Linda Buishas Over 50 years have passed since I received your last letters. As I scattered them onto my table, the tattered, yellowed envelopes with faded postmarks and long-forgotten “APO”s and “FPO”s reminded me of how receiving them once gave my young heart a thrill. Bittersweet memories and unbidden feelings float over me like a…
Julie Skradski
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the holiday season nears, online shopping scams surge, targeting older adults who may be less familiar with digital red flags. Fraudsters exploit the rush for deals with fake websites, too-good-to-be-true offers, and phishing emails mimicking trusted retailers. These scams can lead to stolen money or personal information. Here’s…
Nancy Thomas On Oct. 4 the Breast Cancer Support Group and Living Well Committee sponsored the 4th Annual All Cancer Walk. More than 150 walkers, adorable dogs, and several golf carts took part in the two-mile route. Some were dressed in costumes, some denoting who they were walking for or in remembrance of, and some…
Patti Smith The 2025 Robson Ranch Olympics, sponsored by your Living Well Committee, kicked off on Sept. 27 with a 2.4-mile walk. Mother Nature was smiling at us that morning with gorgeous sunshine and perfect temperatures. The walk was led by Fred van Naerssen riding his bike and carrying the official Olympic torch. Around 50…
Susan Coberly The Oklahoma State University Club at Robson Ranch gathered at the home of alums Diana and Alan Buchanan on Sept. 11. The evening was filled with laughter as we shared stories and memories of our OSU years. The casual come-and-go event was a perfect chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new friends,…
Lynn Moore For the upcoming RR Support Our Troops Veterans Day Silent Auction and Wine Pull, SOT member KD Rutherford held a social gathering with her Horseshoe neighbors (Cypress, Melrose, and Sandhurst). Neighbors who wished could donate a bottle of wine for the Wine Pull, and through their generosity, she was able to collect 20…
Commissioner Dianne Edmondson Each year as November comes around, I am reminded of how fortunate we all are to live in North Texas and in the great State of Texas. But I am equally reminded of the sacrifices made by countless military veterans as they served to preserve our country—our America—so let me express a…
Jennifer Revering As the holiday season approaches, the Robson Ranch Generation X Group (people born between 1965 and 1980) is spreading the spirit of giving with paws and whiskers in mind. The group is holding their Third Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive to help support area shelters and families struggling to feed their pets during…
Judy Allen As summer comes to an end, we anticipate what to plant this fall. The weather is bearable, and we know that this season is the best time to start almost any perennial, shrub, or tree. The same timing works best for spring flowering bulbs as well. Living in North Texas has some challenges…