Category: November 2026

Sip & Paint a Success!

Margie Calhoun The Fine Arts Guild enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on Sept. 30 as we hosted our very first Sip & Paint in the Hermosa Ballroom. The turnout was fantastic—28 new, inspiring artists joined us to paint a delightfully silly ostrich. Friendships blossomed, phone numbers were exchanged, and the room was filled with laughter and…

Virtues in Action: Perseverance

Betsy Lydle Smith “Perseverance is the will to carry on. Once we discern our true direction, we stay the course for however long it takes, regardless of obstacles that arise. When creativity inspires us, we do the work required to bring it to fruition. We patiently pursue our goals, remaining steadfast and focused. We persist…

Cigar Meetup Celebrates World Kindness Day—Fashionably Late

World Kindness Day is Nov. 13. Mike and David, however, have never believed that something as important as kindness should be confined to one date, especially when cigars are involved. So, after an exhaustive planning process involving calendars, text messages, selective memory and remarkably little adult supervision, we have chosen to celebrate this internationally significant…

Relishing Pickleball: The State of the Court

David Zapatka While cruising the Mediterranean for two months, I had the opportunity to talk with many guests about pickleball. The story is the same all over the world. From Australia to Europe, from Latin America to Asia, guests said pickleball is sweeping their country, courts are being built in their cities and there’s excitement…

Step Aerobics Party

Carol Simmons On Sept. 30, Step Aerobics class instructors Judi Lewinski and Phil Olguin (and their spouses, Paul and Debbie) hosted a pizza/salad party and dance in the Robson Ranch ballroom! Approximately 65 classmates and spouses attended the party and danced all evening to the record spinning of the very entertaining DJ Warren. DJ Warren‘s…

Step Aerobics Class Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Carol Simmons The Step Aerobics class at Robson Ranch Arizona (RRAZ) supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. On Wednesdays during October, everyone was encouraged to wear pink. Faith Englehart crafted breast cancer bracelets for everyone and Bobbie McCosby McGuire crocheted breast cancer ribbons for everyone! Pictured are some scenes from our Oct. 7 class.…

2027 Mahjong Fun Day

Mark your calendar for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027, for the Mahjong Fun Day at Robson Ranch. Register soon! Registration begins Nov. 3. January 18 will be a fun-filled day with fellow Mahjong players. Your registration includes lunch, so come ready to play, relax, laugh, and enjoy the day! Registration Pricing $40—Early registration $45—Registration after Dec.…