Johnny Henson, Professor Pool I am a very competitive person, and because of this I am very serious and intense when I am competing. Over the years I have been told by people that I am one of the most competitive people they have ever met. Because I am aware of this, I have always…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Relishing Pickleball: Keys to Successful Net Play
David Zapatka We’ve all heard the saying, “Pickleball is won at the net.” What does this mean? Honing your skills around the non-volley zone (kitchen) can improve your play and results. Here are a few key points: 1. It all starts with hitting a deep serve, putting the opponents in a position where it’s tougher…
May 2025, Sports
Hole-in-One: Third Time Is a Charm for Candy Burtis
This is Candy’s third time for a hole–in-one and it was on hole number 6 at Robson Ranch on March 28. Congratulations Candy!
May 2025, Sports
The Robson Rippers Take Third in State!
Pat Kluckman Robson Ranch Men’s 50+ 4.5 pickleball team took third place at the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) State Championships. The Robson Rippers won the Casa Grande Region at Dave White Regional Park in Casa Grande by beating the Grande Slammers Men’s 50+ 4.5 team. The league play came to a “winner take all”…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Stained Glass Club Members’ Unique Projects
Julie White When you hear about stained glass, most people think of panels or windows of beautiful intricate colors and patterns. But there is so much more that can be done in this medium! Dave LaClair is a fairly new member of our club and to stained glass. He is very talented and produced both…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club of Robson Ranch Rallies for the Future
Deborah Dorman The Democratic Club of Robson Ranch (DCRR), which has about 130 members and growing, has been very busy between meetings with guest speakers, social activities such as monthly Bunco and periodic parties, the charity bake sale at the Arts and Crafts Fair, and political activities. The bake sale proceeds have been going to…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Vagabonds Are on the Road Again!
Esther Aar The Robson Ranch Vagabonds RV Club traveled to Sierra Vista with 18 RVs in March. Wind and cold was not our friend on this trip, limiting our scheduled outdoor get–togethers. In spite of the weather we enjoyed a few potluck meals, which gave us all the opportunity to meet and welcome new members.…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
RC Club 2024-25 Winter Season Championship Results
Bob Kehoe The 2024-25 Winter Racing Season ended for the Robson Ranch Radio Control (RC) Club in late March. It proved to be another smashing success, with quite a few new members competing in the Novice Division. Averaging 45 to 50 racers each Tuesday and Thursday, fierce competition, camaraderie, and fun were the rewards. Much…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Stuff Happens at the Pottery Studio
Barbara Seawalt Have you ever had one of those days? Sometimes things just don’t work out the way you want them to. Many potters have several projects going on at the same time in various degrees of completion. I came in today excited to start a new project. I got out my clay, flattened it…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month—Let’s Unwind the Right Way at Robson Ranch Cigar Meetup!
Life can be stressful—work, family, that one neighbor who insists on mowing their lawn at 6 a.m. But luckily, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, take a deep breath, and light up … a cigar, of course. At Robson Ranch, we believe in stress relief the…