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2024

Voices members learn how to age in a healthy way
Published On 11/21/2024
The November 9th Voices United meeting was a “two-fer” on the topic of healthy aging. In the morning, 14 members walked over 3,000 steps (about 1.5 miles) burning nearly 100 calories each. This was an enjoyable warmup for our healthy aging presentation.
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Voices United Supports the young women of IGNITE
Published On 10/7/2024
Voices United welcomed Isabella LoCicero from IGNITE to our October 5th brunch held at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse. Currently a student a Baylor University, Isabella is active at the local, state and national level advocating for women’s rights. She spoke at the Robson group’s annual IGNITE fundraiser.
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Links to reliable, non-partisan fact-checking websites
Published On 9/16/2024
Use these links to reliable, non-partisan fact-checking websites to check rumors, social media posts or news stories before you share them.
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Voices members do a deep dive on US immigration
Published On 9/14/2024
VU members held a 90 minute discussion on the issues surrounding immigration to the US at their Sept. 2024 meeting. Donna Gardner and Jane Scholz led the discussion.
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Denton elections secure and fair, says veteran election judge
Published On 7/31/2024
Denton County is blessed with a secure voting system and staffed with election workers who take their responsibilities seriously, a longtime local election judge told Voices members at their August meeting.
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A Great Walk in a Great Parade
Published On 7/21/2024
Family and friends came together to ride, walk, and carry Voices United club banners in the 2024 RR July 4th parade!
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A good motto: PUSH -- Persevere Until Success Happens
Published On 7/19/2024
PUSH is a marvelous support program for students with lived experience in foster care at the University of North Texas. During the monthly club meeting, the members of Voices United were privileged to hear the details of what this program does for students who have aged out of the foster care system,
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Voices introduced to The Art Room
Published On 6/1/2024
The guest speaker for the June meeting of Voices United was Maryam Flory, vice president of The Art Room, who spoke to the members about the nonprofit art studio which gives Denton residents with mental health issues a place to express themselves creatively.
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The Voices vigil: a time to reflect and remember
Published On 5/23/2024
A peaceful vigil featuring inspiring words and music brought us together on the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s tragic death. Organized by Voices United, it was a solemn, yet hopeful, event as 25 advocates for change from the Robson Ranch community gathered to remember and reflect.
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Voices members unsleepover for the second year!
Published On 5/5/2024
Voices United members gathered to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with the second edition of our Unsleepover party with a fiesta theme.
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The state of childcare in Texas is bad, Voices members learn
Published On 4/24/2024
Voices United's featured speakers in April were Michelle Salazar Perez and Zutella Vea Holmes, both affiliated with UNT.

Texas' investment in pre-K education falls approximately $2,000 below the national average per child, leading to significant childcare deserts across the state, Perez said.
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We have a conversation about conversations
Published On 3/12/2024
In March 2024, members participated in a workshop entitled "What Do You Think? A Conversation about Conversations". Our guest speakers, Debra Hughey and Maureen Underwood, led the group on an exploratory journey to learn how to have a conversation with others who do not share our opinions.
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This was one souper bowl party!
Published On 2/8/2024
With the Super Bowl scheduled for February 11, Voices United celebrated in our own way with our very own SOUPER Bowl Party on Thursday, February 8! Fourteen Voices members joined together to celebrate football, and sports in general, with a fun gathering.
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What an adventure!
Published On 2/3/2024
Charles Gray, an employee at Robson Ranch, was the featured speaker at the February 2024 meeting of Voices United. He talked about his family’s history serving in the military and aviation. His comments reinforced the importance of generational service to the military in our country. The Pentagon estimates 80% of the current military force comes from families where the grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, or siblings have served in the military. In fact, more than 25% of the current military have a parent who has served.
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Girl Scout appeals to Voices for help to upgrade old African American cemetery
Published On 1/17/2024
Girl Scout Victoria Myers asks for help with beautification of the Champion-Macedonia Cemetery in Lewisville, TX, that is her Golden Award project.
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Voices Tuesday discussion group tackles climate, other big issues
Published On 1/17/2024
Let’s be positive and discover what is happening in the world that is good and beneficial, concluded the Voices United Tuesday Discussion Group as they wrapped up a year spent exploring important issues together.
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2023

