Relishing Pickleball

David Zapatka Reader Liz Houser writes, “I just moved to SaddleBrooke in April and learned to play pickleball in early May thanks to my enthusiastic neighbor Shawne. I just read your article about Common mistakes numbers 11 and 12, I found them to be very helpful. Would you be so kind as to send me…

International Club News

Kathy Smart On July 22, many members of the International Club gathered for their monthly get together, which was graciously hosted by Eileen Whittaker in her lovely golf course home. It was an exceptionally fun and interesting evening with lots of delicious foods and decadent desserts provided by our members and hostess. Many of us…

The Pickleball Non-Volley Zone and Why I Seldom Cook

Mary Ann Bane Every court game such as tennis, basketball, badminton, etc. has its own unique court markings and rules for those markings. Pickleball is no exception. It’s obvious even to a non-player that the outside lines mark where the ball would be considered in vs out. The vertical line dividing the back portion of…

Road News Around Robson Ranch

Dianne Edmondson, Pct. 4 County Commissioner As you know, there are a lot of road work projects in the areas surrounding Robson Ranch. Most of these roadways are either state or federal highways, which do not fall under the jurisdiction of the County Commissioner. However, Denton County does partner with other cities/towns and TxDot to…

Happy Birthday to you!

          Golf Legend and Robson Ranch Resident Ray Hibler Turns 90! Sandra Mankowich Robson resident Ray Hibler was born on the 4th of July, 1931 in Bertram, Texas. But it wasn’t until the early 1960s that he picked up a golf club for the first time in his life and discovered…

What Is a Service Committee?

LaDonna Womochel That is a really good question. The Robson Ranch Women’s Club has a Service Committee, but its responsibilities are not what you might think. This committee’s responsibilities are to promote the “hometown” spirit at Robson Ranch by offering events and projects to enhance the feeling of community among Robson residents. This newly repurposed…