Pastor Ash Dotson, Oasis UMC In John 1:38, Jesus asks potential disciples, “What are you looking for?” These are the first words that the author(s) of John record Jesus as saying in this Gospel. This is the question Jesus asks in many ways throughout the Gospels and of each of us. And, our answer to…
November 2024, Religion
Discipline
Pastor Chet Kwiat Hebrews 12:11 We often think of discipline in terms of punishment. Instead, we should try to look at it from the point of view of an athlete. The athlete trains their body to get stronger and perfect their technique to become more successful. Certainly, the hard work and sacrifice is not always…
November 2024, Religion
Volunteer Service Is the Best Medicine
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft The Virtues Connections group, a Robson Ranch group that meets regularly, led by Betsy Lydle Smith, Master Virtues Facilitator extraordinaire, defines the “Service” virtue in this way: “Using our gifts to be of service is the fullest expression of our lives. Each day we find a multitude of ways to be…
Generals, November 2024
Our Mediterranean Extravaganza
Kimo Dejon The Ranch Travel Group made up of numerous Robson Ranch residents just returned from the cruising event of 2024 in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea aboard the Windstar Cruises’ yacht, the Star Legend. This sailing was the only 15-day sailing in 2024 that had the same stellar itinerary and all on a ship with…
November 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Neologism
David Zapatka Are you as fascinated with the creation of new words as I am? I find the people who create new words deliciously inventive and their new words fun to learn. While reading an article titled Literary Wordmakers by my friend, Richard Lederer, I ran across this sentence, “Although the identities of most of…
November 2024, Generals
Robson Ranch Hosts Ninth 100+ People Who Care Event
Karen Dielmann 100+ People Who Care met on Oct. 30 in the Laredo Room at the Ranch House at 10 a.m. where they met with two local nonprofits: Casa Grande Alliance and Hope Women’s Center of Coolidge. The Casa Grande Alliance (CGA), founded in 1989 as a substance use prevention coalition, has been steadfastly serving…
November 2024, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter How many times have you driven by the new Elevate Movement Studios and wondered if you should “try something?” Why did you move to Robson Ranch? Because it offered access to Phoenix and Tucson or was it because of the more reasonable housing prices? Maybe it was the golf course, pickleball, tennis, or…
November 2024, Generals
Introduction to a Walking Training Program
Lois Moncel Want to get off the couch and start walking but don’t know how? Are you lacking motivation? Well we may have the answer. John Corbett will be introducing the Walking Training Program to help you get started on the right foot. The cost is free! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 21 at…
November 2024
Baking for a Better Tomorrow
Christa Quackenbush On Saturday, Nov. 16 we invite you to satisfy your sweet tooth and support a great cause at the Democratic Club’s bake sale during the Robson Ranch Craft Fair! Visit us outside the Hermosa Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or as long as our delicious supplies last). A Bake Sale for…
November 2024, Generals
A Reunion Musical: Jesse Washington
Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his 6th annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vocal Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. This year’s Musicale will be a “Reunion” featuring Jesse and some of his former special guests. The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, blues, R & B, show tunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment…