Terry Price Hello, Robson Ranch friends and neighbors. We are in Washington state for the summer and receive the Washington editions of AARP publications. This month, there was an interesting article that we should all be aware of. It is about the Dementia Friends program, an international effort that educates people and raises awareness about…
Category: August 2019
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Word of the Month: Demotic
David Zapatka I attend a five-day conference every summer where experts are brought in to speak about a wide variety of topics. This year’s annual gathering had 218 speakers lecturing, hosting interactive gatherings and running tournaments on 308 interesting and entertaining topics. Being a lifelong student, I’m in my element when I can learn from…
Generals, August 2019
Where were you when…
Barbara Marriott, a SaddleBrooke author If you are over fifty years old, you are a walking encyclopedia of historic events. Author Barbara Marriott wants to publish your personal memories and remembrances of historical events during the 20th and 21st centuries in a book entitled Where Were You When. So much has happened and so quickly…
Features, August 2019
Mastermind is expanding its operations
MasterMind! trivia activities are alive and well during the summer months. Enjoy the question sets that are available in the coffee bars and in the Tack Room on Thursday nights. Mastermind! is expanding its operations. There will be a tournament this autumn that is patterned after the Family Feud television game show, so start your…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Come learn something new with the Needle Crafters
Diana Oleson Rachel took my learn to knit class and completed six pairs of travel slippers for our charity and then on her own she made a customized afghan for her husband. My knitting or crocheting classes are whenever anyone who wants to learn shows up. Supplies except yarn can be checked out at time…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Break out of the summer workout slump
Do you suffer from those summertime workout blues? The summer is long and your workout has hit a “blah” point. So, how can you break out of this hum-drum feeling that you may have about exercise? Just like a writer who hits a writer’s block, exercise enthusiasts can hit an exercise slump. Before you know…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
So many books, so little time – Join a book club
Do you love to read? This is probably a question that you have asked yourself on numerous occasions! Have you ever finished reading a book and desperately wanted to discuss it with someone? For those of you who answered “yes,” a book club may be what you’re needing! “Reading Between the Wines” is a book…
Sports, August 2019
Tennis Club has a busy summer
If it’s July, it must be time for Wimbledon! As we gear up for this famous tennis grand slam, let’s see who can answer this question: Who is the youngest woman to win at Wimbledon? That’s a tricky one because the youngest woman was Lottie Dod from England, who won the championship in 1887 at…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Stained Glass happenings
Doris Betuel Usually things are quiet here at the Ranch after April. However, the Stained Glass Club (SGC) is buzzing with beginner classes, project days and “leading” (an advanced stain glass technique) classes. Since May, we have conducted three beginner classes for 14 happy Robson Ranch residents and are continuing the classes through September. The…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Material Girls news
Marie Stuersel With summer’s arrival, the Material Girls brave the heat, spending time in the sewing studio at the Creative Arts Center. Activities include quilting, sewing and machine embroidery for charity or members’ own use. Several members got together in June to make items for the November craft sale, which brings in revenue to purchase…