Sharon Foy Our Dec. 7 luncheon will feature an exciting and unique program! Called by many “the best Christmas carolers in the DFW Metroplex,” this a cappella quartet of highly trained and experienced professional musicians will exude holiday good cheer and add a festive touch to our luncheon. Adorned in Dickens-era costumes, Dallas Christmas Carolers…
Category: November 2020
Features, November 2020
My Auntie Linda, a Katherine Hepburn
Amy Beth Kretsinger When I think of Auntie Linda, I am reminded of Katherine Hepburn. Linda was free-spirited, independent, glamorous, adventurous, marching to her own beat, as her sister Penny Davis would say. She was a tomboy in elementary school, she loved being outdoors and horseback riding. She would jump off a bridge with my…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Support Our Troops and Young Men’s Service League
Lynne Moore Support Our Troops was really pleased to welcome back for the October meeting, our Young Men’s Service League young men and their moms from Argyle. This is a wonderful national service organization that gives young men and their mothers an opportunity to be involved in community service. It has been a while since we…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
‘Tis the Time to Give to Your Children and Support Teachers
Lavelle Carlson After Schoolers organization has been able to raise thousands of dollars two times each year, through garage sales, to provide to the teachers at Borman Elementary and LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex in Denton. Due to COVID, After Schoolers has missed two garage sales. How can we make up for the lost revenue and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Robson Riders Motorcycle Club: Hidden Gems
Stan Brein On Oct. 6, Edward and Elaine Barnett led a breakfast group to the Starwood Café in Flower Mound. Marti and Mike Conley, Neil Schaefer, Larry Rodgers, and Stan Brein joined in the fun. After a great meal, Ed and Elaine sashayed us around Grapevine Lake. Located on the northern border of the City of…
Sports, November 2020
Relishing Pickleball: The Ready Position
David Zapatka One of the most common errors I see on the pickleball court is not being ready to play. What does this mean? Being ready to play means a number of things. It means being focused on the point at hand. Paying attention to debris on the court, listening to what someone is saying,…
Religion, November 2020
Patriots Called to Action
Catherine Simpson On Saturday, September 26, hundreds gathered together outside at Robson Ranch in support of the National event called “The Return,” held that day in Washington D.C. and throughout the United States. This event was spearheaded by Linda Smith and Catherine Simpson, both residents of Robson Ranch, along with many other volunteers. Collectively the…
Religion, November 2020
Fellowship at the Ranch: Thanksgiving
Ed Jones, Pastor In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful due to the guidance and teaching of Squanto, a Patuxet Indian, Governor William Bradford organized a celebration and feast. He invited a group of the colony’s Native American allies, including the Wampanoag chief Massasoit. Now remembered as America’s first Thanksgiving—although the…
Sports, November 2020
RRWGA Club Championship and Robson Cup Tournament
Lea Ann Kirby On Oct. 6 through 7, the Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association held its annual combined RRWGA Club Championship (gross) and the RRWGA Robson Club Championship (net) tournaments. We had two beautiful days with a record 43 participants this year. We would like to thank Mansell Family Dentistry and Orthodontics for sponsoring the…
Sports, November 2020
Tennis Court Resurfacing
Robin Sims Oct. 21: It is a beautiful autumn morning at Robson Ranch. Tennis players fill up our newly resurfaced courts and gratefully enjoy playing their sport—one they can safely play even during our current pandemic! During two weeks in September, courts 1 through 4 at Robson Ranch underwent complete renovation. The resurfacing project was completed…