Doris Betuel From January and through March, 2026, several teams of Robson Ranch pickleball players participated in the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) play. What is the APPL? It is a statewide organization of competitive league play in six distinct regions. The Robson players were in the Casa Grande region. After 10 weeks of organized,…
Martin Bender The veteran assistance organization HOHP (Honoring/Hiring/Helping Our Heroes of Pinal County) is dedicated to helping veterans and military families in Pinal County with direct services or by connecting them to providers that will assist with their life challenges. HOHP’s services are provided at their “Eagle Landing” veteran center in Casa Grande and by…
Nancy Glass The City of Eloy had their day set for April 18, so 11 of us here at Robson showed up to clean up the trash on our two-mile stretch of Frontier Road. I appreciate all of the volunteers who have come out over the years to help. There needs to be a new…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool In the game of pool, players often believe their biggest problem is aiming. They’ll say, “I just didn’t see that one right,” or “I can’t seem to line up long shots.” But in reality, most missed shots aren’t caused by poor aim, they’re caused by an inconsistent stroke. Your stroke is…
David Zapatka Momentum can shift in an instant. One moment you’re in control, dictating pace and placement; the next, your opponents are driving balls at your feet and forcing you into defensive scrambles. That’s where the art of resetting the rally becomes essential. A well executed reset doesn’t just keep you in the point, it…
Conrad Tolson Kevin Thompson, Chair, AZ Corporation Commission (ACC) running for reelection, and Michelle McKinley-Tarango, Eloy Vice-Mayor and incumbent candidate for City Council, visited the club in April. Kevin Thompson: At the beginning of his term, the Commission voted 5-0 to end REST (Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff) rules, which were adopted in 2006. These…
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…
Terry Helmstetter Summer is here and the creativity is still in full swing. We do a lot of painting but that is not all. We have offered our space to a drawing teacher, and we have had two sessions for scratch board. Isn’t this interesting? The Tuesday afternoon watercolor workshop is as popular as ever.…
Betsy Lydle Smith As spring turns into summer in Arizona, reflect on how it has been for you. Have you been able to find peacefulness and joy this spring? During the beautiful weather this spring, I have sat on my patio and in the pocket parks at Robson and just observed quietly for many minutes,…
Doris Betuel Fusing glass is fun and exciting! The Fused Glass Club regularly offers beginner classes that cover basic skills and do’s and don’ts of melting glass. After the class, members can enjoy multiple days of studio time to create their own projects. A monitor is always available to help members during these studio hours.…