Category: November 2016

Softball champs

The Desert Bats

Sally Kartes Congratulations to our tournament softball team, the Desert Bats. They recently participated in two prestigious events: World Masters in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Huntsman Games in St. George, Utah. World Masters is the senior softball World Series. There were over 500 teams entered. The Huntsman Games Senior Olympics involved a variety of…

Robson Unplugged

John Sutton The beginning of our second season for Robson Unplugged takes place on Wednesday, November 2, at the Grill. We have a great line-up of local talent in place for your listening pleasure. The 5:00 p.m. set will feature our own Howard Van Arsdale accompanying himself on guitar and singing the familiar songs we…

Mah Jongg players give to charity

Mary Beth Fisher National Mah Jongg players made a $157 donation to Pinal County Veterans Memorial Foundation in 2016, just from ordering the card of hands as a group. The past seven years National Mah Jongg players have donated over $1,000 to local charities. National Mah Jongg is played all around the U.S. This game…

Thanksgiving at the Ranch

Thanksgiving at the Ranch will be Thursday, November 24, 2016. Prices: $27.95 for Adult, $12.95 for Children 5-12 years; Children 4 and under will be compliments of Ranch House Grill. Prices listed do not include tax or gratuity. Seating Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reservations are required: 520-426-3331, press 1 for restaurant Carving Station:…

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

In case your Views went into recycling before you cut off the reminder at the end of this article, here is a second chance to put the info on your calendar! It is time to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions! Alzheimer’s is a runaway train barreling down on all of…

Watercolor class with Maxine Harrison

Maxine Harrison from Yuma will again teach the ninth fun and creative watercolor classes all day November 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center. Bring a sack lunch. Mark your calendar, sign-up at the Sports Center and come if you always wanted to try watercolor painting or are a more…

Creative Arts Center Fall Show & Sale

Gourd Club – Hap Yoder – Kathy Roche

Agnes Wilson The biggest craft show of the year will take place on Saturday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Robson Ranch Creative Arts Center located just outside the entry to Robson Ranch. Clubs participating in the sale and show are the Desert Woodcrafting Club, Material Girls, Ceramics and Pottery, Gourd Club,…

Buffet and Bingo Southwest style

Let’s play bingo!

The Hermosa Ballroom was “sizzling” hot on Tuesday, September 27, when the Buffet and Bingo menu spotlighted fajitas, flank steak and grilled chicken with an array of tasty toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, mixed cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, green onions and pico de gallo. Adding to the Southwest “sizzle” were sides of…

Santa Cruz Valley historic museum

Toltec Elementary School

On Toltec Road between Interstate 10 and Jimmie Kerr/Frontier Blvds. on the east side of the road just south of the railroad tracks sits a building with significant historical value to the community. Eligible for the National Historic Registry, the old Toltec Elementary School is currently being restored by the Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum.…

Back by popular demand: A fun morning of painting

The group gathered for the Fun Day of Acrylic Painting on Wednesday, November 16, will enjoy painting this picture.

Have you always wanted to try painting but didn’t want to invest in all the supplies needed to see if you would enjoy it? Or thought you didn’t have any artistic ability? Wednesday, November 16, at 9:00 a.m. is the time to find out for only $25 and three hours of your time. The Fine…