David Zapatka Reading one of my favorite magazines recently, I came across an article titled “The Real Frankenstein and Its Author” by John Lauritsen. 2018 was the bicentennial of Frankenstein, the most famous work of English Romanticism. It was published anonymously on January 1, 1818. To commemorate the anniversary of its first publication, events and…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Ink adhesive and scissors equal fun times
On February 16 the Papercrafters gathered to put pre-ordered card kits together. The ladies ordered their kit of preference and spent time completing the kits amongst laughter and conversation. The Papercrafting club has open work time on Thursday afternoons at the Creative Art Center. If you are interested in participating in the sticky, inky fun…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Ladies Social Club news
The Ladies Social Club (RRLSC) had an inspirational guest speaker at their February luncheon meeting. Ruby James, the Superintendent of Eloy Schools, spoke about her childhood living in Eloy and of her professional career in education. Ms. James attended college on a softball scholarship and after graduating ASU, she came back to Eloy to care…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Stained Glass Club happenings
Greetings, Robson Ranch residents and guests! Since we moved to our new location last year, our membership has grown and so have our programs. Please drop by and check out our studio during our open hours. We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During our regularly scheduled studio hours, you…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Robson Ranch RC Club visits Dwarf Car Museum
RC Club members participate in several outings, some related to cars and others related to flying in addition to social events held every month at the RC Park. In March, about 20 club members visited the Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa. The museum displays scaled down replicas of classic cars in a museum type atmosphere.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Material Girls news
Jean Handlen In January, two groups of Material Girls traveled to Hereford, Arizona for an annual three- or four-day quilting/sewing retreat at Ritter Ranch. Hosted by Sheila and Bill Ritter, a fun time was had by all being pampered with good food, comfortable quarters and no household responsibilities! Quilt tops were sewn (some until wee…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Pottery studio news
The pottery studio has had a great month learning from seasoned volunteers about everything from “how to handle clay” to “how to throw it on the wheel until your head spins.” We have been having a great time getting to know each other and learning different ways to work with clay. We are planning many…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Watercolor Techniques and Mixing Desert Greens
In the month of February, the Fine Arts Guild sponsored two classes. Melanie Douglas taught Watercolor Techniques to a class consisting of mostly new members. Each year Melanie excites new members with her enthusiasm about watercolor and encourages them to paint with her when she is monitoring. Sometimes she converts a member from another medium…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
RC Club holds combat event
The Robson Ranch RC Club has been holding weekly flying events for the entertainment of local residents. On March 11, the club held a “combat flying event” in which club pilots attached streamers to the tails of airplanes. The object of the competition is to cut the streamers on competing planes with the propellers of…
Clubs & Classes, April 2019
Bridge Divas road trip
Babs Barney-Steeves Eight gals from the Robson Ranch, AZ Bridge Club took a four-day road trip to Rocky Point, Mexico. Their wonderful beach paradise home came with a cook/housekeeper. Karla was loved by all and fixed delicious meals. A favorite seemed to be her coconut shrimp! Besides eating, laughing and sharing, the gals played 194…