Gary Potter It took a long time for me to understand what a core is and how it affects everything you do. Did you know that even over age 50 it’s possible to strengthen your core and reduce your waistline? As much as I complain about Planks, they are one of the six best exercises…
Generals, August 2026
Save the Date! Robson Ranch 2027 Mahjong Fun Day
Mark your calendar for Jan. 18, 2027, to join fellow Mahjong enthusiasts for a day of fun, friendship, and exciting play! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come enjoy friendly competition, great company, and a celebration of this timeless game. Additional details and registration for the Robson Ranch Mahjong Fun Day…
Generals, August 2026
Ocotillo Artists Group Summer Art Show
We have local artists from Sun Lakes, Chandler, Gilbert, and the City of Maricopa. They will be showing paintings, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media, and jewelry. Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indoor show, free to attend! Holiday Inn, 1200 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler We look forward to seeing you there!
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A Patriotic Weekend to Remember
It was a weekend of music, parades and patriotism to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary over Memorial Day in Washington, D.C., for a group from the Robson Ranch Singers. The weekend was to remember fallen heroes with profound gratitude and solemn respect. A highlight was joining with eight other choirs from across the country for a…
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Support Our Troops-AZ Dollars at Work
Martin Bender Support Our Troops-Arizona (SOT-AZ) presented a grant check for $2,000 on April 30 to the Tolleson High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program (JROTC). The grant was provided as “seed” money for the Cadet’s fundraising efforts to cover unfunded program costs and travel expenses in the coming 2026-27 school year.…
July 2026, Religion
One Nation Under God
Pastor Larry Sundin Our country is celebrating its 250th birthday this month. Most of us have been around to celebrate 50 or more of those birthdays. But what is rarely mentioned about our nation’s birth is the role Christianity played in the founding of our nation. For one, the understanding that people are flawed by…
July 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Understanding Expectations When Improving Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Let me offer a piece of advice that can save you a lot of frustration and help you stay motivated on your journey to improvement. Anytime you take a lesson or begin working on a new skill, real improvement rarely happens immediately. In fact, it’s very common for your performance to…
Clubs & Classes, July 2026
Heat, Fireworks, and Other Questionable Decisions
July in Arizona is a special time of year. The pavement shimmers. The steering wheel becomes a branding iron. The mailbox feels like a pizza oven. And somewhere in Robson Ranch, a group of cigar lovers looks outside at the blazing desert and says, “Perfect weather to light something on fire.” That can only mean…
Clubs & Classes, July 2026
Candidate for State AG and Our House Representative Visit the Republican Club
Conrad Tolson In May we welcomed Warren Petersen, AZ Senate President and Attorney General (AG) candidate, and our AZ House Representative, Teresa Martinez. Warren Petersen. He has been endorsed by a large number of police associations, sheriffs, legislators, supervisors, and attorneys. As Senate President he has constitutional authority to take on cases the AG declines,…
July 2026, Features
Embarrassment Is Always the Number One Answer
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…