On Feb. 24, tennis players from Palm Creek traveled to Robson Ranch to compete against our tennis club players in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Starting at 9 a.m. after serving a continental breakfast, tennis matches began and continued until 1 p.m. A street taco bar lunch was served to everyone who played…
Jaine Toth What an appropriate nickname. “Sparkie” may have developed from her last name, but it could just have easily come from her personality. This was especially evident as she took me around her home sharing the various craft projects she’s worked on over the years. Her enthusiasm and huge smile simply sparkled. A resident…
Kathy Meyers Here are some of the ways the Paper Crafters have been keeping busy here at Robson Ranch and in the greater community. Craft ‘Til You Drop. A group of ladies joined Pam Costner to spend all day over two days working on their scrapbooks or cards—we call this “Craft ‘Til You Drop.” There…
Bob Kehoe When discussing the history of soccer in the United States, the name Artie Wachter must be included. Through his lifelong participation in the sport—first as a player, then as a coach, referee, instructor, and camp director, he played a significant role in popularizing soccer to the level it is today in this country.…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly It’s tax season! That means it’s also time for tax return fraud. This type of fraud is a pervasive issue that can wreak havoc on your finances and leave you dealing with the fallout for months or even years. Did you know that the IRS flagged over $5 billion…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool If you consider your billiard game as an investment, it is essential to ensure that you are getting a good return on your investment. As you invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money into playing billiards, it is always advisable to invest in professional billiard instruction to improve your…
David Zapatka While cruising around Australia on the way to Thursday Island, I read this description about the port city. “The mixed population of Malays, Chinese, Japanese, and Melanesians are engaged mainly in pearling and trochus and sea cucumber fishing.” Trochus—tro·chus noun: 1.a. Capitalized. a genus of chiefly Old World tropical marine gastropods (family Trochidae)…
Pam Mumy There was plenty of bling to be found on the golf course for the most recent Robson Ranch Ladies Golf League tournament! The Past Presidents Party, planned and organized by previous leaders of the league, brought out the fun, creative, and just plain silly side of the lady golfers. With team names like…
RRSC (Robson Ranch Softball Club) When being a world champion is just not enough, you become a champion of world champions, and that’s just what the Road Warriors did in January. The Road Warriors softball team, which includes six Robson Ranch residents (Jim Innocenti, Clark Fletcher, Patrick Kohls, Fred Goossens, Will Habing, and our newest…
Mark your calendar! The Spring Arts & Crafts Sale is Saturday, March 16. Join us in the Robson Ranch Hermosa Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be an array of gifts, home décor items, cards, jewelry, woodworking, fabric, glass, gourds, pottery, baked goods, and more made by local residents with unique talents.…