Bernadette Fideli Blame white zinfandel for the misconception that pink equals sweet. Those who drink rosé know better. Dry, crisp and thirst-quenching, rosé may share the same hue as the sugary white zins, but that is where the similarities end. Rosé sales are growing at least 10 times faster than the growth of overall table…
Jan Marx New members learn about working with clay. July 11 marked the beginning of the third new-member orientation classes for 2016. The fourth and last for the year begins September 15 and is almost full. Club growth is attributed not only to Robson Ranch expansion, but also to word of mouth, our display windows,…
Jan Marx Several years ago Mary Jo published two children’s books, Aunt Minnie McGrenahan, for which she won several prizes including The Parents’ Choice Award and Aunt Minnie and the Twister. This year she’ll publish a young adult novel and presently is working on an adult mystery. Like many of us, Mary Jo put her writing…
Ralph Bunker The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch is aware that there are many hard-working, caring residents at the Ranch who are not Kiwanis Club members. Each year the club recognizes one of those residents, highlighting their community accomplishments inside and outside of Robson Ranch. This will be the Club’s ninth year in making such…
The Robson Ranch Singles Club held a special get together on Friday, June 20, to welcome summer for 2016. The event was held at the clubhouse. Attendees dined on a delicious burger buffet prepared by Chef Aubrey and staff. Musical entertainment was provided by Wade Hawthorne and friend, our favorite music duo, who played some…
Pastor Jim Mann I recently read Oscar Wilde’s famous book, The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is the story of an exceptionally handsome young man who sits for an artist who paints his portrait. The artist believes that he’s never seen a more pure and attractive person and proceeds to capture this young man’s beauty…
Sherry Zeise How could you not feel patriotic at Robson Ranch in July! Twenty-five eager New Life Church Lunch Bunch patriots were warmly welcomed to the lovely home of Phil and Martha Crump on Saturday, July 9. Red, white and blue stars, flags, stripes and all combinations of those decorated outfits and tables. On the…
Several residents have formed a group to sponsor a ballot initiative called “Property Tax Freeze for Seniors and the Disabled (PTFSD).” The group, co-chaired by Shirley Johnson and Shirley Martin, has already met with the City of Denton’s Attorney and Voter Registration office and has begun the first steps in the process necessary to implement…
Have you ever had to make big-dollar decisions when building a new house but didn’t have the required time to do the necessary homework? Did you end up with expensive upgrades you really didn’t need when you finally moved in? That’s what happened to us about nine years ago when we moved into Robson Ranch.…
Derrick Kinney An increasing number of baby boomers who want to scale back from their nine-to-five job but aren’t ready to fully retire are discovering a perfect compromise: taking on the role of a consultant. Becoming a consultant is a way to apply the significant experience and knowledge you have acquired over a lifetime of…