R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the holiday season nears, online shopping scams surge, targeting older adults who may be less familiar with digital red flags. Fraudsters exploit the rush for deals with fake websites, too-good-to-be-true offers, and phishing emails mimicking trusted retailers. These scams can lead to stolen money or personal information. Here’s…
KD Rutherford Kiln Krafters and Women’s Club spread holiday cheer! The Robson Ranch Women’s Club purchases holiday gifts for children through the Adopt-A-Family program offered by Denton County Friends of the Family. The club also provides a gift bag for the mother of each adopted family. The Kiln Krafters Club has created stunning holiday ceramics…
Stan Brein At the board meeting on Oct. 3, we reviewed the club activities for the prior year, which were many, and began planning for the coming year. Members have stepped forward to lead events, and we will have at least one ride or activity each month. Thanks to the board members for coordinating these…
Donna Henry In the spirit of cancer awareness during October, the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club held a special evening shootout on Oct. 11. The theme was “Smashing Sarcoma” in honor of their celebrity guest Jamie Bunch Elliott, a survivor herself and current para-pickleball instructor and player. There were drawings for opportunities to play with Jamie…
David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…
Gary Chalk My wife Jan and I, along with our son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters went on an ocean cruise. We figured spending money like drunken sailors would give us a trip of a lifetime. The ship had numerous “family-friendly features” including thrilling water slides, dance parties where you cannot hear the music unless you…