August in Arizona is not really a month. It is more like a full-scale character test administered by the sun. By late August, nobody is asking, “Is it hot today?” We already know the answer. The question is more like, “Can I touch my steering wheel without losing fingerprints?” or “Why does the mailbox feel…
Category: Clubs & Classes
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Gourd Fan Favorites
Doris Betuel The humble gourd can become a lot of things: a vessel for flowers, a beautiful windchime, or simply an art piece. Some of our members are sports fans. What better way to express your sports preferences than putting them on a gourd! Take a look at some of our members’ sports favorites! Whatever…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Play Your Best Pool: Using a Mirror to Sharpen Your Fundamentals
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool This article is inspired by Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman and written by Steve Farmer. One of the most effective training tools in billiards is also one of the simplest: a mirror. Every morning, people use a mirror to check how they look and make small corrections in real time. If something…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Life Is Better When We Travel Together! The Roving Ranchers
Pat Sand If you’ve heard rumors that the Roving Ranchers is an RV club … we’re here to happily set the record straight! No RV required—just a sense of fun, curiosity, and a willingness to enjoy life with great neighbors. We’re a social club made for exactly that: getting together, laughing together, and heading out…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Relishing Pickleball: The Wild, Wonderful World of Pickleball
David Zapatka There’s something audacious about the name. Pickleball. Say it out loud. You can’t help but grin. It turns out that is exactly the point! Millions of people are discovering that a paddle, a whiffle-like ball, and a court the size of a badminton court can do something that gyms and wellness apps cannot.…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club News
Bonnie Carnagey The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club (RRALSC) was proud to continue its philanthropic efforts by awarding a $1,500 Scholarship to Sienna Elyse Graciano, the first recipient of the scholarship for Villa Oasis High School. She is a highly deserving and motivated graduate. The award ceremony was attended on May 20 at Villa…
August 2026, Sports, Clubs & Classes
Support Our Troops-Arizona Dollars at Work
Martin Bender For more than 35 years, the Fisher House Foundation has provided a home away from home for families of patients receiving care at military and veteran medical centers. There are 98 Fisher Houses in the United States, plus one in Germany and one in England. In Arizona there is a Fisher House in…