Ross Dunfee A veteran has breathed his last and is gone. A U.S. flag is draped over the casket during the service and, when the service has concluded, the flag is folded and presented to a family member. In most of the flag folding ceremonies, each of the 13 folds has a specific meaning. While…
Category: October 2022
Generals, October 2022
Robson’s Own Rock/Country Duo Sierra Sound Ready for a Busy Season!
Sierra Sound is excited to announce their schedule for the upcoming season! The duo will be performing at several new venues this year. Mark your calendars and come out and enjoy their blend of rock and country, featuring artists such as The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Gloria Estefan, Bryan…
Generals, October 2022
Operation Christmas Child 2022
Steve Bishop Attention Robson Ranch residents: the 2022 Packing Party is set for Thursday, Nov. 10. There will be two sessions: * 9 to 11 a.m. * 1 to 3 p.m. The goal is to pack 1,500 boxes (this is 1,000 boxes fewer than last year). The two sessions will allow you to pace yourself and/or…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Paper Crafting Club Member Profile: Susan Halley
Jaine Toth An artist who works in acrylics and watercolors, Susan Halley found a way to combine her artwork with paper crafting. About a year ago, when Susan retired, Doreen Beers, who belongs to both the fine arts and the paper crafting groups, encouraged Susan to join the Paper Crafting Club to find ways to…
Sports, October 2022
It’s Time for Golf!
Pam Mumy Calling all lady golfers! The season is just around the corner. Our beautiful “new” golf course will be ready for play when we tee off on opening day Oct. 4. The ladies play each Tuesday morning with games and tournaments scheduled throughout the year. Are you interested in belonging to the Robson Ranch…
Sports, October 2022
Fall Softball Sign-Up
The Robson Ranch Softball Club is currently in the process of forming teams for fall softball 2022. The Robson-only league is currently playing every Saturday in October. New teams will be formed after the conclusion of the four-week October season and will include those who will be at the ranch starting in November. All softball…
Features, October 2022
Word of the Month: Luthier and Oud
David Zapatka At a recent Weird Music concert at Stillwell Pianos in Mesa, I was pleasantly surprised to hear a traveling Belgian-Italian guitar duet playing the music of Gurdjieff collaboratively written with Gurdjieff’s musically gifted pupil, Thomas de Hartmann. I have had an appreciation for Gurdjieff’s philosophies since I began reading him in the early ‘70s…
Features, October 2022
Santa Cruz Museum Celebrates!
Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum is celebrating once again! It’s open and enjoying its role of being an important part of the story of Eloy. Join the celebration by attending and supporting its annual fundraising dinner dance on Saturday, Nov. 5. For 18 years, this event has been the main source of revenue, first for…
Generals, October 2022
News from the Sky: Navigator Guides Add Extra Helping Hand at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Navigator volunteers at America’s Friendliest Airport® are a critical component of the airport’s success and operations. The friendly and cheery volunteers easily stand out at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; whether wearing a purple blazer, purple polo, or purple vest and accompanied by a therapy dog, their mission is to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Summer’s Beginning Watercolor Class
Susan Halley The Fine Art Guild just completed their final summer Beginner’s Acrylic Class. The instructor, Nils Johnson, did a wonderful job showing five enthusiastic painters how easy it is to finish a sunset landscape in just three hours. We started out learning about the different types of brushes and how they can be used…