Francesca Romano Romano will be featuring a number of her famous NYC etchings featuring the NYC skyline and the Staten Island ferries. Francesca has won over 150 awards for her etchings and her work is in permanent collections at the Staten Island Museum, the John Noble Museum, the Salmagundi Art Club, and the national Library…
Category: November 2020
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Garden Club Visits the Botanical Gardens
Theresa Peoples Over 20 RR Garden Club members carpooled to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. The Japanese gardens and the Rose Gardens were much admired on this cool day in October. The members enjoyed a lunch at the Rock Springs Cafe, and then continued to tour the gardens. It was a time to get outside…
Generals, November 2020
After Schoolers Annual Food Drive: So Much Need and So Many Givers
Lavelle Carlson Here at Robson Ranch, Denton, we have some of the most generous people. The After Schoolers group greatly appreciates all the help in supporting students and teachers. In the past we have had groups—Kiwanis Club, Pickleball Club and others—who donate money and food for our annual food drive for the low-income families at Borman…
Front Page, November 2020
Friends of the Library Launch First Website
Joan Muyskens Pursley The Robson Ranch Library and Friends of the Library (FOL) introduced their first-ever website, RobsonLibrary.org. The site was designed and built by Roberta (Bert) Zeitlin, who has also created sites for the RR Women’s Club, Dance Club, Music Club, Road Runners Club, and Line-Dance Club. Working with Bert on content and the…
Features, November 2020
September Yard of the Month
Sports, November 2020
Fall Golf Tour
Janie Farnsworth What a great day for a leisurely drive around the golf course. 330 homeowners came in groups and some brought their families. They started in the grill parking lot where, if they needed a cart, they were supplied with one. In some cases, it was the first time residents had ever driven a golf…
Features, November 2020
Stuff the Turkey, Not the Tummy
Jessica Small With the holidays approaching rather quickly, it is important to be mindful of our eating habits. During the holiday season, there is typically more food readily available and accessible, especially sweet treats and desserts for everyone. This makes it quite easy for us to eat more than we should. However, eating more could…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Does My Vote Really Count?
Vicki Baker “Yes!” Voices United shouts out loud and clear. Voting is the hallmark of our democracy, and we all have a responsibility to do our part in ensuring all citizens are informed and engaged. Every eligible voter should have a fair and equal opportunity to cast their ballot. But in order to do so,…
Sports, November 2020
Free Table Tennis Class Begins December 7
Don Pooley The Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club is happy to sponsor a free Table Tennis class for Robson Ranch residents that starts on Dec. 7. The class can either be used as an introduction for new players to table tennis, or as a refresher for those residents that have played table tennis before. The…
Features, November 2020
Word of the Month: Groovy
David Zapatka The 59th Street Bridge Song, known by many as the “Feelin’ Groovy” song by Simon and Garfunkel, came on the radio. I was asked if I knew the history behind the word “groovy” which led to this month’s WOTM, “groovy.” Groovy: ˈgrü-vē Adjective 1. marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2. hip, trendy Origin and Etymology: “pertaining to a…