Martin Bender The German Officer commanded “Aktioin, Sieg heil.” The German prisoners of war quickly fell into formation at attention. With a return “Heil Hitler” salute, each POW shouldered a cotton sack. The work party, one of many that October morning in 1944 in Arizona, was formed and ready to attack a local cotton field.…
Category: October 2026
Generals, October 2026
Fitness Is Your Responsibility
Gary Potter What is yoga? Yoga is a form of exercise and movement that combines: gentle physical positions and movements, stretching and flexibility, balance and body control, and relaxation and mindfulness. Gentle yoga can be an excellent starting point for seniors who haven’t had much fitness in their lives. In fact, yoga is one of…
Generals, October 2026
Upcoming Theater at the Ranch Auditions and Performances
Karen M. Dielmann Theater at the Ranch members will be busy over the next few months. Please take note of some important dates. The play POTUS: Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive by Selena Fillinger, will be presented as a free staged reading on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6:30…
Generals, October 2026
Robson Ranch Singers Holiday Show December 8 and 9
Karen M. Dielmann For many years during my childhood and teenage years, my family had an aluminum Christmas tree. Yes, you read that right—an ALUMINUM Christmas tree. And instead of strands of lights, we had an electric color wheel on the floor beneath the tree that shined rotating colors of green, red, blue, and yellow…
Generals, October 2026
Gold Bar Scams: When a “Security Warning” Turns Into a $100 Million Scam
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Imagine a message suddenly appears on your computer warning that your bank account has been compromised. After you click the warning, a “technician” appears and tells you that criminals have access to your money. Then a “law enforcement officer” gets involved and tells you there is only one way…
Generals, October 2026
Jerry Duruz Playing November 10 Robson Ranch Dance
Tom Albrecht Robson Ranch Dance Club will feature Jerry Duruz playing dance music at the Nov. 10 dance at the Hermosa Ballroom. The music starts at 6:30 p.m., doors will open at 6 p.m. Jerry plays his drums and also DJ’s music, and will do requests from the audience. He will play popular music that…
Generals, October 2026
It Is Time to Glow in Eloy!
The Eloy Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 5th Annual Eloy Glow. This year’s event will take place on Nov. 7. The Glow will be held at Eloy Junior High School, 404 E Phoenix Ave, Eloy, Ariz. The event runs from 3 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the…
Generals, October 2026
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the November 2026 edition is Oct. 9 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.
Generals, October 2026
Support Our Troops–Arizona Needs You!
Martin Bender Most Robson Ranch residents know Support Our Troops-Arizona for the American flags along the main boulevards of the community on ten military related dates. Accomplished with the help of many volunteers, however, posting the American flags is just one of SOT-AZ’s missions. Support Our Troops-Arizona is the only 501(c)(3) charitable organization at Robson…
October 2026, Front Page
Author Larry Ginn to Present at Next Chapter & Verse
The Chapter & Verse author presentations continue on Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at the Ranch House with Robson Ranch resident and published author Larry Ginn speaking. The Chapter & Verse events are offered through the collaboration of the Write On… writers’ group at the Ranch and the Robson Ranch Library.…