Tag: Kiwanis Club

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…

Kiwanis Club Hears Update on Habitat for Humanity

At a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, members heard an update on the activities of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County. Barbara Leurig, president, welcomed Lora Blakeslee Atkinson from Habitat for Humanity of Denton County and Bill Wright, a Kiwanis Club member. Lora is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, and Bill…

Kiwanis Club Members Make Comfort Dolls

Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch members are having another very successful year designing and assembling little hand-sewn and stuffed dolls. The group named them “Comfort Dolls,” because that’s just what they do—provide a snug-able doll to hug when the world is a scary place. The dolls are provided to various hospitals and other agencies where…

Kiwanis Club Supports the Community Clothes Closet

The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch recently provided a donation to the Community Clothes Closet (CCC) in Justin. Kiwanis Club President Barbara Leurig presented the check to Robson Ranch resident Linda Smith. Joanna Johnson and Gwen St. Clair founded the CCC in 2012 and invited Linda Smith and her husband to join the new board…

Kiwanis Club Supports Refuge for Women

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch welcomed Executive Director Christine Mann for her presentation on Refuge for Women. Refuge for Women is the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides a continuum of care for women aged 18 and older who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation. The North Texas site is…

Kiwanis Club Bingo Is Back!

The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch is excited to announce the return of Bingo to the Robson Ranch clubhouse ballroom! Classic Bingo will be held on Sunday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the ballroom. Over $1,300 in prizes will be awarded to Bingo winners. Tickets will go on sale in the clubhouse…

Kiwanis Club Supports Our Daily Bread Denton

The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch recently heard a comprehensive update from Trish Brooks, development director of Our Daily Bread. Our Daily Bread is a Denton nonprofit that offers a lifeline to those facing hunger and homelessness. They provide nutritious meals, shelter, and essential services to get people back on their feet. While Our Daily…

The Way: a 500-mile Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

At a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, Lonnie Gisi and Kathy Bailey shared their experiences walking 500 miles on the ancient path from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Also in attendance were two other Robson residents who hiked the Camino: Steve Bailey and Erminja Maganja. Kathy and Lonnie shared the rich history associated with…

Kiwanis Club Craft Bazaar April 27

Join us at the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch Craft Bazaar on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the clubhouse ballroom. Visit with craftspeople from Robson Ranch and our neighbors to see their displays of crafts. For more information, contact Roy Meyer at 254-718-8357.