A look back at our Voices memories from 2023
Published On 12/22/2023
A look back at the Voices events of 2023.
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Voices members tour African American artists' work
Published On 11/19/2023
A group of members toured the Amon Carter Museum and saw the work of six African American artists. Diversity Committee.
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Shiloh Garden feeds the hungry of Denton County, Voices learns
Published On 11/17/2023
Julie Wright, executive director of Shiloh Garden, outlines the 14.5 acre gardens activities.
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Giving thanks with our Voices friends
Published On 11/17/2023
Friendsgiving, Nov 14, 2023. Social Committee event.
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Voices members scavenge the Ranch
Published On 10/29/2023
Pictures and story of 2023 scavenger hunt
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Voices raises nearly $5K for Ignite
Published On 10/20/2023
Ignite representatives inspire Voices members to support young women in leadership
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Voices prepares for big Ignite fundraiser on Oct. 7
Published On 9/13/2023
This year, Voices will hold its annual fundraiser to help young women move into leadership positions in government and business on October 7, from 10-11:30 am, at the home of Jane Thompson, 8813 Grandview Drive.
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Voices offers RR voter registration
Published On 9/12/2023
Voices member Margo Ways leads an effort to register Robson voters.
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Voices Hears from Lovepacs School Volunteers
Published On 8/7/2023
Leaders of Lovepacs Denton, a 501c3, speak to the group about supplying meals to school kids over holidays.
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We Got Our Pink On!
Published On 8/1/2023
VU members go to see Barbie movie.
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VU hears from a friend in the IRS
Published On 7/9/2023
IRS Sr. Liaison Evelyn Dyson Lee talks about scams aimed at seniors.
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Voices Steps out for Robson July 4 Parade
Published On 7/7/2023
Voices marches in it's first Robson Independence Day Parade.
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VU members show the flag at Denton Pride
Published On 6/30/2023
VU contingent visits the Denton Pride celebration downtown in June 2023.
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Voices appreciates the 120+ women who keep our Robson home on track
Published On 4/25/2023
March, Women’s History Month, is the time to recognize the achievements and contributions of women to our history, culture, and communities.

Over 120 women are employed at Robson Ranch in every department, in every capacity -- HOA office, golf maintenance and services, landscaping and common grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, sports and fitness centers, food and beverage services, guest services, and architecture and landscape management.
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Carpooling to Emancipation
Published On 4/12/2023
VU members attend Emancipation exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum.
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Voices hears adventures in the Middle East and Africa
Published On 4/12/2023
Voices hears adventures of a member in the Middle East and Africa.
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Members discuss "Biased"
Published On 4/12/2023
Members of the Voices United Diversity Committee met on Good Friday to discuss the 2019 book Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes That We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt, PhD.
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Voices members shine for '23 Oscar Night
Published On 3/29/2023
Social committee has Oscar Night Party, 3.23
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Voices members recall the march that started it all
Published On 1/1/2023
Voices members recall the march that started it all at our December 2022 meeting.
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2022

Voices raises $8K for young women of Ignite
Published On 10/14/2022
VU held a successful fundraiser for Ignite on Oct 1, 2022.
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Voices Meeting Features Teachers’ Views on the State of Schools
Published On 10/1/2022
Voices Meeting Featured Teachers’ Views on the State of Schools
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VU Hosts Festivus 2022
Published On 9/23/2022
Voices members celebrate Festivus with White Elephant auction.
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VU Members Visit Denton County African American Museum
Published On 7/20/2022
Several members of Voices United (VU) recently visited the Denton County African American Museum.
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Our summer trip to the commemorative arts installation
Published On 7/20/2022
Recently several members of Voices United (VU) visited a commemorative art installation commissioned by the City of Denton Public Art Committee.
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Voices hosts Denton oral historian
Published On 7/20/2022
Voices hosts Denton oral historian
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VU meets our new Denton Council member, Alison Maguire
Published On 3/15/2022
Council members talks about city plan for 2040, with focus on housing and transportation.
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Voices members take the Challenge, plan community engagement
Published On 2/25/2022
Voices United holds a 21-Day Equity Challenge and plans community engagement over the year.
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2021

