Sam Goodrich Ever wonder how 180 U.S. flags magically appear in the median at Robson Ranch on designated national flag flying holidays? Here is the story. A few days before each display event a small group of dedicated Support Our Troops volunteers called the set-up crew begins the process by carefully inspecting the status of…
Maitland Dade Here’s your chance to see Texas Hill Country in the fall. The Road Runners have planned a three-day road trip, October 15-18. With the weather cooperating, views of fall foliage along the scenic rolling hills in central Texas will be vibrant. The first stop will be Brenham where you will visit the original…
Martha Wood Robson Ranch Singles Club members enjoy meeting at the Wildhorse Grill on Tuesday nights and for special events. Anyone who is single is invited to join. Dwight Fiveash is organizing dine around dinners every month. He has information at the Grill on Tuesdays. Gerald Rogers sends information to all members via e-mail. If…
Maitland Dade Here are two great trips to get on your calendar as you plan for next year’s excursions. We’re Cruising from Galveston! Oh, the weather here is dreary, so let’s go someplace cheery! The Road Runners have booked a winter getaway aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas for February 21–28, 2016. Ports of…
The Wine Stewards recently enjoyed a special Worldwide Wine-Tasting Tour featuring the best wines from Napa, Australia, Argentina and Chile. Chateau D’Bones, the home of Jere and Vickie Bone, selected six wines from award-winning vineyards for the Wine Stewards’ tasting pleasure. Members were seated at various linen-draped tables with platters of cheese and nuts atop…
Susie Close The annual Pot Luck Banquet took on a special twist this year. The P L B voted to forgo the traditional banquet at the clubhouse and decided to take the dinner on the road for a “Safari Supper!” Volunteer hosts opened their homes to Pot Luck Club members as nearly 100 people joined…
Do you ever feel guilty about that extra glass of wine or the snacking at game night or bridge or the dessert at potluck? Robson has its wonderful share of social clubs and groups and most include a drink followed by a tasty snack and/or a decadent dessert. Do treadmills and ellipticals and weights defeat…
Nancy Toppan It is acknowledged that the name of the game, Mexican Train, emanated from the real train known as the Mexican train, which was a public train on which any person could get on. Game Night was hosted by Susan and David Parker in June. Our hostess served a main course of zesty chicken…
Lyn Fosnaught The Robson Ranch Sassy Stampers meet formally on the third Saturday of each month. Come discover what stamping is all about and create a greeting card for someone special. You will find that our members have a passion for mentoring new stampers and teaching them techniques and tips for paper crafting and rubber…
Shirley Waterhouse The first place photograph for May was taken by Mike Waterhouse and titled “Folds of Sand.” He stated that he “hiked out into the Mojave Desert before sunrise to position myself to catch the best highlights and shadows of the sand dunes.” Folds of Sand was judged to be the first place club…