The featured photo this month titled Amen, taken by Tim Battle at Augusta, Georgia and the photo titled Cherry Blossoms taken by Rhonda Pummill in June, demonstrate the high quality of fine art photography being created by members of our club. Although Tim and Rhonda are two of our well-established members at the Masters Level…
Category: August 2019
Sports, August 2019
Arlene Pfeiland and Jim Gregg Doubles Tournament begins
Don Pooley August begins the “Arlene Pfeil and Jim Gregg Doubles Tournament” that honors two of our Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club’s founding members. The doubles tournament, with an anticipated 10+ teams, is playing matches each Monday during the club’s normal play time (noon–2:30 p.m.). The tournament began August 12 and is expected to end…
August 2019
Calling all Wisconsin natives
The Wisconsin Club has about 120 members here at Robson Ranch. We try to get together for some fun activities. This year we enjoyed fresh walleye at our favorite Wisconsin-based restaurant, Culvers, in Flower Mound. It’s a well-kept secret and we’re not telling. The second outing was at the new Lambeau’s America in Highland Village.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Rise and shine – It’s time for fishing
Scott Baker Among the many species of fish native to the Lone Star State is crappie, and Lake Ray Roberts is one of the prime lakes for some really good fishing encompassing over 25,000 acres with a lot of submerged vegetation. So, with a growing empty spot developing in our freezers, we headed out to…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Calling all Robson authors
Linda Terry Do you know a Robson author? Robson Library and Friends of the Library will recognize Robson authors at Robson Library’s 11-year celebration on October 6. Let’s honor all writers in our community! Last year, over 26 Robson authors participated, so register early! Authors should send their name or pseudonym, publication title and contact…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Robson Riders Motorcycle Club having fun on the road
Stan Brein What a month! So much planned; so much accomplished! Dennis Dotson planned a great weekend trip to Granbury on June 28 and 29. The group included the Dotsons, Conleys, Aces, Barnetts, Sicos, Conways, Bakers and Collins’. Structured as a “Beat the Heat” ride, the gang started early and avoided the heat of midday,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Designing With Carol
The summertime magic Abby McIntyre We are well into the heat of summer friends! By now, you have probably already had your relaxing summer vacation and are reminiscing on the happy memories you made with loved ones. Lucky for us though, summer is not over yet, so the good times can continue to roll! Perhaps…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Red, white, blue and the family pride
Adele Stewart The Genealogy Club window in the CATC is colorful with a display of patriotic material collected by club members and celebrating the participation of their ancestors in past wars, dating back to the War for Independence. With each display, our hope is to both highlight the research done by club members and to…
Features, August 2019
Yard of the Month
The Robson Ranch Garden Club selected a very different style and use of xeriscape plants for their July Yard of the Month. This yard is located at 9408 Crestview and is the home of Julie and Bob Laderach.
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
What’s up in pottery
Carolyn Detjen There is never a dull moment in the Happy Potters Club. These are called “the dog days of summer,” and some of our potters are on vacation doing family travels or cruising, but not all of us. We just recently did a short visit to watercolor painting on clay bisque. This was written…