Category: August 2016

Word of the Month: Doyen

David Zapatka Friend and fellow table tennis-playing enthusiast, Bill Lewis, exposed me to our word for this month, doyen, in a recent correspondence about long-term expertise in the sport of table tennis. When reading his email and coming across his use of the word “doyen” I had to look this one up. Doyen noun doy·en  doi-ĕn′,…

2017 National Performing Artists Concert Series

We have a really great lineup of shows for our 2017 concert series. Shows are on Sundays at 7:00 p.m. with doors/bar open at 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices will be the same as last year. Season ticket holders will have the same options as last year: keep, upgrade or cancel. Jean has sent out notification…

Old dogs and new tricks

Nancy Friedman Are you retired and looking for something new to learn or experience? Then now is the time to sign up for a class at Central Arizona College which is about 20 minutes from Robson Ranch. Have you ever wanted to try drawing, painting, making jewelry, photography, karate or learn Spanish, horsemanship (note, must…

Radio controlled activities “Soar” in the Valley

Pilots inspect their plane before a flight at the Arizona Electric Festival.

Alan Friedman The membership of the Casa Grande RC Flyers continues to grow significantly after the paving of the access road to the club’s airfield and the repaving of the club runway. Also the interest in the Robson RC Club has increased with the addition of radio controlled car racing. Both clubs are benefitting from…

Communication Today

Olympics Q: Will Orbitel Communications offer the 2016 Summer Olympics? A: Absolutely! Rio 2016 will be the most live Olympics ever! Orbitel is pleased to offer unprecedented coverage through the networks and digital platforms of NBC-Universal. Over 6,000 hours of programming will be available for the games of the XXXI Olympiad from Rio de Janeiro,…

Dollars and Sense

Newly single? Keystone Law Firm offers five financial protection strategies to help When you find yourself newly-single again, there are so many emotions and concerns to consider. Your financial health could be flung into your face or if it hasn’t been, you could be thinking of many other things instead. Unfortunately, during these times, regardless…

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming events at Robson Ranch

08/18 4:00 p.m. It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere with Margaret 08/29 7:00 p.m. The Piano Man (Music of Billy Joel/Elton John) 08/30 4:30 p.m. August Buffet and Bingo 09/07 4:00 p.m. Shake It Up With Brad 09/22 4:00 p.m. It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere with Margaret 10/13 7:00 p.m. Unforgettable Two (Tribute to Natalie Cole) 10/27 4:00…

Latest News From New Home Sales

The Robson Ranch Arizona Sales Team Robson Ranch Arizona is at 937 total sales since launching in August 2005. The Savino Model home has been torn down to make room for a new model home. Construction on the new model home is expected to commence early September. The Robson Resort Communities celebrate winning multiple awards…

Mark your calendar for Pottery Guild sale October 23

Janet Bloam When you buy something from an artist You’re buying hundreds of hours of errors and experimentation You’re buying years of frustration And moments of pure joy. You’re NOT buying just one thing. You are buying a piece of a heart. A piece of a soul… A small piece Of someone else’s life. Author…