Category: July 2024

‘The Grove’ and Jolly Ranchers Have a Party!

Robson Ranch Unit 20, or more affectionately known as “The Grove,” had a grooving good time at their first annual Summer Bash on June 1. Music was provided by Robson Ranch’s own Jolly Ranchers band, with a mix of classic rock, southern rock, and country songs that brought out the dancers, even in the heat.…

New Library Donations

Joan Muyskens Pursley As Robson Ranch Library patrons know, our collection is constantly evolving. Below are a few recent additions donated by Robson residents or purchased by Friends of the Library (FOL). Others are featured on the library’s website, www.robsonlibrary.org. • Flight of the Wild Swan, by Melissa Pritchard. This is a sweeping yet intimate…

A Beer-Battered Bridge Connects the Fishing Club

Scott Baker There’s a natural gap between people in any community. We build our lives around differing hobbies, interests, and social activities. We have our universe of friends, and they have theirs. Yet sometimes it all seems galaxies apart. Then, along comes the RR Fishing Club. Boom, there it is, a point of instant communion,…

In the Silence

Ed Jones The words of the writer of this psalm become our words: “How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted…

Coming Soon: Amenities Survey

La Donna Womochel, Chair, Facilities Committee In May many Robson Ranch residents attended forums conducted by the Facilities Committee to gather information about what amenities might appeal to future residents in the next five-plus years. The residents listened to each other, made their own suggestions, and then voted on the ones that were most appealing…

What? More Fabric?

Michele Kibler Can a quilter ever have enough fabric? Seventeen members of the Material Girls club plus a few quilter friends put this theory to the test at the Stitchin’ Heaven quilt shop in Quitman, Texas. Since this was a public trip, they carpooled to Frisco where they caught the shop’s bus and joined up…

Drama Club

Mary Ornberg The Robson Ranch Drama Club continues to be a beacon of creativity, friendship, and the pure delight of the performing arts. Looking ahead to the future, the club teases their next performance scheduled for Oct. 27, inviting everyone to mark their calendars for what promises to be another enchanting showcase of talent and…

Dollars and Sense: Key Tips on Successor Beneficiaries, QCDs, and 401K Rollovers

Chris Robinson, ChFC Understanding Successor Beneficiaries What is a Successor Beneficiary? A successor beneficiary is someone who inherits an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) that was already inherited by another person. This situation can be complex and has unique rules that must be followed. For example, if you recently inherited an IRA from your 80-year-old Uncle…

Democratic Club Celebrates First Day of Summer at the Pool

Bob Lamons Members of the Robson Ranch Democratic Club enjoyed a beautiful first day of summer with margaritas, beer, and tacos, on the Pinnacle pool patio with lots of fellowship and good cheer. Club Co-Presidents Lavelle Carlson and David Holmes served as unofficial greeters, and Patti Kelly and Jane Scholtz handled the catering arrangements. Thanks…