David Zapatka Friend, fellow bridge enthusiast and reader, Maria Davis, wrote, “I enjoyed your article on thraldom. It’s easier to spot the etymology when the alternative spelling thralldom is used. I have seen thrall and enthralled but thral(l)dom is a word that I had not encountered previously. I came across an interesting word today—percipient. It…
Category: September 2021
Generals, September 2021
Robson Ranch Community Choir is Warming Up
Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair While we are all looking forward to cooling down, the Robson Ranch Community Choir is warming up! Warming up by way of rehearsals, that is. The choir begins rehearsals Sept. 13, for their last two concerts of the year. First is the Veterans Day Concert on Nov. 11, one performance at…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Pretty in Pink and Purple!
JoAnn Gantos The Sassy Stampers met in room 104 of the Creative Arts and Technology Center Building on Saturday, Aug. 21. The project leader for August is Sandy Masoner. Sandy designed a beautiful card this month using acetate to provide a see-through card. Beautiful designer paper along with the pinks and purples was a great combination…
Features, September 2021
Walking Around Robson Ranch
Shirley A. Martin During my morning walk on Aug. 20, I took a few pictures on a beautiful morning at Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas. (Photos by Shirley A. Martin)
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Christmas in October?
LaDonna Womochel It seems awfully early to think about Christmas in October, but the Robson Ranch Women’s Club is going to help you get started thinking about how to decorate your home for the holidays. Make your plans to enjoy lunch with your Robson neighbors and watch Sharon Swain, a skilled designer from the Holiday…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Are You Ready?
Linda Smith Marriage takes teamwork and each of us comes to the table with different skill sets and plays different roles to make it work. If something were to happen to one in the relationship, how would the other do that job? What steps can we take in preparing for the death of a loved…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Did You Know That You Can Change the Texas Constitution?
Dianne Edmondson, Robson Ranch Republican Club reporter We Texans will have that change opportunity in early November of 2021 when eight constitutional amendments will be presented to the voters for approval or rejection. These proposed amendments deal with a myriad of topics, including the qualifications for district and higher-level judges, tax reductions for spouses of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Catholic Club Notice
Marion Napurano The Robson Ranch Catholic Club will once again be holding its meetings beginning Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Bluebonnet room of the Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC). All residents are welcome to attend. Meetings will be held each month on the second Tuesday of the month, and unless otherwise specified, all meetings…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
One Successful Show Finished, and Another One to Come
LaDonna Womochel The Robson Ranch Women’s Club just hosted the very successful Home and Garden Show on Aug. 28. Attendees had opportunities to speak with the 57 vendors who brought their products and services to the show. In addition, local merchants and professionals sponsored the Home and Garden Show. These vendors and sponsors, through their…
Generals, September 2021
Holiday Editorial Deadline Change: Mark Your Calendar for November 23
Elizabeth Maddox, Editorial Assistant Hello Ranchers! Please mark your calendars for a temporary editorial deadline change due to the holiday season. The editorial deadline for the December issue is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, right before the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you!