Diversity In Action at Robson Ranch & UNT
Published On 2/3/2022
Voices United (VU) has had a steady agenda of diversity activities in recent weeks.

On January 8, 2022, VU hosted a Zoom session with Joanne Woodard, Vice President of University of North Texas’ (UNT) Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA). Dr Woodard spoke about the great work that is being done in her division at UNT.
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The True Cost of Human Trafficking
Published On 8/31/2021
In 2019 Texas was number two on the list of top 10 states for human trafficking
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Ignite wins $4 million grant from Equality Can't Wait
Published On 8/7/2021
Principal non-profit we support wins $4 million grant to expand its work with young women.
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Denton PD adds mental health backup
Published On 7/30/2021
Sgt. Elisa Howell of the Denton Police Department discusses the new crisis intervention team.
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Senior women can serve as mentors, Alhadeff says
Published On 6/30/2021
We can do this through the benefit of our valuable life experiences. We can share our mistakes, what they taught us and how we recovered from them. We can talk about our successes, how to set a goal and achieve it, how to be gracious winners and losers, how to recover from a faux pas.
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Voices speaker reunites with childhood hero who fought for Juneteenth holiday
Published On 6/19/2021
David Ford reunites with childhood neighbor who is now a national heroine.
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Voices United Vigil for George Floyd and Other Victims
Published On 5/24/2021
Voices members and friends gather for flashlight vigil
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She Supply – Unapologetically Female
Published On 4/21/2021
Voices United Community Outreach Committee Hosts Local Non-Profit
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Angela Brewer Talks about Voting Rights in Texas
Published On 2/27/2021
Former (and future???) Texas House candidate talks about voting rights in Texas.
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Voices United members look out for each other
Published On 1/18/2021
How the Voices Caring Committee works.
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2020

Wrapping up the year with holiday charades
Published On 12/17/2020
VU celebrated its last social event of 2020 via ZOOM on Tuesday, December 15.
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Election 2020 from a Historical Perspective: Voices Guest Daniel Balz
Published On 12/13/2020
Veteran DC journalist address Voices United via Zoom.
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Voices says 'Thank You' to Founding Sister Tracy Olson
Published On 12/7/2020
Tracy Olson completes four years on Voices steering committee.
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Voices stages masked production line to fill Meals bags
Published On 11/14/2020
Voices raised more than $5,000 in goods and cash for 400 Denton County Meals on Wheels recipients
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Voices members scavenge for fun and gift cards
Published On 10/27/2020
Voices United's first socially distant outdoor scavenger hunt is a success.
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Golf Fun and Fundraising with Voices United
Published On 10/21/2020
October was an active month for Voices!
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Voices mounts holiday gift bag effort for Meals on Wheels recipients
Published On 9/9/2020
Voices is collecting personal care items for 400 Meals on Wheels recipients.
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VU members and others march for Black Lives Matter
Published On 8/10/2020
Some 50-60 residents marched in support of social justice and racial equality on July 4.
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VU joins Denton Women's March
Published On 1/1/2020
Voices United members joined the 2020 Women's March on the Denton Courthouse Square.
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Moms Demand Action fights for common sense gun safety
Published On 7/10/2020
A local leader of MDA speaks to Voices United.
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Voices United members enjoy discussion groups
Published On 7/10/2020
News about VU discussion groups.
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2019

Voices holds successful fundraiser for Ignite
Published On 7/11/2019
Voices holds successful fundraiser for Ignite
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