Category: December 2015

“O Canada” tribute show set for March 16, 2016

National Performing Artists presents O Canada tribute show on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in the Hermosa Ballroom. The doors/bar open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. O CANADA is a 90-minute tribute show packed full of energy, excitement and loads of great music as it commends four legends in Canadian music history. These…

From the HOA office

This month’s topic actually covers two different subjects. With first-half annual HOA and Villa dues just around the corner (due January 1, 2016), a quick refresher on how to pay seemed appropriate. Holiday decorations and lighting also appeared applicable, given that Thanksgiving is past and Christmas is nearly upon us. HOA/Villa dues payments refresher Per…

Communication Today

Tech Talk – HD Q – If Orbitel offers 100% digital television, does that mean all the channels are high definition? A – Digital television refers to the method by which the TV signal is encoded. Digital television offers higher resolution and less interference than the old analog TV system. Both standard definition (SD) and…

Robson RC Flyers continues to grow in membership

Members of the Robson RC Flyers Club

Paul Downey The Robson RC Flyers Club is getting larger and more active as the season changes and the winter residents return. We have painted the tables and have made a few changes to the takeoff and landing field. The field will be sporting a new windsock so we will be easier to find. The…

Material Girls news

Doug Kant

Karn King By now most of the snowbirds have returned to the Ranch. The year-round residents who traveled to visit family and friends during the summer months or went to the mountains to seek out cooler temperatures have also returned. The members look forward to renewing their friendships and sharing summer quilting/sewing experiences. With a…

New season begins for the Robson Ranch Hiking Club

Diane Kandel The October 27 meeting kicked off the 2015–2016 season for the Robson Ranch Hiking Club. Leaders were introduced, and new members were provided information on the orientation hike required for everyone planning to hike with the club. Anyone still interested in hiking who was not able to attend that meeting should contact Jim…

Card making at the Ranch

The Papercrafting Club

On Saturday, November 7, some of the Papercrafting Club got together to make cards. They opened their kits and started stamping and putting together the 15 cards of three different designs. There was creativity and laughter while getting ink on more than just the paper. If you are interested in joining the Papercrafting Club drop…

National Adoption Day

Jan Strycker If you are one of the fortunate people to have experienced the joy of adopting a child into your family, then you will appreciate the excitement of National Adoption Day. On November 7 of this year 35 children were adopted. A portion of the courthouse in Florence was devoted entirely to adoptions that…