Karen Stockstill Historians believe that the game of Mah Jongg began in the countryside of Asia around 1300 B.C. It gained popularity in China in the 1870s when it hit the big cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai. The expatriate Europeans and Americans living in these cities became familiar with it and liked the camaraderie…
The Fused Glass Club is pleased to announce our member of the month, Faythe Daniel. When the club was launched in early 2019, we had a handful of members. Today, our club is thriving and has many talented and enthusiastic members. Much of our success and growth is due to the efforts of founding member Faythe…
Mary Jo Albrecht Save the date, Robson Ranch Dance Club! The big band sound of The Robson Ranch Musicians was such a hit at our last dance that they have been invited back for the Robson Ranch Dance Club’s Nov. 17 dance. Dennis Bierman and his band have accepted our invitation and will be playing their…
Susie Klopp When I was a kid, school started the day after Labor Day. In my mind the calendar turned the corner to fall when school started, even if you couldn’t wear that new wool skirt just yet. Well, it’s time to turn the corner into fall even if our Arizona kids have been back in…
Cynthia Melito, President of the Stained Glass Club Members of the Stained Glass Club have been keeping busy and cool in Studio V with the Summertime Panel Series. Each member has a wooden base light with a groove to hold the interchangeable panels. I have designed each panel for an interesting design as well as…
Six members of the New Chapter Book Club went to see the film adaptation of one of their books, Where the Crawdads Sing, and then went to Hideout Steakhouse for a wonderful meal and to review the movie. We all agreed that the movie was very well done! New Chapter Book Club was started by…
Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…
Diane Williams Several Ceramics & Pottery members “stepped out” with a new stepping stones class held with Debbie Olguin and Mary Ann Bechtel. The class has become addictive, as Debbie and Mary Ann warned! Some members are on to their second and third stepping stones. Members are saying this is one of the most fun classes offered…
Jaine Toth Fall is just around the corner and the Paper Crafting Club is beginning to welcome back our winter resident members as they return to their Robson Ranch homes and to our twice-weekly sessions. While they were away, classes were put on hold, but we full-timers, as well as the winter residents, are eager…
Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers took a trip to Mt. Lemmon on Aug. 12. About 30 neighbors met at the McDonald’s at the base of the Catalina Mountains. After a group photo, we drove up Catalina Highway toward Mt. Lemmon. What started out as a sunny trip in the foothills with temps in the 90s,…