David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, we will now learn from two professional Hall of Fame players Ms. Littlewood quotes in her book regarding doubles strategies. Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore were the national women’s doubles champions in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and continue to…
Category: September 2023
September 2023, Sports
Robson Ranch Couples Place in AGA 2023 Mixed Stix Tournament
Robson Ranch was represented by two couples who finished as flight winners in the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) 2023 Mixed Stix Golf Tournament played at Sedona’s Oakcreek Country Club on July 29 and 30. The two-day tournament format consisted of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play with each player receiving 85% of his/her playing handicaps. Robson Ranch…
Front Page, September 2023
Learn to Line Dance!
Each fall, a new Absolute Beginners line dancing class is offered by the Line Dancing Club. This fall that class will begin on Oct. 4. Classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. Want to join this class or get on the waitlist? Email [email protected] and be sure to put “Line Dance” in the subject line. If…
September 2023, Sports
Robson Ranch Softball Club Updates
Bill Schaible, Program Director Hello Everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer wherever you may be. First off, this is my last year as program director, but Bruce Brothus has stepped up to be my assistant this season and will take over the duties come next spring. For those of you who are new…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Coming Soon—For the Holidays!
Marsha Oliver The Robson Ranch Singers will soon begin rehearsing for their holiday concert, scheduled for Dec. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. in the Hermosa Ballroom. The theme is “Home for the Holidays.” What does “Home” or “Home for the Holidays” mean to you? We asked members of the Robson Ranch Singers what it means to…
Front Page, September 2023
Tennis, Anyone?
The summer heat arrived on June 30, and the higher-than-normal temperatures didn’t go away until later in August. But that didn’t stop the women’s tennis players! Armed with lots of water, electrolytes, and plenty of ice, four to six ladies showed up to play tennis at 7:30 in the morning. Knowing how to beat the…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Enjoy Needle Crafting? Join Us!
The Needle Crafters Club was formed to keep the art of hand embroidery, knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, and needlepoint alive. Our group of crafters gets together to share what we know and to enjoy the company of other crafters. There is always something new to learn! Come join us and share your project, or come and learn…
Front Page, September 2023
Mount Lemmon Welcomes the Ranchers
Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers took a ride to Mount Lemmon on July 20. With temperatures in the Valley at 118 degrees, everyone was looking for a way to cool off. What better way than to meet up with neighbors for lunch at 9,000 feet? The Ranchers met at McDonalds in Tucson before trekking up…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Using DNA to Solve Crimes
Pat Sand When I was a child, I enjoyed playing the game “Clue.” Players tried to solve crimes by identifying the murderer to win the game. Was it Professor Plum in the library with the candlestick? Could it have been Mrs. Peacock with the rope in the kitchen? Rather than bumble around like Detective Clouseau in the…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Who Has Fun? The Tack Team Trivia Group!
The Tack Team consists of friends who assembled about a year ago to have a good time over the love of trivia. Little did they know they would very much look forward to the games each and every week! They enjoy each other’s company and also participate together in other various clubs, functions, and outings because…