Category: January 2023

Theater at the Ranch

Pat Sand Did you know Robson Ranch has a theater club? The Theater at the Ranch Club was established in 2020, and the club is putting on its first play! The club currently has about 35 members. Officers include Deborah Dorman, president; Karen Dielmann, vice president; Linda Wheeler, secretary; and Connie Barber, treasurer. The club’s…

One Rare Pony

Bob Kehoe At first glance, Robson Ranch residents Henry and Jean Isaksen’s 1969 Mustang GT coupe will invite you to say, “That’s a very nice restoration,” which it definitely is. But Henry will be quick to point out that this particular pony car will stand out in a crowd of faithfully restored Mustangs. Consider: *…

The Holiday Spirit Comes to Robson Ranch

Marsha Oliver As promised, the Robson Ranch Singers brought the Holiday Spirit to the desert with our Holiday Concerts Dec. 6 and 7! Nearly 500 Robson Ranch residents and members of our community were inspired by songs of the season as 50 singers and musicians performed the music we’d been rehearsing since September. The theme…

Denim and Diamonds Event Coming Soon

The 4th Annual Denim & Diamonds charity event benefiting the Glenn Garcelon Foundation is set for Saturday, March 18 at the Hermosa Ballroom, with tickets going on sale Feb. 1. This popular social event features dinner, dancing, a silent auction, raffle baskets, and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Glen Garcelon Foundation, which provides assistance…

Robson Challenge Event Held at PebbleCreek

Robson Ranch Ladies Golf Association competed in the annual Robson Challenge event on Nov. 16. Because COVID-19 once again canceled last year’s tournament, both 2021 and 2022 qualifiers were able to compete this year, playing the Tuscany Falls East course at PebbleCreek. The weather was windy and their newly overseeded greens were much slower than…

Paper Crafter Is a Happy Camper!

Jaine Toth A fairly new resident of Robson Ranch, and even newer to the Paper Crafting Club, Mary Anne Sandoval revels in the creativity it engenders and refuses to be daunted by the plethora of possibilities offered in this art form. Rather, she considers it one more activity and learning experience offered here at Robson…

Thank You, Robson Ranch Residents

Martha Spillane As we move into 2023, the Gourd Club wishes all our residents a healthy, peaceful, and creative new year. We are fortunate to be living in a community where community comes first. The Gourd Club would like to thank all the dedicated men and women from Support Our Troops. Their commitment in lining…

Fused Glass Fun

The Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club is off and running in 2023! In addition to the typical items you can make in our studio (plates, bowls, ornaments, etc.), our members are enjoying some specialty classes to create mirrors and garden art, and also learning to weave glass to create fabric-like effects. What fun! Are you ready…

Ladies Social Club Recap

The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club held their luncheon on Nov. 14, 2022. The guest speaker was Sandy Carpenter, a Robson Ranch resident, who shared her personal experience when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2021, killing all 64 people on board and 125 people in the Pentagon. Sandy…

Vagabonds’ Lake Powell Rally

From Nov. 3 through 7, eight couples in the Vagabonds RV Club enjoyed a trip to Wahweap Campground in Page, Ariz., during the Lake Powell Balloon Regatta led by Lee and Renee Kleinjan and assisted by Brian and Gloria Younge and Gene and Sharon Bond. Others attending were: Esther Aar and Stan Strickland, Jeff and…