The 100 deadliest days, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, have started. With school ending for summer break, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Watch UR BAC are reminding parents and all other drivers to teach and model good driving behavior as summer marks the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers. According to Ravonne…
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July 2024, Generals
ABBA Tribute Concert
The ABBA Tribute Concert, featuring the Euphoria Family Band, will be on Friday, Oct. 4, in the clubhouse ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. The concert features AnnaSarina as Anni-Frid of ABBA singing lead and then harmony vocals live out on front center…
July 2024, Generals
‘Carole’s Kings’ Concert August 16
Join us on Friday, Aug. 16, in the clubhouse ballroom when we present Carole’s Kings. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. From the team who brought you Bachelors of Broadway in 2023, we are excited to have Carole’s Kings! An iconic singer-songwriter gets a…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean Cuisine Takes Voices United on a Flavorful Journey
Vicki Baker The month of May is a time to celebrate—Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, and the start of summer. Yet there’s another often overlooked event: National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders whose rich heritage helped shape the history of the United…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Kiwanis Enjoys Engaging Presentation from BBBS
President Barbara Leurig welcomed Taffy Olszewski, Community Engagement Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lone Star. Taffy presented an engaging overview of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) was founded 125 years ago as a prevention to youth from entering the juvenile justice system. Our area is a part…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
School Is in Session for the RR Fishing Club
Scott Baker What’s your favorite fishing lake in Texas? Of course, there are the preeminent ones like Lake Texoma, Ray Roberts, and Lake Fork. But the lesser-known lakes also merit some well-deserved recognition, like Richland-Chambers Reservoir, an underrated oasis that’s actually one of the largest lakes in the Lone Star State and heaven for nature…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Sassy Stampers
Cherlyn Conway Just as the temperature outside has been changing due to summer’s arrival, there have been some changes around the Ranch that have affected many clubs. On June 15 the business meeting and card making day was packed with information on the upcoming changes and how they affected Sassy Stampers. This month’s project lead…
Clubs & Classes, July 2024
Happy Tails Dog Club Members Learn About Stormphobia
Lorraine Wilson Dr. Amanda Florsheim, our guest speaker at the June 8 meeting, explained some of the reasons animals develop fear of storms, called Stormphobia, along with some of the solutions. This condition can develop suddenly due to a traumatic event or a particularly loud storm. Dr. Florsheim outlined several solutions, such as creating a…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Kiln Krafters: The People Behind the Ceramics
Lorraine Wilson The Kiln Krafters club, dedicated to the art of ceramics, is thriving, with over 50 members. The club’s activities range from mold pouring and firing to glazing and painting of various items. Behind the scenes, the Kiln Krafters Board members ensure everything runs smoothly. President Cindy Parker, the backbone of the organization, manages…
July 2024, Front Page
After Schoolers Membership Drive—Come Join Us!
After a summer break, our next meeting is on Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the clubhouse. We will be accepting yearly dues of $15. Who we are: The After Schoolers is a club of community-minded members who support teachers. We support the teachers and staff of Borman Elementary and LaGrone Academy of Denton ISD.…