Category: July 2017

Music Club Calendar  of Events

Karaoke – August 18 Scaryoke – October 27 Veterans Day Concert – November 11 Christmas Concert – December 16 and 17 New Year’s Eve Party- December 31 March Karaoke – March 16 (tentative date) Spring Concert – April 21 and 22

Age + Change = a new beginning

Brandy Wismer Do you have a “Holistic Successful Aging Plan?” Aging is happening whether we like it or not. You probably have a retirement plan, a life insurance plan or a funeral plan. But do you have a plan on how to stay as happy and healthy as possible until you die? Why not create…

African American Social Group

Marie Milleage Members of the African American Social Group enjoy getting together for dinner, fellowship, conversation and outside activities. We hold our gatherings at the home of a resident, the Wildhorse Grill, or in a restaurant. These social events provide an opportunity to cultivate friendships and greet new homeowners. The group is not a club,…

Baby Boomers meet rain or shine

Baby Boomers at the Ranch

Dave Parker The Baby Boomers at Robson met on the first Friday in June on a rainy night. You would think that almost record rainfall would deter some Boomers from attending, but not at Robson Ranch! Record numbers showed up including new Boomers Donna and Jeff Peck, Liz and Jim Gardiner, Carole and Gary Gardner…

Happy Potters hold annual meeting

Judie Smothers thanks Gary Triebsch with a gift card.

Jan Marx For summertime our club is busy, busy, busy! Thursday morning June 8 Judie Smothers, president, greeted 33 members on the Courtyard Terrace for refreshments, social time and information. First and foremost we took time to say goodbye to Gary Triebsch who moved to California to be close to family. Gary, whose leadership and…

Denton Mayor addresses Democratic Club

Mayor Chris Watts shares his “State of the City” report.

Vicki Baker In his second term as mayor of the city of Denton, Chris Watts was the honored guest of the Robson Ranch Democratic Club at its June monthly meeting. He delivered insights into major capital projects of roads, business growth and social initiatives. Viewing Denton as a unique city with a wide range of…

Republican Club to host Congressman Michael Burgess

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, MD

Rebecca Bafford The Robson Ranch Republican Club, along with the Texas Strong Republican Women, is pleased to sponsor “An Evening with Congressman Michael C. Burgess, MD” on Wednesday evening, August 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Robson Ranch Clubhouse Ballroom. Social time will be from 6:30-7:00 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. Representative…

Tennis Club kicks off 2017 with “Sundaes on Saturday”

Mike Welton On Saturday, May 20, the Tennis Club hosted the first event for 2017 titled “Sundaes on Saturday.” Over 30 players participated in both our own tournament and a lob accuracy competition. Winners are Tom Ehinger and Ellen Gilgore with runners up Steve Haugen and Janet Elizondo. Afterward we all cooled down with ice…

Karaoke at the Ranch

Kathleen Wazny singing at Karaoke for the last time

Sheilah Ross, Music Club Publicity Chair Robson residents welcomed summer 2017 with a great Karaoke and Dance Party on June 9 in our Clubhouse Ballroom. DJ Bill Cody played requested songs for singing and dancing from Swing to Country and even some line dancing. Bill was down on the floor and up on the stage…

The benefits of ping pong – longevity!

Jim Gregg, center, with Leon Cock and Joe Arnett

Bill Cashin Last month we began talking about the benefits of ping pong for older adults. The result of playing ping pong results in improved physical well-being, mental alertness and social skills/bonds that are beneficial in lengthening your lifespan. Yes, that’s longevity… meaning we live longer. An example of this longevity is Jim Gregg, a…