David Zapatka Longtime friend, wordsmith, and fellow verbivore Bill Lewis recently sent me a summary of the Missouri State Games table tennis results where he presides as the grand master tournament director. He writes, “In a Johnny Quest race for first place in the Under 2100 division, there were 12 hardy corrivals.” Corrival—cor·ri·val noun 1:…
September 2025, Features
News from the Sky: PHX 90th Anniversary Feted with ’90s-Themed Party
There are parties and then there are PAW-tys: at America’s Friendliest Airport®, the 90th anniversary is celebrated with both. City and aviation leaders gathered in July to commemorate the 1935 purchase of an airport so rural that it was nicknamed “the Farm.” That far-flung outpost airport, Sky Harbor, cost the city of Phoenix $100,000—big money…
September 2025, Features
Scammers Exploit Emotions: How Older Adults Can Stay a Step Ahead
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Scammers don’t need to be smart—they just need to be good at manipulating emotions. Whether it’s fear, greed, loneliness, or even compassion, fraudsters are experts at pressing the right emotional buttons to override logic and rush victims into poor decisions. Older adults are often prime targets. These scams are…
Generals, September 2025
From the Fitness Corner: Benefits of SMARTfit!
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Have you familiarized yourself with using SMARTfit yet? This is a great piece of exercise equipment that addresses a vast array of different needs for your physical and cognitive skills. Workouts are offered for those that are seeing a decline in cognitive skills as well as those who…
Generals, September 2025
Who’s in Your Family Tree? Free Genealogy Seminar
Pat Sand A free genealogy seminar hosted by the Ropin’ In Yer Relatives Genealogy Group will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m in the Cheyenne/Laredo Room. Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from … or who you might be related to? Do you have a last name like Smith,…
Generals, September 2025
Save the Date for Robson Ranch Singers Holiday Show
Karen Dielmann It is hot now, but the holidays are coming! And so is the Robson Ranch Singers Holiday Show. Our show, “Through the Eyes of a Child … the Wonder of the Holidays” will be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, and Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, in the Hermosa Ballroom at the Ranch House.…
Generals, September 2025
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the October edition is Wednesday, Sept. 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. Important Deadline Change! December issue content…
Generals, September 2025
Musical Comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” Plants Roots at the Ranch
Karen Dielmann As summer winds down, and residents of the Ranch begin to think about fall and cooler temperatures, members of Theater at the Ranch have been thinking about a production for 2026. After the success of “Sylvia,” “Big Guns or Whose Little Lily is She?” and “Calendar Girls,” the group is looking to put…
August 2025, Front Page
RC Club Offers Unique Activities
Dave Doughty Most retirement communities offer a variety of activities for their residents to enjoy, including swimming, crafts, woodworking, sewing, other club interests and, of course, golf and pickleball. At least one active adult community goes a step farther with a club and facility for radio-controlled (RC) modeling. The RC Club at Robson Ranch in…
August 2025, Front Page
Resident Has Never Been Fitter!
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Recently, Robson Ranch resident Iris Elderkin was featured in Parade magazine (an online magazine that features pop culture, lifestyle, and entertainment content). This article ran on June 21, 2025, and was written by Shelby Deering. Below is a portion of Iris’s interview. “While some life transitions might feel…