The Alzheimer’s Walk will be held November 17, 2018. The impact Alzheimer’s disease can have on individuals, family and friends can be overwhelming. No one should go through this journey alone. The Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter in Phoenix has a variety of free programs, services and resources to assist you and your family…
August 2018
Live Music at Robson Ranch Grill – Mark your calendars
Mark your calendars now for these can’t-be missed shows! Robson Ranch Grill does not accept reservations on Live Music Nights. Seating is first come, first served. August Live Music August 8: Angel Perez August 22: Time Bandits August 31: Sandy & Perry Monthly Root Beer Social at the Grill will be on Wednesday, August…
Front Page, August 2018
Material Girls – Fat Quarter Revenge
Jean Handlen During what we might call the quiet months of summer, the Material Girls has a core group that is working tirelessly on comfort quilts. On June 20 Joy Swanson, Marge Doughty, Melody Peebles, Diane Bohmert, Mary Syer and Teri Bay got together and cut out five quilt kits, completed one and placed three…
August 2018
From Robson Ranch Men’s Club
Mona Rod and Gloria Lamere We have another hole-in-one winner! On June 6 Mike Hart hit his second hole-in-one during a Men’s Club match. The momentous occasion occurred at the Robson Ranch course on hole number 3 (Buttes), 135 yards. The “weapon” of choice was a 5-iron. Congratulations, Mike!
August 2018
Alzheimer’s, memory loss and confusion
Terry Price In the earlier stages, memory loss and confusion may be mild. The person with dementia may be aware of and frustrated by the changes taking place such as difficulty recalling recent events, making decisions or processing what was said by others. In the later stages, memory loss becomes far more severe. A…
August 2018
Word of the Month: Synesthesia
David Zapatka Reading about cognition and perception recently, I was introduced to the word “synesthesia” which is this month’s WOTM. Synesthesia – noun syn·es·the·sia \ si-nəs-ˈthē-zh(ē-)ə \ 1. a concomitant sensation: especially a subjective sensation or image of a sense (as of color) other than the one (as of sound) being stimulated. 2. the condition…
August 2018
Why do grown men (and women) play with toy cars?
Butch Spiller Come by the Robson Ranch RC Park on Tuesday and Thursday morning and find out that: The RC Cars are very similar to real cars. They have motors driven by rechargeable batteries. They have transmissions, differentials, adjustable suspension and many other components of your family car. They can go up to speeds of…
August 2018
Introducing the new Resort Series at Robson Ranch
Adding to its already impressive lineup of home designs, Robson Ranch Arizona is introducing the new Resort Series this summer. “Comprised of two new home designs, the new Resort Series, accompanied by extraordinary amenities, will provide buyers one of the most outstanding values available,” said Steven Berry, Senior Vice President, Architecture and Design for…
August 2018
Needle Crafters resume meetings in October
Diana Oleson Most of the Needle Crafters have left for the hot summer months and we will be back in October, with finished items for our charities and for the November craft sale. We have freshened up our display at the Creative Arts Center, so if you get a chance come by and see…
August 2018
General Manager’s Report
From time to time, homeowners will submit work orders to the office for processing. While the staff and I tour the community and keep a close eye on the various components of Robson Ranch, there may be a time where an item is unintentionally missed. It is nice to partner with the community who…