Category: October 2017

Robson Ranch HOA 7th annual Business Expo

Shelbi Mascheri The seventh annual Robson Ranch HOA Business Expo was held noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, in the clubhouse auditorium. There were 19 homeowner businesses and 58 non-resident businesses represented. We had over 400 residents checking out what our vendors had to offer. Door prizes were offered by several of the…

Robson Ranch Holiday Party

When: December 2, 2017 Where: Robson Ranch Clubhouse Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.; Dinner: 6:30 p.m.; Band: 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Cost: $70 per person First Course: cranberry ruby salad – mixed greens, sunflower seeds, sun dried cranberries, cherry tomato, shredded cucumber, carrot ribbons, parmesan dust and cranberry vinaigrette. Second Course: sliced pepper crusted New York…

Sarasota Beverage Tasting Group forms

A new “beverage” group has been formed.

Judy Ondina Amidst the myriad of wine groups within Robson Ranch a new group has formed on Sarasota Drive. Neighbors have formed the Sarasota Beverage Tasting Group. This unique group samples whatever beverage the host requests. This can include wines, beers, spirits, teas, etc. In late August the group had its first get together at…

Sporting sombreros at the Parker’s

Front row: Ed Heberlein, Kathy Zumann, Nancy Toppan, Millie Aramanda, Susan Parker and Viv Wright; back row: Tom Zumann, Pete Toppan, Mike Aramanda, David Parker and Al Wright

Nancy Toppan The Game Gang had a fun evening at Susan and David Parker’s home, wearing sombreros and sprucing up the Mexican Train Game theme. Everyone enjoyed tasty Italian cuisine before the games began and dessert and snacks during game time. Ed Heberlein was both the “big winner” with 140 points and won the most…

Jewish Friendship Group: L’Shana Tova to all

Joyce Brein At the September meeting the Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. At sundown on September 20 we welcomed the arrival of year 5778 on the Hebrew calendar with the celebration lasting two days. This begins the observance of the High Holidays, or Days of Awe (or Remembrance), and…

Jewish Friendship Group

The Jewish Friendship Group meets monthly.

Lynne Moore The Jewish Friendship Group met at the clubhouse on September 10 to attend our monthly brunch. The event was hosted by Stan and Joyce Brien and attended by 30 members including new folks who we are delighted to welcome to our group. JFG hosts monthly meetings on the second Sunday of the month…

Sassy Stampers news

Jean Toller was September’s winner.

Joyce Martin Jean Toller was the winner of the monthly drawing for her submission of September’s theme card. Congratulations and happy spending at the hobby store, Jean. Debbie Thomas led the instruction of a “Butterfly Fold” card taught to members of the club at the September meeting. Stampers left with a uniquely folded card we…

Toy Drive

Dorothy Pointer with the collected toys

Dick Cecil The Robson Ranch Singles Club collected gently used toys from Robson Ranch grandparents (yes, we are many in number) with grandchildren that had outgrown their toys. The drive was very successful; a full pickup load was delivered to The Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home. Cumberland is a local orphanage in Denton, Texas. The drive…

Road Runners visit Wildcatter Ranch

Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Road Runners can offer travel packages in just about any size. On September 21 a dozen Ranchers loaded a bus and headed out on a two-day trip highlighted by a visit to the Wildcatter Ranch. The first stop of day one was Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. During…

Rock and Roll Martini Group

Some of the lady Rockers in the Rock and Roll Martini Group

Dave Parker The house band (hosts) for the September meeting of the Rock and Roll Martini Group were Henry and Trish Moore. Henry and Trish picked John Fogerty as the featured band for the evening. John Fogerty is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has nine top ten singles and…