Elaine Kushmaul A group of progressive women met to engage in a facilitated book discussion. The book Waking Up White, by Debby Irving, was the focus of a deep and reflective discussion. The conversation explored the themes of race, privilege, and systemic inequality that Irving addresses in her memoir. Participants were struck by Irving’s candid…
Joan Muyskens Pursley Three Robson authors will be featured in our April 23 Authors’ Forum to be held in the library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. They are Stan Briney, Lee Figueriedo (whose pen name is Leon Dalton), and Liz Lipperman (writes as Lizbeth Lipperman). Stan Briney and his wife Priscilla moved here about three…
Paul Knopick Robson Ranch’s Just Good Readin’ Book Club meets the first Monday of every month (except if it’s a holiday, then we meet on the second Monday) in the clubhouse. On April 7 we discussed The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn, a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington,…
Linda Bono You’re in luck! Librarians from the Denton Public Library (DPL) will be in our Robson Ranch Library on Monday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon to sign up residents for DPL cards. They will also offer residents assistance with their digital devices. Mark your calendar and plan to be there! In…
Judy Martin-Tafoya Conservative women: Are you interested in joining a group of like-minded ladies whose desire is to establish and deepen friendships through discussions of books, articles, and videos? If so, consider joining the Conservative Women of Action Topic Discussion Group. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1 to…
Spotlight on Literary Award Winners and Finalists Linda Bono That’s right, “Literary Awards—Winners and Finalists” is the current theme for the Featured Books Shelf (FBS) in the Robson Ranch Library. There’s lots of variety in the genres on display—highlighted books run the gamut from the expected fiction, history, and biography to “romantasy” (who knew that…
Claudia J. Caporale, a resident of Robson Ranch since 2019, has released two novels while staying involved with bocce, the Women’s Club, Happy Tails, Friends of the Library, the Women’s Widow Group, and Kiwanis events, and she previously spent three years with the Living Well Committee, writing their committee and vendor articles for the Pioneer…
Paul Knopick Every book club is unique. A good book club … and we believe we offer a very good book club … tailors itself to the preferences and interests of its members, ensuring that discussions remain engaging and enjoyable for everyone involved. “The Just Good Readin’ Book Club” has for years been choosing books…
Dianna Lucas The Friends of the Library (FOL) annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. It will be held in the library in the CATC building instead of the clubhouse this year. All members of Friends of the Library and interested Robson residents are invited to attend. If…
Lorraine Wilson Robson Ranch Library is spotlighting a genre beloved by many of our patrons: historical fiction. Throughout July and August, the library’s featured shelf is dedicated to this captivating category, offering patrons a chance to delve into the past through expertly woven tales. Historical fiction is a genre that transports readers to different eras,…