R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Today is National Scam Awareness Day! That’s right. Today. The day you are reading this. And in fact, every day of every year (at least in our mind) is National Scam Awareness Day. OK. To be fair, National Consumer Protection Week takes place from March 2-8, 2025, and March…
Tag: Outreach
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
Resolutions for Online Safety
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the new year begins, it’s a time for resolutions and extending the commitments to your digital life. Maintaining online privacy and security is especially important in today’s interconnected world. Here’s a simple guide to help you clean up and protect your online presence in 2025: Review Your Accounts.…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach
KD Rutherford The Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach program was extremely busy during December. We raised $965 at the December luncheon for the Denton County Friends of the Family. Led by Co-chairs Suzanne Spisak and Dianna Duncan, the club’s December projects included the 2024 Adopt-A-Family program and a Cookie Drive. For the 2024 Adopt-A-Family,…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Voices United
Elaine Kushmaul On a hot summer night in August, 14 members of Voices United gathered to discuss the book Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, by Ilyon Woo. The book is the true adventure of Ellen and William Craft, a couple who escaped slavery in plain sight by disguising Ellen…
August 2024, Features
Taking Action to Support Older Adults
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…
Clubs & Classes, August 2024
A Great Walk in a Great Parade
La Donna Womochel Family and friends came together to ride, walk, and carry Voices United club banners in the 2024 RR 4th of July Parade! With enthusiasm, spirit, and smiles, all those involved waved their American flags to the crowd along the parade route. Those participating enjoyed a cart decorating party on July 3 in…
July 2024, Features
From Trust to Bust: The Pig Butchering Playbook
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Pig butchering is a term that invokes horrendous images. In this case, however, it’s a term for a sinister scam that has become alarmingly prevalent in recent years. This scam, which originated in China during the pandemic, involves cybercriminals who “fatten up” their victims before slaughtering them, much like…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Women’s Club Hosts a ‘Happy Summer’ Fashion Show at the June Luncheon Program!
Gayle Coe The Robson Ranch Women’s Club is delighted to announce the June luncheon program will include a “Happy Summer” Fashion Show on Monday, June 3! Chico’s Highland Village will curate this exciting summer fashion show. It will include the latest summer trends and accessories to fit our wonderful Robson Ranch lifestyle. This promises to…
May 2024, Features
Another Day, Another Data Breach
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly In today’s digital age, data breaches are becoming increasingly common, leaving consumers vulnerable to identity theft. In one of the largest, most recent breaches, AT&T exposed 73 million passwords. While the vast majority were former customers (before 2019), it’s estimated that over 7-1/2 million were current customers. While there’s…
April 2024, Features
Be Alert to Tax Return Fraud
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…