David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Ladies Social Club Luncheon
The Ladies Social Club Holiday Luncheon was held on Dec. 4 in the Hermosa Ballroom at Robson Ranch. The ladies enjoyed lunch along with a complimentary glass of wine and dessert. The Christmas tree raffle was the long-awaited event at the luncheon. We raffled four trees to raise money for the Eloy High School Scholarship Fund. These…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Hand, Knee & Foot Card Club Celebrates the Holidays
Vicki Keslin The co-chairs of the Hand, Knee & Foot Card Club, Vicki Keslin and Barb Mazurek, hosted a holiday luncheon at The Hideout with many of the club members on Dec. 5. We all enjoyed great conversations, yummy food, and lots of giveaways and prizes. Anyone interested in playing cards with us? We meet on…
Generals, January 2024
The Robson Ranch Singers Say “Thank You” and Announce Their Spring Concert
Marsha Oliver For the past several months, we’ve asked, “What does ‘Home for the Holidays’ mean to us?” On Dec. 12 and 13, we—and hundreds of our guests—answered the question as we presented our holiday concert, “Home for the Holidays.” We’d been rehearsing since September but as we shared those beautiful holiday songs with our audiences,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Fine Arts Guild Members Learn Alcohol Inking
Janet Patton, a former Robson Ranch resident and previous member of the Fine Arts Guild, returned to Robson Ranch this last October. She introduced 11 members of the Fine Arts Guild to a new painting technique that started in 2006. Alcohol inking is applying different colors of alcohol ink to ceramic tiles or Yupo paper. Janet…
January 2024, Generals
Ranch Travel Group Heads to Amazing Destinations in 2024
Robson Ranch residents explore the world as the Ranch Travel Group heads out to amazing destinations in 2024! In February, your Ranch Travel Group, made up of our fellow Robson Ranch residents, is readying to fly to Tahiti/French Polynesia and enjoy their bucket-list Dreams of Tahiti adventure and spend a few days discovering Papeete, the capital of…
Generals, January 2024
Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival
The Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center in Casa Grande will be buzzing with activity on Feb. 2, 3, and 4 during the Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival. Check out gourd artists and crafters, entertainment, demonstrations, a variety of food vendors, and thousands of dried gourds! Admission is $13, and kids and parking are free. Festival times…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
We Have a Winner!
Happy New Year! 2024 is here with big plans for lots of sewing and learning new skills. But first, the Material Girls must thank the community for the support we received at the November Craft Show. As microwave bowls and Hand, Knee & Foot mats flew off the tables, we were already planning for our next show in…
January 2024, Features
Barbie Comes to Robson Ranch!
Lisa Hunt The Girls Next Door band held a “Barbie and Ken” party on Nov. 30 to a full crowd. Many of the attendees dressed in pink and assorted Barbie styles to make for a fun and festive event. The band members are Lisa Hunt, Connie Koza, Connie Drew, and Amy Petersen. Songs from the Beach Boys, Beatles, ABBA,…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Acrylic Painters Donate to Support Our Troops
The Fine Arts Guild was proud to complete two donated paintings started by Lavonne Bias Unger. Upon completion of these two paintings, they were then donated to Support Our Troops (SOT). The paintings are of a Native American girl and a large canvas with multiple pots. The painters, members of the Acrylic Workshop, put in many hours matching…