Janis Peters The first of the baby boomers turn 70 in 2016. The Honey Bees and Humbugs celebrated with three of their group who reached the 70 milestone birthday in 2016 with dinner and games at HB Janis and HB Ray Peters home. After dinner and socializing, the games began. Guys vs gals: 1946 trivia,…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Maine Stripers – The Roll, the Look, Right before the Run!
Scott Baker The state of Maine is known for its lobster, lighthouses and blueberries. The RR Fishing Club discovered Maine is also known for its fishing. Nine club members and seven spouses traveled over 1,800 miles to the coastal town of York for two days of fishing along the coast for striped bass or stripers.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Shalom y’all
Shalom Ya’ll The August 14 Jewish Friendship Group had a great turnout with over 22 attendees. Summer vacations and illnesses contributed to many members unavailable this month. New members joined our group and were warmly welcomed. Welcome from me too. Ilene and Jerry Schlesinger hosted and did a great job. Next month, September 11 will…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Deep in the heart of Texas with Road Runners
Vicki Baker Everything is BIGGER in Texas, and these Road Runners trips are no exception! Texas Hill Country Wine and Dine: The small towns and two-lane roads that fan out westward from Austin make up the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It is the green hills rising out of the flatlands that make the…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
You’re invited 2016 Holiday Gala
It’s not too early to make plans to attend the premiere event of the year sponsored by your RR Social Committee. This year’s event promises to be the best ever. The Gala is a truly elegant dinner dance and will be held on Saturday, December 10, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the gorgeous Grand…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
May I?
Nancy Toppan The card game, May I?, is a version of Rummy consisting of a series of rounds. In each round there is a different contract: players have to collect a particular combination of sets and runs before they are allowed to meld. The contracts become progressively more demanding on each deal. The player with…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Tuesday Tasters northern Italy night
Janie Farnsworth On August 16 the Tuesday Tasters made their way to the new part of Robson Ranch. Blackwood Drive? We have a Blackwood Drive. It really was quite easy, out the front gate and back in the Orangewood Gate. Our hosts were Bob and Anne Jones and their beautiful dogs. The theme was Northern…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Kiwanis Club sets new record
Jim Galbraith At its August 5 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch inducted the largest number of new members ever and achieved its highest membership with some 76 members. President Barbara Leurig welcomed the new members and presented each with their Kiwanis pin. Each was formally introduced; the new members include: Barry and Maureen…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Volunteer to Mentor this year
Dave Parker Robson Ranch Mentors will begin another year of mentoring first and second grade children in the Denton Public schools shortly. Consider volunteering with us to change the lives of children at risk at Borman and Evers elementary schools. A school bus from the district picks up volunteers on Wednesdays for Evers or Thursdays…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Road Runners attend Denton Community Theatre
Dave Parker Over 40 Robson Ranch Road Runners attended West Side Story at the historic Denton Community Theatre on August 13. This yearly event for Road Runners is always a must attend for theatre lovers. The beloved 1957 musical is based on the Shakespearean romance Romeo and Juliet. Tony, an Anglo New Yorker, falls in love…