Category: July 2025

‘Bachelors of Broadway’

Join us on Friday, Aug. 22, in the clubhouse ballroom for Bachelors Of Broadway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Take a trio of dashing men, add soaring melodies from stage and screen, and then refine the sound with contemporary three-part vocal harmony, and you’ve got a ticket to…

Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking

David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…

Summer Bocce

Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Bocce Club kicked off its summer season on June 2 with the Avigliano and San Cataldo Divisions beginning play in the clubhouse, followed by the Calitri Division starting on June 8. With 24 teams and about 250 players taking part, the season features a large number of new participants and…

Conservative Women of Action to Host Fall Luncheon

Jan Brefczynski Mark your calendars for the Conservative Women of Action Fall Luncheon, featuring special guest Debbie Georgatos, on Monday, Sept. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Robson Ranch clubhouse. The Conservative Women of Action are excited to announce this year’s Fall Luncheon, a powerful afternoon of inspiration, fellowship, and patriotic spirit.…

Savor Retirement: Retirees and Anger: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Retirement

Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure and relaxation, free from the demands of the workforce. However, this transition can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges for many retirees, including frustration, resentment, and even anger. These feelings may stem from financial concerns, health issues, changes in social roles, or feelings…

Straight Talk on the 89th: Michael Quinn Sullivan Breaks It Down

Jan Brefczynski The Conservative Women of Action hosted an educational seminar featuring Michael Quinn Sullivan on June 3 at the Robson Ranch clubhouse. Sullivan, a former newspaper reporter, magazine contributor, Capitol Hill staffer, and think tank vice president, is the founder of Texas’s largest grassroots activist organization. He has since returned to his journalistic roots…

The American Miracle: Our Nation Is No Accident

On June 11 four members of the Conservative Women of Action Book Club/Movie Discussion Group took a field trip to Cinemark Theater in Denton to see the movie The American Miracle: Our Nation Is No Accident. Those attending were Judy Martin-Tafoya, Joan Connelly, Lisa Rider, and Alice Edmonds. Before the movie, we enjoyed dinner and…

Governor Greg Abbott Signs Bills at Robson Ranch

Lizzie Wickert June 16, 2025, was a day to remember for the Executive Board members of the Robson Ranch Republican Club. Club President Laurie Wiginton and past President Tim McCormick were invited by Governor Greg Abbott’s office to witness the signing of Real Property Tax Relief bills in the Robson Ranch clubhouse. Laurie said it…

New Leadership for the Republican Club

Laurie Wiginton May marked the conclusion of the year for the Robson Ranch Republican Club. During our business meeting, we elected the new officers for the 2025-26 term: President: Laurie Wiginton President-Elect: David Blassingame VP of Programs: Debra Doyle Secretary: Lizzie Wickert Treasurer: Constance Quagliano Following the business meeting, our members and guests enjoyed a…