Sandra Mankowich In September the Kiwanis Club sponsored Denton’s Magical Night of Hope here at Robson Ranch, a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. One of the donated silent auction items was dinner for eight prepared by Chef Forest Bell and served in his home. Chef Bell and his wife Karen moved to Robson Ranch…
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Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Talbot’s and Kiwanis Team up for fashionable fundraiser
Vicki Baker Talbot’s patrons got a jump start on their holiday shopping on October 25. Talbots in the Shops of Highland Village and Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch joined together for a day of shopping, all for a good cause. The event was spearheaded by Joan Petre and store manager Missy Goodfellow. All day long…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Kiwanis Club One Day…One Club…global effort
Vicki Baker Each year Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of volunteer service. It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. The Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch celebrated its One Day on October 28 by servicing the New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Center. New Hope, in Argyle, Texas, was the ideal…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Kiwanis B-I-N-G-O returned in September
Vicki Baker B-I-N-G-O was back on September 25 at the clubhouse with prize money once again flowing. On this Sunday afternoon the winners cashed in big time for a payout of nearly $1,500! Not only did the players win, but the Kiwanis Club won big too, as a portion of all card sales goes…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Resident inducted in Hall of Excellence at University of Northern Iowa
Carol Rauhauser Long-time Robson Ranch resident Dr. Bill Rauhauser was inducted in the College of Education Hall of Excellence at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa on November 4. Rauhauser received his B.A. from UNI in 1968. The Hall of Excellence honors graduates who have demonstrated mastery of the knowledge base within their…
Generals, October 2017
Talbots and Kiwanis Club team up for fundraiser
Vicki Baker Shop till you drop! Talbots and Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch invite you to join us for a day of shopping, all for a good cause. Visit the Talbots in the Shops of Highland Village on October 25. All day long every customer will receive 15% off their entire purchase. In turn the store…
Generals, October 2017
Hot competition at the Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off
Vicki Baker If you enjoy chili and intense competition then don’t miss the Kiwanis Club’s annual Chili Cook-Off on October 29 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Nothing gets amateur chefs simmering under their aprons like a good, old-fashioned chili cook-off. The contest provides a bit of savory competition among aspiring chefs at Robson Ranch while…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Kiwanis Club rolls a strike for charity
Vicki Baker S-T-R-I-K-E roared throughout the bowling alley time and time again as Robson Ranchers turned out to support the Kiwanis Club’s Bowling Charity Benefit on Saturday, August 19, at Brunswick Zone in Denton. Fifty-nine bowlers lined the lanes in teams of four to face off and show off their good, or not so good,…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Denton’s Magical Night of Hope
Mike Weaver Thank you friends, neighbors, families and Kiwanians for making Denton’s Magical Night of Hope a very successful event in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Everyone looked wonderful in their semi-formal attire, and all had a great time from imbibing the special Abracadabra cocktail to the sumptuous dinner provided by the very…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Kiwanis reaches out to college students
Vicki Baker Preparing for college takes serious financial planning. Most students rely on a carefully balanced combination of scholarships, grants, loans and personal savings to fund their tuition costs. Unfortunately no amount of planning can guard against every contingency, and there are times when a student’s financial circumstances can suddenly change. Health care bills, a…