Representative T. J. Shope, Senator Vince Leach, Senator J.D. Mesnard Note: This is a paid advertorial. As our state and nation grapple with the emerging challenge of how to overcome the global COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, it is more important than ever for Arizona to resist the temptation to abandon the free-market principles…
Clubs & Classes, July 2020
Join the Needle Crafters
Diana Oleson Happy Fourth of July! In May’s Spry Living there was an article titled “Knit Away Anxiety.” It stated that knitting is therapeutic because of the repetitive movements, which is relaxing. Some research has shown that online global sales of knitting and crocheting kits increased by more than 75% at the onset of the…
Generals, July 2020
Member Charge Statement Billing Information
Nicole McCracken Recently, the office has been getting quite a few emails and calls inquiring as to why checks haven’t been posted or why the office is holding checks and not processing them? We understand the concern for your payments to clear your bank account and show payment posted to your member account quickly. We have noticed…
May 2020
Amazing Donations To Junior Golf of AZ

Russ Stocek This year, we donated an amazing amount of golf equipment and apparel to the Junior Golf Association of Arizona. Even with the coronavirus and rainy weather on the main collection day, we gathered more golf equipment this year than any other year. There was an almost 300% increase in the number of irons…
Front Page, June 2020
Message of Hope

Rebecca McKinney Neighbors have been waking up to messages of hope and peace throughout the neighborhood. Ladybugs and bees appear out of nowhere. These beautiful painted rocks are mysteriously showing up randomly on people’s yards, common areas, and paths, bringing a needed smile to anyone that walks by and sees them. Neighborly love is in…
Sports, June 2020
Pickleball Benches and Bleachers

Win Oppel The Robson Ranch pickleball courts had additional seating added this spring. Eight new benches and two sets of bleachers were installed in early March. The benches were placed along the Robson Boulevard side of the courts, with a bench centered just off the walkway behind each of the back courts. Two sets of…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Never Too Late to Learn Something New

Diana Oleson June already! Wow! Hope everyone has managed to stay healthy during these trying times. Thought I would begin this article with a quote from Maya Angelou: “This is a Wonderful day I’ve never seen This day before.” I’ve challenged myself to learn something new and try something I have never done before. My…
Generals, June 2020
Pets on a Leash

Melani Caron, CAAM, CMCA, AMS, General Manager On occasion, I like to send out reminders regarding pets in general, which includes cats and dogs. While I understand cats and dogs are curious and like to sniff around, some homeowners do not enjoy pets on their property. Please be courteous and respectful of this situation and…
Sports, June 2020
Softball Profile: Tony Haffer

Ken Muhlbeier Born in the borough of Queens in New York City, it’s little wonder that Tony Haffer’s earliest baseball memory occurred in 1956, when his uncle just about swallowed his cigar leaping out of his chair. “He did it, he did it!” he exclaimed! “He” was N.Y. Yankee pitcher Don Larsen, and what he…
Features, June 2020
Robson Ranch Superstars

Mary Beth Fisher Robson Ranch Arizona continues to be a vibrant and active supporter of the Santa Cruz Valley Food Pantry in Eloy. As our neighbors continue to return to their summer homes, and those year around residents here at the Ranch continue to add just a few items to their grocery list each week,…