Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…
Category: July 2025
Discover how residents at Robson Ranch can enhance their digital finance experience in the U.S. with the secure and user-friendly phantom crypto wallet.
July 2025, Features
Word of the Month: Cudgel
David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
July 2025, Features
Scams at an All-Time High in 2024
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…
July 2025, Generals
News from the Sky: Airport Ready to Commemorate Special Milestone
You can call us a nonagenarian, you can call us aged like fine wine, but don’t say we’re done, because we are just getting started. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about to mark its 90th anniversary of City of Phoenix ownership by looking forward to a busy future as it takes a look back…
July 2025, Generals
Boxes and Labels
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft Do you ever have to stop and think while filling out demographic information when it comes to Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed? I have checked each one at one time or another in my life. And, it still feels like I could check all four because I am all four to some…
July 2025, Generals
Mahjong Maniacs Presents a Robson Communities Mahjong Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Mahjong players. This event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
July 2025, Generals
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the August edition is Thursday, July 10, by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
July 2025, Generals
Samba Fanatics Presents a Robson Communities Samba Tournament at PebbleCreek
Come join us for a fun-filled day with your fellow Robson Communities Samba players. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse (16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395). Entry fee is $60, which includes a catered lunch (your choice of Cobb…
July 2025, Front Page
Christmas in July with the Stained Glass Club
Julie White Why wait to begin your holiday crafting? Our members are already hard at work creating beautiful stained glass pieces that make perfect gifts or stunning decorations. Yes, you heard that right—it might be scorching outside, but we’re all about getting a head start on tackling those festive projects! One of the exciting projects…
July 2025, Front Page
Happy Birthday, America!
Tamara Weaver Possibly only Christmas surpasses the nostalgia associated with celebrating America’s birthday. Americans flock with their families and friends to events including fireworks, parades, barbeques, and baseball games–all to honor our country’s birthday. The patriotism is not lost on the Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club. The love of country is so easily integrated in…