Category: November 2024

Voices United Supports the Young Women of IGNITE

Lorie Stockton Voices United welcomed Isabella LoCicero from IGNITE to our Oct. 5 brunch held at the Robson Ranch clubhouse. Currently a student at Baylor University, Isabella is active at the local, state, and national level, advocating for women’s rights. She spoke at the Robson group’s annual IGNITE fundraiser. Since its founding in 2010, IGNITE…

Serving Up Excitement This Fall

On Oct. 19 the tennis courts at Robson Ranch were packed with Tennis Club members giving their best to win the Oktoberfest championship titles. While the temperatures were cool (finally), the action was hot as 24 competitors fought through four rounds of highly competitive tennis. In the rotating format, all teams were coed, with winners…

In Passing

Don Duff Don Duff, a resident of Robson Ranch, died peacefully at his home on Oct. 7, 2024. He was born in Hillsboro, Texas, on Feb. 11, 1939, but lived most of his adult life in Fort Worth. After college, he served in the U.S. Army then worked for Texas Instruments for nine years. Don…

Relishing Pickleball: Be The Best You

David Zapatka Two months ago, we wrote an article on being the best partner. This month is about being the best you on the court by focusing on your skills to strengthen your side of the partnership. Open space—The best players I’ve played against in my pickleball-playing career have been the ones who could create…

WLN Wins with New Education Program

Cindy Voliva While the Wildhorse Lady Niners (WLN) have the reputation for being a “just for fun” golf group, we do strive to play golf correctly. To attain that goal, we offer as much education as possible to our members. New to the Niners this year, thanks to the collective effort of the Play Day…

RRMGA Holds Annual Tournament

Bob DiFonzo The Robson Ranch Men’s Golf Association hosted its 20th Annual Member-Guest Tournament on Sept. 26-28. Mother Nature was more than kind to the players, with temperatures ranging from 65 to 85 degrees. Seventy-eight teams entered the field where they were flighted, with six teams in each flight, playing in a match play format.…

Wild About Champions!

Ana Corey, Publicity Chair There are many definitions for the word “wild”: “not ordinarily tame,” “not subject to restraint or regulation,” “emotionally overcome,” “passionately eager or enthusiastic,” and “going beyond normal or conventional bounds.” So, to use the word “wild” when describing the RRWGA Champions tournament is appropriate. The two-day tournament held on Sept. 29…

Bocce Club Enjoys Beautiful Fall Season

Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Bocce Club has been relishing an excellent fall season, with September and October bringing ideal weather conditions for play. With games scheduled to continue until mid-November, the club anticipates smooth progression toward its season playoffs, slated for the week before Thanksgiving. Thankfully, weather-related disruptions have been minimal, with only a…