Category: October 2020

Softball Profile: Brad Payne

Ken Muhlbeier It is little wonder that Brad Payne is a lifetime St Louis Cardinal fan. Born in Olney, Ill., a little over 100 miles from St Louis, the youngster soon found his favorite player, Lou Brock, the long-time left fielder for the Red Birds. Although Lou hit left-handed, Brad fashioned his right-handed batting style…

Softball Practice and Evaluations Are on the Way

Bill Schaible It is that time of year again when activities around the Ranch begin to pick up. Softball is no exception. It has been a very hot summer to say the least, but we have managed to get practice in throughout the summer. With the COVID-19 virus still affecting our nation, it is uncertain if…

“Happier Hour” from Home

Ron Hunt Happier Hour from Home is held at 4 p.m. every Wednesday on your computer. New and long-term Robson residents are all welcome. So many of us came to Robson Ranch for all we could do and all the groups we could join. Our ability to be with friends and opportunities to meet new…

Dollars and Sense: Refinancing Your Home

If you are interested in borrowing against your home’s available equity, you have choices. One option would be to refinance and get cash out. Another option would be to take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Here are some of the key differences between a cash-out refinance and a home equity line of…

What’s New Around Robson Ranch

Murphy Kulasa, Marketing Manager All Included Program When buying a new home, selecting all the design features and options can be overwhelming. Now, thanks to the new “All Included” Program for the Villa and Resort Home Series at Robson Ranch AZ, buying a new home is much simpler. In addition to the high quality, included…

Historic Restoration Requests Donations

Kristin Gramando Eloy’s Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum will not be hosting its seventeenth annual fundraising dinner dance, due to the COVID-19 related restrictions. For the last 16 years, the dinner dance was the main means of support to raise funds for its designated purpose of overseeing the restoration and operation of the old Toltec…

General Manager’s Report

Dear Robson Ranch homeowners, I would like to announce that I have accepted a job offer to become the General Manager of Quail Creek, a Robson Community just south of Tucson, effective Monday October 5, 2020. The search for your new General Manager is underway. Until my position is filled, Andrea Marchus, Director of HOA…

Essential Oils for Stress, Sleep, and Emotions

JoAnne Gaudioso In today’s environment, many of us are experiencing stress, sleep deprivation, and sometimes a roller coaster of emotions. How often are you aware of having stress in your life? Do you toss and turn all night, affecting the quantity and quality of your sleep? Do you react appropriately to situations, do you easily fly…