David Zapatka While cruising the Mediterranean for two months, I had the opportunity to talk with many guests about pickleball. The story is the same all over the world. From Australia to Europe, from Latin America to Asia, guests said pickleball is sweeping their country, courts are being built in their cities and there’s excitement…
Sports, Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Step Aerobics Party
Carol Simmons On Sept. 30, Step Aerobics class instructors Judi Lewinski and Phil Olguin (and their spouses, Paul and Debbie) hosted a pizza/salad party and dance in the Robson Ranch ballroom! Approximately 65 classmates and spouses attended the party and danced all evening to the record spinning of the very entertaining DJ Warren. DJ Warren‘s…
Sports, Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Step Aerobics Class Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Carol Simmons The Step Aerobics class at Robson Ranch Arizona (RRAZ) supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. On Wednesdays during October, everyone was encouraged to wear pink. Faith Englehart crafted breast cancer bracelets for everyone and Bobbie McCosby McGuire crocheted breast cancer ribbons for everyone! Pictured are some scenes from our Oct. 7 class.…
Sports, Clubs & Classes, November 2026
Radio Control Club Readies for Winter Season Fun!
Dave Doughty With the arrival of cooler weather and return of the snowbirds, the Robson Ranch Radio Control (RC) Club is gearing up for another exciting Winter Season of racing and flying. We started the season off with Drag Racing on Oct. 25 at the Community Arts Center parking lot. We have new hours this…
Sports, Clubs & Classes, November 2026
2027 Mahjong Fun Day
Mark your calendar for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, for the Mahjong Fun Day at Robson Ranch. Register soon! Registration begins Nov. 3. January 18 will be a fun-filled day with fellow Mahjong players. Your registration includes lunch, so come ready to play, relax, laugh, and enjoy the day! Registration Pricing $40—Early registration $45—Registration after Dec.…
November 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
The Roving Ranchers Meet Amazon
Pat Sand Who knew a trip to Amazon could feel a little like stepping into the future? Twenty-five Roving Ranchers recently got an inside look at just how Amazon manages to get those packages from its warehouse to our front doors with such amazing speed. The group toured Amazon’s enormous Goodyear, Ariz., fulfillment center—and came…
November 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
Vagabonds RV Club Enjoyed Historic Prescott This Fall
Dave Garland The Robson Ranch Vagabonds RV Club kicked off the 2026-27 RV group travel season with their first RV Rally, Oct. 1–5, up to beautiful Prescott, Ariz., at the Point of Rocks RV Resort in the spectacular boulder formations organized by Wagon Masters Dave and Susie Garland and Assistant Wagon Masters, Jim and Nancy Aldred.…
Religion, November 2026
A Note from Pastor Terry Luiken
Grace and peace to you, friends of Robson Ranch! Hi There, As I write this first letter to you, I am filled with gratitude. I am the new Pastor at Oasis United Methodist Church (UMC) here at Robson Ranch. My three children and I moved here in June from Northwest Iowa. Moving to a new…
November 2026, Religion
Who Is Jesus?
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis makes this statement, “A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic—on the level with a man who says he is a poached…
Features, November 2026
Savor Retirement: Savor Emotional Grounding in Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring emotional grounding in retirement means embracing a slower, more intentional way of living—one that prioritizes inner peace, meaningful relationships, and a deep appreciation for the present moment. Emotional grounding becomes not just a luxury but a central practice—one that enriches daily life and deepens our sense of meaning. “Instructions for living a…