Category: July 2016

HOA presents: Trivia Night

The HOA presents Trivia Night on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and spectator tickets are $5 per person. The game consists of teams of eight players, six rounds of three questions each with prizes awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Now is the time to…

HOA Business Expo

Althea Parent Mark Your September calendar for the Business Expo! The Homeowners Association is sponsoring our sixth annual Business Expo to be held at the Clubhouse on Saturday, September 17, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this expo is to provide our homeowners who own a business the opportunity to showcase their goods…

Living Well at Robson Ranch: Allergies and Asthma

Erin Clarke, M.D.

Marie Milleage Spring has sprung in Texas and throughout the United States, bringing with it pollen allergies worsened by the weather and seasonal climate changes. Brightly colored flowers and blossoms brighten our days, but airborne substances dampen our lives. In May, Dr. Erin Clarke’s presentation for Living Well at Robson Ranch detailed allergens and the…

UNT Football vs. Robson Ranch softball game

Johnny Blecher and Bill Johansson The University of North Texas (UNT) football team came to Robson’s Field of Dreams on May 7 looking to avenge a 13-8 loss to the Robson Ranchers back in 2014. It soon became obvious that this year’s Mean Green team had superior athletic skills in addition to a winning spirit.…

Humbugs take a road trip

The Humbugs at Horton’s Classic Car Museum

Janis Peters Braving wet weather on June 3, the Humbugs left Robson Ranch on a field trip to Nocona, Texas. It was well worth it! Their first stop was a tour of the Nokona Glove Factory, a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the only baseball glove made in America is still made the “old fashioned”…

Wine Knots journey to the Outback

Sommelier Charles and his best mate, Joan

Joan Newcomer G’day Ladies and Gents. On Friday last, Chuck and Joan Newcomer were joined by their Wine Knot mates outback on the porch to explore the wines of Australia. Our Aussie sommelier for the evening gave a brief overview of the wine growing industry Down Under. Australia boasts its reputation as the nation with…

Dr. Ortega conducts West Side Story

Dee Kurtz Rehearsals have begun at the Campus Theatre for West Side Story. The Robson Ranch Music Club is excited to announce that our very own Dr. Ortega will be the musical director for the upcoming play this summer! It will be a wonderful opportunity to see him conduct this emotionally rich score with the…

History and a latté

Left to right: Carol Solow and Mary Mullins point to an early pressure cooker.

Bernadette Fideli Until Eve arrived, this was a man’s world, and what a difference she made! The Rockin’ Red Ranchers spent a morning at Texas Women’s University discovering how women transformed the history and culture of Texas. TWU, opened in 1903, is the largest state institution in the country for women and has the largest…

Festivals abound with Road Runners

Vicki Baker Explore America from top to bottom with these fully planned and escorted vacations offered by Road Runners. Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Michigan on the Mayflower Tour “Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.” Your adventure includes an overnight stay in Chicago with…