Mike James Have you ever had a “living Christmas tree”? As the holiday season approaches, for many, the search for the perfect Christmas tree begins. This year, why not consider a living Christmas tree? Growing in popularity, living trees offer a sustainable and eco-friendly option. I still remember my first Christmas tree at Fort Knox,…
Category: December 2024
Generals, December 2024
Support Our Troops Veterans Day Auction a Huge Success!
Lynne Moore The Support Our Troops (SOT) Auction held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, was a record-setting one. This year, the silent auction brought in over $40,000 to support the military troops and their families whom SOT supports. All of the money that we collected goes to those troops who are deployed or serving at…
December 2024, Generals
A Great Trivia Night!
It was again rewarding to have 300 enthusiastic players for Trivia Night, conducted by the Robson Ranch Trivia Club. The excitement at the tables when the correct answer is given and the fellowship enjoyed at each table while competing to get the right answers make for an enjoyable evening! The Trivia Club awarded nearly $2,000…
December 2024, Generals
How to Write Stories for Your Grandchildren
Joan Muyskens Pursley The Library Subcommittee is excited to present its second Robson Ranch Authors program, this one featuring Lavelle Carlson. It will be held in the library on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Lavelle is the author of numerous children’s books and teaching manuals. Her program will cover the how-tos of writing…
December 2024, Generals
Thank You, Joni Deibel!
Karen Mckinnon I would like to take a moment to thank Joni Deibel, one of our gate house greeters, for welcoming thousands of guests, vendors, contractors, etc., to our Robson community for almost four years! Joni’s last day as a gate house greeter was Oct. 31, and many came by just to say thank you!…
December 2024, Generals
Boo! in the Books, a Friends of the Library Fundraiser
Becky Frusher Mrs. Bennet (from Pride and Prejudice), Mrs. Claus, and Fern (the little girl from Charlotte’s Web) walk into the Robson Ranch Library. It’s not the beginning of a good joke. It was Boo! in the Books, the inaugural Halloween party fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Library (FOL) and supported by our…
December 2024, Generals
News from Your Denton City Representative on the Arts
Francesca Datria Romano Well, after I helped organize the 31 days of Halloween with the City of Denton, I unfortunately ran myself ragged and ended up in the hospital. Thank God I’m doing much better now. Recently, I was able to attend the city party/meeting to discuss how successful Denton Halloween events were. Needless to…
December 2024, Generals
Living Well Committee
Patti Smith The 2024 Robson Ranch Olympics wrapped up with an Awards Luncheon on Nov. 2. There are so many people to thank for making the Olympics such a big success. I want to start by thanking all the residents who participated in the various events! Of course, we must give a big thank you…
December 2024, Generals
Alley Cats Dueling Pianos
Dueling Pianos is back! Come out to the clubhouse ballroom on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, for an entertaining night with a delicious taco bar buffet. A cash bar will also be available! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m., and the entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and…
December 2024, Generals
New Years Eve Dinner/Dance Celebration
Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair Welcome in the new year at the New Years Eve Dinner/Dance Celebration sponsored by the Music Club. It will be a great evening of tasty food, great entertainment, and fabulous friends. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar at the ready. Your meal, served at 7 p.m., will…