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: Clubs & Classes
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…
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Robson Cornhole Summer League is in season
The cornhole summer league will run from July 16 to Oct. 31, followed by a fall league. We will meet on the event lawn on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m., with 12 teams playing at a time. Each team consists of two players, and if we have any single players, they will be paired up…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Support Our Troops-AZ summer update
“Summer time and the livin’ is easy.” Remember that classic song from Porgy & Bess? Well, it may be summer time at Robson Ranch, but the board and members of Support Our Troops-AZ club are busy planning this year’s annual golf tournament and auction. Why, you may be asking? Glad you asked! Living is never…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Dancing in the afternoon
Paul Gayer Coaster step; jazz box; lindy; sailor step; sway, sway; kick, ball and step are just some of the dance steps that CJ teaches in the line dancing classes offered in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Sports Club. The beauty of line dancing is you don’t need a partner to participate!…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Summer afternoon of fun art drawing animals
On July 9th, a small class of four taught by JoAnn Bunyea learned to draw animals using simple shapes with which to create their animal drawings. As you can see in a few drawings, a triangle was used to start the process. The Fine Arts Guild is looking forward to having JoAnn and Kathy Arend…