Category: November 2023

In the Name of Jesus

Pastor Frank DeFusco In John 16, we find Jesus addressing His disciples, and informing them that he must shortly leave them. This caused them to be sorrowful, so wanting to lift them up, He stated, “And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in…

Word of the Month: Resilience

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Pat Schlect, writes, “I was very happy to see your article in the Sun Lakes Splash.I loved the subject. The word I would choose for research is ‘resilience.’ Why? If you had to pick one characteristic or quality you’d most like to have, what would it be?…

A Site to See

Kathy Sinnott Our country was forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001. The pain, tragedy, and loss from this fateful day eventually spurred an idea that would pay tribute to the men and women who fought for our nation’s freedoms. Several Arizona residents banned together in 2015 with an idea for a ‘living memorial’ that would honor…

Pigs Are Flying

Doris Betuel The Ceramics and Pottery Club recently had a “Make a Pig” class! Members were treated to a fun-filled class in which we learned how to craft pigs of all shapes and sizes. Our instructors were Debbie Olguin and Mary Ann Bechtel, and we were taught how to manipulate clay into different shapes, then…

‘Bless the Pets’ Worship November 12

Join us Sunday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. for Bless the Pets worship. All are invited to this uniquely joyous worship service sponsored by Friendship Center. Whether you have a pet or are hoping to get a good Robson pet “fix,” join us on “the green” at the Softball Field flagpole area. * Seating options: Bring…

Back by Popular Demand

Vocalist Jesse Washington will present his fifth annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vocal Musicale Concert on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. The 2023 event will feature Jesse along with his special guest, Sam Rogers, “The Blues Man.” The Musicale will include gospel, contemporary gospel, classical, blues, R & B, show tunes, and patriotic songs for your entertainment pleasure. Jesse has…

Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Strategies (Continued!)

David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Strive for 100% accuracy on serves. The serve is the only shot in the game that is uncontested. There…

Light Up Your Life

Doris Betuel The days are getting shorter and the nights are coming sooner, as winter approaches. Lights are being turned on earlier now. It is a perfect time to add some sparkle and illumination with a hand-made lantern or set the mood with a cool votive! Here in the Robson Ranch Fused Glass Club, you…