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…
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…