Category: October 2021

The History and Art of Napkin Folding

The use of the napkin began in Europe in the 1400s, on tables of royalty, and by the 1800s napkins began to be part of the bourgeois lifestyle, mostly to protect the sumptuous dresses of the period during meals. The art of napkin folding took off around 1880 with the incoming prosperity of the Industrial…

Living Well Committee, Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas

Claudia J. Caporale September slipped in with cooler mornings—and club activities at the Ranch went gangbusters! More residents are walking daily, exercise classes are at full limits, bocce now has over 1,000 members and competition is heating up. Our Living Well monthly presentation was on Fraud and Identity Theft by the Denton-Area Teacher’s Credit Union (DACTU). Pat Sherman…

Welcome New Neighbors

Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: John and Debra Amatuzzi, Jamie Baggett, Eric and Teddi Bostrom, Dennis and Nadine Collard, Pat and Karen Corgliano, Greg and Kate Dohrer, Thomas and Mary Eling, Neil and Esther Farber, Thomas and Dorothy Germino, John and Christine Hamilton, Martin and Lorraine Handel, Annette Harvey, William…

Last Call for Dean French

Dean French recently umpired his final softball game at Robson’s Field of Dreams. He holds the record for umpiring longer than anyone at the Ranch. A native of California, Dean grew up playing basketball, softball, and volleyball. From 1975 to 1988, he played for the SecoCots softball team and participated in basketball too. His college education…

Holiday Editorial Deadline Changes: Mark Your Calendar

Hello everybody! Please mark your calendars for two temporary editorial deadline changes due to the holiday season. The editorial deadline for the December issue is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, right before the Thanksgiving holiday. The editorial deadline for the December issue is Monday, Dec. 27, right after the holiday. Thank you!