Kathy Heberlein The year is 1928 and J.J. Caldwell died. The executor of his will has gathered all his family and close friends for the reading of his will. Or was it for something else? Was there foul play? Was everyone in his life really who they said they were? Fun, suspicion and accusations were…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Oh! The places we’ve been and the fun we’ve had!
Maitland Dade The Road Runners Club had a very busy travel year. Over the past 12 months our club sponsored 12 outings that included informative presentations, visits to interesting cities, dining in unique restaurants and experiencing wonderful cultural events. In 2015 members cruised the Caribbean, visited fabulous cosmopolitan cities and wine vineyards along the Pacific…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
September and October Photography Club winners
Shirley Waterhouse The winning photo for September is titled “Ft Worth Riot” and was taken and submitted by Harold Lippold. The subject for the contest was “Fort Worth.” Prior to the contest a delegation from the photo club took a day trip to Cowtown. While others decided to scout out downtown Ft. Worth for photos,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
K-Kids raises awareness and funds for shelter project
Vicki Baker Everyone has heard of the Kiwanis Club. But have you heard about K-Kids? K-Kids Clubs are chartered in partnership with a Kiwanis Club and a school or community-based organization. It is a student-led program for elementary school students providing them with opportunities to perform community service, build character, and develop leadership skills. The…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Games for Dames spread cheer
Tears, smiles, hugs and lots of laughter were on the agenda for this past October 31 as they have been for the past seven years. Thirty homes were chosen because someone turned in the residents’ names as needing a bit of cheer. The ladies dressed with crowns, boas and their biggest smiles as they went…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Gallery Street Girls
Claudia Welton Several years ago when the last house on Gallery Street was built, the neighbors gathered for a get-together to meet each other. Since everyone was fairly new to Robson Ranch it was easy to share life experiences, and each neighbor was a newfound friend! The ladies decided that we wanted to keep it…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Robson Ranch Women’s Club luncheon highlights
President Teresa Blackburn-Korn gave out new pocket calendars so everyone could mark the up-coming events for the new year. First time attendees were welcomed by president-elect Darla Mahan who then asked for their name, rank and serial number, plus where they live and how long they had been residents. We love getting to know all…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Girls on Wheels savor fall splendor at the Dallas Arboretum
Vicki Baker Although a bit slight on number for the Girls on Wheels October outing, this no way minimized the majesty we experienced visiting the Dallas Arboretum. As the days of summer faded away and cooler weather set in, the gardens were transformed with wonderful fall colors of deep red, yellow, purple and orange. The…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Singles Club members enjoy a festive Halloween
Ginny Brady and Mary Jo Fiveash Ghosts and goblins joined the Singles Club for Halloween at the clubhouse. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes. This was done with a show of hands by our membership voting for their favorite costume. First place went to Warren Berquist and Peggy Beyer as Popeye and Olive Oyl.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Mamas and the Props brew up Halloween spirit
Vicki Baker The ghouls emerged on the night of October 30 for the annual Scaryoke Dance for a howling good time. And to add to this menacing madness the Mamas and the Props vamped up the party with their performance of Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s 1962 novelty hit Monster Mash. With vampires, zombies, goblins and all…