Deb Nortunen The hosts for the January gathering of the Rock and Roll Martini Group were Barry and Susan Joyce. Barry and Susan chose the iconic Neil Diamond as the featured artist for the evening. Neil Diamond was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, and has sold more than 100…
Mary Ornberg Our speaker for March will be Donna Collins, a gourmet food chef and entrepreneurial owner of The Jelly Queens located in McKinney, Texas. She knows the value of change and the rewards of taking a chance. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C., with special studies in…
Scott Baker Having no knowledge of Caddo Lake, the Fishing Club embraced the challenge of exploring new waters. The bayou’s shallowness, slow-moving current, and abundance of fish piqued our interest. Our quest, largemouth, white, and yellow bass as they gang up and feed heavily on shad for the upcoming winter. At the crack of dawn,…
Mike Moss One of the great opportunities of the Robson community is the chance to share and learn about each other’s hobbies and passions. Recently, as part of our 2021-2022 Old West series, the Robson Ranch Gun Club was treated to a presentation on “The Colt Peacemaker,” by club member Dennis Garstang. Speaking at our…
Jo Ann Evans Do you remember hearing your parents and grandparents say, “I remember …” when they told a story about their younger years or about an ancestor? Do you hear yourself starting tales of the significant events in your life with the same phrase? In the words of Sandra Crowley, “Memories are what make…
Karen McDaniels Five times a year, Pilot Knob Rotary Club partners with Carter BloodCare to bring blood drives to Robson Ranch. Both Carter and Rotarians reach out to past and potential new donors to give blood at these events. In January, Pilot Knob Rotary was invited to partner with the national Blood Emergency Readiness Corps…
Dick Remski, Robson Ranch Photo Club President On Jan. 17 the Robson Ranch Photo Club met in the clubhouse for the annual night of awards for accomplishment in 2021. An excellent program was presented by Edgar Miller, of Edgar Miller Images, on “Photography and the Third Dimension,” on techniques to add depth to the two-dimensional…
Peggy Crandell Let’s do tea! Sounds simple, right? Or was it? The afternoon of Jan. 20, the Rockin’ Red Ranchers gathered for “high tea” to enjoy royal fare of scones, tea sandwiches, and tartlets … who knew during this soiree, they would discover a murderer’s identity? While enjoying bubbly glasses of Prosecco, an intriguing tale…
Rupa Mathur The International Club members held their Christmas meeting on Dec. 18. Rupa Mathur and Alfred Van Gool hosted the meeting. The hosts prepared the main course dishes consisting of turkey and ham, and the members brought delicious appetizers and desserts. We had a great deal of fun exchanging and stealing each other’s Christmas…
On Dec. 21 the Dwellers celebrated the coming of Christmas by eating fine cuisine and drinking the very best fruit of the vine at Bill and Shirley Revering’s home. Oh my! Their beautifully decorated casa looked like something out of the North Pole. Even Macie the dog was decorated for the occasion! No doubt, if…