Celia Hall The stars were out at the Rockin’ Red Ranchers January 2024 Hollywood-themed membership brunch. The red carpet and photo corner, complete with props, welcomed everyone to the event. Our own paparazzi, Nicole McCollum, gave everyone a moment to shine in the spotlight. Queen Pat Hamblin welcomed current and new members and recapped all…
Celia Hall Our November event at Buff City Soap in Highland Village was a scent-filled experience! We explored the store and their variety of scented soaps, oils, and other products, but had a hard time deciding which were our individual favorites. We learned about the handmaking process and then experienced the magic firsthand by mixing bowls…
Celia Hall On Oct. 5 the Rockin’ Red Ranchers conquered “The Real Unreal” at Meow Wolf in the Grapevine Mills Mall. For those of you who haven’t heard of this or experienced it, Meow Wolf is an interactive and immersive experience that brings together Texas and Santa Fe artists to create unique environments that redefine…
Candy Miller On a very hot day in August, 16 members of the Rockin’ Red Ranchers gathered indoors at Barley & Board on the square for lunch and an informational talk on Denton. Our speaker was Sheila Houston from Discover Denton. Sheila has spent most of her life in Denton, went to UNT, and was…
Donalee Hallenbeck The firefighters and first responders from the Argyle Fire Station No. 514, which services Robson Ranch, greeted our members with an eye-opening tour of the fire station and all its lifesaving equipment and vehicles. Their many trips to the Ranch have provided services that are above and beyond the call of duty. Our tour…
Celia Hall TX-Ture Farm in Aubrey is a small family farm that produces alpacas, lavender, honey, Christmas trees, and memorable experiences, and that is exactly what we had at the Rockin’ Red Ranchers April event. A brief introduction by the owner to the farm and about alpacas included the variety of products that are made…
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…