Charles Runner, Co-Chairman, Veterans Park April has many historic dates related to those who served in the defense of America. On April 19, 241 years ago, the Minutemen began our nine-year fight for freedom at Concord, Lexington and the siege of Boston. From April 1846 to February 1848, the U.S. military fought the Mexican War.…
Rosemary Weinstein The Rockin’ Red Ranchers celebrated February 29, Leap Day, with a Hoot to the Cinemark Roanoke to see Eddie the Eagle. This movie was inspired by true events from the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. Some of our ladies remembered the real event. A Hoot is when one of our members invites her sisters…
Vicki Baker The reasons we play bingo vary from one player to the next. Maybe the bingo gene was inherited from a family member or maybe it was just something to do on a lazy day. Whatever the reason, Robson Ranchers came out in full force to the Kiwanis Bingo Blast held February 28. Aside…
Joyce Brein Dr. Amanda Florsheim, DVM, CBCC-KA, owner of Veterinary Behavior Solutions and VBS The Training Studio, was the guest speaker for the March 12, 2016 Happy Tails meeting. Dr. Florsheim specializes in cases involving fear, aggression, phobias, anxieties and compulsive behavior. This month’s topics was “Five Myths about Dogs and Behavior.” (1) Animals as…
The St. Patrick’s Day/Casino Night Extravaganza was a big success. When the doors of the Clubhouse Ballroom opened and revealed a sea of gaming tables, ticket holders rushed forward to find their favorite games. Their entrance fee included a $1,000 chip, which they could use at any of the many available tables. Much shouting and…
Marie Milleage Medicare from A to G was explained by Jackie Hixson, resident and Medicare specialist. Seminar information gave attendees a clarification of distinction among Medicare A, B, C, D, F and G categories. Important details included making informed Medicare choices, 2016 changes in Medicare coverage and Advantage or Supplemental plans. When asked about out-of-pocket…