Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church We all need hope. We can’t live without hope. In fact, those who study hope tell us that those who live with a high degree of hope have less stress, anxiety, and stress in their lives. But the realities of life often have a way of eroding our hope.…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Vagabonds RV Club Visits Tombstone
Rebecca McKinney The Vagabonds RV Club traveled to Tombstone, Ariz., this winter for four nights and five days. The group consisted of 10 rigs ranging from Class As, a Super C, Class C, and even a Teardrop. We prepared for cold, wet weather, but were pleasantly surprised when the sun came out instead. Bob and Mary Burton volunteered to…
March 2024, Features
Veni, Vidi, Vici! Chefs’ Gala at Robson Ranch
Patti Weston, Robson Ranch Arizona Activities Coordinator Veni, Vidi, Vici is a Latin phrase meaning “I came, I saw, I conquered!” … and Robson Ranch Arizona’s own Chef Marco Morando conquered “Best Menu” at the annual Chefs’ Gala. Robson Ranch Arizona hosted the annual Chefs’ Gala on Jan. 20, and we’re happy to report that the entire event was…
March 2024
Material Girls 2024 Raffle Quilt Revealed!
Cherie Bates Spring is in the air and the critters are out to greet you in this beautiful 2024 raffle quilt called “Barnyard Animals.” The Robson Ranch Material Girls are raffling this fun quilt to raise funds to continue supporting Robson Ranch residents and various charities, including the Advocacy Center and Eloy Police Department with…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Thanks for Getting to Know the Needle Crafters!
Diana Oleson Thank you to all who came to the open house and made it a great success. The Needle Crafters was formed to keep the art of hand embroidery, knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, and needlepoint alive. It’s also for a group of crafters to get together and share what they know and enjoy the…
March 2024, Generals
The Robson Ranch Bridge Society Is Now an Official Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club!
Joanne Johnson The Duplicate Bridge Club has been working on establishing a sanctioned bridge club for more than a year to provide a fun and competitive bridge game. To be approved by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) several requirements need to be completed. The first requirement is having a certified Bridge Director. Joanne Johnson…
March 2024, Generals
Fostering: It’s a Double Win-Win
Joy Wegner and Mera Laureys The animal shelter in our county, Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC), has created a double win-win, and you could be one of the winners! PCACC, like many shelters, has been experiencing a tremendous intake of dogs and cats in the last months. To add to this stressful situation,…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Pottery Time!
Doris Betuel With 2024 well underway, the Creative Arts Center has been busier than ever. The Robson Ranch Ceramics and Pottery Club is no exception. We are in Studio 1 and available for all homeowners who want to work with clay to create bowls, cups, figurines, totems, or art pieces. To get started, we offer…
March 2024, Features
We Want You!
Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is under construction and will be our state’s newest destination spot! This tribute recognizes our first responders, current military, veterans, and healthcare workers. You’ve read about our progress for this 2.5-acre memorial housed within Narana Park in Oro Valley. Now, we’d like to get you involved! First, we have…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Paper Crafters Club—Caring and Sharing
The Paper Crafter’s Club is caring for our community. On Feb. 5, a group of members went to Caliche Senior Living Community and helped some of the residents make Valentine’s Day cards. Members of the club who attended included Linda Banks, Lois Graber, Rosemarie Maki, Kathy Gerritsen, and Pat Serveiss. The residents who participated included Mary Putman, Pat…