R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually in June, highlights the critical issue of elder abuse and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and rights of older adults. As global demographics shift toward an aging population, addressing and preventing elder abuse becomes increasingly urgent. One of the most…
August 2024, Features
Fused Glass Monsoon Magic
Tamara Weaver In previous articles, we’ve asked you to come out of the heat and the wind to join us. We are now asking you to consider coming in out of the rain. August sets us right in the middle of the monsoon season. There’s a little monsoon magic that happens in Arizona, with dramatic…
August 2024, Generals
The Robson Ranch Singers—Then to Now
Marsha Oliver With a charge from the Robson Ranch Singers’ Board in April to write an article describing the history of our group, I was directed to Sue Hart, the originator of the Robson Ranch Singers. It was such fun interviewing Sue and it’s amazing to realize how the Singers began and how much we’ve…
August 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Wanly
David Zapatka Reader Bob Mack, commenting on the June WOTM column wrote, “I enjoyed your Chimichurri article, Thanks. Quite the background for such a great tasting meat sauce. I like the old Spanish dictionary definition, confusion. LOL. I recently took some Trader Joe’s Chimichurri sauce, from their deli section, and blended it with some hard-boiled egg yolks,…
August 2024, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the September edition is Friday, Aug. 9, by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
July 2024, Front Page
Tennis Anyone? Come Join Us on Saturdays
At the annual meeting of the Tennis Club at Robson Ranch, elections took place for the three executive board positions that expired on June 30. The newly elected officers are Dennis Winders, president; Gary See, treasurer; and John Milliard, member-at-large. Those three join the other two officers, Pauline Graham, secretary, and Cj Azaria, member-at-large, for…
July 2024, Front Page
Summertime Line Dancing
No matter what the temperatures are outside, the dancing rooms are kept nice and cool. That means that line dancing continues all summer long. Four different levels of dancing are taught each week/two days a week by the instructors, Cj Azaria and Loralee Campbell. With Loralee leaving for the summer, Cj will step up to…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Needle Crafters Projects
Diana Oleson Here are some projects that the Needle Crafters have been working on. Jayne McKelvey crocheted a beautiful afghan, and she wove strands of yarn through her work to get a plaid effect. Sue Kearney crocheted a lovely scarf. It was her first attempt at crocheting, and she did a wonderful job. Marcy Leland…
Clubs & Classes, July 2024
Finding Yourself on Edge?
Tamara Weaver It’s been hot for a bit, and the windiest month of the year in Arizona happens to be July. Sometimes these weather facts just put us on edge. If that is the case for you, consider taking your edge off while learning many new glass art techniques like the one featured in this…
July 2024, Generals
Theater at the Ranch a Lively Addition to RR Activities
Deborah Dorman, President, Director, Producer for Theater at the Ranch Theater at the Ranch has added a new dimension to the activities offered at Robson Ranch, both attracting new homeowners and providing many benefits for residents. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Research on music, theater, dance, creative writing, and other participatory arts shows…