Tag: Community

Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking

David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…

Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach

KD Rutherford Community Outreach continues to be busy. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Snack Pack Project. Together we filled 325 snack packs with 20 items in each, about 1,263 pounds of food, which equates to $3,100, which were provided to families with school-age children who came to Denton Community Food Center in June.…

Not Alone

Pastor Virgil Lee Hello Robson Ranch, First and foremost, I would like to express my family’s profound appreciation for the welcome we have received from New Life Church and the community at large. Our move to Texas has been smooth and joyful. My son Ayden says he feels more at home than he did in…

New Life Church Welcomes Pastor Virgil Lee

New Life Church is filled with excitement following the affirmation by membership vote on Nov. 18, 2024, of Pastor Virgil Lee as its new Senior Pastor. With deep roots in dedicated ministry and a clear vision, Pastor Lee is set to guide New Life Church, including a focused emphasis on the thriving Robson Ranch community,…

Seeds of Grace

Linda Buishas My niece called me from her car one recent afternoon. I couldn’t hear her words for the squealing coming from her back seat. It was my two-year-old great-niece calling out my name. To someone else it might have been unintelligible babble, but to me, it was the sound of her pure love, music…

Lessons Learned from a Failed Campaign Run

Julie Greenawalt I recently had the opportunity to run for a political seat. While it was not successful, it was a wonderful learning experience. I want to share some of that with you in case you are feeling so inspired. They say that once you run, you will be a changed person. Yes, it changes…

Relishing Pickleball: Keys to Successful Net Play

David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…

Robson Ranch Catholic Community

Cris Thompson The high point and holiest day of the calendar year for Christians is Easter, which was on April 20 this year. The three days before Easter Sunday are replete with action, emotion, and sacramental meaning, as shown in Andrea Woolums’ thoughtful presentation, “Triduum: Into the Heart of the Paschal Mystery,” which was shared…

Robson Ranch Catholic Community

Cris Thompson For many, one of the challenges of Catholic life is discernment: figuring out what God wants us to do, what path to take. It can become even more complicated for a couple, as speakers Deacon Mike and Anna Betancourt shared with attendees of the March 11 meeting of the RR Catholic Community. Mike…

Silver Rock Way ‘Rock’s the Night Away’

Chris Corbitt On Dec. 10 hostess and host extraordinaries Lorraine and Steve Hecker opened their home for the third annual Christmas gathering of Silver Rock Way residents. We shared holiday fellowship, met new neighbors, and renewed neighborhood acquaintances. Each household brought an appetizer or dessert and beverage of choice. It was a great way to…