Pat Sand The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club kicked off its first 4th of July Pickleball Party in true patriotic style—and it was an absolute smash (literally and figuratively)! About 60 enthusiastic players rolled out early to take advantage of the cooler morning hours. By 6 a.m. on July 4th, paddles were in hand, balls were…
Doris Betuel Does the wind have a sound? Listen to the music of the breeze. The sounds of a wind chime is like a soothing, musical symphony. The wind is nature’s orchestra; the chimes are its instruments. A gentle breeze can bring peace and harmony to your soul. Did you know that in some cultures,…
Deborah Dorman While currently still looking for the right script for our next full production, which will be a comedy to be performed Feb. 18-21, 2027, Theater at the Ranch has lined up a little something for early November, just to whet your appetite for laughter. The group will be providing a free performance of…
This year’s highly anticipated Bradshaw–Neu Charity Tennis Classic by the Cottonwood Tennis Club in Sun Lakes, Ariz., is Nov. 15-21, 2026. Join us for an incredible week of competitive tennis, community spirit, and giving back! This year’s tournament brings together players from all prior and new tennis clubs, with a special welcome to our vibrant…
August in Arizona is not really a month. It is more like a full-scale character test administered by the sun. By late August, nobody is asking, “Is it hot today?” We already know the answer. The question is more like, “Can I touch my steering wheel without losing fingerprints?” or “Why does the mailbox feel…
Gary Chalk We think we know our spouse, right? But do we? This is what I mean… Many couples say it takes time Living Retired together to finally experience each other’s idiosyncrasies and quirks. Couples can only take so much until one of them snaps, “Remind me why I married you in the first place?”…
Doris Betuel The humble gourd can become a lot of things: a vessel for flowers, a beautiful windchime, or simply an art piece. Some of our members are sports fans. What better way to express your sports preferences than putting them on a gourd! Take a look at some of our members’ sports favorites! Whatever…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool This article is inspired by Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman and written by Steve Farmer. One of the most effective training tools in billiards is also one of the simplest: a mirror. Every morning, people use a mirror to check how they look and make small corrections in real time. If something…
Pat Sand If you’ve heard rumors that the Roving Ranchers is an RV club … we’re here to happily set the record straight! No RV required—just a sense of fun, curiosity, and a willingness to enjoy life with great neighbors. We’re a social club made for exactly that: getting together, laughing together, and heading out…
David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…