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Genealogy Notes

Dian Darr Our Robson Ranch Genealogy Club has had a busy March and April. Club President Terry Babcock and Treasurer Jo Ann Evans were among several members who represented our group at the Club Fair held on March 9. They visited with many potential genealogists as they answered questions and explained the enjoyment of tracing…

Rain Kickstarts First Week of Spring Bocce Season

Lorraine Wilson The bocce season commenced with gusto during the week of March 11, with matches scheduled for Tuesday through Friday. However, the unpredictable Texas weather threw in its share of challenges, making for an eventful start to the games. On Tuesday and Wednesday, matches proceeded smoothly without any interruptions. Thursday’s 6 p.m. Capone Division…

Tennis Club Looking Forward to a Fun Year on the Courts

Ralph Berry Spring tennis is in full swing at Robson Ranch, with social events planned and drop-in tennis every week. The Robson Ranch Tennis Club annual meeting was held on Feb. 8 where members learned about planned court improvements, upcoming social events, and updated drop-in and scheduled tennis play. Annual membership in the Tennis Club…

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…

See You at the Home & Garden Show March 16

It’s spring, and our thoughts turn to our homes and gardens! The Women’s Club annual Home & Garden Show will open its doors on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the clubhouse and grounds. This event is free to the public. Look for your favorite home and garden vendor, back by…

After Schoolers Field Trips

Christine Hamilton The Robson Ranch After Schoolers’ field trips are always educational and fun! A recent trip was to the Bayless-Selby House Museum in Denton. Members enjoyed a “high tea” in this 1898 Queen Anne-style house. Pinkies up! Another recent trip was to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on Blue Mound Road in Fort Worth.…

Genealogy Notes

Dian Darr Come join us for the following informative programs as we discover interesting methods to help us explore the lives of our ancestors. Our April presentations will be at 7 p.m. in the CATC, Room 104, with the Help Session at 2 p.m. On April 2 Patti Huff Smith will present a program entitled…

Liberty Belles Invite You to Tea!

Can you feel it? That warmth in the air? The feeling that spring is about to … well, spring? If so, the Liberty Belles of the Robson Ranch Republican Club want to invite you to celebrate at our Spring Tea! On Tuesday, March 19, we will gather from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for “a…

The Power of the Tongue

Ed Jones The tongue is used both literally and metaphorically in the Bible. James 3:5 reminds us that it is a “small part of the body,” yet Proverbs 18:21 warns that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” The death mentioned is trifold, being spiritual, physical, and emotional. First, spiritual, for it…