Category: December 2022

Fun Times in the Drama Club!

Mary Ornberg Kathy and Don Jacobs hosted a Halloween costume party for the Drama Club. Best costumes prizes were awarded to Jere Bone (young motorcycle biker), Vickie Bone (Wicked Witch of the West), and Belynda Figuerido (Scarlett O’Hara wearing a dress made from a curtain). A lively, competitive charade game was enjoyed by all. In…

Living Well Committee Vendor: O-Face Flavors

Have you tried O-Face Flavors? They have flavors for every palate. But what is O-Face Flavors and how did it get its name? O-Face Flavors is an artisan manufacturer of seasonings, sauces, and snacks. They are mouthwatering flavors for all palates, food types, heat levels, and dietary concerns. If you like heat, be sure to…

Twice as Nice Resale—Purchase with a Purpose!

Lisa Gollihar The Liberty Belles (women of the Robson Ranch Republican Club) have set aside the second Thursday of each month as Woman-to-Woman (W2W) Workdays. The Belles help out the W2W Pregnancy Center by volunteering in whatever capacity is needed, whether at the Pregnancy Center itself or at the Twice as Nice Resale Store at…

Word of the Month: Run

David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Every month I look for your column in the Splash. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ You’re on a run. I mean roll.” There are more definitions of this word than any word I have researched. Here are a few. Run verb a. to go faster than…

Garden Club, All About Bulbs!

Erminja Maganja, Garden Club Publicity Chair The Garden Club’s November meeting was attended by about 40 members, with several new members and guests. Our guest speaker was Cheryl Huckabee, a Master Gardener and president-elect of the Denton County MGA. She presented “The Promise of Spring,” all about bulbs. Bulbs are perennial plants that store their…

Local Pet Shelter Needs Supplies and Workers

Eileen Pierson I again need supplies to continue making dog beds for local shelter Apollo Support & Rescue in Justin. It’s a no-kill shelter and only gets money from grants, donations, etc., not from any surrounding township like Denton does, so please help. All shelters are past capacity, with rising inflation and people simply dumping…

New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance

Frances Hackley, Publicity The Robson Ranch Music Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance on Saturday, Dec. 31. The joyous evening will begin with cocktails at 7 p.m. (cash bar) followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The buffet dinner will include salad, dinner rolls, lightly dusted chicken breast with lemon caper sauce or brined…

Safety Training Classes at the Woodshop

Joni Matthiessen As our Woodshop membership has hit an all-time high with over 250 members, it is more important than ever that all our new members attend a safety training class. Regardless of whether a person is a lifelong woodworker or someone who hasn’t ever been in a shop, we require all new members to…