Category: May 2015

State Parties

The Wisconsin “transplants” had a party!

They came from such exotic places as Oconomowoc, Chippewa Falls, Ashwaubenon, Iron River, Fish Creek, Menasha, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Lake Tomahawk and more. On March 13 about 50 Robson Ranch/Wisconsin “transplants” braved 80 degree wind chills, bright sunny skies and the “unfrozen tundra” to attend Robson Ranch’s first all-Wisconsin Party. Co-hosts Mike…

Robson Ranch Throwdown

Margaret O’Connor, bar manager

The elegant new Hermosa Ballroom was alive with activity on March 30 as guests eagerly awaited the start of the first “Robson Ranch Throwdown.” The evening began with music provided by Used Kars. Four of our bartenders went to work using their mixology expertise to concoct one-of-a-kind drinks. Guests were invited to taste each creation…

Inaugural Member/Guest Tournament a tremendous success

Frank Sanchez The first annual member/guest tournament was held March 18 and 19, 2015 at Robson Ranch Arizona. The tournament was a great success with 40 two-man teams participating. The tournament was divided into two flights according to handicap. The first day was a two-man scramble with 20% of combined handicap. The winners of the…

Adopt-a-hole committee

Committee members from left: Don Williams. Nancy Stogsdill, Jim Stogsdill, Geri Srenaski, Bill Srenaski, John Collier, Patti Bauman and Bruce Bauman. They are out for the evening on Hole No. 5 Buttes repairing divots and ball marks.

Joanne Heiman This is just one hole of 18 that our volunteer homeowners adopt a golf hole each year. They choose a golf hole and all year work on their particular golf hole helping our golf committee keep the Robson Ranch golf course in the best condition in the area. If you are interested in…

2 Your Health: Vaccines and Stem Cells: Weapons against lung disease

Asian scientist using microscope in the laboratory

  Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Robson Ranch Views dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…

A Grand Night for Singing

The Cactus Blossoms Barbershop Octet is composed of (from left) Carol Ilten, Sue Waibel, Bev Stevenson, Teresa Baxter, Debra Parker and (in front) Debby Harris, Jan Stocek and Connie Koza.

On two delightful spring evenings in March, the Robson Ranch Singers mixed chorus gave a concert for several hundred residents and their guests. The show, entitled It’s a Grand Night for Singing, included a lineup of show tunes, a spiritual, a medley of songs from My Fair Lady, and assorted music from the 50s and…

And the winner of the RRMG quilt is Janet Kennedy!

Janet Kennedy, who won, and her husband

The moment finally arrived to draw the winning raffle ticket. The anticipation in the room kept growing and growing; everyone believing “I’m the winner.” RRMG wants to thank everyone for buying tickets. Ticket sales were more for this quilt than other years. Money raised will help us buy more fabric for making more quilts. So…

RRLGA celebrates its 3rd annual Member/Guest tournament

The 2015 Howdy Pardner member/guest tournament

Candy Burtis March 9 and 10 were absolutely gorgeous days as 37 RRLGA members rounded up their partners to play in the third annual member/guest tournament. This year’s theme was “Howdy Pardner,” and players definitely got into the Western spirit. Guests came to the Ranch from near and far; for some this was their first…

Learn about needle work

Doris’ needlework

Jan Strycker Did you think Needleworks was just about knitting? Well think again. At our Needleworks sessions on Thursday from 9:00 until noon, come and go as you like; we explore and practice many needle skills. Nellie Cronewett has years of experience working with needles. She crochets, knits and is currently working on a cross…

Wednesday Social Bridge holds all day tournament

On March 25 the Robson Ranch Wednesday Social Bridge Club held its second all-day tournament and luncheon of the year. There were nine tables of four players each. Six rounds of six hands each were played. Partners and rotation were random selection. At the end of the six rounds, tallies were totaled up and prizes…