Lifestyle is an important part of staying healthy in mind and body. Alzheimer’s and dementia are not an inevitable part of normal aging and exercise might help keep them at bay! Researchers found that every hour of exercise over the recommended weekly levels of more intense activity reduce brain aging by about a year. The…
Category: June 2019
Generals, June 2019
Sewing help for Operation Christmas Child
Diana Oleson, Needle Crafters Barbie came to Casa Grande with only a swim suit and is in dire need of a skirt and sweater for her trip in the shoebox to a child in need. Any help with this project is welcome. If anyone needs a pattern, email me at [email protected]. Thank you to everyone…
Sports, June 2019
Tennis Club finishes the season with team socials
On Friday, April 12, the Tennis Club held a Friday Night Social tennis event. Players were assigned to courts to play the first round; in two hours, everyone was able to play at least four games with eight different players. After the two hours of tennis, everyone gathered at the home of Dave and Jan…
Sports, June 2019
Robson Ranch Putting League April results
On April 11, putters battled windy conditions, but still managed some impressive scores! Gross winners were Jim Baxter, first; Al Kindt, second; John Burtis, third and Sharon Kasper won the blind draw. Net winners were Tom Osoba, first; Deb Parker, second; Jerry Walden, third and Barb Mazurek won the blind draw. Our pro Jay Wilson’s…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
News from the Robson Ranch Singers
We have a new board of directors. Steve Gove is the President, Connie Koza is interim VP until Sandy Carpenter returns, Bill Srenaski is Treasurer and Lisa Hunt is the musical director. To keep the harmony going all summer, they had a BBQ on May 14, keeping the vocal chords humming! Lisa Hunt has already…
Features, June 2019
How does Your Garden Grow
Louise Grabell The key to successful gardening lies in how well you take care of your plants. They need your attention when it comes to fertilization. When the question is posed “How Does Your Garden Grow?” you should have a good answer! My garden grows just fine. The flowers are happy, the citrus trees are…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
Donated doll blankets greatly appreciated
Diana Oleson Thank you to everyone who has been dropping off doll blankets for Operation Christmas Child. Keep them coming. I decided that I will include a helpful hint in my articles. So, since the hot months are on the horizon, I would start with a storage tip. “Keep glue sticks in the refrigerator during…
Sports, June 2019
Relishing Pickleball
David Zapatka The 2019 USAPA/IFP Rules have been updated. Here are some of the highlights: * Pen or sharpie-type markings are allowed on the paddle playing surface so long as they do not impact the surface roughness and are in good taste. * At the beginning of the serve, both feet must be behind the…
Generals, June 2019
Attention shoebox shoppers
Hey, all of you shoebox shoppers! We are gearing up for another great year of Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing. The spring and summer are great times to look for those special gifts to include in shoeboxes that will be packed November 7 at the annual packing party. We are in need of gifts for…
Generals, June 2019
AZ Pathfinders trip notice
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour (Monday–Friday) on September 30–October 4, 2019, to the Colorado Plateau. Join us for an adventurous tour to this region and meet Hopi and Navajo artisans and learn about their art and culture. This is a wonderful…