Category: November 2018

Ground has broken on new resort series

  Ground has broken and the infrastructure is underway in the Sonesta Neighborhood, Unit 20C, in preparation for the new Resort Series at Robson Ranch Arizona! These innovative plans, priced from the $190s, include open-concept living, two bedrooms, two baths and other remarkable features for affordable, resort-style living. Plus, the abundant outdoor living spaces are…

Try these five tips for a healthy Thanksgiving

  Dalia Blunt, MS, certified nutrition consultant and personal trainer When we think of the holidays, we think about spending time with friends and family and all the delicious food that comes with the gatherings. With so many tasty temptations around us, it becomes very easy to overeat, making weight gain inevitable. However, it is…

Quality of life and exercise

  If I were to ask you what is the one “thing” that you cannot do without in your life, what would you say? Hopefully you would respond with exercise! Why the importance? According to a study done recently, the average 65-year old can expect an additional 12.7 years of healthy life, meaning he will…

Needle Crafters’ summer projects

  Diana Oleson Our Needle Crafters completed many items during summer break. Jan finished a beautiful multi-colored shawl. Donna finished a “Farm Yard Friends” afghan, round placemat, waffle stitch placemat, kaleidoscope shawl and bed jacket. I am sure we will have more to share next month. We will be working with Operation Christmas Child here…

Rocks, and Rocks, and more Rocks

On one of the last days of rain before Cyclone Rosa came to visit us, 11 Robson Ranchers gathered in the afternoon to paint on smooth river rocks and/or be inspired by beautiful agates from which to paint a canvas. Kathy Arend and JoAnn Bunyea once again led this fun afternoon of art sponsored by…

Look what’s coming to the Coffee Bar at the Ranch House

  The Coffee Bar is now providing new drink options and a Juice of the Month (citrus carrot or berry beet). There will also be flavor enhancers for your coffee or tea. These flavor enhancers are made with concentrated flavors and contain no sugars or artificial sweeteners. All of these items are made with natural…

Robson Ranch Grill

  Robson Ranch Grill announces its hours and specials as of November 1-December 31. Homeowners, use your member card to receive a 10%-member discount “MD” The Grill will be closed on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Christmas Day. For more information go to www.robsonranchazhoa.org. Sunday on the Ranch: breakfast buffet 9:00 a.m.-noon;…

Robson resident author releases second novel in mystery series

  Sun Lakes author Carmen Will and Cozy Cat Press announce the release of Deadly Degree, the second novel in the Amanda Winters mystery series. Will is a freelance writer and editor whose first Amanda Winters mystery novel, Doubly Departed, was published in October 2016. Will’s series is set in Sun Lakes and the surrounding…

Thanksgiving at the Ranch

  Thanksgiving at the Ranch is Thursday, November 22, 2018. The cost is $30 for adults, $27 with Member Card Discount (10% off), $14 for children 5-12 years, $12.60 with Member Card Discount (10% off), children 4 and under – compliments of Ranch House Grill. Prices listed do not include tax or gratuity. Seating time…

Avoiding foundation repair scams after wet summer season

Arizona homeowners look for ways to protect themselves against scam foundation repair assessments and exorbitant costs after summer weather wreaks havoc on the area. After a record-breaking summer of monsoon rains, subsidence (sinking land) and swelling clay soil, the Arizona area has taken a beating. Now, with summer coming to a close and the soil…