July 9 National Sugar Cookie Day Enjoy a free sugar cookie with purchase of a meal from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. while supplies last. July 10 National Piña Colada Day Served with premium rum, Pina Coladas are $6.75, military discount is $6.07; tax inclusive. Drinks will be served from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. while supplies last. July…
July 2018
Introducing the new Resort Series at Robson Ranch Arizona
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…
July 2018
Alzheimer’s Walk set for November 17, 2018
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…
July 2018
A group of women, a dream and a heart
Peggy Salo Many stories and fables from our youth begin with “Once upon a time…” so this month we will trace the origin of the Robson Ranch Material Girls Club. In the beginning there were four or five women with a love of sewing. Under the guiding hand of Barbara Hunt, a sewing club…
July 2018
Spotlight On Advertiser: Soft and Pure Plumbing
Did you know Arizona water is so hard it might cut through glass? Arizona’s hard water is very alkaline and damaging to your plumbing. And it seems like it may be able to pierce glass if you have ever had to clean hard water deposits off your shower doors. There is now a true…
Front Page, June 2018
Material Girls having fun
Jean Handlen OMG! Do these ladies know how to have fun and be productive at the same time! On Friday, May 4 the RR Material Girls decided to have a little fun and held a speed quilting event. The ladies teamed up into three teams of three members each to compete to see who could…
June 2018
Congratulations, Bridge Club Grand Slam winner
Babs Barney-Steeves On March 28 Terry Price bid and made a grand slam during regular Wednesday social bridge play. The photo shows the hand she was dealt before she played it. Most bridge players have never experienced such a hand. The probability of a team having enough points to bid and make a grand…
June 2018
Astronomy interest group proposed
Tony Levatino On my tenth birthday, a long time ago, my parents gifted me with a department store telescope that introduced me to the wonders of astronomy. I vividly remember my first views of the moon, the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda galaxy and especially Saturn. Three years later, I retired my little refractor and…
June 2018
RRLGA crowns 2018 Club Champion Kathy Holwick
Barbara Gayer RRLGA held its Club/Flight Championship April 3 and 5. And the winners are as follows: Club Champion for 2018 is Kathy Holwick with a two-day gross score of 166! Flight 1: 1st low gross Mary Nielsen; 1st low net Regina Bellach Flight 2: 1st low gross Mary Pryor; 1st low net Robin…
June 2018
2017 – 2018 Pinochle Winter Marathon ends
Larry Kostroski The Pinochle Club at Robson Ranch recently announced the results of the 2017-2018 Pinochle Marathon. Teams of players competed from January through April in matches held in the host couple’s home. Play consisted of 16 hands per match that resulted in scores ranging from 287 to 1,038 points. All play used double…