Category: May 2015

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

RRMGA Club Championship

Frank Sanchez The 2015 Men’s Golf Club Championship was held April 1 and 2. The new Club Champion is Jim Baxter who shot a combined two day total of 143 beating out Joe Miller who had been the club champion for the last two years. Congratulations to Jim Baxter. Other winners: Pine 1st flight Chuck…

Luau Pool Party

Casey and the Hula men

Jean Handlen The Robson Luau Pool party was very well attended and fun was had by all. Good friends, great Hawaiian music, authentic Hawaiian style entertainment, a special offering from the amazing “Robson Hula Maidens” and a little comedy (involving Robson men and coconut bras). The party was co-hosted by Robson Ranch and new residents…

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…