Category: November 2014

Dog of the Month – November 2014

Dr. Elizabeth Vaughn and her dog, Precious.

David Laschinger The new board of the Happy Tails Dog Club has started a “Dog of the Month” recognition program. It began at the October club event where Santa pictures were taken of club members’ dogs. Each person who came to the event entered their dog’s name in a drawing. Elizabeth Vaughn’s dog, Precious, was…

Garden Club update – November 2014

The Garden Club at Calloway’s. Photo by Lori Slocum.

Barbara Anderson The Robson Ranch Garden Club enjoyed a beautiful Monday morning meeting at Calloway’s, in Denton in late October. Store manager Evan Brady used several plant options in filling decorative pots for fall color. Mr. Brady also shared valuable gardening information while the membership gazed out at the glorious, colorful array of stock at…

Robson Ranchers support the Women’s Club Holiday Market

Linda Strader, Mary Ann Carrol and Sharon Foy enjoy a day of shopping at the Holiday Market.

Teresa Blackburn-Korn The Women’s Club annual Holiday Market fundraiser was a tremendous success this year in part because of the support from residents at Robson Ranch. This year’s market took place at the clubhouse on October 11 where 57 vendors from North Central Texas displayed their unique products for sale. Offerings included food, adult and…

When a debit card is not safe

Michael and Penny Ackerman Most people feel that a debit card is a safe transaction device for making purchases. While a useful tool, the debit card can be the object of electronic theft in the most innocent of circumstances. Be aware that cyberthieves do have the ability to steal both the account number and PIN…

RRWGA-18 Hole happenings

Katheryn Claudy wins the crown in the Queen’s Tournament.

Barb Bennett October has been a very exciting and busy month for the ladies of golf! On October 7 the annual Queen’s tournament was held, and 19 women all competed for the title. This particular tournament is quite unique, as 19 women all start at the first hole and one is eliminated at each hole…

2014 Robson Ranch Senior Olympics

Robson Residents start the Living Well Olympics with the Early Bird Walk Around Robson.

Susan Hebert On a beautiful sunny, warm day over 160 Robson residents walked, rode, bowled, swam, hit a little ball, or hit a big ball to victory. Then it was all over, and the participants gathered together in the clubhouse to celebrate the sweet taste of triumph and the agony of “da feet” in the…

Catholic Club news

Pat Zimmer and Ann Henthorne

The Catholic Club met on Tuesday, October 14. They met at the home of Dorothy Hogan who was a lovely hostess. Pat and Renee Claytor informed us of the outreach done through the Angel Tree at St. Mark’s. The Angel Tree is a way to make sure all the children and those in need in…

Run Now – Gobble Later

As Thanksgiving fast approaches and you are wondering what to do in the morning before preparing your feast, why not join all the other residents and their families in the first annual Turkey Trot 5K (3.1 miles). You’ll want to join us for the fun pre-walk/run activities that start at 8:00 a.m. and the Walk/Run,…