Lynne Kelsey One thing the members of the Republican Club can’t be accused of—being lazy! The past month was a whirlwind of events and activities. On Oct. 8 the RRRC co-sponsored the Texas Strong Republican Women’s Scholarship Fundraising Dinner. This year’s scholarship winner, Anna Sheeley, spoke feelingly about her positive experience at the National Patriot…
Cynthia Drury Fellowship At The Ranch Church is hosting a free Christmas Concert at the Robson Ranch clubhouse on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Come hear The Haynes Sisters (Tiffany, Tanya and Tara) ring in the holidays with Christmas songs and instrumental music, including a selection of songs from their 2021 CD Christmas. They…
Suzan Kardong-Edgren Exactly what is the best way to cook a baked potato when you are hosting a potato bar dinner? Jeanette Bliss set out to find the answer before hosting eight other Liberty Belles at her home on Willet Way. She discovered that brining the potatoes in a saltwater solution seasons the skin and…
Linda Bono Raise your hand if you’re a bookworm. My hand is already waving wildly in the air! Join me and put your arm up—no one’s watching! And what bookworm doesn’t love a library?! So, how lucky are we to have our Robson Ranch Library right here on the property with the Denton Public Library…
Virginia E. Wheeless The Robson Ranch clubhouse was transformed into a real, live casino on Aug. 20 with game tables, slot machines, wine pulls, and roulette wheels, with players and onlookers. And don’t forget tables full of delicious food and drink. It was a festive occasion! But the “Night at the Casino” wasn’t just for…
Bobbi Stringer and Catherine Simpson Retreats are a time away from normal activities, and they can have many purposes, including learning, motivation, relaxation, spiritual renewal, and refreshment, along with making new, lasting friendships. One could certainly say that the three-day Women Sharing Hope Fall 2022 Retreat, whose theme was “Lose Fear, Gain Purpose,” was successful…
David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Dear Mr. Zapatka, every month I look for your column in the Splash. Last month’s article particularly grabbed my attention because you mentioned Richard Lederer, whom I read monthly in the Mensa Bulletin. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ It seems like such an obviously…
Don Roberts “Guns Up!” and sounds of the Goin’ Band from Raiderland filled the Robson Ranch grill lounge on Oct. 14 as alumni, friends, and fans of the Texas Tech Red Raiders gathered for the first Robson Ranch Red Raider organizational meeting. Attendees wore their red and black Texas Tech regalia, and the room was…
Bob Cook The eighth Horseshoe Olympics games started early in the morning on Sept. 17. Players participated in a bracketed tournament set up by Joey Misiaszek. Bob Cook defeated the 2021 champion, Martha Gills, for the gold medal, earning her the silver, and Jim Fox won the bronze. The second contest is called Ringers and…
Stan Brein What a hand! Word has it that an Ace and three Steves (Williams, Collins, and Haugen) have been riding their scooters on Wednesday morning outings. Can’t really blame them. What great cruising weather, especially after the intense heat we suffered through over the summer. Hey guys, we want to see pictures and want…