Jaine Toth After 30 years working at a Ben Franklin Crafts store, where she oversaw the crafts, fabrics, and picture framing departments, Lorraine Walden developed a plethora of artistic skills. She quilts, sews, crochets, refinishes furniture, makes jewelry, hand-paints stunning coasters, built her own hanging light fixtures, and she scrapbooks and loves creating handmade greeting…
Deborah Douglass Desiree moved to Robson Ranch in June 2020 from Matteson, IL. She was tired of the snow in Illinois and moved here to enjoy the warmer environment. Desiree saw an advertisement for Robson Ranch in a retirement magazine. She liked what she saw and all the activities offered. She visited both PebbleCreek and…
Mary Lou Kaye No kidding! Getting out on the dance floor can help keep you “younger than springtime.” While having fun with your partner on the dance floor, you’re also increasing your fitness level along with staying strong and mentally alert. Gentlemen, there is no memorizing to do—just listen to the music and impress that…
Mike Consentino Desiree Conwell came to the Ranch in June 2020 from Illinois and joined the Desert Woodcrafters in September with no experience working with wood. Desiree took our basic handle class, where members learned about the lathe and basic cutting tools, as well as our basic lathe and bowl turning class, which is a…
Four RVs left the Ranch on Oct. 3 and headed north to the cooler temperatures of Prescott, Ariz. In December 2019, Wagonmasters Cathy and Corky Rodine, along with assistants Alice and John Corbett, made a scouting trip to find a campground, restaurants, and activities for a future rally planned in 2020. Having to postpone the trip…
The Gourd Club is fortunate to have members from all over the United States. This makes for many diverse conversations. It was recently that Sharon Guthmiller told her story. We sat quietly listening to Sharon recall her childhood living on the prairie in northern South Dakota. Her grandfather built the homestead in 1898. Since trees…
JoAnne Gaudioso If you are searching for a real aromatherapy treatment and a healthy lifestyle, diffusing essential oils should be your choice. We cannot ignore the many benefits provided by dispersing essential oils. Safety: Candles are just not a practical choice for diffusing. Open flames are just too dangerous, especially when you are trying to…
Jaine Toth Support Our Troops–Arizona has been raising funds to continue to be able to place more American flags around the Ranch as we grow. The Paper Crafting Club challenged the Stained Glass Club to donate funds to purchase three flags each. Both clubs met their goals. Old Glory will stand in six new spots on…
Paul Gayer According to dictionary.com, line dancing is “a dance to country music in which dancers line up in a row without partners and follow a choreographed pattern of steps.” However, today’s line dancing is not just country music! Today, it involves so many other music genres. At the Sports Club in the aerobics room,…
The Fused Glass Club is full of very imaginative members. Not only do we make bowls, trays, or plates, but we also create works of art. By using slabs of beautiful glass or layering different colors of powdered glass, a stunning background is created. Next, you cut different shapes to place on top of your background.…