Category: August 2019

Word of the Month: Demotic

David Zapatka I attend a five-day conference every summer where experts are brought in to speak about a wide variety of topics. This year’s annual gathering had 218 speakers lecturing, hosting interactive gatherings and running tournaments on 308 interesting and entertaining topics. Being a lifelong student, I’m in my element when I can learn from…

Mastermind is expanding its operations

MasterMind! trivia activities are alive and well during the summer months. Enjoy the question sets that are available in the coffee bars and in the Tack Room on Thursday nights. Mastermind! is expanding its operations. There will be a tournament this autumn that is patterned after the Family Feud television game show, so start your…

Where were you when…

Barbara Marriott, a SaddleBrooke author If you are over fifty years old, you are a walking encyclopedia of historic events. Author Barbara Marriott wants to publish your personal memories and remembrances of historical events during the 20th and 21st centuries in a book entitled Where Were You When. So much has happened and so quickly…

Break out of the summer workout slump

Do you suffer from those summertime workout blues? The summer is long and your workout has hit a “blah” point. So, how can you break out of this hum-drum feeling that you may have about exercise? Just like a writer who hits a writer’s block, exercise enthusiasts can hit an exercise slump. Before you know…

Tennis Club has a busy summer

If it’s July, it must be time for Wimbledon! As we gear up for this famous tennis grand slam, let’s see who can answer this question: Who is the youngest woman to win at Wimbledon? That’s a tricky one because the youngest woman was Lottie Dod from England, who won the championship in 1887 at…

Stained Glass happenings

Left to right: Kelli Fitzgerald, Sue Waibel and Susie Young.

Doris Betuel Usually things are quiet here at the Ranch after April. However, the Stained Glass Club (SGC) is buzzing with beginner classes, project days and “leading” (an advanced stain glass technique) classes. Since May, we have conducted three beginner classes for 14 happy Robson Ranch residents and are continuing the classes through September. The…

Material Girls news

Marie Stuersel With summer’s arrival, the Material Girls brave the heat, spending time in the sewing studio at the Creative Arts Center. Activities include quilting, sewing and machine embroidery for charity or members’ own use. Several members got together in June to make items for the November craft sale, which brings in revenue to purchase…