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Boxes and Labels

Rev. Donna Vande Kieft Do you ever have to stop and think while filling out demographic information when it comes to Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed? I have checked each one at one time or another in my life. And, it still feels like I could check all four because I am all four to some…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

The deadline for the August edition is Thursday, July 10, by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.

Dancing the Summer Away

Paul Gayer The temperatures are heating up outside, but the dancing continues in the Elevation Movement studio. Reviewing old dances, re-learning older dances, learning new dances, and of course, hosting dance parties are all part of the summer schedule. All four levels are offered, which are Absolute Beginners and Improvers on Wednesdays and Fridays, and…

Material Girls and Guys Spring Quilt Challenge

Jennifer Coppolo Robson Ranch Material Girls (RRMG) held a fantastically fun and imaginative Spring Quilting Challenge for its members. The aim was to let the members’ creativity run wild in designing and executing a vibrant wall-hanging quilt, adhering to specific guidelines. The challenge was to create a quilt that measured between 15”x 15” and 22”x…

Anatomy of a Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Deceptive Tactics

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scams are an unfortunate reality in today’s connected world, and understanding their structure is key to staying safe. That’s why R.O.S.E. documented the “Anatomy of a Scam.” It’s an infographic that outlines the three core stages of most fraudulent schemes: initiating contact, creating a compelling reason to act, and…

Gospel Values and Leadership

Rev. Donna Vande Kieft The celebration of Easter this year occurred while I was at sea experiencing a wonderful Sea Sabbatical. Spending time with a variety of people from other states, countries, and cultures provided reflection time on history and various leadership successes and failures. The resurrection of Jesus that Christians celebrate at Easter leads…