R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…
Category: July 2026
July 2026
Savor Retirement: Savor the Joy of Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring the joy of retirement means recognizing that this is your time. Your time to rest, to grow, to explore, and to delight in the world around you. It’s a chance to wake up each morning with a sense of possibility and to end each day with gratitude. Retirement isn’t an ending; it’s…
July 2026
This Month in Military History: Fifteen Stars and Fifteen Stripes
Martin Bender July 1813, Baltimore, Maryland: Major George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry ordered two American flags large enough to be visible for miles, especially by ships approaching Baltimore Harbor. Congress declared war with Britain a year earlier in June 1812 because of British attempts to limit American trade with Europe, the impressment of American…
July 2026, Generals
Word of the Month: Pizookie
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
July 2026, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter Are you an active adult? Are you prepared for your future? I’m quite sure you don’t know what the future may bring, but right now most of you are enjoying life in the sun. It’s an exciting time in our lives. Many of us are retired or working from home, giving us the…
July 2026
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the August 2026 edition is by noon on July 10. 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 2026, Generals
Save the Date! Robson Ranch 2027 Mahjong Fun Day
Mark your calendar for Jan. 18, 2027, and join fellow Mahjong enthusiasts for a day of fun, friendship, and exciting play! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, come enjoy friendly competition, great company, and a celebration of this timeless game. Additional details and registration information coming soon. Mark Your Calendar! Jan.…