Carolyn Detjen I wasn’t around when the pottery club was named. “Happy” is a curious descriptive for a club filled with vintage fossils. What? You think that is a mean thing to say? Well, I am close to being the oldest artist in the club, and I think that since I am composing this article,…
Vicki Baker Cinco de Mayo officially commemorates the Mexican army’s improbable victory over the French in a battle in 1862. Unofficially, it was the perfect reason to throw a fiesta. And what better way to celebrate than at the Dance Club’s “Viva la Fiesta – Cinco de Mayo” Dance Party held Saturday, May 4? The…
Sandi Price Ruthie (as she likes to be called) is a long-time member of Material Girls. Before the Arts and Crafts Center was built, Material Girls met in the Sports Center Gym, setting up their own tables and tearing them back down under the impatient stares of the next group waiting to use the gym.…
Susan Parker On the third Friday of June we had several “new” Boomers join us for dinner and drinks. The new members are Don and Sharon Benzine, Suzy Karbong-Edgren and Kelly Edgren, Mike and Shelly Flatt and Dottie and Ron Hurt. Our group filled three large tables and the round table. Several Boomers walked around…
Rupa Mathur The Voices United, a non-partisan group of progressive women living in Robson Ranch, held their monthly lunch meeting on Saturday, June 1. The meetings are generally held on the first Saturday of the month at the Clubhouse from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tracy Olson, president, started the meeting by welcoming three new…
The Women of Robson Ranch were entertained by seventeen-year-old Landon Harvey, ventriloquist, at their June 3 luncheon meeting. Landon’s old friend, “Mervin,” invited Geraldine Cawle to join on him on the stage. Even though “Mervin” was an old, crotchety man, he managed to keep Geraldine on her toes and created a room full of laughter.
Vicki Baker When was the last time you shared a meal with your neighbors? Or what happened to that get-together with the neighbors you’ve been talking about since you moved in? It seems in the busyness of life that relationships with neighbors too often are reduced to a mere wave of the hand as we…
A new group of officers began serving the Republican Club in June. They are President Jim Linden, Vice President Paul Vicalvi, Secretary Joyce Ambre and Treasurer Amy Enloe. Jim Linden grew up in Austin and attended Texas A&M University, graduating in 1976 with a B.S. in Building Construction. He and his wife, Pat, have…
The Women’s Club will host one of their favorite storytellers, Ms. Rosemary Rumbley, at their August 5 luncheon. She will entertain the women with her tales of growing up in Dallas. Her breadth of knowledge about all things Dallas is spectacular, making her a rock star among the Metroplex’s senior set. With more than 300…
Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair The Robson Ranch Choir is staying cool for now but soon they will be warming up their vocal cords. After a welcome break and time to reset, everyone will be rested and ready to get back at it. Auditions for those wanting to be a part of this talented and…