Jane Scholz Flag Day was a great day for a patriotic rally on the Courthouse Square in the heart of downtown Denton. About two dozen Robson residents turned out to exercise their First Amendment right “peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” They joined more than 1,000 other Denton…
Nancy Wendt On June 11 members of Voiced United invited their spouses, partners, and special friends for dinner at the Grill. This gathering was a way for us to enjoy one another’s company outside of our monthly membership meetings and meet our members’ family and friends. We enjoyed drinks and dinner and lots of social…
LaDonna Womachell If this concept doesn’t ring any bells, it was clarified at the June meeting of Voices United by two licensed psychologists who are both assistant professors in the Department of Psychology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Carmen Cruz and Dr. Ellen Greenwald made it clear how important it is for communities on…
Vicki Baker A peaceful vigil featuring inspiring words and music brought us together on May 25, 2025, the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s tragic death. Organized by Voices United, it was a solemn yet hopeful event as advocates for change from the Robson Ranch community gathered to remember and reflect. As the vigil unfolded, a…
Ginger Sheppard Members of Voices United enjoyed a delightful afternoon of camaraderie and entertainment with lunch and a movie on May 27. The group began the afternoon with lunch at Sidewalk Café and then headed over to the Cinemark across the street for the movie, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Lunch included soup and salad…
Steve Arden On June 18, 12 Robson Ranch Lions Club members traveled over to the Justin Community Closet. The Lions assisted the team at Justin Community Closet, sorting clothes, shoes, and various articles of clothing. Additionally, with the annual Community Closet fundraiser upcoming, we were also able to assist in preparing the items that were…
Dianne Ace The May meeting of Voices United featured a talk by Barb Petsel concerning grief and our response to it. Barb, who retired in 2019, is a licensed professional counselor, registered nurse, and the former program director of Journey of Hope, a grief support center. Barb explained that grief is the emotions and thinking…
Jane Scholz In a time when incivility is often used to intimidate others, Voices members discussed how to have civil conversations on sensitive topics at their April meeting in the Robson clubhouse. Dr. Kim Robinson, a psychologist who is a Voices member, led the discussion by talking about what she has learned in her work…
Vicki Baker If a random group of people was asked to name their favorite dishes from Japanese, Thai, or Chinese cuisine, we’d probably be met with a flood of diverse responses: ramen, sushi, Pad Thai, dumplings, or Peking duck, to name a few. But if those same people were asked to name some Filipino dishes,…
Linda Ann Bragg The program at the March meeting of Voices United was presented by member Jane Scholtz. Jane is a retired journalist now living in Robson Ranch. She is currently a volunteer voter registrar, election worker, precinct chair, and member of the Facilities Committee. She is also a world traveler. The program explained what…