Conrad Tolson The Robson Ranch Republican Club recently got an update about the border from two special guests, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. Border Patrol officers Robert Gumtow and Alex Chaparro attended a recent meeting. Both officers live in Casa Grande and work in CBP’s Tucson Sector, which is headquartered here because of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Stained Glass Club Offers Extended Membership Special
Julie White As the “holidaze” approach, members of the Stained Glass Club are preparing for a festive season of crafting, and are extending an irresistible offer to encourage new members to join their creative community. The club is offering a generous membership special that effectively grants new participants 13 months of benefits for the price…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Paper Crafting Club Member Profile: Linda Nield
Jaine Toth One of our newest members, Linda Nield, joined the Paper Crafting Club just a couple of months ago. Her Aunt Lana gifted her a blank, leather-bound journal several years ago. She wasn’t sure how she wanted to use that little treasure until she saw information about the Robson Ranch Paper Crafting Club in…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Fused Glass Magic Cheer
Colleen Angle ’Twas the month before Christmas and all through Robson Ranch, residents were bustling, each taking a chance— To ready their homes with holiday cheer, and welcome the magic of Christmas near. But in the studio, with glass and with flame. The fused glass members were deep in their game. They cut and layered, they sprinkled…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
Ropin’ In Yer Relatives Kicks Off the Season with a Spooktacular Party!
Pat Sand The Ropin’ In Yer Relatives Genealogy Club kicked off the new season in grand style on Oct. 27, gathering at Dan and Linda Wheeler’s home for a festive Halloween-themed celebration. Dan, the club’s president, and Linda pulled out all the stops—treating members to a delicious spread of squash and pumpkin ravioli, Italian meatballs,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Material Girls Community Outreach
Trish Raczynski and Lin Michaud The Robson Ranch Material Girls and Guy (RRMG) want to thank everyone for supporting our recent Raffle Quilt. The support you provide through the purchase of tickets for the Raffle Quilt enables us to purchase supplies to make Comfort Quilts for our community and the Pinal County Family Advocacy Center…
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
A Spooky Dance Class
On the Thursday before Halloween, the Beginning Dance class, led by Loralee, dressed up in costume for the class. Everyone looked amazing and had a fun time at the class. The next dance party is Thursday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. Each of the dance levels will be dancing to the favorite dances.…
December 2025, Religion
Thoughts on Advent
Pastor Ash Dotson I love this intro to John’s Gospel … “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word was with God in the beginning. Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word nothing came into being.” We know that the…
December 2025, Religion
Musings from a Monastery
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft While in chaplain training, I was introduced to Sister Marietta Miller, a Benedictine nun from South Dakota. She introduced me to Benedictine spirituality founded on The Rule of Benedict, written by a monk who lived in sixth-century Italy. After undergoing a major deep religious experience, Benedict established 12 monasteries. The Rule…
December 2025, Religion
Light in the Darkness
Pastor Larry Sundin Darkness is such a strange phenomenon. Darkness is basically the absence of light. Sometimes darkness is a good thing. When there are fewer streetlights, the absence of light allows us to get a better glimpse of the stars. Having a dark bedroom allows for a great night’s sleep or for watching a…