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…
Nancy Friedman Ten Robson Ranchers joined teachers Karen Cutrell and Nancy Friedman in their beginning colored pencil class sponsored by the Fine Arts Guild on Sept. 15. Instruction was provided by a DVD and the use of the Guild’s overhead projector. Karen provided drawings of a basic pumpkin and then demonstrated the techniques used by…
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…
Robson Ranch, in conjunction with Rock Springs Church, will once again be participating in Operation Christmas Child (OCC) worldwide packing of shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child provides shoeboxes filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to children all over the world who have never received a gift. OCC is a division of Samaritan’s Purse, a world leader…
Cherie Bates The Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) is swinging back into action to celebrate fall, and we have a fabulous lineup of dance music! Join The Girls Next Door and the RRDC dancers on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Harvest Moon Dance in the Hermosa Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dancing is…
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…
Ron Hunt Join us Nov. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. for a big concert and dance night featuring Robson’s great bands. The Girls Next Door, the Road Runner Blues Band, and Sierra Sound will share the stage in the Hermosa Ballroom. They will all join with a handful of others who have been in Robson bands…
January 1 through 31, 2022, Madaras Gallery will feature Diana Madaras Paints the Saguaro. Madaras is known for her colorful depictions of the Sonoran Desert landscape. In this collection of saguaro “portraits,” Diana captures the animated spirit of Tucson’s favorite native cactus. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N. Swan Road and is open seven days…
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…
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…