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Excitement, fun, history and more…Colossal Cave Mountain

Catherine Strickland, Pima County Tourist Development Colossal Cave Mountain Park offers incredible history and entertainment for the entire family. The more than 320-plus million year-old cave with a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees year-round presents some of the most interesting historical and educational aspects of this area of the world. In 1992 Colossal Cave was…

Robson Ranch Softball vs Eloy Fire Department

Players in the softball game between Robson Ranch and Eloy Fire Department

Did you notice lots of firemen congregating around the Robson Ranch softball field along with Robson players on March 25? Hopefully you wandered over to the field to check out what was happening! Many people did! The Robson Ranch Softball Club sponsored a community relations softball game with players from our home teams, the Rangers…

Singers entertain

The Robson Ranch Singers. Photo taken by Charlene Rule.

Carol Ilten On Monday, March 30, approximately 30 Robson Ranch Singers made an appearance at the Garnet Assisted Living facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, to entertain residents. Jacquie Fedie led the chorus in performing seven numbers from the Spring Concert at Robson Ranch as Sandy Kantrud provided accompaniment on the piano. The Singers added A…

2015 donations for First Tee of Phoenix

Russ Stocek in his garage with the donated items

This year we closely matched the donation of last year to The First Tee of Phoenix. For 2015 we had about 7,000 golf balls, 24 golf bags, approximately 28 sets of clubs, 17 sets of shoes as well as ladies clothing, tees, head covers and miscellaneous other items. The collection was done by Russ Stocek…

State Parties

The Wisconsin “transplants” had a party!

They came from such exotic places as Oconomowoc, Chippewa Falls, Ashwaubenon, Iron River, Fish Creek, Menasha, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Lake Tomahawk and more. On March 13 about 50 Robson Ranch/Wisconsin “transplants” braved 80 degree wind chills, bright sunny skies and the “unfrozen tundra” to attend Robson Ranch’s first all-Wisconsin Party. Co-hosts Mike…

Casa Grande RC Flyers sets membership record

Club Vice President Ron St. Pierre (in blue) getting his helicopters ready for flight at the club’s helicopter table and pad.

Alan Friedman The Casa Grande RC Flyer finished the 2014-2015 winter season with 134 members. The club officers attributed the growth and success of the club to its full season of activities and involvement in the local community. The club supports local and national charities and businesses and has a full menu of activities in…

Desert Cactus Tennis League ends another year

Men’s Desert Cactus League champions

The Desert Cactus Tennis League began competitive play among area communities in January 2013, completing its third year in March 2015. The communities of Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, Province of Maricopa, Mission Royale in Casa Grande and Robson Ranch in Eloy all compete in this league. Teams consist of player combination ratings of…

Veterans’ Voice

Art Sloane I recently came back from an Honor Fight to Washington D.C. with veterans of WWII. The average age is 92 or 93. What is Honor Flight? All WWII veterans are given a free trip from 133 hubs throughout the United States, two of which are in Arizona, Tucson and Phoenix, to see their…

Where eagles soar

And soar they did this past weekend. On Sunday, Robson Ranch residents and potential future residents were treated to rousing renditions of the most popular Eagles hits by the tribute band, One of these Nights. From soulful slow ballads like Tequila Sunrise to the pounding beat of Already Gone, the dance floor was full of couples…