Category: September 2026

Online Registration Is Open!

The Cottonwood Tennis Club in Sun Lakes, host of the largest multi-club charity tennis event in the East Valley, is proud to announce new software that simplifies event registration! The Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic Dates: Nov. 15–21, 2026 (7-day tournament) Eligibility: Open to all 55+ communities in the area This year, even more clubs have…

Word of the Month: Epigraph

David Zapatka In the Quest magazine article titled “The Lotus-Born of Ancient Egypt, A Legacy for Enlightenment in Egypt’s Megalithic Sites,” author Foteini Fotoula Adrimi used an epigraph to introduce her article. The epigraph read: O Atum-Beetle! You become high as the hill; You rose as the benben In the Benben Compound In Heliopolis. (Allen,…

The Magic of Christmas Home Tour

Bonnie Carnagey There’s something magical about stepping through a front door at Christmas time. The twinkle of lights. The scent of evergreen and cinnamon lingering in the air. Carefully placed ornaments carrying decades of memories. Every home tells a story, and during this year’s Holiday Home Tour presented by the Robson Ranch Ladies Social Club…

Medical Identity Theft: A Hidden Threat

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When people think about identity theft, they usually worry about stolen credit cards or bank accounts. However, your medical identity can be just as valuable to criminals and even more difficult to correct once it has been compromised. Medical identity theft occurs when someone uses your Medicare number, health…

Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles

The deadline for the October 2026 edition is Sept. 10 by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to editorial@robson.com or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.

No Ordinary Book, Part 2

Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church The Bible is the most extraordinary book ever written. As we learned last month, the Bible was written as a narrative, as a story of God’s dealing with humanity from Creation to the end of history. It is the product of God’s breath and is full of relevance and…

This Month in Military History: Fold Three—Honor

Martin Bender The air was clear and crisp with only a slight breeze. Everyone there stood in silent respect. On command the rifle detail fired three volleys. A distant bugler played “Taps.” The honor guard lifted and began slowly folding the American flag with thirteen precise movements into a perfect triangle. It was passed to…

Fine Arts Guild Sip and Paint!

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity and good company! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. (check in at 1:30 p.m.) in the Hermosa Ballroom for a colorful Sip and Paint experience. We’ll be painting our vibrant Lookout ostrich—perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Keep an eye on the…

Roving Ranchers Poker Run

Pat Sand The Roving Ranchers hit the jackpot at the July 18 Golf Cart Poker Run! Five amazing host homes dealt a winning hand of delicious food, creative decorations, and plenty of laughter, making it a day to remember. Our gracious hosts—Cathy and Barry Sullivan, Sondra and Ed Bowers, Jennifer and Jon Treadeau, Diane and…

Free Genealogy Seminar

Pat Sand Discover the story only you can tell! Have you ever wondered where your family came from but didn’t know how to begin? Maybe you’ve thought about researching your ancestors but felt overwhelmed by all the websites, records, and DNA tests. If so, this free seminar is for you! The Ropin’ In Yer Relatives…