Joan Newcomer The Wine Knots gathered at Scott and Vicki Baker’s home to “laissez le bon temps rouler” in celebration of Mardi Gras! It was a grand time as the hosts welcomed us with Zydeco music and Mardi Gras hats and beads, which they acquired at the Mardi Gras Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. For…
Nancy Toppan Kathy and Ed Heberlien hosted a winning NFL Championship Party for The Game Gang and Friends. Dressed in their favorite team shirts, fans chose their football pool squares and rooted for their favorite team, enjoying game-day party food and drink. Did you know the terms “Big Game” or “Superb Owl” is often used…
David Parker The February meeting of the Movie Lovers Group was down slightly with members traveling and some health issues. It did not stop the lively discussion this month of movies that were nominated for Academy Awards. The Revenant was clearly impactful on those that saw the movie. It was a clear favorite to win Best…
Dorothy Edlund The Kiln Krafters Club recently held an open house to introduce residents to the ins and outs of ceramics. Over 30 residents came to see how the process starts with pouring slip into molds, drying, cleaning, firing and finally glazing or painting the finished item. Each person was able to paint a Texas…
Rupa Mathur The Robson Ranch International Club met at Dianne and Fred Van Naerssen’s home on February 18, 2016. It turned out to be a wonderful treat for all the members. Dianne and Fred had taken a great deal of trouble and prepared a wonderful variety of Indonesian cuisine for dinner. The number of items…
Jeanne Barger Yee Haw! The Ladies With Hattitude donned their western wear and devoured a sumptuous good ol’ Texas barbeque at Dickey’s in Denton. The most popular hat choice was a red cowboy hat when we met on February 17. And Dickey’s rolled out the red carpet for us with specials and discounts just for…
Vicki Baker Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, and he had it right. Sixteen walkers in the monthly Living Well Walkabout were greeted with overcast skies and temperatures in the low 70s as they started off from Veterans Park on Saturday morning, February 20. Not sure the Walkabout is for you? Saturday’s event included walkers…
The Denton City Council will have three seats in play. Early voting for City Council will begin in late April. Election Day will be Saturday, May 7. The three seats are mayor and two “at large” seats, which means they represent the whole city. Robson Ranch voters can vote for all three seats. Watch the…
David Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club sponsors an academy for new and beginner players. The academy graduated it first class of 2016 in January with the degree of Bachelors of Pickleball. All graduates learned the rules of the game, basics strokes, scoring and basic strategy in four one-and-a-half hour classes. After graduating from the…
Sherry Zeise The approaching second Saturday of each month stirs excitement and activity in kitchens of New Life Church ladies around Robson Ranch. They are preparing delicious dishes and desserts to share at the Ladies Lunch Bunch, held at a member’s home, and lovingly and creatively directed by Jois Ross. That’s what the excitement’s about!…