Joan Muyskens Pursley Throughout the pandemic, Voices United women have looked for ways to get to know each other better, something that is not easy via Zoom. However, members of the group’s Social Committee have come up with a number of fun activities. They have had several creative contests: mask making at Halloween, decorate-your-wine glass…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Angela Brewer Featured at Voices United Meeting
Lavelle Carlson Army brat, girl scout (earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, a Gold Award, in 1992), daughter of parents in the medical field who were proactive for persons with little or no healthcare, lived in a diverse community—all contributed to Angela Brewer’s knowledge and empathy, which inspired and moved Voices United members during…
Clubs & Classes, February 2021
Voices United Members Look Out for Each Other Amid COVID-19 Peak
Jane Scholz Like many seniors, Voices United members at Robson Ranch have been social distancing at home for 11 months, suffering the same sense of isolation that COVID-19 has forced on so many. In January, as COVID-19 reached its second peak in Texas, the Voices Caring Committee mobilized for the second time, to check in…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Fun and Fundraising with Voices United
Rupa Mathur Despite social distancing, Voices United (VU) found some inventive ways to socialize. On Oct. 1, three teams of VU members took to the golf course for an evening scramble with a twist, players were limited to just three clubs. Despite this limitation, perfect weather inspired some great golf, including a birdie putt by…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Voices United Holds Annual IGNITE Fundraiser
Deb Williams Voices United (VU), a Robson Ranch progressive women’s group, organizes multiple fundraisers each year supporting community organizations. One such event is VU’s annual IGNITE fundraiser. IGNITE is a national, non-partisan 501(c)(3) that helps young women become the next generation of political leaders. They train women at schools and colleges in Texas—including UNT and Texas Woman’s…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Robson Ranch Voices United
Lavelle Carlson One of the best benefits of living in Robson Ranch is the variety of learning opportunities. One very active group here is Voices United (VU) that meets monthly to share information and raise money for local charities. There also are regular group discussion meetings. During the shelter-in-place, VU had their regular monthly meeting…
Clubs & Classes, April 2020
Voices United
Jane Scholz Voices United, a progressive women’s group, was founded at Robson Ranch following the Women’s March in 2017. The group has a lively monthly lunch at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse that draws about 60-70 people, but the group also provides more intimate sessions where members can share personal experiences and information about what’s going…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
Voices United Members Join Women’s March in Denton
Joan Muyskens Pursley Three years ago (January 2017) a group of Robson Ranch residents, “women and men, some friends, some acquaintances, some total strangers,” notes participant Tracy Olson, “came together, all with the same purpose, to stand together and send the message that women’s rights are human rights.” Out of that first march Voices United…
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Voices United Women’s Group December Update
Nancy Wendt Voices United is a group of women from at Robson Ranch who share progressive values and are concerned about current events as they affect not only our local political landscape, but also our state and national government. We are also dedicated to community outreach and helping those in need regardless of their political or religious…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Voices United Women’s Group meeting notice
Deborah Williams The Voices United (VU) Women’s Group consists of Robson Ranch residents who meet regularly to discuss progressive ideas and values. Throughout the year, the VU organizes multiple fundraisers to help those in need. On Oct. 2, VU held their annual fundraiser for IGNITE. IGNITE is a non-partisan movement of young women who are…