Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club (RRALSC) was proud to continue its philanthropic efforts by awarding a $1,500 Scholarship to Sienna Elyse Graciano, the first recipient of the scholarship for Villa Oasis High School. She is a highly deserving and motivated graduate. The award ceremony was attended on May 20 at Villa…
Martin Bender For more than 35 years, the Fisher House Foundation has provided a home away from home for families of patients receiving care at military and veteran medical centers. There are 98 Fisher Houses in the United States, plus one in Germany and one in England. In Arizona there is a Fisher House in…
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Do you own a Bible? Better yet, do you ever read, study or understand your Bible? The Bible, or God’s Word, is the most extraordinary book ever written. It was written over a span of 1,500 years by more than 40 diverse human authors, and yet we are told…
David Zapatka Reader and pickleball player Cindy Schwarzkopf wrote, “I am with SunBird Hikers, and we went to the Copper Mine tour at Bisbee. Very, very interesting story. It was incredible! I was reminded of the word ‘slavering’ from reading Wuthering Heights, which was written in the mid-1800s and is probably now an archived word.…
Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…
Martin Bender The Aleutian Island chain extends approximately 1,200 miles west from the Alaskan Peninsula into the northern Pacific Ocean. At the beginning of World War II, America reasoned the sea routes in the northern Pacific to be vulnerable without control of the islands. Additionally, the west coast of the United States would face a…
As the largest economic engine in the state, the Phoenix Airport System continues to play a major role in Arizona’s economy. The Phoenix Airport System includes Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and two general aviation airports, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear. Together, these airports serve as an engine of economic growth. Findings from an…
Richard and Kristin Morris Some vacations help you relax. Alaska changes the way you see the world. There is something genuinely difficult to describe about standing on the bow of a ship as a glacier the size of a city block cracks and thunders into the sea. Or watching a humpback whale breach just off…
Margie Calhoun When Don and Terry Helmstetter decided to move from Reno, Nev., to Robson Ranch in Eloy, a major factor in their choice was the community’s arts and crafts facility. Both of the Helmstetters have been dedicated watercolor artists for more than 40 years, and they were drawn to the promise of an active…
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