Gary Chalk My wife Jan and I, along with our son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters went on an ocean cruise. We figured spending money like drunken sailors would give us a trip of a lifetime. The ship had numerous “family-friendly features” including thrilling water slides, dance parties where you cannot hear the music unless you…
November 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Coati
David Zapatka After friends recently hiked in the Chiricahua National Monument, I read this in a news article: “Wilcox, Ariz.—A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. Cousins of raccoons, the playful coatis gathered and excitedly squeaked with their tails shooting straight up like…
November 2025, Generals
Tickets on Sale December 1 for Theater at the Ranch Production of “Little Shop of Horrors”
Karen McMillen Dielmann After the success of “Sylvia” in 2023, “Big Guns or Whose Little Lily is She?” in 2024, and “Calendar Girls” in 2025, Theater at the Ranch is looking to produce a musical comedy in 2026. The horror comedy rock musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” loosely based on the movie by the same…
November 2025, Generals
Homes for the Holidays: Purchase Home Tour Tickets
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club invites you to celebrate the season in style at the first Homes for the Holidays tour, taking place on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. This enchanting event opens the doors to three beautifully decorated residences in Robson Ranch, each one showcasing the unique creativity…
November 2025, Generals
Robson Ranch Fit for Life Triathlon/Duathlon
It’s back! Formerly known as the Try-A-Tri Triathlon, this Robson Ranch fitness event is back and even better, now including a duathlon. Mark your calendar: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Early bird special pricing available until Dec. 1: Individual Participant = $35 Relay Team = $75 Register early—prices increase as of Dec. 2. A minimum of…
November 2025, Generals
RR Singers Preparing for Holiday Show December 9 and 10
Karen McMillen Dielmann The Robson Ranch Singers are continuing their weekly practices for the Holiday Show in December. The theme of this year’s show is “Through the Eyes of a Child… The Wonder of the Holidays.” This year’s show will feature songs about childhood amazement and curiosity regarding the various holidays, experiences, and celebrations that…
November 2025, Generals
Charities to Benefit from Sightings of Santa at Robson Ranch
Pam Jones Santa’s sleigh and the jolly fellow playing pickleball have been sighted by watercolor artists and captured in paintings that will be reproduced as Christmas/holiday cards sold to benefit charity. Every year Robson residents participate in fundraising projects for worthy causes. This year the Fine Arts section has selected two different causes to support.…
November 2025, Generals
Operation Christmas Child 2025
It’s our 13th year of Operation Christmas Child, an outreach of Samaritan Purse and sponsored in Robson Ranch by Rock Springs Church. If you are new to Robson Ranch these activities are an excellent opportunity to participate with your neighbors to touch the lives of young people in areas of the world that are poor,…
November 2025, Generals
TIMELESS Returns to the Grill!
Patricia Ambrose and Nora Shelton “We are TIMELESS?” “Yes. And so is our music!” Join TIMELESS at the Robson Ranch Grill on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. for an evening of easy listening and dancing you are sure to enjoy! Patricia (Trish) Ambrose is on vocals and Nora Shelton plays the keyboard…
November 2025, Generals
Baking a Better Future: Cookies and Compassion for Kids in Need Bake Sale—November 15
Christa Quackenbush Bake Sale Nov. 15—Helping Local Kids Succeed in School If education is the key to opportunity, how do we unlock it for families experiencing homelessness—families living in unsafe or temporary shelters, who often struggle to put food on the table, especially on weekends when school meals aren’t available? For parents working irregular hours…