Tim Malone Savoring the joy of retirement means recognizing that this is your time. Your time to rest, to grow, to explore, and to delight in the world around you. It’s a chance to wake up each morning with a sense of possibility and to end each day with gratitude. Retirement isn’t an ending; it’s…
July 2026
This Month in Military History: Fifteen Stars and Fifteen Stripes
Martin Bender July 1813, Baltimore, Maryland: Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry ordered two American flags large enough to be visible for miles, especially by ships approaching Baltimore Harbor. Congress declared war with Britain a year earlier in June 1812 because of British attempts to limit American trade with Europe, the impressment of American…
July 2026, Generals
Word of the Month: Pizookie
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
Generals, July 2026
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter Are you an active adult? Are you prepared for your future? I’m quite sure you don’t know what the future may bring, but right now most of you are enjoying life in the sun. It’s an exciting time in our lives. Many of us are retired or working from home, giving us the…
July 2026
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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July 2026, Generals
Save the Date! Robson Ranch 2027 Mahjong Fun Day
Mark your calendar for Jan. 18, 2027, and join fellow Mahjong enthusiasts for a day of fun, friendship, and exciting play! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come enjoy friendly competition, great company, and a celebration of this timeless game. Additional details and registration information coming soon. Mark Your Calendar! Jan.…
June 2026, Front Page
Robson Women’s Pickleball Players in Action!
Doris Betuel From January and through March, 2026, several teams of Robson Ranch pickleball players participated in the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) play. What is the APPL? It is a statewide organization of competitive league play in six distinct regions. The Robson players were in the Casa Grande region. After 10 weeks of organized,…
June 2026, Front Page
Support Our Troops-AZ Dollars at Work
Martin Bender The veteran assistance organization HOHP (Honoring/Hiring/Helping Our Heroes of Pinal County) is dedicated to helping veterans and military families in Pinal County with direct services or by connecting them to providers that will assist with their life challenges. HOHP’s services are provided at their “Eagle Landing” veteran center in Casa Grande and by…
June 2026, Front Page
Adopt-a-Highway Spring Cleanup
Nancy Glass The City of Eloy had their day set for April 18, so 11 of us here at Robson showed up to clean up the trash on our two-mile stretch of Frontier Road. I appreciate all of the volunteers who have come out over the years to help. There needs to be a new…
June 2026, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Why Improving Your Stroke Is the Fastest Way to Improve Your Pool Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool In the game of pool, players often believe their biggest problem is aiming. They’ll say, “I just didn’t see that one right,” or “I can’t seem to line up long shots.” But in reality, most missed shots aren’t caused by poor aim, they’re caused by an inconsistent stroke. Your stroke is…