Ross Dunfee Japan became an aggressor nation near the turn of the 20th century by attacking and winning two wars with China (1894-95 and the Russo-Japanese war 1904-05). Its successful participation in World War I (1914-18) and other military successes helped to fuel its aggressive ambitions. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Japan invaded…
Linda Gayer COVID-19 hit, and our world changed, didn’t it? The months of quarantine were followed by further restrictions. Robson Ranch Sports Club closed, the fitness center was by reservation only, the pool had a limit on how many could use it, and classes were canceled/restricted by the number of participants. Line dancing was no different. This…
Jeana Capel-Jones Art is in the eye of the beholder. “A streak of creativity waiting to be unleashed,” that’s the primary reason I joined the Fine Arts Guild soon after arriving at Robson Ranch almost three years ago. Two other reasons why I joined was to learn how to be a better artist and for the…
Nancy Friedman The Fine Arts Guild annual Christmas Card creation session occurred twice in November due to COVID-19 room count limitations. One of our newest members volunteered to be the leader of both sessions. Even the most seasoned participants acquired new knowledge and requested more watercolor sessions with the leader, Don Helmstetter. The Fine Arts…
Kim Kubsch Organizing the bedroom is second in a series of articles that features techniques for decluttering your home—one room at a time. As a Sun Lakes resident and owner of Joyful DOWNSIZING, I am passionate about helping boomers and seniors declutter to simplify their lives, organize the remaining items, and downsize unwanted stuff. This…
Bill Schaible With everything that is going on in the country regarding COVID-19, we weren’t sure we would have a softball season this fall. With hard work from the softball club and the HOA, an agreement was made on how we could play softball this fall under CDC guidelines. Our traditional fall league began on Nov. 3…