Category: September 2017

A big splash for the Wildhorse Lady Niners

Mary Ornberg A big, big “thank you” to all 48 ladies who attended the Ice Cream Social on August 9 at the pool and made it such a rip-roaring success! It was a beautiful evening for us to gather poolside. Sandy Welch, our social committee chair and her committee members (the jolly band of merry…

Kiwanians turn trash into treasure

Bill Rauhauser lost among the buckets and buckets of tabs

Carol Rauhauser Thank you fellow Robson Ranchers! For many years now Robson Ranch Kiwanis Club has collected aluminum soda, soup and vegetable can tabs for the Ronald McDonald house. This ongoing project had brought over 140 buckets of tabs and over $10,000 in money. Every time Kiwanis collects 20 buckets or more of the tabs.…

Historic scale ship model created by woodworker

David Bassham, President, RR Woodworkers Robson Ranch resident Ivo Dabelic is a native of Croatia. He is an active member of the Woodworkers and recently spent approximately 5½ months painstakingly creating a scale model of the 16th Century merchant ship Nava. The Nava was built in the ancient shipbuilding town of Ragusa on the southern…

See it all…Do it all with the Road Runners

Vicki Baker Road Runners provides fantastic opportunities for making new friends while experiencing interesting travels. Join us on these great trips: September 21-22: Wildcatter Ranch Enjoy the beauty of the North Texas Hill Country at the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort known for its unique rustic charm complete with skeet shooting, horseback riding, hiking, spa, archery,…

Gun Club news

A recent handgun competition shoot was held with Joseph Ace coming in at first place.

Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Gun Club is made up of seven different interest groups. In addition to a monthly meeting, groups like the Women’s Group, Clay Targets Group, Antique Gun Group, Retired Law Enforcement Group, Tactical Handgun Group, Reloading Group and Hunting Group hold individual meetings. The September 12 general meeting is going to…

East Crestview Ladies games

Nancy Toppan Ladies from East Crestview Drive gathered at the home of Nancy Toppan for a pleasant afternoon of games, snacks and conversation. Left to right: Glenda Carr, Nancy Toppan, Dianne Edmonson, Barbara Cooper, Peggy Bower, Carol Kerr, Carol Fortner and Cathie Rod

Woodshop Spotlight

JoAnn Bostwick Our CATC building has a display case that is used to spotlight certain artists and their work each month. In August the Robson Ranch Wood Shop chose to use this case to highlight our woodworker of the year, Leonard Becker. Leonard usually likes to work on the lathe, turning some of the most…

Lunch Bunch meant for two

Pastor Jeff, Judy, Madelena Munoz, Karen Wesselmann, Kathy Bailey and at side Marty and Kathy Visser; photographer, Roger Thomas

Sherry Zeise This Lunch Bunch event was “meant for two.” New Life Church’s annual cook-out always includes our men, so instead of one lady there was a couple, or two, so 49 excited, hungry members spread throughout Jack and Jacque Geist’s inviting living area and porch. The menu included a choice of two delicious meats.…

Pastor’s Corner

Jim Mann “Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine.” (1 Samuel 17:40, NIV) Perhaps the most famous underdog victory in history—young David eschewed King Saul’s armor and sword…