Vicki Baker The Fourth of July is a time to honor our great country’s birthday. The holiday isn’t all about fireworks, though; it is also celebrated through the uplifting spirit of song. On June 30 the Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch brought a concert filled with a variety of patriotic music to the Denton State Supported…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vicki Baker The Kiwanis Club Bowling Charity Benefit is coming up, and the only thing bigger than its name will be the fun shared by all! Score big on Saturday, August 19, at Brunswick Zone in Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd behind Golden Triangle Mall and help support the various children’s charities in Denton serviced…
Vicki Baker You’ve heard it dozens of times; maybe even said it a time or two yourself: “kids these days.” The millennials have surpassed baby boomers to become the country’s largest living generation. How does this make you feel? You may wonder how things will pan out for society when they take charge. Plenty of…
Vicki Baker The idea that children benefit from caring and consistent relationships with adults is by no means new. Ever since Odysseus entrusted the education of his son to Mentor in Homer’s Odyssey, adults who provide children with guidance have shared the loyal sage’s name. Community-based child mentoring got its start in 1904 when Ernest…