Category: July 2015

Sassy Stampers news

Instructor and table teachers for the July meeting, left to right: Judy Loomis, Linda Stuart, Lynne McKeown, Deb Harwell, Carol Cieslik and Karen McDaniels

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…

Folds of Sand wins first place in May

“Folds of Sand” by Mike Waterhouse

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…

Outdoor Living – Women’s Club Spring Patio tour was held on Saturday, May 30

Gayle Coe, Ways and  Means Chairperson The Robson Ranch Women’s Club “Outdoor Living” Spring Patio Tour was Saturday, May 30. This wonderful special spring event offered a self-guided tour that wound its way through the beautiful Robson Ranch community and included special gardening and home style vendors on several patios. Each retailer provided tips and…

Robson Ranch Softball Association news

The 2015 softball summer league

Rebecca Cole Playing softball this past spring has been a challenge with May having record rainfalls, which meant cancelling games. Out of seven teams only one team played all their scheduled games, and the other six could only play what the weather would allow. The end of season “free picnic” and tournament was postponed and…

Robson Rollers Bowling Club announces new officers

Robson Rollers Bowling 2015-2016 Officers, seated: Sheila Van Pelt, President; Ken Gantos, Vice President; standing: league officers Susie Close, Diane Bent, Carol Walker and George Weber. Not pictured is Rich Fitzgerald.

Mary Whinnem The Robson Rollers Bowling Club is gearing up for a new season beginning in September. We are looking for new members to come and join in the fun! You don’t have to be experienced; you just have to enjoy the company of your neighbors participating in a fun activity. We have people who…

Information, please! Kiwanis Club delivers Source Book™

Kiwanis Club delivery team hard at work

Vicki Baker The directory assistance operator and telephone book were once the bedrock for telephone numbers and addresses of family, friends and neighbors. But with the changing times, these became obsolete and fell by the wayside. But at Robson Ranch, the “Source Book” has stood the test of time and continues to serve its residents…

Emeritus College: Where Learning Is For Life

The Emeritus College fall open house will be Tuesday, August 11, 2015, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join us in the Robson Ranch Ballroom to see the fall lineup of classes! Register early to get the classes of your choice! For further information on becoming a member and enrolling in classes: Website: call.unt.edu/emerituscollege Email: [email protected] Phone: 940-369-7293…

History, culture and entertainment abound in Shreveport-Bossier

Skyline of beautiful Shreveport

Chris Jay, Public Relations Manager of Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau Located in the northwestern corner of the state, Shreveport-Bossier is the third-largest community in Louisiana. Home to a thriving nightlife and entertainment scene, a year-round calendar of festivals and cultural events, a burgeoning culinary scene and opportunities to explore the great outdoors, Shreveport-Bossier is…

Emeritus College classes impetus for a book

Robson Ranch resident Tom Pryor had an “aha” moment in 2013 when he asked a grandson a question. “Do you remember what we gave you for your birthday last year?” His grandson looked to heaven hoping for the answer. Tom bailed the grandson out by asking, “Do you remember where we took you last year?”…