Jaine Toth After 30 years working at a Ben Franklin Crafts store, where she oversaw the crafts, fabrics, and picture framing departments, Lorraine Walden developed a plethora of artistic skills. She quilts, sews, crochets, refinishes furniture, makes jewelry, hand-paints stunning coasters, built her own hanging light fixtures, and she scrapbooks and loves creating handmade greeting…
Mary Lou Kaye No kidding! Getting out on the dance floor can help keep you “younger than springtime.” While having fun with your partner on the dance floor, you’re also increasing your fitness level along with staying strong and mentally alert. Gentlemen, there is no memorizing to do—just listen to the music and impress that…
Mike Consentino Desiree Conwell came to the Ranch in June 2020 from Illinois and joined the Desert Woodcrafters in September with no experience working with wood. Desiree took our basic handle class, where members learned about the lathe and basic cutting tools, as well as our basic lathe and bowl turning class, which is a…
Cherie Bates The Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) is swinging back into action to celebrate fall, and we have a fabulous lineup of dance music! Join The Girls Next Door and the RRDC dancers on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Harvest Moon Dance in the Hermosa Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dancing is…
Four RVs left the Ranch on Oct. 3 and headed north to the cooler temperatures of Prescott, Ariz. In December 2019, Wagonmasters Cathy and Corky Rodine, along with assistants Alice and John Corbett, made a scouting trip to find a campground, restaurants, and activities for a future rally planned in 2020. Having to postpone the trip…
January 1 through 31, 2022, Madaras Gallery will feature Diana Madaras Paints the Saguaro. Madaras is known for her colorful depictions of the Sonoran Desert landscape. In this collection of saguaro “portraits,” Diana captures the animated spirit of Tucson’s favorite native cactus. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N. Swan Road and is open seven days…