Tag: Kiwanis Club

Information please…Kiwanis Club delivers Source Book™

Kiwanis Club Delivery Team hard at work

Vicki Baker The directory assistance operator and telephone book were once the bedrock for telephone numbers and addresses of family, friends and neighbors. But with the changing times these became obsolete and fell by the wayside. But at Robson Ranch the “Source Book” has stood the test of time and continues to serve its residents…

Woodworkers collaborate with Denton Kiwanis Club

David Bassham, Robson Ranch Woodworkers President The Woodworkers helped the Denton Kiwanis Club build 28 Little Libraries. They have an ongoing charitable project where they build “Little Libraries” and stock them with children’s books. The Little Libraries are then placed in under-privileged neighborhoods throughout Denton. They needed assistance in cutting out the pieces to make…

Denton’s Magical Night of Hope

Finding cures. Saving children. To quote actor/comedian and founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Danny Thomas, “No child should die in the dawn of life.” Everyone knows about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, but did you know that it costs $2.2 million a day to operate? Or that they treat 7,800 children a year?…

Kiwanis Club rewards student excellence

Jane Onwuegbuchu, majoring in nursing

Vicki Baker and Jim Galbraith The Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch was thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2017 Foundation Scholarships. Since 2009, 18 TWU college students have been awarded scholarships totaling $15,000. This year there were 14 strong candidates for consideration. In addition to club members Ralph Bunker, Ellen Cheshire and Barbara Anderson, the…

Kiwanis Club helps others get a clean start

Kiwanis Club collects personal care products for Interfaith Ministries.

Vicki Baker We’ve all done it. You stay in a hotel and pack away the unused complementary toiletries. Then slowly but surely your home toiletry stash begins to look like a CVS Pharmacy. Don’t fret. Kiwanis Club has the perfect solution! Donate these unused toiletries so that individuals in need can benefit from your inventory…

Kiwanis calling for Citizen of the Year nominations

Ralph Bunker People helping people one person at a time is a value held by all Kiwanians. The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch is aware that there are many hard-working, caring residents at the Ranch who are not Kiwanis Club members. Each year the club recognizes one of those residents, highlighting their community accomplishments inside…

Kiwanis Club tees off for charity

Families chipping in for charity

Vicki Baker The sun was shining, the atmosphere was lively and the fun was everywhere. It was the perfect day to get out the clubs and play a round of golf and at the same time help local charities. The Kiwanis Club Grandparent/Grandchild Golf Outing was held on June 17 at Robson Ranch’s Wild Horse…