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…
Category: November 2017
Sports, November 2017
Table Tennis Club hosts Farmers Branch Club in round-robin tournament
Don Pooley On October 13 the Table Tennis Club at Robson Ranch Texas hosted the Farmers Branch Table Tennis Club in a Doubles Table Tennis Tournament. Partners were selected in a blind draw that matched a Robson Ranch club member with a Farmers Branch club member. All eight tables were used in the tournament with…
Generals, November 2017
Holiday Gala at Texas Motor Speedway
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
International Club update
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…
Features, November 2017
Hearts for Our Daily Bread: Volunteer Spotlight
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Sigma Chis meet at the chapter house
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…
Sports, November 2017
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Back the Blue lunch
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
SOT serves your military relatives
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…
Sports, November 2017
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…