David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
July 2025, Features
Scams at an All-Time High in 2024
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…
Generals, July 2025
News from the Sky: Airport Ready to Commemorate Special Milestone
You can call us a nonagenarian, you can call us aged like fine wine, but don’t say we’re done, because we are just getting started. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about to mark its 90th anniversary of City of Phoenix ownership by looking forward to a busy future as it takes a look back…
July 2025, Generals
Boxes and Labels
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft Do you ever have to stop and think while filling out demographic information when it comes to Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed? I have checked each one at one time or another in my life. And, it still feels like I could check all four because I am all four to some…
July 2025, Generals
Mahjong Maniacs Presents a Robson Communities Mahjong Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Mahjong players. This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 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…
July 2025, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the August edition is Thursday, July 10, by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
July 2025, Generals
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…
June 2025, Front Page
Dancing the Summer Away
Paul Gayer The temperatures are heating up outside, but the dancing continues in the Elevation Movement studio. Reviewing old dances, re-learning older dances, learning new dances, and of course, hosting dance parties are all part of the summer schedule. All four levels are offered, which are Absolute Beginners and Improvers on Wednesdays and Fridays, and…
June 2025, Front Page
The Girls Next Door Band Says “Thanks for the Memories!”
Lisa Hunt After six years of being together as band members, The Girls Next Door have wrapped up their time as a band here at Robson Ranch. This four-member, all women’s band started in the spring of 2019 and has now gone into “retirement” as of May 17. The band was composed of Lisa Hunt,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Material Girls and Guys Spring Quilt Challenge
Jennifer Coppolo Robson Ranch Material Girls (RRMG) held a fantastically fun and imaginative Spring Quilting Challenge for its members. The aim was to let the members’ creativity run wild in designing and executing a vibrant wall-hanging quilt, adhering to specific guidelines. The challenge was to create a quilt that measured between 15”x 15” and 22”x…