Category: February 2015

Second annual Robson Ranch Winter Tennis tournament

Tom Harris and Margaret Tom

Who would have believed that the first day of the second annual tennis tournament would result in a rain delay? That’s exactly what happened this year. With a 100% chance of rain in the forecast for Saturday, December 13, all participants prepared themselves for a rescheduled date for men’s and women’s doubles play. The mixed…

Thanks for the Memories! Austin Pascucci

Mike Taylor, General Manager at Quail Creek, presents the winning trophy to the Robson Ranch Arizona team.

January 10 was like a dream come true for me. I totally understand that it’s all about having fun, and to be honest, I didn’t expect to win. I just love to make people smile with food and I want them to enjoy their company together. I love this event so much because of the…

Four tribute bands scheduled in the new Hermosa Ballroom

We have scheduled four Tribute Bands in the Hermosa Ballroom. These will be set up as mixer dances rather than concerts, so seating will be limited. This will be a great opportunity for our dancers out there! Doors and bar will open at noon. The bands will perform from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 pp…

3rd annual Pickleball Tournament

The third annual Robson Ranch Pickleball Tournament will be held March 18-21, 2015. The rain date is March 22. The format includes skill levels of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0. This event is open to players that are age 50 and over by December 31, 2015. The tournament events are as follows: Men’s Doubles…

RR winter softball update

For weeks, members of the softball team prepared the field for play—permanent batter’s box at home plate, topping on the outfield fences, tons of a special additive on the infield, warming bat boxes. With the sponsors’ banners surrounding the field and the grass neatly mowed, it was time to start the first tournament of the…

Community outreach

Patricia Paulsen ‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the Ranch, donors and volunteers were definitely stirring! First, on December 14 CORR (Community Outreach Robson Ranch) featured cocktails, dinner and a concert in the new Hermosa Ballroom. The Hermosa Ballroom with its beautiful dining room and delicious menu, also the stage with its top-of-the-line…

Casa Grande DAR funds state scholarships

State Regent Gillian Morse, left, and Regent Gail Piggott

In January, Casa Grande Valley Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted the official visit of Arizona State Regent Gillian Morse of Sun Lakes and made a donation to the State Regent’s Project. The Morse administration’s motto is “Celebrate Arizona by living in the moment!” Morse serves a two-year term during which time her administration…

Robson Ranch Ladies 18-hole Golf Association happenings

RRLGA bundles up for its annual Red and Green Tournament.

Candy Burtis Play Day Results December 16 Red and Green Tournament. Thirty members braved cooler weather to participate in the annual Red and Green tournament. The ladies were assigned to either a red or a green team, and opposing teams played net stroke play against each other. The winner of the round was awarded one point…