Doris Betuel The humble gourd can become a lot of things: a vessel for flowers, a beautiful windchime, or simply an art piece. Some of our members are sports fans. What better way to express your sports preferences than putting them on a gourd! Take a look at some of our members’ sports favorites! Whatever…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool This article is inspired by Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman and written by Steve Farmer. One of the most effective training tools in billiards is also one of the simplest: a mirror. Every morning, people use a mirror to check how they look and make small corrections in real time. If something…
Pat Sand If you’ve heard rumors that the Roving Ranchers is an RV club … we’re here to happily set the record straight! No RV required—just a sense of fun, curiosity, and a willingness to enjoy life with great neighbors. We’re a social club made for exactly that: getting together, laughing together, and heading out…
David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club (RRALSC) was proud to continue its philanthropic efforts by awarding a $1,500 Scholarship to Sienna Elyse Graciano, the first recipient of the scholarship for Villa Oasis High School. She is a highly deserving and motivated graduate. The award ceremony was attended on May 20 at Villa…
Martin Bender For more than 35 years, the Fisher House Foundation has provided a home away from home for families of patients receiving care at military and veteran medical centers. There are 98 Fisher Houses in the United States, plus one in Germany and one in England. In Arizona there is a Fisher House in…
Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Do you own a Bible? Better yet, do you ever read, study or understand your Bible? The Bible, or God’s Word, is the most extraordinary book ever written. It was written over a span of 1,500 years by more than 40 diverse human authors, and yet we are told…
David Zapatka Reader and pickleball player Cindy Schwarzkopf wrote, “I am with SunBird Hikers, and we went to the Copper Mine tour at Bisbee. Very, very interesting story. It was incredible! I was reminded of the word ‘slavering’ from reading Wuthering Heights, which was written in the mid-1800s and is probably now an archived word.…
Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…
Martin Bender The Aleutian Island chain extends approximately 1,200 miles west from the Alaskan Peninsula into the northern Pacific Ocean. At the beginning of World War II, America reasoned the sea routes in the northern Pacific to be vulnerable without control of the islands. Additionally, the west coast of the United States would face a…