Pollo Tropical Lolly Evans When I first saw the signs that “Pollo Tropical” was being built on Loop 288 in front of the Denton Mall, I was ecstatic. We used to eat quite often in a Caribbean restaurant in Marble Falls, and we both enjoyed it tremendously. I thought Pollo Tropical would be the same.…
Category: December 2014
Sports, December 2014
RRMGA Club Championship and member-guest results
The MGA Club Championship is a 36-hole gross medal/stroke event divided into flights based on handicaps. The Club Champion is crowned from the lowest gross score in the championship flight (play presently is from the Blue Tees). Member-Guest Tournament The two-day flighted 36-hole tournament is open to MGA members and their guests. The event this…
Generals, December 2014
HOA to present Vocal Trash Concert
Back by popular demand, the HOA will present a Vocal Trash Concert on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse Auditorium. Tickets are $26 per person, which includes sales tax. Vocal Trash makes music in harmony with the environment by fusing world class singing, industrial styles, drumming, award winning break-dancing and comedy…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Come and join the Sassy Stampers
Sassy Stampers honored Vangie McDaniel at the November meeting for her creative Christmas card. Each month the winning card and all other entries are displayed in the Sassy Stampers window at the Creative Arts Center. Stop by to see all the cards our members create. Better yet, come join us. The club is open to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Happy Tails Dog Club: Lessons from a King
David Laschinger and Lana Aberbach Any dog who takes their people for a walk along the east side of Ed Robson Blvd between Balentine and Crestview has likely met King. He is the intimidating-looking, 100-pound German shepherd who lives with Carol Rose. He runs along the fence carrying his favorite toy, a Hol-ee Roller known…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Westenders luncheon
Eight “Westenders” met recently for their monthly luncheon at Café Brazilia in Denton. It was a fun time with lots of lively stories and laughter. If you are a Westender and would like to join the ladies on their monthly luncheon outings, please contact Gail McKinzie at [email protected].
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
T’ai Chi at the Ranch
Adele Stewart Exercise, improved flexibility and stress reduction. Are these among your New Year resolutions? T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise involving a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. It is a self-paced system of gentle…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Robson Ranch Fishing Club fish Texoma for striper
Scott P. Baker The early morning of November 18, 2014 dawned with a clear blue sky and light wind. Temperatures had risen to 36 degrees from a low of 24 that night. A group of 12 men and women took off for Lake Texoma with the intent on being on the lake by 10:30 a.m.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Robson Ranch Woodcarvers celebrate a great working relationship
Larry Varnes Over the past several years, the Woodworker Club at Robson Ranch has enjoyed an ongoing working relationship with various departments at Robson Ranch. Whether it is building a cabinet in the Pro Shop or making simple repairs to furniture, the Woodworkers have always been there to help. The largest collaborative effort was the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
History by the glassful
Bernadette Fideli Washington State has the wealthiest person in the United States in Bill Gates with 82 billion. It also has the 2014 Super Bowl Champions in the Seattle Seahawks. However, Texas has the richest woman in the United States in Alice Walton, 38.5 billion, who lives in Fort Worth. And the Dallas Cowboys defeated…