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Category: October 2024
October 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Splendor
David Zapatka While enjoying Self-Culture in The Light of the Ancient Wisdom by I.K. Taimni, I read this sentence, “There are subtler worlds of progressively increasing splendor behind and inter-penetrating the physical world of which we are cognizant through our physical senses…” The word “splendor” has always resonated with me. It’s one of those words…
October 2024, Generals
Operation Christmas Child 2024
Steve Bishop With Labor Day in the rearview mirror and many residents returning to the Ranch, it is time to plan for Operation Christmas Child (OCC). Operation Christmas Child is a program offered by Samaritan’s Purse. The purpose of OCC is to fill shoe boxes with toys, clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items for children…
October 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Lobs and Angles
David Zapatka The lob is alive and well. Watch any of the stronger players and you’ll see they all use the lob as a weapon. Why do lobs work? They catch the opponents off guard. Many opponents don’t deal well with the unexpected lob. They sometimes panic or don’t use proper footwork to get to…
Sports, October 2024
Diane Penner Wins AGA Senior Women’s Amateur Event
Several Robson Communities were represented at the 2024 Arizona Senior Women’s Amateur Golf Championship presented by PING and hosted by Tonto Verde Golf Club on their Peaks Course. The event was 54-holes of individual stroke play at gross and net levels on Sept. 9-11. The Senior Women Amateur division was for ages 50+ with ladies…
October 2024, Generals
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter Okay, so you’ve seen the new fitness center, Elevate Movement Studios, on Robson Boulevard, but have you been inside? This facility was built for you! As we age, things begin to change or break down in our bodies. It will eventually catch up to all of us. The best way to extend your…
October 2024, Religion
Within Us
Pastor C. Ashley (Ash) Dotson, Mdiv, Oasis UMC at Robson Ranch Hi folks, another reminder as I know many are returning from their summer homes: There is a new thing in town. It’s called Oasis United Methodist Church! I am Ash Dotson, the pastor. I was called out of a career as a rocket and…
October 2024, Front Page
Live Music with Sierra Sound
Vocal/guitar duo Sierra Sound is gearing up for another season of live music for your listening and dancing pleasure! Both members are residents here at Robson Ranch. Kim Gibbs is the vocalist for the duo and is accompanied by Ken Muhlbeier on acoustic and electric guitars. The two have been performing together as Sierra Sound…
October 2024, Generals
Mark Your Calendar! Theater at the Ranch Holding Auditions for “Calendar Girls”
Deborah Dorman You don’t want to miss this! On Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m., and for anyone who cannot make the other two times, plus callbacks, Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, Theater at the Ranch will hold auditions for the…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
October Is One Cool Month
Tamara Weaver There are so many cool things to celebrate in October, in addition to the cooler weather. Oct. 1 is National Homemade Cookie Day and Oct. 5 is National Do Something Nice Day. Animal lovers no doubt are aware Oct. 15 is World Animal Day. To get a head start on Halloween, we celebrate…