February 7, 2017 the Wildhorse Lady Niners held their first social of the year. A 9-hole miniature golf course was constructed and monitored by the WLN members. Over 100 ladies were in attendance and tried their golf skills for a hole-in-one. Many joined the Niners that day. The winners were as follows: Overall winner, Jackie…
John Burkholder, 9MGA Communications This probably sounds like an often heard story, but 9MGA’s go-to website guy, Gary Geiser, didn’t volunteer for the position. Gary was drafted by Frank Rigerrio when he joined 9MGA a couple of years ago. Frank was looking for volunteers, Gary said OK, saw what the website job entailed, thought he’d…
Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club continues to grow at an astonishing rate. Record numbers are registering for the Pickleball Academy. Some of the increased interest may be due to the current expansion of courts to 16. The January academy set a record with 16 new students in the program. Professors Dr. Jim and…
John Kirk We are again at a change in the birding season. Many of our winter bird visitors are departing for the north country of the U.S. or Canada. The number of yellow-rump warblers is decreasing daily as I make my morning walk down Michelle Way to the garden plots. The yellow-rumps that are still…
Vicki Baker When the school bell rings at the end of the day, thousands of children across Denton County pour out of the classroom. Some head home and are met by parents who help with homework before driving them to basketball practice or piano lessons. For others after school options are far less certain, stable…
Gayle Coe The February luncheon was held Monday, February 6. The Clubhouse Ballroom was filled with tables decorated in celebration of Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day. A big thanks to the table decorators: Sandy Conwell, Betty Gardner, Diane Eoff and Kasey Miller. Attendees were welcomed by the February greeters: Sally Baggott, Melba Beckham, Taré Mirelez,…