Announcing Denton County fundraiser for St. Jude’s

Finding cures. Saving children. To quote actor/comedian and founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Danny Thomas, “No child should die in the dawn of life.” A Denton County-wide fundraiser will be held this September to help continue Thomas’ mission, which began 55 years ago. Since that time children with cancer have benefitted from the…

Tips for summer travel with your pet

(Family Features) The warm summer months call for some fun traveling with loved ones, however, trips can be less fun if four-legged family members aren’t able to come along. Pet parents already know not to leave pets in the car on a hot day, but there are other factors to consider when your pets are…

Women’s Club June luncheon honors elegant ladies

New members at the June luncheon

Gayle Coe The June luncheon was a musical program complete with an array of performers known as The Cameo Club. This group of dynamic women, former queens and contestants in the Ms. Texas Senior America Pageant, spotlighted the “positive image of aging” through song, dance and performance. The ballroom doors opened at 11:00 a.m. and…

Bocce League begins play

Frank Cianci Bocce League play is underway! The eight-week summer league started June 14 and will continue every Wednesday with eight co-ed teams. Great Italian music was played on the PA system while participants enjoyed a selection of Italian wines generously donated by Excel Roofing. The Wildhorse Grill offered bar service and Italian-themed food on…

New Brass Ensemble forming at Robson Ranch

Bruce Chidester Mr. Bruce Chidester, Prof. Emeritus, University of Northern Iowa, has just announced that efforts are now being made to form a new brass chamber ensemble at Robson Ranch Denton, Texas. Mr. Chidester recently moved from Branson, Missouri where he had been performing in many of the shows for the past 16 years including…