Kiwanis Club Provides Dental Information to Elementary School Students The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch partners with the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club to provide dental bags to students in Denton elementary schools. In addition to some dental supplies, these bags provide important information for the students to learn about the Children’s Clinic in Denton, operated…
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May 2024, Generals
Friends of the Library Celebrates Our Priceless Robson Library Volunteers
Dianna Lucas Robson Library volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. This was the message that greeted 51 library volunteers as part of the PowerPoint presentation at the recent Library Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. The volunteers joined the Friends of the Library (FOL) board members on April 8 in…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Women’s Club Presented a Check to the Denton Community Food Center!
The Women’s Club proudly presented a check to the Denton Community Food Center in the amount of $1,060 from the proceeds of the Holiday Home Tour Wine Pulls. The Holiday Home Tour Wine Pulls were a resounding success. Many attendees requested more Wine Pulls in future events! The generous contributions from the Wine Pull sponsors:…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Kiln Krafters’ Heartwarming Gesture at Justin Community Food Pantry
Lorraine Wilson, Secretary In a display of community spirit and generosity, members of Kiln Krafters, Happy Potters, and Sassy Stampers came together to spread joy at the Justin Community Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving giveaway. On Nov. 14 these groups combined their artistic talents and dedication to craft over 100 ceramic items, accompanied by an impressive 160…
Generals, March 2023
How Well Do You Know Your Library Volunteers?
Joan Muyskens Pursley As you may know, our library is staffed by resident volunteers. Most work a two-hour shift every week, although there are about a dozen who cannot commit to a regular schedule, so they serve as substitutes on days the weekly volunteers have a scheduling conflict, such as a vacation or medical appointment.…
Generals, December 2022
Local Pet Shelter Needs Supplies and Workers
Eileen Pierson I again need supplies to continue making dog beds for local shelter Apollo Support & Rescue in Justin. It’s a no-kill shelter and only gets money from grants, donations, etc., not from any surrounding township like Denton does, so please help. All shelters are past capacity, with rising inflation and people simply dumping…
Generals, April 2022
Calling All Robson Ranch Residents
Looking for a volunteer gig? Want to give back to your Denton community? Located in Denton off the 288 Loop (easy drive) you will find many of your Robson neighbors already hard at work there. The Denton Community Food Center is in need of more volunteers. We currently have opportunities on either Monday or Wednesday…
Generals, June 2021
Who’s on Wednesdays: Introducing Library Volunteers
Joan Muyskens Pursley This third article on our library volunteers introduces you to Wednesday’s workers. They are: Rosemary Simecek and Nancy Tarpley (there from 9 to 11 a.m.); Carol Foley and Diane van Naerssen (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Barb Alvey and Frannie Howard (1 to 3 p.m.); and Doris Koenig (3 to 5 p.m.)…
Generals, May 2021
Thanks, Robson Volunteers!
Commissioner Dianne Edmondson Thank you to the dozens of Robson Ranch residents who volunteered to help with the wildly successful COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). As a part of our Denton County Medical Reserve Corps, you all checked people in, directed traffic, helped with paperwork, observed recipients for possible side effects, helped…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
Kiwanian bell ringers help fill the Red Kettle
Vicki Baker It’s that time of year! The “miracle” of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing. The traditional Salvation Army Red Kettle is an integral part of the holiday scene with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors and the homeless. Kiwanis Club…