Category: March 2017

Paying it forward

Robson Ranch members of the CG RC Flyers Club presented aviation lectures to the Casa Grande High School and 4-H Club.

Five years ago the City of Casa Grande leased 11 acres of land to the newly formed club of the Casa Grande RC Flyers for $1/year. In the past five years the CG RC Flyers has returned this “favor” by hosting monthly flying events during “the season” for the residents of the area, plus have…

What’s Brad Drinking?

This month I’m drinking Macallan 10. This is probably one of my all-time favorite scotches and I’m so excited to bring this on for our bar! I have always kept a bottle of this at home without fail for the past seven years. And don’t let its younger age fool you; this is one of…

Ladies Social Club news

Barbara Engelhardt Are you looking for a way to make a difference? Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is an avenue to promote the interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings. Three women from Robson have already found how rewarding this program can be. Jan Stryker, Cindy Johnson and Barbara Engelhardt…

Second annual Gunslinger Golf Tournament results

On January 11 and 12 the RRMGA held its second annual Gunslinger Golf Tournament. A total of 86 golfers competed in the two-day team event, which featured four different nine hole formats. Each team consisted of two players vying for top prize in each flight. In order to even the playing field the teams were…

RRMGA members score first aces

Terry Kumbera Two members of the RRMGA scored their very first hole in one of their golfing careers. Both aces were made on hole no. 6 of the Buttes nine. The first one occurred on Friday, January 20, by Terry Kumbera playing from the Rust tee box. The 111 yard pitching wedge flew directly at…

Ceramics and Pottery Club news

Ceramics and Pottery Club 2017 President Agnes Wilson receives a gavel and “Madam Pres” sash from 2016 President Kathy Foran.

The C/P Club has started 2017 with a bang. There is a lot going on. We are now showing instructional DVDs every two weeks. The DVDs are a great review for experienced members and a wonderful way for our new members to start learning and enjoy their new hobby. Each DVD is a stand-alone lesson…

RRLGA hosts second annual Golf Day

Members and guests: Marylou Walton, Patti Baumann, Jeri Srenaski, Sandy Horzauk, Joanne Heiman; in front Patty Bruchez

RRLGA hosted its second annual fun golf day inviting all Robson Ranch women golfers to join them on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Tournament chair MaryLou Walton, Barbara Gayer, Susan Worner and Pam Mumy got this fun day organized. We had a total of 59 players: 35 members and 24 non-members. The format was a four…

Robson Pickleball League – all in the family

Robson Ranch residents take on SaddleBrooke Ranch in the inaugural Robson league play.

Flo Van Volkom While it takes nine months to have a baby, it took five months of rigorous planning to give birth to the Robson Pickleball League, which encompasses five of the local Robson communities including Robson Ranch, SaddleBrooke Ranch, PebbleCreek, Sun Lakes and SaddleBrooke. Representatives of each community met every month over the summer…

Sun Lakes annual Spring Show and Sale March 25

The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association annual Spring Show will be held on Saturday, March 25, with over 50 vendors showcasing their unique handmade crafts and art work. The show will take place at the Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S Oakwood Blvd, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come early for the best selection…

Diva Bridge Gals

Babs Barney, Carol Male, Laurie Waluk, Sandy Christopher, Margaret Erickson, Jaclyn Marshall, Linda Sue Jensen and Mildred VonHaske

On February 6-9, eight gals from the bridge groups at Robson Ranch made a three-day trip to Rocky Point, Mexico. They loaded up gear for the three nights, including two bridge tables, cards, score cards, and some money for their high stake games ($1 for each round—four in total were played—and five cents for each…