Category: September 2020

Softball Player Profile: Bobby Skier

Bobby Skier’s story is one of “dedication and perseverance.”

Ken Muhlbeier Bobby Skier says his story is one of “dedication and perseverance.” Having four surgeries in nine years including both left and right rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic knee surgery, and just last May, lower back surgery. He credits lessons learned in Air Force flight school, beginning with the mantra “you never give up.” Despite…

Word of the Month: Dendrology

David Zapatka The poll results of the July WOTM column regarding the question, “Is it ‘It’s a few more miles still’ or is it ‘It’s a few more miles yet?’” posed by reader Sally Teusch are in and they are very interesting. There was one vote for ‘still,’ three votes for ‘yet’ and four votes…

Consistency with Exercise Leads to Success!

Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness How many times do you need to workout per week to be effective? Well, always keep in mind that one session of exercise is better than none. However, it is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and CDC, “Older adults should do at least 150 minutes…

From The New Home Sales Team

We are open and excited to extend an invitation to visit our model homes and Sales Center at PebbleCreek. Be assured that we are committed to the health and well-being of our customers, homeowners, employees, and guests, and continue to use the additional cleaning and employee protocols previously established, so you will feel confident when…

New Homeowner Orientation

Nicole McCracken, CAASP, Administrative Assistant Last month we conducted our first monthly New Homeowner Orientation via Zoom. We have 30 or so new, and a few veteran homeowners join us for an informative chat and introduction session. These meetings are normally held the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Ranch House, but due to…

General Manager’s Report: Overseeding

Melani Caron, General Manager While Arizona is traditionally seen as a desert state with cactus, agave, and coyotes, one of the many perks we are able to enjoy year-round is the ability to have a lush green lawn. You may be asking yourself how can this be. During the summer months, we use bermuda grass…

Amazing Gourds!

Three Penguins by Doris Betuel

Doris Betuel The Robson Ranch Gourd Club creates art from gourds. We make beautiful bowls and vases, but did you know you can make many other fun and creative things from the lowly gourd? Gourds come in all types of sizes and shapes and, hence, we can make lots of atypical items from them. Our…

Fine Art Guild’s Artist of the Month

Artist of the month Nancy Friedman

Melanie Douglas Meet Nancy Friedman, our selected artist of the month. Nancy moved to Robson Ranch 10 years ago for pickleball, pottery, and a block home. Prior to her retirement, Nancy was a pharmacist with no art experience since grade school. While living in Grand Junction, Colo., she took a pottery class and became interested…

2020 Census News

Melani Caron, General Manager Welcome to the 2020 Census—please visit the following website: www.my2020census.gov. * It’s quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. * It’s safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected. * Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local…