Linda Gayer With COVID-19 numbers shrinking, the Arizona governor lifted some of the imposed COVID restrictions, and the Sports Club opening meant that the Line Dancing Club could return to the aerobics room for all classes. Since quarantine began in March 2020, the line dancer instructors took the classes to the streets of Robson, offering…
Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness and Wellness What type of warm up do you do when preparing to work out, play pickleball, tennis, swim, or play golf? The more I talk to people the more I see that the “warm up” is not always as effective as it could be. Many people will do either static…
Nancy Friedman, Co-Education Director Following the HOA and CDC COVID guidelines to hold their annual show and sale, eight guild members opened their garages or used their yards for the display of their artwork with two other members participating also. With each venue having maps available, it did not take long for the seasoned Ranchers…
Ross Dunfee The killing was over. The four-year long Civil War officially ended at Appomattox, Va. April 9, 1865. There was a large division between the northern states (largely industrial) and the southern states (largely agrarian) over slavery, states’ rights, and westward expansion. The election of Lincoln was the last straw, and one month after…
Doris Betuel Open to all homeowners, the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club (RRPC) has been providing free beginner pickleball lessons to any and all players. This program was started a few years ago and most recently has been led by Steve Arthur, long time RRPC member and avid pickleball player. Even with the challenges of COVID…
Doris Betuel Spring has sprung in our community! Glass fusing artists are making lots of fun things to put in their gardens! Check out the recent addition of glass totem poles and garden stakes that our members have made. Thank you to Connie Lundberg, glass artist extraordinaire and member of the Robson Ranch Fused Glass…
Carol Breen All was a buzz at the Pottery Studio the past few months as a true potter, or “Crocker” the old English term, was in the community. Warren spent many hours at the potter’s wheel demonstrating and teaching club members various techniques. Since our club has three potter’s wheels, several members had the opportunity…
Pat Mumy The Robson Ranch Ladies Golf Association traditionally holds a member/guest tournament during March. Members invite friends to visit the Ranch and participate in a fun, two-day golf event. COVID-19 changed all that this year, but members didn’t miss out on the fun!…
Ken Muhlbeier Few people are aware that the Tilt-a-Whirl carnival ride was invented in Faribault, Minn. Even fewer people were able to enjoy sitting in the deteriorated ride seats outside the boarded-up plant with Ron Hunt and his little league team-mates after practice. With his dad coaching, Ron endured the oversized, all wool uniforms and…
Bob Kehoe The Winter Racing Season has come to a close for the Robson Ranch RC Club. It proved to be another success, including increased participants (approximately 36) and numbers of spectators. “Even with our month shutdown due to COVID, we were still able to put together a full points season,” said Bill Engler, club…