Deborah Dorman, Chair and Co-founder The Democratic Club of Robson Ranch (DCRR) has activities on three fronts: social, political, and charitable. The club has been quite busy in all areas, hosting potential candidates for meetings, such as Joanna Mendoza (for U.S. Congress) and Nick Mansour (for State Treasurer), as well as representatives of various organizations,…
Category: February 2026
Sports, February 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
February 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Don’t Let a Missed Shot Define Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Every pool player has experienced this: you line up for an easy shot, take your stroke, and watch the ball miss. Whether it rattles in the pocket, overcuts, or falls short, that single moment can stir up frustration, self-doubt, and tension. While the mishap itself is just a small part of…
February 2026, Sports
Congratulations, Paul!
Jane Everett Congratulations to Robson Ranch Men’s Golf Association (RRMGA) member Paul Erdman as he finished in the top 5 for the PGA National Club Championship. Paul placed 5th in the Senior Men’s division and as he accomplished that, Paul will automatically be invited to play in the PGA National Club Championship in 2027 at…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Robson Ranch Republican Club—Arizona Election News
Conrad Tolson Our December guest was Alex Kolodin, Arizona Assembly LD-3 and 2026 candidate for Arizona Secretary of State. Kolodin has sponsored a number of election integrity Bills since he entered the Arizona house in 2022, almost all of which have been vetoed by Gov. Hobbs; however, he said he was able to leverage the…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Virtue of the Month: Love
Betsy Lydle Smith Have you ever thought about what Love means to you? Take a moment and read what the pictured Virtues Reflection Card says about Love: Love is at the center of our being. It is the vital force that gives us energy and direction. It connects one heart with another. Love is irresistible…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Cigars, Secrets & Satire: Robson Ranch Cigar Society to Honor Charles Dickens with Smoke, Storytelling, and Suspicious Laughter
By a Concerned Citizen with a Deep Love of Irony (and Medium-Full Bodied Cigars) It was the best of times, it was the worst of times—depending, of course, on your cigar cut, your draw quality, and whether you remembered to bring a lighter. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, a loosely organized but highly spirited faction of…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Do More with Glass!
Doris Betuel If you have been following the articles on fused glass, it is a never ending delight to view the wonderful and creative projects that are created with melted glass. Some of our members have expanded their glass universes to include other mediums, such as ceramics, wood, or metal with fused glass. Check out…
February 2026, Clubs & Classes
Christmas Holiday Dance Party
On Dec. 11, 2025, the Line Dance Club held its annual Christmas dance party in the Hermosa Ballroom. Approximately 100 dancers gathered to eat, drink, socialize, and of course, dance! Cj does a wonderful job organizing the songs that have been requested at each class level. By alternating the songs, everyone has an opportunity to…
Clubs & Classes, February 2026
Step Aerobics Celebrations
Carol Simmons On Sept. 27, 2025, Phil Olquin hosted a pizza party in the Hermosa ballroom for the step aerobics class. Judi Lewinski and Phil Olquin have been volunteering as leaders of this step aerobics class since 2007. With the help of Kim Gibbs, Scott Fauber, Michael Crowley, and Heather Heslin also leading aerobics routines,…