The Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club is pleased to introduce our member of the month, Laurel Prysiazny. Like many Robson residents, Laurel and her husband, Dwayne, started their journey in Canada before eventually relocating to Robson Ranch. She and Dwayne married on Halloween 1981 so they would never forget their wedding anniversary! On their wedding…
Terry Helmstetter This summer the Fine Arts Guild is putting a new twist on their painting themes. One week each month we will do an intense study on one topic of interest. The first in this series concentrated on water: an ocean scene, a river scene, and a lake scene and how to make each…
July in Arizona is a special time of year. The pavement shimmers. The steering wheel becomes a branding iron. The mailbox feels like a pizza oven. And somewhere in Robson Ranch, a group of cigar lovers looks outside at the blazing desert and says, “Perfect weather to light something on fire.” That can only mean…
Doris Betuel A block of wood. A love of music. What do these two things have in common? Our Robson Woodshop has a tremendous array of tools and equipment. Doubtless you have seen or purchased some awesome bowls, cutting boards, or trays from them. Perhaps you have even made some of these items in their…
Conrad Tolson In May we welcomed Warren Petersen, AZ Senate President and Attorney General (AG) candidate, and our AZ House Representative, Teresa Martinez. Warren Petersen. He has been endorsed by a large number of police associations, sheriffs, legislators, supervisors, and attorneys. As Senate President he has constitutional authority to take on cases the AG declines,…
Julie White The stained glass club is open for business during these hot days of summer. Working in our air-conditioned studio is the perfect way to stay cool while getting creative. Recently Donna Cody and Mary Hogan took part in a beginner’s class led by our president, Beth Sulek-LaHousse. Together, they tackled enchanting beginner projects…
David Zapatka The dink is pickleball’s most nuanced shot, deceptively simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. While beginners treat it as a stopgap between rallies, advanced players weaponize it. Here’s how to transform your dinking game from passive to dominant. Elite dinks share three qualities. They land in the kitchen, stay low over the…