Category: 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…

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…

Thank You, Friends

  Darin Burk Support Our Troops annual silent auction was an overwhelming success. The giving spirit of the bidders, individuals and businesses that contributed to the auction allowed SOT to raise over $27,000 that will be used to support our active military in calendar year 2018. This year over 400 donated items were available for…

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…

Fitness for the Young at Heart

Marie Milleage and Carin Schaab On November 1 Living Well introduced Carin Schaab’s “Fitness for the Young at Heart” motivating presentation that answered the questions: Are you exercising for your lifestyle? Are you completing physical therapy and want to move to the next level? Are you planning to begin an exercise program? As the fitness…

Boot Camp… What do you have to lose?

Barbara and Mike Shippy Boot Camp exists to encourage healthy living for senior participants by applying physical fitness training that can be modified for each person. This structured 50-minute workout incorporates all muscle groups, which increases cardio endurance, core strength, flexibility and balance while burning an average of 500 calories. The workout itself is low-impact—minimal…

Pastors Corner

  Jim Mann By the time you read this you’ll have been in the attic several times to retrieve your Christmas decorations. The tree will be trimmed, the lights hung…everything will be just right for your celebration. At my house we have a yearly tradition around Christmas time. It’s the tradition of finding Jesus. I…

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,…

Designing With Carol

  Carol Collins, WFCP-Expert Style Trends! As we read through design magazines, peruse the stores and even watch the design shows on television, we easily see what the style trends are for each season of the year. But please, remember to choose what you love, regardless of what might be in style. Country Living has come…