Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair The Robson Ranch Music Club is really hoping for some high notes in the new year. The pandemic has, this year, only produced low ones. The club has not been able to do any of their events or concerts. The realization that the year was ending on an A note (on…
Category: November 2020
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
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…
Sports, November 2020
Men’s Golf Association Crowns a New Club Champion
Kevin Murphy The weekend of Oct. 2 and 3 found the Robson Ranch Men’s Golf Association (RRMGA) hosting the Wildhorse Golf Club Championship. While all 337 members of the MGA are eligible to play in the Championship, only 84 chose to test their mettle against the best Robson Ranch has to offer. The event was…
Front Page, November 2020
Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch: Making a Difference in Our Denton Community
Kathy Perry and Chris Laffey continues its commitment to helping those in need, making a difference one child at a time. To continue this important work, we need new members! Recipients like those mentioned below depend on and appreciate Kiwanis assistance. If you are interested in meeting new people, having fun, and helping others, please…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
International Club During Pandemic
Rupa Mathur International Club members generally have their meetings on the third Thursday of the month. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the club has had only two meetings this year. The January meeting was hosted by Rupa Mathur and Alfred Van Gool, and the February meeting was hosted by Annelise Guyer. We have had to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Horseshoes at the Ranch
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Halloween with the After Schoolers Club
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…
Generals, November 2020
Car Club Spotlight on Classic Corvettes
Ron Hoeberling Classic Cars are popular with many Rollin’ Rancher Car Club members and this includes Terry Hitch’s Classic Corvettes. Terry and his wife Pam moved to Robson Ranch in April 2017 and brought their classic 1969 Chevrolet Corvette and 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Deluxe. As a car enthusiast, he helped get the Car Club…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Fun and Fundraising with Voices United
Rupa Mathur Despite social distancing, Voices United (VU) found some inventive ways to socialize. On Oct. 1, three teams of VU members took to the golf course for an evening scramble with a twist, players were limited to just three clubs. Despite this limitation, perfect weather inspired some great golf, including a birdie putt by…