Friendship Center, an inter-denominational church, started on January 6, 2019, under the spiritual leadership of Pastor Ron Hunt. It has been a very busy three months with the leadership team of Randy Petersen, Loretta Sutton, Bob Bennett and Mary LaPaglia, among others. Each Sunday, Musical Director Lisa Hunt shares her keyboard and vocal talents with…
Category: May 2019
Generals, May 2019
Seeking summer substitutes
A special opportunity exists for two or more people that would like to contribute time and talent to support the dogs at the Pinal County Animal Care and Control Shelter (PCACC) without having to interact directly with the shelter’s dogs. Residents of SaddleBrooke, which is located in Pinal County, successfully funded and built nearly 90…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Poker Run Progressive Dinner raises funds for Eloy students
Ruby Herman and Alicia Mooney The Robson Ranch Ladies’ Social Club held its annual fundraiser on Sunday, April 7. The Poker Run Progressive Dinner was very successful and the $1300 raised will go toward the Book Scholarship Fund, which is given to Eloy Graduating High School Students. Three scholarships are presented annually in the month…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
RC Club presents awards to car racing champs
The Robson Ranch RC Club held its semi-annual awards dinner for the winter racing season in the Hermosa Room of the Ranch House on April 3. Sixty guests attended the dinner. Bill Engler, the club vice president and racing coordinator, presented the awards. Winners were the following: Novice Division 1st, Tom Meade; 2nd, Gene Oster;…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Material Girls news
Marie Stuersel With a big thank you to Gary and Jan Darwin, owners of PM Quilting in Casa Grande, the Material Girls have been busy making quilts for comfort and charity with the many large bags of fabric strips donated by our local quilt shop. Members participate in what we lovingly call “Saturday Stripping” including…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
100+ People Who Care campaign launched April 8
Ron Hunt The Power of 100 Desert Dreamers, the Greater Casa Grande Area 100+ People Who Care Chapter hosted its first gathering here at Robson Ranch on April 8. Our first luncheon meeting was on April 8 at Robson’s Ranch House. The Director of “Seeds of Hope,” Mark Vanderheyden, shared the great work they are…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Spring Bridge Tournament results
Babs Barney-Steeves The Wednesday Social Bridge had their annual Spring Bridge Tournament/Luncheon on March 20. The tournament was run by Jaclyn Marshall with the help of Linda Sue Jensen, Chris Marshall and Jeff Smith. Six rounds of six hands of bridge were played. There were miscellaneous prizes awarded. Top prizes were for the total scores…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Ladies’ Club hosts Border Patrol officers at luncheon
Alicia Mooney and Ruby Herman At our April luncheon, two Border Patrol Officers spoke to the Ladies’ Club. Jay Varela and Andrew Van Lear presented an extremely interesting and informative slide show about their daily responsibilities as workers in the Tucson Sector. The Border Patrol was founded in 1924 and was established to handle prohibition…
Generals, May 2019
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s
With no significant treatment and no cure in sight, the Alzheimer’s association annual report projects that by 2025, the number of Americans 65 and older with Alzheimer’s will reach 7.0 million—almost a 27 percent increase from 5.6 million age 65 and older affected in 2019. It’s the “oldest old,” those over 85 who are most…
Features, May 2019
Spotlight On Advertiser: Surgical care for breast cancer
Alliance Surgery Arizona Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized nationwide during the month of October. It is an annual health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The national campaign also offers information and support…