David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow pickleball player Janie Blake-Zunino writes, “While reading Dancing with the Muse in Old Age by Priscilla Long, I read the word abecedarian and found it interesting.” Abecedarian abe·ce·dar·i·an noun a person who is just learning; a novice adjective 1. arranged alphabetically 2. rudimentary; elementary Origin and Etymology—abecedary “alphabet book, primer” (going back to…
Category: February 2023
Features, February 2023
U.S. Military History: The Tomb
Ross Dunfee “Soldier, put those bodies in the graves and get them buried.” “Sargent, what names should I put on each of the grave markers?” “I don’t know. For now, just mark it Unknown.” This conversation has occurred throughout many wars around the world. Identifying and repatriating the deceased is a logistical nightmare. It is…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Come See the Needle Crafters at the Craft Fair!
Diana Oleson Among the various items the Needle Crafters will be selling at the March 11 craft fair will be pet accessories, so bring your pet’s measurements with you to ensure a proper fit. There will be floppy hats, scarfs, ruffle collars, and more. Here are instructions to properly measure your pet. Your pet will…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Material Girls’ New Year’s Resolutions
Barbara Renthal Here we are, a month into 2023! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with safe travels, few delays, and lots of good cheer. 2022 presented many challenges, and I for one am happy to see it in the rearview mirror. The new year brings with it a list of resolutions that…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Democratic Club of Robson Ranch Reaches Milestone
Deborah Dorman As of the start of this new year, the Democratic Club of Robson Ranch, AZ (DCRR) has reached 100 members and is still growing! The club offers an array of political, social, and community outreach (charitable, volunteer) activities. Recently, a New Year’s Eve party, with live music, was offered at a member’s home,…
Features, February 2023
Robson Ranch Annual Poker Tournament February 25
The annual poker tournament will be held this year at the Robson Ranch Sports Club. This year’s event will have two separate events. You may play in either or both tournaments. First Event: No Limit Big Stack Omaha The first event will start at 9 a.m. By popular demand this event is a No Limit…
Religion, February 2023
God Is Good
Pastor Larry Sundin One of my favorite Scriptures is tucked in at the conclusion of the 23rd Psalm where David declares: “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” What I love about this particular Scripture is the word picture…
Religion, February 2023
Knowing God Is Knowing Love
Pastor Ron Hunt Beloved, let us love one another: for love is from God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God. 1 John 1:7 God is known in many ways. We know God most by the “Way of the Heart” according to the great spiritual teachers in various traditions. This…
Generals, February 2023
Trap Shooters Invited!
Vicki Ray The PebbleCreek Gun Club in Goodyear is this year’s host for the 12th annual trap shooting competition called the Robson Trap Trials. Trap shooters from any Robson community in Arizona may participate in the event, which takes place Friday, March 24, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. Each person will shoot three rounds…
Generals, February 2023
Christmas Dinner for Eloy Veterans Center
Esther M. Aar On Dec. 19, 2022, the residents of Robson Ranch partnered with the congregation of Cowboy Church of Pinal County to sponsor a dinner for the Eloy Veterans Center. The outpouring of food, Christmas treats, socks, gifts, and cash donations was overwhelming. More than 100 guests were served a feast of roast turkey and…