Karen Lyons Road Runners is off to Canada in July of 2023 to the Canadian Rockies and the Glacier National Park. Special prices are available now through Jan. 22, 2023, which includes round trip air. Double occupancy per person is $3,599 and single travelers at $4,499. July 22: Arrive in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Get ready for…
Category: December 2022
Clubs & Classes, 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…
Generals, December 2022
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
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…
Features, December 2022
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
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…
Generals, December 2022
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…
Front Page, December 2022
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…
Generals, December 2022
There Is a New Club at Robson Ranch! The Airline Social Club
Nancy Tastle If you have ever worked for American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, or any other commercial airline, then this club is for you! All active, retired, spouses, or partners are welcome. So, mark your calendar for the kick-off date on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.in the clubhouse. Drinks and cocktails will…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
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…