Category: Generals

Spotlight On Advertiser: Local travel agent becomes a SNG Certified Travel Advocate

Vanessa McGovern, Special Needs Group, Inc. Kenneth G. DuBois II, travel agent with KGD TWO CRUISES, LLC™, recently received certification from Special Needs Group, Inc. (www.specialneedsgroup.com), a global provider of special needs equipment for the travel industry, to specialize in special needs/accessible travel. To earn the distinction Mr. DuBois participated in Special Needs Group’s in-depth…

Designing With Carol

Carol Collins Welcome to your home at Robson. Coming home should feel like getting a big hug. There are only subjective rules when it comes to decorating. Many confuse this fact by believing that there is a “right way” to decorating a space. What is light and open to one may feel hollow and empty…

Local couple initiate animal shelter fund

Shirley and Jerry Watson

Robson Ranch residents Shirley and Jerry Watson, working with Denton Animal Support Foundation (DASF), recently initiated The Shelter Endowment Fund in memory of their dog Kandi. The Watsons made the fund’s initial contribution and pledged to match additional donations annually. They are long-time supporters of both DASF and the City of Denton shelter, including the…

Inside the City of Denton Animal Shelter

Debbie Kearns and Rachel Ferryman

Joyce Brein Debbie Kearns, a Robson Ranch resident, is a very dedicated volunteer at the City of Denton Animal Shelter. Debbie has been volunteering at the shelter for the past three years. She shared the previous reputation and public perception of the shelter and how it has drastically changed. Twelve years ago the City of…

Property taxes and seniors

Kathleen Wazny It’s time to freeze property taxes for seniors in Denton. The Texas Constitution has a provision that allows for this action in Article 8, Sec. 1-b(h). Over 200 cities, counties and junior college districts in Texas have already frozen their property taxes for seniors who are age 65 or older and for those…

Living Well at Robson Ranch: Congratulations Workshop Graduates

Eboni Palmer and Laurie Long M.D.

Marie R Milleage Kudos to thirteen residents who graduated from a recent six-weeks Diabetes Maintenance Workshop, led by Dr. Laurie Long and Ms. Eboni Palmer. The Living Well Committee and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton collaborated to bring this important event to Robson Ranch. The Stanford University designed program meets the approval of many health…

Robson Chorale appreciation and invitation

Where else besides Robson Ranch would we have such incredible community support from so many wonderful people for our start-up year? Thank you, thank you, thank you! After our May 1 concert chorale members enjoyed a post-concert gathering, and many comments were made about how lucky we feel we are to get the chance to…

Game day on East Crestview Dr.

The Ladies of East Crestview Drive

Nancy Toppan Whether you live on a quiet cul-de-sac or a busy street like Crestview Drive, it’s important to get to know your neighbors to build a sense of community. Hanging out with neighborhood friends is a wonderfully convenient pasttime; no car, travel or reservations required! The Ladies of East Crestview Drive gather once a…

Riding Unlimited Therapeutic Horsemanship

Riding Unlimited, located in Ponder, is just up the road from Robson Ranch at 9168 T.N. Skiles Road. We teach horsemanship to the disabled as a unique form of therapy, turning disabilities into possibilities, one ride at a time. We are a non-profit that has been in business for 25 years. Our facility sits on…