Dave Parker The House Band (host) for the November meeting of the Rock and Roll Martini Group was Susan Hebert. Our tradition is that the House Band gets to pick the music for the evening. Susan picked arguably the greatest Rock and Roll band ever, the Beatles. The Beatles formed in Liverpool England in…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Car Club Scavenger Hunt
Steven Remley On a beautiful November morning, car club members participated in an around Robson scavenger hunt. Racing (20 to 35 mph) from place to place, everyone had a great time. The group then lunched at the Snooty Pig in Argyle. The car club meets each month on the second Wednesday in the Heritage…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Saddle up to Dance Club’s “Deep in the Heart of Texas”
Vicki Baker You didn’t have to travel along too many rural roads in September to find a night of “country” with shiny belt buckles, tasseled shirts and cowboy hats. It was right here at Robson Ranch where “westerners” dusted off their boots, tied scarves around their necks, grabbed a beer and got their stomp…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
After Schoolers celebrate “Subway Day” at adopted schools
Darla Chupp The After Schoolers Club treated the faculty and staff members of the club’s two adopted schools in Denton I.S.D., Borman Elementary School and LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex, to “Subway Day.” Everyone enjoyed the special luncheon, and it was truly a pleasure seeing the happy faces of the teachers and staff members who…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Chili cook-off ablaze
Vicki Baker Kiwanis Club got fired up for its annual chili cook-off. The temperatures outside might be dropping, but they were turned up a few notches when everyone got a taste of this truly American dish. On October 29 cooks throughout the Robson community competed for bragging rights as they put their culinary skills…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
World Series Baseball and Mexican Train
Nancy Toppan The Game Gang enjoyed a whimsical game of Mexican Train and Italian cuisine while viewing Major League’s Baseball 2017 World Series at Melodye and Bobby Rogers’ home. In the franchise’s 56th season, the Houston Astros are finally champions after closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 win in Game 7…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Record crowd attends SOT Veterans’ Day ceremony
Dianne Edmondson Several hundred people gathered at 9:00 a.m. on a chilly Saturday, November 11, morning at the Veterans Park between the Grill and the Clubhouse to participate in the Support Our Troops memorial ceremony. The attendees were serenaded by the Robson Chamber Music Ensemble who delighted the crowd with patriotic tunes and then…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Chef Bell Dinner
Sandra Mankowich In September the Kiwanis Club sponsored Denton’s Magical Night of Hope here at Robson Ranch, a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. One of the donated silent auction items was dinner for eight prepared by Chef Forest Bell and served in his home. Chef Bell and his wife Karen moved to Robson Ranch…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Happy Potters enjoy Women’s Club sale
Wayne Detjen Holiday sales are one of the targets that Happy Potters consider all year long. What can we create to help shoppers satisfy their gift needs? What colors are in vogue this year? What bargains will bring smiles? Show something unique! It takes Robson Ranch purchases to help Happy Potters succeed in providing…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Gruene is grand! Texas Clay Festival 2017
Wayne Detjen October 28 and 29 found Happy Potters Pat Bender, Angels Daniels, Wayne and Carolyn Detjen, Jackie Graham and Sandie Holt loving every minute of the Texas Clay Festival. It was the 25th anniversary for Texas Clay Potters to display their wares and demonstrate their techniques. Hungry for learning and enamored by talent,…