Category: Clubs & Classes

The Rotary and ShelterBox Local Connection

Brian Glenn shows a smaller version of the 40-gallon ShelterBox.

Karen McDaniels Inside every 110-pound ShelterBox is a temporary home for a family that has lost everything. Whether by natural disaster or armed conflict, families need shelter, light, water, and help, so they can rebuild. This is the mission of ShelterBox. Twenty years ago, a Rotary Club in Cornwall, England, had a vision to establish…

Photo Club Is Not Dead

Mike Waterhouse Our vibrant photo club is coming out of hibernation sooner than you might think. Yes, our club has been in a viral induced coma for the past few months, but its vital signs have remained stable. Functions like workshops, photo competitions, and displays, as well as zoom monthly board meetings survived throughout the…

Champions Rotary Club Inducts New Members

David Everly The Champions Rotary Club President Justin Lansdowne welcomes new club members Robert Reeves, Owner of Reeves Financial Group, sponsored by Rev. Richard Williamson; Wendy Clausen, Relator, SWR Group & Keller Williams, sponsored by Justin Lansdowne; and Pastor Richard Williamson, Pastor of Argyle United Methodist Church, sponsored by Gary W. Toothaker. The Champions Rotary…

Members with DG Roger Paschel

David Everly Champions Rotary Club stands together in support of Rotary’s District Governor District 5790, Roger Paschal. Roger talked about all things Rotary! Roger said that Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe,…

District Governor with New Members

David Everly New member induction was made by District Governor District 5790 Roger Paschal. Three new members were inducted. Congratulations to Wendy Clausen, Relator, SWR Group & Keller Williams; Terry King, Lamar National Bank, Market President; Rich Olson, former Rotarian, Town Manager of Argyle.

Yoga Practice

Susan Engstrom While this has been an unusual year, there has still been Yoga on the Lawn to calm and connect. Social distancing is adhered to and yogis are able to find an hour to shut out the noise. According to Susan Engstrom, 500 E-RYT, yoga teacher at the Ranch, very few practices have been…

Happy Potters Raku Class

Pat Bender The low fire method of Western Raku was experienced by 10 members of the Happy Potters on Sept. 26. The offsite Raku class was attended by Delnia Crum, Angela Daniels, Jackie Graham, Kathy Jacobs, Sally Klang, Mimi Mancuso, Lorie Shaddix, Carol Stoltz, Lucy Ventura, and Pat Bender. Horse hair pieces were first loaded…

Halloween with the After Schoolers Club

Filling the trick or treat bags (left to right): Eileen Whittaker, Marnita Torres, Darla Chupp, and Pat Hamblin

Darla Chupp “Where there’s a will, there’s a way!” This has become the 2020 COVID-19 mantra of the Robson Ranch After Schoolers Club. Our mission is to support the teachers and staff members at our two adopted schools, Borman Elementary School and LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex. Because of the cancellation of the fall Community Garage…

Horseshoes at the Ranch

Participants in horseshoe tourney

Ellen Gilgore If you have been near the dog park or the community gardens, you may have seen lots of activity near the horseshoe pits. During September and October, a “quota” tournament was held under the direction of Joey Masiaszek. Each Monday evening, members met to throw 20 horseshoes and a record was kept on…