Category: October 2019

2nd annual Pre-Thanksgiving Musicale features Sun Lakes resident

Vocalist Jesse Washington

Vocalist Jesse Washington, a Sun Lakes resident, will present the second annual Pre-Thanksgiving Musicale on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. This event will feature special guest vocalists Silesia of the Phoenix area and Sharon Friendly of the Scottsdale area. The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, show tunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment pleasure.…

Robson Ranch heads to the MIM!

Nicole McCracken The Musical Instrument Museum, (MIM) in Scottsdale has galleries made up of instruments from all over the world; instruments by different artists, and even an Experience Gallery, which provides for a hands-on music making experience. On Aug 28, 44 homeowners visited the MIM. They had a wonderful time learning about various instruments and artists.…

Bradshaw Tennis – The biggest tournament in Sun Lakes

Lots of planning goes into the Bradshaw Tournament. Shown holding the banner are Len Vogelaar, Jerry Higgins, Judy Grefsheim, Al Wagner (past co-chairman), Linda Vogelaar, and CTC President Mary Ann Rice.

Penny Petersen The Bradshaw Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Cottonwood Tennis Club, will take place Monday, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 16. The Bradshaw is the largest and most exciting tournament of the year for both participants and spectators. Entry is open to all Robson Communities in the area, and all the Cottonwood courts are used for…

Softball opening day November 2

Opening day is Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at the field. Wow! It’s that time of the year again. All you ladies and gentlemen tie up those shoelaces again and let’s get started. This is fun for all. Come on out of the house, and get ready to play. Don’t look at your birthday or…

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party

Mark your calendars, and save the date. The annual Shoebox Packing Party will be held Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Hermosa Ballroom. We can use all the helping hands we can get to pack boxes for children in need around the world. Operation Christmas Child is a world-wide ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, sending loving…

Experience the arts November 9

Susan Hudson On Nov. 9, the Painters, Gourd Group, and Pottery Club will be joining together to host an open house andsale at the Creative Arts Center. We will answer questions about our art ,as well as have many items displayed and available for sale. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in…

Artist of the Month: Meet Bob Smith

Bob Smith, Artist of the Month

Nancy Friedman Bob is an oil painter who started painting nine years ago while still working as a vice president of a major furniture company where he was responsible for the recliner division. He enrolled in weekend adult classes given in oil painting at a high school in Pennsylvania where he took eight classes. When…

National Dog Day party at the dog park!

Chewie Woods

Nicole McCracken On Aug. 26, Robson Ranch residents and their furry friends celebrated National Dog Day with a party at the dog park. We had a raffle for a bag of dog toys and doggie treat goodie bags just for attending. Congratulations to Mary Burlingame who won the dog toys for her pooch! Big shout out to…

Welcome Back Party October 18

The Welcome Back Party will be on Friday, Oct. 18. Doors open at 4 p.m., with dinner at 4:30 p.m. in the Hermosa Room. The Level 9 Band will provide entertainment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The dance floor will be open. Tickets are $30. This party and social gathering is for everyone, including the homeowners that…