Robson Ranch has many volunteers. It’s our core. It’s what makes our community rock solid. Support Our Troops has had a volunteer at the head for years. Eight years to be exact, from 2008 to 2016. He has grown this organization into what it is today. We are saying farewell soon to Chuck and Barbara…
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Front Page, August 2016
Annual 4th of July parade Happy Birthday USA
Happy Birthday, USA! The celebration gets bigger and better every year at Robson Ranch! Flags were flying, the weather was beautiful and the crowds lined the streets to cheer on the best parade ever! A heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who made it possible, and especially to Ralph Jankowski, Chair of the Parade…
Front Page, July 2016
A Tastefully Enchanting Evening All for a Cause
Vicki Baker Sampling specially selected wines, feasting on a delicacy of cheeses and strolling among original artwork displayed by area artists against the backdrop of the gentle sounds of live music – that’s what made the Women’s Club charity event “An Evening to Remember” The Robson community, sponsors, artists, Grill staff and club members enthusiastically…
Front Page, July 2016
Monday Madness at the outdoor pool
Dave Parker The Baby Boomer group at Robson Ranch started up Monday Madness at the outdoor pool. The gatherings started last year as “Hot August Nights.” As the temperatures have increased and we are now in the 90s, the group has started meeting weekly. The group usually grows to around 30 or 40 at its…
Front Page, June 2016
It’s still Rock-n-Roll to the audience
Dee Kurtz The Robson Ranch Music Club performed its Spring Concert in April to a sold-out audience opening night! Many residents returned Sunday for the Matinee Melodies! The concert demonstrated how much our residents enjoy the oldies. The choir rehearsed many hours so they could present this cachet of music for everyone’s enjoyment, a job…
Front Page, May 2016
Veterans compete in Robson Ranch Horseshoe Championship
Saturday, April 2, was a day of fun in the sun! Twenty-five people gathered to enjoy 16 veterans compete for the honor of Robson Ranch Horseshoe Champions. The results were: Champions: Dick Dauphinias and Alan Reimer Second place: Joey Misiazek and Jerry Wynant Third place: Bob Hall and Jeff Harwell Consolation Champions: Gary Peterson and…
Front Page, May 2016
Pickleballers honor fellow player at memorial tournament
Susan Parker On Saturday, April 23, the Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club held a tournament named for a well-liked member who passed last year, the William (Bill) Girdwood Memorial. The format was A, B and CC/C/D divisions with a blind draw for partners. In all 68 players entered, and the weather cooperated spectacularly to give…
Front Page, April 2016
Kiwanis Club and RR Softball team up for charity
Vicki Baker What do you get when the Kiwanis Club and RR Softball All Stars team up? An exciting day of on-the-edge-of-your-seat softball and raising money for local charities during National Give Local week. The RR Softball All Stars will battle it out with the UNT football team in a game of slow pitch softball…
Front Page, April 2016
Veterans Park Spring Brick Drive and Memorial Day Celebration
Charles Runner, Co-Chairman, Veterans Park April has many historic dates related to those who served in the defense of America. On April 19, 241 years ago, the Minutemen began our nine-year fight for freedom at Concord, Lexington and the siege of Boston. From April 1846 to February 1848, the U.S. military fought the Mexican War.…
Front Page, March 2016
Volunteers change children’s lives!
David Parker Over forty volunteers from Robson Ranch mentor 1st and 2nd grade children at two of Denton’s elementary schools. Mentors board school buses at Robson and are conveniently driven to Evers Elementary and Borman Elementary on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The school buses pick up at 9:30 a.m. and return usually by 11:15 a.m.…