Category: August 2017

The After Schoolers get ready for new school year

Helen Hayes and Judy Riffel, co-vice presidents; Darla Chupp and Gayle England, co-presidents; Grace Ann Gallagher, secretary; Marti Conley, treasurer

Darla Chupp Are you looking for an organization at Robson Ranch that offers an opportunity for making wonderful friends, that provides an opportunity to provide a much needed service in the Denton educational community, plus the added bonus of going on fantastic “field trips?” If so you might want to consider joining the Robson Ranch…

Murder in the Wild West at Lil’s Last Chance Saloon

Left to right, back row: Bill Ambre, Irene and Ray Wantuchowicz, Trudy Goyette, Jack Beauchamp, Tom Goyette, David Laschinger and Roger Amador; front row: Don Duff, Rebecca Laschinger, Peggy Crandell-Duff, Consie Javor, Joyce Ambre and Sirilda Amador; not pictured: Ken Javor

Peggy Crandell-Duff Some of Dodgy City’s respectable and not so respectable residents gathered one evening at the Last Chance Saloon to solve the mystery, “Who killed Marshall T. Pott?” Miss Lily White had spruced up the saloon making sure her finest girls were available, and there was a plentiful supply of her choicest moonshine. The…

Golfer’s Handbook

Steve Shepard, RR Green Committee Chairman With recommendations from the HOA Golf and Greens Committee, the HOA Board has approved updates to the Golfer’s Handbook. You can access it by going to Activities/Announcements on the HOA home page and click on Wildhorse Golf Club and Golfer’s Handbook. You will find helpful information to make your golfing…

Crestview neighbors gather at Wildhorse Grill

Nancy Toppan Neighborhood gatherings strengthen the connective tissue between neighbors. They are where special connections are made and ideas formed. The East Crestview neighbors gathered at the Wildhorse Grill Lounge for a delicious dinner on Wednesday, July 19. Long-time residents had an opportunity to welcome in the newcomers. East Crestview is a unique neighborhood. People…

Kiln Krafters news

A display of the Kiln Krafters’ ceramic pieces

Eileen Scheffler On June 27 the Kiln Krafters club hosted Sara Cantlon and her friend, Barbara Postma, to come and teach new ceramics techniques. The Krafters learned to make faux turquoise and how to use decals on bisque products. Approximately 15 students participated in the class. In addition to the faux turquoise, Sara taught us…

Veterans Park Fall Brick Drive

Even though we are in the midst of the warm Texas summer, the Veterans Park Committee is kicking off the Fall Brick Drive. Our park now contains over 500 bricks commemorating the service of Robson Ranch residents and family members. Those of you that have visited the park know that we have many blank bricks…

Woodworkers collaborate with Denton Kiwanis Club

David Bassham, Robson Ranch Woodworkers President The Woodworkers helped the Denton Kiwanis Club build 28 Little Libraries. They have an ongoing charitable project where they build “Little Libraries” and stock them with children’s books. The Little Libraries are then placed in under-privileged neighborhoods throughout Denton. They needed assistance in cutting out the pieces to make…

Caribbean celebration

Nancy and Pete Toppan

What do Alexander Hamilton, General Colin Powell and Sidney Poitier have in common? They are all Caribbean Americans. June was National Caribbean American Heritage Month, and to celebrate this diverse culture Pete and Nancy Toppan invited the Wine Stewards to a Caribbean Summer Celebration. Caribbean Americans account for almost 10% of America’s immigrants. Wearing festive,…

Traveling is all about making memories

Vicki Baker Traveling with Road Runners provides an avenue for exploring the unknown, embarking on new adventures and forming lasting memories both with friends you travel with and new friends you make along the way. Join us on these great trips. September 21-22: Wildcatter Ranch Enjoy the beauty of the North Texas Hill Country at…