1. How many sides does a heptagon have? 2. Who is known as “The Father of Geometry?” 3. What is the area of a triangle with a base that measures 4” and a height that measures 6”? 4. Is a square always a rhombus? 5. What device do students use frequently in a classroom to…
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Features, December 2019
Mastermind
Below, are some brain teasers that might be of interest. 1. Within a range of +/- 2 mph, what is the top speed of a roadrunner? 2. In what city is the main campus of the University of Georgia located? 3. Who was burned at the stake in Rouen, France on May 30, 1431? 4. Who…
Features, July 2019
MasterMind! continues through the summer
MasterMind! trivia activities are alive and well during the summer months. For example, new sets of trivia questions are available each week in the Sports Club coffee area and the Ranch House coffee area. Also, warm up trivia questions are usually distributed on Thursday nights about 30 minutes before the weekly contest in the…
Front Page, June 2019
Spring Mastermind Trivia Champion crowned
The spring 2019, MasterMind! Trivia Tournament of Champions was held on April 23. It was a robust Jeopardy-style contest held in the Laredo Room. A spectacular crowd was on hand to cheer for the three contestants, Judy Gottsch, Barbara Renthal and David Hazen. Questions in various categories (e.g. geography, science, world leaders, art/music, sports) were…
Features, May 2019
MasterMind: A new activity
MasterMind! is a new activity that might be of interest to Robson Ranch residents. It is an informal endeavor that focuses on general knowledge trivia in order to have fun and keep our minds sharp. Under consideration are various kinds of contests (beyond those offered in the Ranch House on Thursday nights). Additionally, it is…
Generals, April 2019
MasterMind: a new activity
MasterMind is a new activity in our community. It is an informal endeavor that focuses on general knowledge trivia in order to have fun and keep our minds sharp. Under consideration are various kinds of contests (beyond those offered in the Ranch House on Thursday nights). Additionally, it is likely that general knowledge questions will…