Celia Hall (Bleary McSullied) The Rockin’ Red Ranchers March luncheon at the Wildhorse Grill celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with shenanigans and “the wearing of the green.” The menu was shepherd’s pie, house salad, and deliciously decorated cupcakes for dessert. High octane Irish Mules were available for anyone who dared to try them. Once we discovered…
Celia Hall Feb. 17 was a perfect day for the Rockin’ Red Ranchers to Walk the Block and have some nostalgic cowboy fun! We started out with a grand tour of the John Wayne Museum. There was so much to see and learn about the larger-than-life star we remember from the movies, including the multitude…
Actress/singer Doris Day heralded the new year for the Rockin’ Red Ranchers with the playing of her recorded rendition of “Getting to Know You,” which is this year’s theme, selected by incoming Queen Pat Hamblin. After a lovely brunch (with or without a Mimosa), outgoing Queen Judy Ondina thanked her board members for their service…
Peggy Crandell The Rockin’ Red ladies put on their “foodie” hats and set off to lunch in one of Denton’s newest food establishments, Di Abruzzo Italian Market. Jack Santarelli, owner and operator, along with his staff, welcomed us with smiles and Italian hospitality. Just open three months, Di Abruzzo’s is representative of a traditional Italian…
Peggy Crandell Picture cool cocktails on a hot Texas day in the air-conditioned Wildhorse Grill. Then add Chef Patrick’s yummy pulled pork/mango chutney flatbread and a tropical fruit tray. What a delightful combination to escape the heat during our record-setting, hot summer. Fifteen Rockin’ Red Ranchers playing Happy Hour Bingo while sipping Jeremy’s delightful creations,…
Peggy Crandell What do you do on a hot day in July? Take the fun indoors! More precisely, go to Andy B’s and try out your bowling skills. The Rockin’ Red Ranchers hit the lanes full of enthusiasm to show their stuff. Team Rolling Pins competed against team Lucky Strikes, during which they all faced the…
Peggy Crandell If you have not visited our new county administrative courthouse, you must set aside some time and do so. You will be impressed with this new addition to our community. On a lovely day in early spring, after enjoying lunch at The Great Egg, 23 Rockin’ Red Ranchers headed over to the new…
Peggy Crandell How intrigued most of us are when we get a glimpse into how Denton County’s earliest settlers lived. During the Rockin’ Red Ranchers’ recent docent-led tour of the Gibson-Grant Log House, this historic cabin afforded them a look into the evolution of the lives and the dwellings of these early settlers. The house…
Peggy Crandell How do we love thee? Let us count the ways—chunky, clear, creamy, low-fat, with a dash of spice, or naturally sweet, served hot, sometimes cold. Oh, there are a million ways to enjoy soup. And now there’s another reason to do so. Did you know that January is National Soup Month? We all…
Peggy Crandell Let’s do tea! Sounds simple, right? Or was it? The afternoon of Jan. 20, the Rockin’ Red Ranchers gathered for “high tea” to enjoy royal fare of scones, tea sandwiches, and tartlets … who knew during this soiree, they would discover a murderer’s identity? While enjoying bubbly glasses of Prosecco, an intriguing tale…