HOA Presents: UNT’s Steel Drum Concert

Wednesday, April 22, in the Clubhouse Ballroom Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance is at 7 p.m. Ticket Price: $15 per person Come and enjoy a delightful evening. UNT’s Steel Drum Band transports you to the Caribbean. UNT students will play beautifully tuned 55-gallon oil drums and create a sound that evokes memories of beaches…

Savor Retirement: Savor Wondering in Retirement

Tim Malone Wondering in retirement refers to the practice of embracing curiosity, reflection, and open-ended exploration during one’s post-career years. It’s not just about having time—it’s about how that time is used to engage with the world in more profound, more thoughtful ways. “Curiosity is the lust of the mind.”—Thomas Hobbes Curiosity without urgency includes…

Word of the Month: Portmanteau

David Zapatka Coming from a tech and marketing background, sister and reader, Debbie, recognized a trend in her field that is prevalent today and suggested researching the word, portmanteau. Portmanteau port·man·teau, port-ˈman- tō noun: a word blending the sounds and meanings of two other words Origin and Etymology: From French portemanteau, literally “carry cloak,” a…

Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind

David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…

Polar Bears Lead the Way to WGA Opening Day

Valerie O’Neal The Robson Ranch Women’s Golf Association (WGA) officially kicked off its 2026 season on March 3. Prior to that, however, a smaller and mightier WGA contingent led the way. This group, known as The Polar Bear League, is a group of WGA members who brave the elements in January and February to knock…