Category: November 2017

Denim and Diamonds Barbeque

The Denim and Diamonds Cowpoke Barbeque

Nancy Toppan Whoopee! It was a Denim and Diamonds Cowpoke Barbeque. East Crestview Calamity Janes, broncobusters, cowpokes and greenhorns, decked out in their western duds and flashy diamonds, hustled over to the Rod’s and Toppan’s outdoor saloon for some finger lickin’ smokehouse barbeque vittles. There was lots of jawin’ and croonin’ to those nostalgic tear…

Holiday Gala at Texas Motor Speedway

The 2016 Holiday Gala

Tom Kanawyer For over eight years one of the most popular and unique social events for Robson Ranch residents has been the annual Holiday Gala held at the Texas Motor Speedway and sponsored by the Robson Ranch Social Committee. Although the dress is not mandatory, the Gala provides the opportunity for residents to dress in…

International Club update

The International Club

Rupa Mathur The August meeting was held at Marie-Christine Koop’s house. I could not attend the meeting as I was in Europe, but I heard it was very well attended and the members enjoyed themselves. In September Erna and Wayne Seale who are from Germany hosted a dinner party at their house. They provided a…

Hearts for Our Daily Bread: Volunteer Spotlight

Carol Rogers, this month’s celebrated volunteer

Kristi Bledsoe When we moved out to Robson Ranch two years ago I was already volunteering at Our Daily Bread soup kitchen in Denton and knew of many Robson residents who also shared my passion. After living here for a while I became absolutely amazed at the number of volunteers and supporters Our Daily Bread…

Sigma Chis meet at the chapter house

The Sigma Chi October lunch included their sweethearts.

Dave Parker The Brothers of Sigma Chi at Robson Ranch had a sweetheart lunch at the Chapter House in October. A couple of times every year the sweethearts join in the fun. This fall we had a full house of brothers, and their sweethearts made the event even more special. Hamburgers were grilled, appetizers were…

Hundreds tour golf course

Virginia Wheeless Over 320 Robson Ranch residents toured the Wildhorse Golf Course October 5, 2017. The tour was sponsored by the HOA Golf and Green Committee and was directed by Dennis Anderson. The tour allowed residents to use their personal golf carts or one provided by the Pro Shop to drive the course. The tour…

Back the Blue lunch

The honorees at the Back the Blue lunch at the Grill

Dave Parker Rhett Hubbard and Jeremy Trietsch from the Wildhorse Grill went out of their way to make a special Back the Blue lunch at Robson Ranch. Nearly a full house packed the Grill to honor two police officers from the Denton Police Department. Don Duff opened the lunch with an update from City Council…

SOT serves your military relatives

New SOT officers, left to right: Darin Burk, Susan Galbraith, Donna Chabot; photo by Sam Goodrich

Dianne Edmondson Each year on November 11, Veterans Day, a grateful nation honors its veterans and remembers those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Here in Robson Ranch we also recognize and thank those who are currently serving in our armed forces. As a Robson Ranch resident, if you have a relative…

Bocce Ball League rolling along

John Humphries With the Robson Ranch Bocce Ball League fall session half over, the two divisions seem to be taking different directions. The new “Corleone” division, which plays the early times on Wednesdays, appears to be more evenly matched. The Rat Pack and Spicy Meat-A-Balls both have won three of their four matches, four teams…