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June 2026, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter Sarcopenia—what is this? Well, when you look in the mirror do you see less muscle mass? This phenomenon is known as sarcopenia, a rapid decline of skeletal muscle tissue as we age. It is also known as age related muscle loss. Along with the difficulty of opening jars or holding grocery bags, there…
May 2026, Front Page
Singers to Celebrate in D.C.
Vera Cannella, Robson Ranch Singers Tour Coordinator A contingent of the Robson Ranch Singers departs for Washington, D.C., on May 21 to participate in choral performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the National Memorial Day Choral Festival, and the Memorial Day Parade. It’s all part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of…
May 2026, Front Page
Native American Flute Practice Alive and Well
Doris Betuel The haunting notes of the Native American flute stirs a person’s soul and invokes a feeling of peace and calm. Rosalyn Vier has been our leader in teaching the community residents to play the Native American flute. This year, she could not join us, but a few interested residents started an informal flute…
May 2026, Front Page
Getting Creative with Gourds!
Doris Betuel Dried gourds can be sewing baskets, bowls, birdhouses, and more. The Robson Ranch Gourd Club recently had a class on how to transform a gourd into a “thunder gourd” or into a wind chime. The two sounds could not be more different. A wind chime will make a beautiful tinkling of notes when…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
April Showers Bring May Stained Glass Flowers
Julie White April may not have blessed us with many rain showers, but the Stained Glass Club studio is bursting with creativity! Members are hard at work crafting an array of vibrant stained glass flowers. From delicate daisies to bold sunflowers, there’s an exciting variety of styles to explore. These beautiful creations can be used…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
Robson Golfers Donate to Junior Golf of Arizona
Russ Stocek After 18 years I always think that there will be no more golf equipment to donate; but each year there is more. This year’s donation was even larger than in the past few years. We donated 32 golf bags, 367 irons, 58 woods, and 30 putters. This annual donation by Robson golfers is…
Clubs & Classes, May 2026, Sports
The Fine Arts Guild’s Pencil Pushers Break the Spell
Nancy Friedman At the Robson Ranch Arts and Craft Show on March 14, the spell of “I never win anything” was broken for Paula Andrews and Denise Quinn. Paula won the raffle of the watercolor/colored pencil art piece known as “The Night Owl” done by Carolyn Gibson, colored pencil artist, and Nancy Friedman, who did…
Sports, Clubs & Classes, May 2026
The Great Bake
Christa Quackenbush Over 40 bakers, along with a handful of other dedicated volunteers, filled four SUVs with homemade treats—each item baked from scratch and destined for the Democratic Club of Robson Ranch’s (DCRR) biannual bake sale, held outside the Hermosa Ballroom during the Arts and Craft Fair. Each year, the sale grows a little bigger—and…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes, Sports
Vagabonds RV Club Gives Lifetime Membership Award
Rebecca McKinney The Robson Ranch Vagabonds RV Club was proud to honor Bob and Mary Burton with a Lifetime Membership Award at our April annual election meeting. Their unwavering support and dedication over more than 16 years have played a vital role in the club’s continued success. Bob served three years as Club Secretary before…