Category: July 2018

Ladies Social Club awards scholarships

Barb Crawford The May meeting of the Ladies Social Club is always special. Not because of the food but because of the special people we get to meet. This is the meeting at which we award selected seniors from Santa Cruz Valley Union High School with college book scholarships. We have been raising money for…

Word Of The Month

  David Zapatka Friend and reader Connie Wilkinson writes, “I came across something I thought interesting while reading a book The Sugar Barons, by Matthew Parker, about the sugar trade during colonial times in the Caribbean. I always thought ‘toking’ had to do with marijuana, but apparently the word ‘toping’ meant to drink an alcoholic…

Relishing Pickleball

  David Zapatka, USAPA rating committee member The USAPA has launched its official tournament rating system powered by PickleballTournaments.com. The new rating system will benefit pickleball tournament directors and competitive players, enhancing the sport’s growth and development. Tournament directors will be able to create optimally balanced brackets for all their events, and tournament players will…

Robson Ranch RC Club prepares for membership drive

Butch Spiller The Robson Ranch RC Club has become one of the fastest growing clubs at Robson Ranch. The club is looking forward to the coming winter season to expand its membership by making additions to the Robson Ranch RC Park to accommodate its growing membership. The club recently enlarged the size of one of…

Monthly Root Beer Social at the Grill!

Come to the monthly Root Beer Social at the Grill on Wednesday, July 18 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Inclusive Root Beer Floats $2.50, Military Discount (MD) $2.25; vanilla ice cream, root beer, whipped cream, chocolate sauce Inclusive Not Your Father’s Root Beer Floats $4.50, MD $4.05; vanilla ice cream, N.Y.F. root beer, whipped cream, chocolate sauce…

Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club news

Reneé L. Kleinjan The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club’s luncheon guest speaker in April was Robson Ranch of Arizona’s Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness and Wellness. Lois started her position as Director of Fitness and Wellness for Robson Ranch in 2017. After giving us a little personal history, she talked to attendees about the…

Mark your calendar for Concert Buffet July 6

Join us for Concert Buffet and Limited Menu on Friday, July 6. The buffet will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the Limited dinner menu available from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Chef Jeff’s Friday beef or fish special is not available. $15 (plus tax and gratuity), Military Discount $13.50 (plus tax and gratuity) Reservations are required. Make yours…

Softball gaining popularity at many of the Robson Resort Communities

  Sherry Jackson, RCI Corporate Communications Living at a Robson Resort Community provides residents with countless activities, recreation and social opportunities. Residents can join pickleball teams, play a round of golf or hit the tennis court. But one sport, not always associated with active adult living, is on the rise-softball. “Softball at Robson Ranch Arizona,…

What you need to know about snakes – keeping your pet safe

  Summer is here, and the chance of encountering a snake rises. The summer heat fosters conditions that snakes love. Dry, arid conditions allow snakes to thrive and/or drive them into the comfort of your yard or home. Most snakes that have been found in our populated neighborhoods have been carried in under cars and…

Chef’s Demo July 30

  Chef’s Demo presented by Chef Jeff will be in the Banquet Kitchen on Monday, July 30. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Ticket price is $60 and includes service fees and taxes. Seating is limited. 1st Course Dungeness crab cake with a Cajun butter sauce 2nd Course Stuffed chicken breast with wild mushroom risotto and…