Barbara Renthal The time of year is upon us when we start saying “Hasta luego,” not “Adios,” to our neighbors from the Northlands and allow the quiet to settle with the heat upon the Ranch. Those of us who stay year-round find this a mixed blessing as the part-timers bring a level of energy and…
Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers dined at Singing Pandas on March 4. Fifty Ranchers drove to the restaurant in Chandler to eat excellent Chinese cuisine and enjoy the entertainment. The customer service was prompt and friendly. Three singers provided the entertainment during an hour-long show. The first singer, Mike Russe, treated the crowd to songs…
Diana Oleson Dianne Van Syoc fell in love with a pastel color combination when she saw an unfinished kit at a garage sale in the 1990s. The price was right. And the pattern looked easy enough to duplicate (about 2 inches had been started, but there were no written directions). Life events and big changes ……
Yes, you can weave glass! The Robson Fused Glass Club offers specialty classes for our members to try different techniques and to create unique effects with glass. You can also create stunning batik designs with powdered glass. How about painting or stamping? It’s not just for paper anymore. The creativity and fun never ends with…
Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers had a fun evening at Throwback Family Fun at Trekkel and Rodeo Roads in Casa Grande on March 1. Peter Redwine, owner of the arcade, opened the site for a Rancher’s private event. Redwine has provided many residents of Robson Ranch with electronic hardware support involving cable and phone wiring.…
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club luncheon was held on Feb. 13. The group welcomed guest speaker Bridget Dwyer from the Boisset Wine Collection. Bridget is an Independent Ambassador for 35 different wineries. Her presentation was very informative and was delivered with a sense of humor. It was a pleasure having her…
Jaine Toth Easel cards, taught by Georgia Brosnihan, make great gifts because they are easy to display. Creativity abounds. Most of the people who took the class crafted leprechaun cards for St. Patrick’s Day, but other ones included an Easter bunny and a friendship card. Different members take turns teaching new techniques. Classes are usually…
JoAnne Gaudioso As tiny seeds go from bud to bloom, the earth slowly awakens from winter’s deep slumber. Life feels clear and renewed and the gentle sunshine attests to a new beginning full of promise. This is what springtime represents to many people. But, if you are unlucky enough to suffer from seasonal allergies, the…
Who can forget the line dances to Billy Ray Cyrus’ song “Achy Breaky Heart” or Brooks & Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” when country line dancing peaked in the 1990s? And everyone knows the “Electric Slide,” which is danced at almost every wedding. Today, line dancing can be done to any kind of music, such as…