Category: Clubs & Classes

Kiwanis Enjoys Engaging Presentation from BBBS

President Barbara Leurig welcomed Taffy Olszewski, Community Engagement Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lone Star. Taffy presented an engaging overview of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) was founded 125 years ago as a prevention to youth from entering the juvenile justice system. Our area is a part…

Kiwanis Club Hears Update on Habitat for Humanity

At a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, members heard an update on the activities of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County. Barbara Leurig, president, welcomed Lora Blakeslee Atkinson from Habitat for Humanity of Denton County and Bill Wright, a Kiwanis Club member. Lora is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, and Bill…

Kiwanis Club Members Make Comfort Dolls

Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch members are having another very successful year designing and assembling little hand-sewn and stuffed dolls. The group named them “Comfort Dolls,” because that’s just what they do—provide a snug-able doll to hug when the world is a scary place. The dolls are provided to various hospitals and other agencies where…

School Is in Session for the RR Fishing Club

Scott Baker What’s your favorite fishing lake in Texas? Of course, there are the preeminent ones like Lake Texoma, Ray Roberts, and Lake Fork. But the lesser-known lakes also merit some well-deserved recognition, like Richland-Chambers Reservoir, an underrated oasis that’s actually one of the largest lakes in the Lone Star State and heaven for nature…

Drone Club June Meeting

Steve Simpson The Drone Club general session meeting was held on June 24 at the Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC) in Room 104. Board officers Steve Simpson and Dennis Brooks spoke on the central message topic of “Safe/Legal Drone Flying at Robson Ranch.” Attendees were informed about the following agenda topics: Purpose, Budget, Hardware,…

Tech Club Monthly Meeting Recap

Steve Simpson The Robson Ranch Technology Club meeting was held on June 10 starting at 7 p.m. in Room 104 in the Creative Arts and Technology Center. The meeting’s central topic was “Solar at Robson Ranch” with presenters Jay Straub (homeowner) and Spencer Grimes of Texas Best Solar. We heard much about why energy independence…

Photo Club

Steve Simpson The May Robson Ranch Photo Club Workshop was held on May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts and Technology Center. Board member Stu Parr demonstrated basic editing techniques using Adobe Photoshop. Stu provided simple ways to use Adobe Photoshop with a PC to enhance digital images, which included normal cropping, along…

Discovering the Lifeblood of the City

Have you ever paused to consider where the water flowing from your faucet originates? This question, often overlooked in our daily lives, was the focal point of an enlightening visit by the Widows of Hope Prayer, Praise, and Play Group to the Denton Water Treatment Plant. This unique tour offered an eye-opening glimpse into the…

CNC Router Revolutionizes Woodshop Projects

Lorraine Wilson The hum of traditional woodworking equipment such as table saws, bandsaws, planers, jointers, and sanders, are joined by the distinct sound of a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router. This machine uses a cutting tool to precisely remove material based on x, y, and z coordinates, enabling the creation of intricate, custom designs. Mastering…