Ed Jones, Pastor, Fellowship at the Ranch Church The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration held by the pilgrims of Plymouth colony in the 17th century. Many myths surround the first Thanksgiving. Very little is actually known about the event, because only two firsthand accounts of the feast were ever written. The first account is…
Category: November 2021
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Road Runner Update
On Sept. 26 the Road Runners traveled to the State Fair of Texas. Escorted by Premier Drives Global, fun times were had by all! Many tales of Big Tex, food, and exhibits were heavily debated by the members on the trip. This is a wonderful way to see the fair and not worry about parking…
Generals, November 2021
No Shortage of Christmas Gifts at the Life Works Event
David Everly Come see us and buy a great Christmas gift.
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Catholic Club October Recap
The Robson Ranch Catholic Club met on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC). Many regular members were in attendance, and we were happy to welcome new members as well. The meeting was called to order by President Irene Manning and began with all reciting the Memorare, which is a Catholic…
Sports, November 2021
Relishing Pickleball: Forehand Groundstroke
David Zapatka Forehand Groundstroke Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence, by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a forehand groundstroke, “from the moment the ball leaves the opponent’s paddle, you should be tracking its flight with your eyes to aid you in judging the speed and direction of the ball. Move to the…
Features, November 2021
Welcome New Neighbors
Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Gary and Tonya Alford, Gerald and Lisa Bradburn, Erin Carter, Edward and Linda Cawley, Debra Cobb, Glen and Jill Daniels, Terry Diethrich and Dan McCoy, John and Tammy Gaither, Robert and Michele Grames, Peter and Kimberly Graser, Joe and Doris Hazewski, Ray and Shirlene Kennedy,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
JoAnn Gantos A group of volunteer Sassy Stampers met on Sept. 27 to assemble 100+ Support Our Troops Christmas cards. Earlier this year, project leader Debbie Thomas asked the club to submit sample cards to be considered for the SOT Christmas Card. This is a great project our club has supported for the past few…
Generals, November 2021
Mark Your Calendars for HOA Special Events in 2021
Saturday, Nov. 20 Randy Riggle’s Nostalgic Christmas Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Saturday, Dec. 4 HOA Holiday Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person, which includes a three-course plated meal, dance music by Party Time Texas DJ, and a photo booth.
Features, November 2021
Word of the Month: Contronym
David Zapatka Reader and dear friend Ellen Engel suggested I look at Mental Floss’ article on contronyms. I subscribed to Mental Floss for years and enjoyed the magazine. Today, you can only read it online, as its print version has been discontinued. Contronym noun con·tro·nym | ˈkän-trə-ˌnim variant – contranym: a word having two meanings that contradict one…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Rollin Ranchers Surprise Club Member with Car Parade
The Rollin Ranchers Car Club had a “very special” outing this month. Longtime club member Gene Deputy has encountered some health issues, and the club wanted to raise his spirits. Several of the club members met at the clubhouse before cruising over to Gene’s house for a surprise visit. The cars filled both sides of…