Vicki Baker Too often people with serious intellectual disabilities are challenged doubly. On one hand they struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from the actual condition. On the other hand they are challenged by the stereotypes and prejudices that result from misconceptions about intellectual and development deficits. As a result of both they…
Barbara Shippy Where are you on the health fitness scale? Are you burning 500+ calories during your workout? Have you experienced results such as reduction in body fat or weight, toned muscles, stronger core/balance, better sleep, reduction in medications? If you are currently working out but have not experienced these results, you might want to…
All Robson residents are invited to the free Summer Water Aerobics held each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. during July and August. The first class will be Tuesday, July 12, 2016. The last class will be Thursday, August 25, 2016. All you need to bring is a towel. Please arrive a…
Susan Parker The Healthy Brunch Club met for the second time on May 10 at the home of Susan Parker. The menu for the day was a dish called Miracle Chili made from all vegetables and kidney beans. The recipe was slightly modified to reduce the amount of sugar that was in the prepared Mexican-style…
The Jewish Friendship Group met May 15 and had a wonderful brunch with over 20 people in attendance including some prospective new members that just bought a home here. Our hosts were Stan and Joyce Brein. Thank you. The good Jewish food was terrific with kugel, french toast, casseroles, salads, lox, bagels, herring, Gefilte fish,…
During April and May the Ladies with Hattitude have been busy going places and having fun. In April our Red Hat group got together for a wedding-themed party at the home of Marcia Wolf. We played shower games, ate wedding food including the cake and shared wonderful (and sometimes funny) dating and wedding stories. Of…
Rupa Mathur The Robson Ranch International Club met in April at Luigi’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Although I could not join the members, I have been told that they had a good time. On March 17 we met for dinner hosted by Erna and Wayne Seale. The hosts made a delicious Mexican chicken casserole dish.…
Vicki Baker An historic western town, Texas wines and homemade artisan breads go together perfectly for an ideal evening out. The Road Runners traveled northwest from Denton on April 28 for a sampling of these “Texas treasures.” Saint Jo, established in 1856 along the historic Chisolm Trail, has vestiges of the Old West everywhere we…
Nancy Toppan May 5, 2016 marks the 154th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, a celebration that commemorates a major Mexican victory over French troops during the 1862 French invasion of Mexico. It may surprise you to know that in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is seen as “the day” to celebrate Mexican food, drinks,…
Joan Newcomer The Wine Knots gathered at the home of Sharon and Rich Heidebrecht to celebrate all things German. Sharon and Rich both claim German roots and were anxious to immerse the group in German culture. Sharon set the mood with music on her accordion as well as the piano and had wine glasses at…