Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Players are always looking for ways to improve their games. How many players try to improve their game is by asking other players for tips, buying books, a new cue, a new tip, or watching videos on the internet. None of these really help most players improve their skills over time.…
Category: November 2023
Generals, November 2023
Texas Is Going Beyond Border Security
Dr. Lynn Stucky, Texas State Representative When I first got to Austin, the Texas Legislature was in the early stages of ramping up border security efforts. The session before, Gov. Greg Abbott secured the first significant pool of funding with $800 million for boots on the ground and technology upgrades. As a state representative and…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Sigma Chi Brothers Meet
Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Sigma Chi Brothers gathered around the usual roundtable at the Grill for their October meeting. Brother Mick Fox blessed the meal. Brother Justin Lemish was able to join our meeting. Brother Lemish gave an update on his new 18-month-old pledge to our group. The topics of the meeting were, of…
Generals, November 2023
FOL Receives Donation from Alice Book Club
Dianna Lucas Alice Book Club recently made a generous donation to the Friends of the Library (FOL) in memory of Libby Tidwell. She had been a member of the club since 2006. A previous donation was made to FOL in memory of Kay Murray in 2020. Kay had been a member since the club’s beginning…
November 2023, Religion
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann “For David, after serving God’s purpose in his own generation, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and decayed,” (Acts 13:36) I spend a little time on social media—well, Facebook … social media for old folks. We’re probably all chasing the adrenaline rush of getting likes and followers. In fact, in a recent…
Sports, November 2023
Softball Tournament Homers for Pink
Cindy Voliva The Robson Ranch Softball Association put on a big show to support Women Rock, Inc., a nonprofit that raises funds for people diagnosed with breast cancer. Six teams took part in the tournament, with Denton Freedom House grabbing the championship honors. In addition to watching great games, fans also got to try out…
Generals, November 2023
New Tower Structure Construction
Dennis Brooks The new tower structure at the entrance to Robson Denton is 35 feet tall to the bottom of the roof and about 40 feet tall with the roof. The recent addition of scaffolding to the five levels gives full access. The next steps should be placement of the windows and exterior finishes for…
Front Page, November 2023
Unmask Cancer Golf Tournament a Huge Success
Cindy Voliva All year long, various clubs here on the Ranch have held fundraising events coordinated by a team of Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN). There is truth in the adage that when we work together, great things happen. That has certainly been the outcome of this monumental effort to raise money for the nonprofit Women…
Features, November 2023
Word of the Month: Resilience
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Pat Schlect, writes, “I was very happy to see your article in the Sun Lakes Splash.I loved the subject. The word I would choose for research is ‘resilience.’ Why? If you had to pick one characteristic or quality you’d most like to have, what would it be?…
Front Page, November 2023
Turkey Trot November 23
HOA Living Well Committee Join us at the Turkey Trot on Nov. 23. We will meet at the clubhouse at 9 a.m. for a three-mile walk with Gil and Fred. This is a family event! Guests and pets are welcome. Cookies and water will be provided. Happy Thanksgiving!