August in Arizona is not really a month. It is more like a full-scale character test administered by the sun. By late August, nobody is asking, “Is it hot today?” We already know the answer. The question is more like, “Can I touch my steering wheel without losing fingerprints?” or “Why does the mailbox feel…
Tag: events
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club News
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club (RRALSC) was proud to continue its philanthropic efforts by awarding a $1,500 Scholarship to Sienna Elyse Graciano, the first recipient of the scholarship for Villa Oasis High School. She is a highly deserving and motivated graduate. The award ceremony was attended on May 20 at Villa…
Generals, August 2026
Save the Date! Robson Ranch 2027 Mahjong Fun Day
Mark your calendar for Jan. 18, 2027, to join fellow Mahjong enthusiasts for a day of fun, friendship, and exciting play! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come enjoy friendly competition, great company, and a celebration of this timeless game. Additional details and registration for the Robson Ranch Mahjong Fun Day…
Generals, August 2026
Ocotillo Artists Group Summer Art Show
We have local artists from Sun Lakes, Chandler, Gilbert, and the City of Maricopa. They will be showing paintings, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media, and jewelry. Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indoor show, free to attend! Holiday Inn, 1200 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler We look forward to seeing you there!
August 2026, Front Page
Theater at the Ranch Looks to Future Entertainment
Deborah Dorman While currently still looking for the right script for our next full production, which will be a comedy to be performed Feb. 18-21, 2027, Theater at the Ranch has lined up a little something for early November, just to whet your appetite for laughter. The group will be providing a free performance of…
July 2026
It’s Christmas in July at the Material Girls Studio
Sharon White Look around—there’s holiday fabric everywhere! The Fabric Committee is hosting a Christmas in July project with holiday themed pillowcase kits to sew up for kids to enjoy during the winter holidays. Members will make a pillowcase using the “burrito” method. A lucky child will get a cute pillowcase and the pattern is given…
July 2026, Clubs & Classes
Heat, Fireworks, and Other Questionable Decisions
July in Arizona is a special time of year. The pavement shimmers. The steering wheel becomes a branding iron. The mailbox feels like a pizza oven. And somewhere in Robson Ranch, a group of cigar lovers looks outside at the blazing desert and says, “Perfect weather to light something on fire.” That can only mean…
July 2026
This Month in Military History: Fifteen Stars and Fifteen Stripes
Martin Bender July 1813, Baltimore, Maryland: Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry ordered two American flags large enough to be visible for miles, especially by ships approaching Baltimore Harbor. Congress declared war with Britain a year earlier in June 1812 because of British attempts to limit American trade with Europe, the impressment of American…
July 2026, Generals
Save the Date! Robson Ranch 2027 Mahjong Fun Day
Mark your calendar for Jan. 18, 2027, and join fellow Mahjong enthusiasts for a day of fun, friendship, and exciting play! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come enjoy friendly competition, great company, and a celebration of this timeless game. Additional details and registration information coming soon. Mark Your Calendar! Jan.…
June 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
June Cigar Meetup: Men’s Health Month, Bad Decisions, and AJ
June is Men’s Health Month, which makes it the perfect time for the Robson Ranch Cigar Meetup to once again celebrate the true foundations of wellness: sitting down, lighting up, laughing hard, and ignoring anyone who uses the phrase “optimized lifestyle.” Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening devoted to…