Category: July 2023

Summer Cleaning…in Pottery

As with any studio, over time, tables need cleaning, cabinets get dirty, and shelves get disorganized. Last month, the Ceramics and Pottery Club decided that it was time to get the studio back into order. A dozen volunteer members got down to business and dusted, washed, and organized for hours. All the cabinets were emptied,…

History of Cross Stitch—Needle Crafters

Needle work has existed as long as there has been cloth to work it on. Pieces of embroidery and needlework have been found preserved in ancient Egyptian tombs and in medieval churches all over the world. The first printed pattern book was made in Germany in 1524. The first fabric made specifically for cross stitch was…

Save the Date!

Marsha Oliver Mark your calendar for the Robson Ranch Singers’ concert ‘Home for the Holidays.’ There will be performances on Dec. 12 and 13, 2023. If you’re a singer and want to learn more about joining us, please contact our director, Laurie Laramie, at [email protected].

The Wedding Planner

Pastor Frank DeFusco Every people and nation celebrate the covenant of marriage in their own particular way. And in the Galilean region of Jesus’ time, the Jews had theirs. It starts with the father of the groom making the match (Shiddukhim) with the son’s approval. Next, the covenant (Ketubah) is made in writing to the bride…

Sports Club Instructor Highlight

Each month we will highlight one or two of our instructors, massage therapists, and staff. You can see how their talents and expertise can help you achieve your fitness goals! Meet Our Newest Instructor! We are pleased to introduce Rachel Conrad, our newest fitness instructor. We’re thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to…

Magical Glass Flowers

Doris Betuel The Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club is thrilled to showcase the flowery panel created by member Marita Hickman. Through trial and error, Marita has created this magical window display of flowers and insect buddies. The window is 4 by 6 feet of glass flowers and vines with flowers, each measuring a foot or…

What Is Truth?

Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Who or what are you listening to today? What’s your basis for reality? What is truth? Are you part of the growing camp that has concluded that there really is no truth for life, or are you a seeker of truth? Are you trying to make sense of a…

Greatness

Pastor Chet Kwiat There is a great deal of talk about who is the greatest, especially among sports enthusiasts. In every athletic endeavor there seems to always be the discussion about who was the greatest. Was Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player ever? Or Is LeBron James the greatest? Ty Cobb thought he was the…

Relishing Pickleball: Shot Selection

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, it is time now to learn about shot selection. Mary Littlewood says the ideal sequence of shots provides a means for all four players to get to the net where pickleball is won and lost as opposed to…