David Zapatka The ESPY Awards, or Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, are an annual American awards show produced by ESPN that recognizes individual and team athletic achievements and other sports-related performances. The awards are presented for achievements during the calendar year preceding the ceremony. Has pickleball ever been recognized in the ESPY Awards ceremony?…
Clubs & Classes, September 2025
Gourd Creatures!
Doris Betuel Would you like to try your hand at painting on a unique surface? Dried gourds offer a fantastic medium on which to paint southwest patterns or designs that look great in your home. Animals, such as wolves, horses, and quail are also quite popular to paint onto our gourds. Some members have taken…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
What’s Happening at the Woodshop
Mike Consentino, President Gary Keller took segmented bowls to the next level and created this gorgeously designed bowl. After seeing the design on the internet, Gary took about 6 weeks to finish the bowl. There are about 500 individual pieces that went into the intricate bowl design. Quite a few hours went into the turning…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Fun with Wire (and Glass!)
Doris Betuel The Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club recently had a class on melting glass with high temperature wire to make some standing or hanging art pieces! Led by expert club instructors Donna Toller and Connie Drew, 10 members were able to learn how to fuse glass with wire to create some fanciful free standing…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Stained Glass Club Member Spotlight: Jean DeChristopher
Julie White The Robson Ranch Stained Glass Club has flourished over the years, bringing together a community of passionate artists and enthusiasts. Among its talented members is Jean DeChristopher, a dedicated stained glass artist who has been shaping the club’s spirit since its early days. Jean has lived in this vibrant community for 16 years…
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Paper Crafting Club Member Spotlight: Pam Jones and Jeannie Salmon
Jaine Toth BFFs since meeting at a concert a few months after they each relocated to Robson Ranch a few years ago, Pam Jones and Jeannie Salmon do a lot of things together. They joined the Paper Crafting Club together, sit together at their crafting table, and now will be profiled for the club together.…
September 2025, Religion
Who Sent You?
Pastor Ash Dotson Hey folks, Ash Dotson here with an invitation to join us at Oasis UMC in the Laredo Room, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. as we worship and journey together. In John 7:28-29, Jesus talks about us knowing God and reveals that he knows God because God sent him, so that leads to the…
September 2025, Religion
Is Jesus God?
Pastor Frank DeFusco When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Their answers varied. “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus goes on to ask, “But what about you?” he asked. “Who…
Features, September 2025
Living Retired: Cash Me If You Can
Gary Chalk My Monday morning routine is to publish my latest Living Retired column. My wife Jan’s routine is to ask, “Gary, how on earth do you come up with such gobbledygook?” I explain that frequently the stories fall in my lap, or more recently, in my wallet; but actually, it didn’t fall in my…
Features, September 2025
Samba Fanatics Presents a Robson Communities Samba Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Samba players. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…