Tag: Living Well Committee

Turkey Trot 2017 Another Success

  Judy Ondina This past Thanksgiving morn met many with the briskness of winter approaching. However, it did not dampen the spirits of over 120 participants and volunteers in the fourth annual Turkey Trot. Folks gathered around 8:30 a.m. along with many four-legged friends who anxiously awaited the start of this year’s three-mile walk/run. Smiles…

Chocolate chip cookies and Pat Sherman

Marie Milleage If you attended any of the Living Well seminars you were greeted by Pat Sherman, Vice President of Business Development at DATCU Credit Union. A native of Denton, Pat joined DATCU in November 2005 and over several years has continued to make a difference in Denton while receiving admirable recognition for her membership…

The Turkeys Are Coming!

Judy Ondina The Living Well committee sponsored annual Robson Ranch Turkey Trot is approaching! This year the event will take place on November 23, Thanksgiving morning. It is an event for the whole family: kids, grandkids, neighbors and pets. The starting time is 9:00 a.m. so plan to gather in front of the clubhouse by…

Living Well continues balance workshops

Marie Milleage In June 14 residents received certificates for completing the second workshop in the “Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” series. The evidence-based program, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas, was developed by a grant from the Maine Administration on Aging and used and adapted by permission of…

Heart health seminar for women

Marie Milleage Over 50 women gathered in June to learn how to maintain a healthy heart. Heart attack symptoms in women differ from those of men. With less likelihood of chest pain, signs in women include neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort of sensations of “heartburn.” Other symptoms may appear in both genders…

Living Well “Man Up” health seminar

Gerald Jones, D.Min. The Living Well Committee of Robson Ranch hosted a health seminar “Man Up” on June 14. Nationwide since 1994 the month of June has been set aside as Men’s Health Month. The Living Well Committee joined with organizations and health educators around our country to provide valuable health information on men’s health.…

Living Well introduces balance workshops

Standing left to right: Thomas Turk, Jean Talley, Linda Zealy, Connie and Gary Chaffee, Birdie Kasner, Grace Ann Gallagher, Doris Lashlee, Marion and John Napurano; kneeling in front: Balance coaches Marie Milleage and Leslie Buell; not shown: Brenda Alford, Diane Johnson, Phyllis Lustgarten, Debbie Niemi

Marie Milleage The “Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” workshop, evidence-based program, was developed by a grant from the Maine Administration on Aging, used and adapted by permission of Boston University. Congratulations were extended to 14 residents who completed this 16-hour workshop sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas, Department…