Larry Varnes When there is a need, more than likely you’ll find a Kiwanian from Robson Ranch reaching out to help. It is in our DNA. Such was the case when Denton’s Department of Parks and Recreation asked for help in renovating the playground at Eureka Park. A team of enthusiastic Kiwanians descended on the…
Vicki Baker While many of us like to think that we’re immortal, the old joke is that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. The days of “simple wills” and “easy probate” are long gone and have been replaced with complicated lives, finances and laws. But to simplify things a bit, Leigh…
Vicki Baker It would be a bit of a stretch to say that bingo, that staple of nursing home social calendars, post retirement cruises and charity fundraisers, is hip. But what is occurring at Robson Ranch these days is nothing short of a bingo revolution. This is a game on the edge of cool. It…
Larry Varnes The October 2 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch brought forward change beyond the celebration of fall’s arrival. Kiwanis celebrated a change of leadership. Our Lt. Governor for Division 8, Fred Funk, retired old officers and installed the new board. Taking over the presidency is Barbara Leurig who is relatively new…
Tired of cooking? Why not gather your friends and family and come join the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch on Sunday, November 15, for our annual Chili Cook-Off. Tasting will be in the Talavera model home from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Model Village on the day of the event. For $10…
Ron Lehrer Co-Chairperson On October 17, 2015 Magic/Illusions/Comedy returned to Denton, Texas. The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch and the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas brought Garry Carson, an award winning Las Vegas Master of Illusion performer, back to present his show of Illusions, Magic and Comedy to benefit the local kids…
Carol Rauhauser and Vicki Baker What do you get when you mix together 57 people, add boundless energy, combine with compassion and stir in dedication—the Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch. And through the hard work of its members, KCRR soon finishes out a successful year of projects and fundraisers all contributing to the betterment of our…
Vicki Baker All the symptoms are present. The diagnosis is firm. The condition is incurable. It became perfectly clear at the September 4 Kiwanis Club meeting: Ranch resident and author Carl Smothers has “writer-itis,” the writing bug. It starts simply enough. A short story here, a poem there, but over time you feel the need…
Vicki Baker Childhood, a time free from sorrows, troubles and worries. But for some, a time of tragedy, inhumanity and hardship. Kiwanis Club RR was honored by Ranch resident Yuriy Boychuk during its August meeting. Growing up in a different place at a different time, Yuriy shared his remarkable story and childhood memories. While some…
Vicki Baker The Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch Trauma Dolls project started around 2011 to comfort children in traumatic situations who are experiencing illness, injury or emotional stress. The children are given a doll to hold onto to help them feel more comfortable while undergoing evaluations and treatments. Not only do the dolls provide security, they…