-style social gathering with dance and music. Right on track, the upbeat and catchy Copland tune comes from his score to the ballet Rodeo, which…
Front Page, June 2018
Fourth of July Firecracker Family Fun Run/Walk
Fred van Naerssen Begin your Fourth of July activities here at Robson Ranch with a fun 3.1 mile/5k run or walk. This event is again organized by your Living Well Committee and is open for free to all residents and their families, friends and pets. Every year we have lots of children competing to win,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2018
Rollin’ Ranchers sponsor car show
Mindy Remley On a beautiful Robson Saturday, they appeared from their garages. Over 40 treasured vehicles were shared in front of the clubhouse at the first ever Robson Ranch Car Show. Club members and locals shared their beauties with the other residents. The turnout was fantastic. Some of the exhibiters included Gene Deputy with his…