Tag: Awareness

Third Annual Pink Fling Charity Dance

Tony Ross The Robson Ranch Big Swing’n Band Club presents the Third Annual Pink Fling Charity Dance in the fight against breast cancer in support of Women Rock on Friday, Oct. 3. Doors open early at 5:30 p.m., and the dance starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Robson Ranch clubhouse ballroom. Back by popular demand,…

Scammers Exploit Emotions: How Older Adults Can Stay a Step Ahead

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…

A Great Walk in a Great Parade

La Donna Womochel Family and friends came together to ride, walk, and carry Voices United club banners in the 2024 RR 4th of July Parade! With enthusiasm, spirit, and smiles, all those involved waved their American flags to the crowd along the parade route. Those participating enjoyed a cart decorating party on July 3 in…

Tech Club

Steve Garvin The Tech Club general session was held on May 13 at 7 p.m. in the Creative Arts and Technology Center (9404 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton) in Room 104, and the topic was “Staying Safe on the Internet.” Club member Sherry Garvin shared her personal and professional experiences regarding best security practices while using…

Do You Have a Safety Net?

Mary Ornberg The Safety Net program is based on a simple premise: A person who is alone (the Home Aloner) and wants the feeling of safety that comes with letting someone know they are okay by a text or phone call checks in daily or twice daily with a volunteer (the Safety Net person) who…

Living Well Committee

Patti Smith Spring officially arrived on March 19, with clocks springing ahead on March 10. I hope y’all are enjoying all the blossoming trees and shrubs, blessed by the current rains. It’s time to plant (if you haven’t already), spend more time outdoors, and enjoy the birds and greenery. Let’s get out and play! It…