Category: December 2021

Thursday Night Races: Opening Day January 13

Don Wilson Experience the challenge, excitement, and anticipation as players try to win tokens in eight thrilling races. Thursday Night Races Opening Day is Jan. 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hermosa Room III. Bet on a favorite or try to win big by backing a longshot. Buy a racehorse for a chance to…

DAR Medal of Honor

Holly Gibson, Regent, El Presidio Chapter; Ken Robinson, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Ret.; and Rebecca Call, Chapter Chaplain

As an honorably retired military veteran (serving over 34 years as enlisted and officer), Ken Robinson, LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.), has earned numerous medals and accolades for his service, including the Legion of Merit Medal as well as two Meritorious Service Medals, and he served in the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. Further, he…

Class Day Versus Project Day

The results of a class day

Nancy Friedman With more than 68 members this year and growing, the Fine Arts Guild, which resides in the Creative Arts Center, is being challenged to offer members more than just classes. A creative idea came from members Don and Terry Helmstetter, who love watercolors. So, this summer, on Thursday mornings when attendance is low,…

Got Joy? Singers Holiday Concerts

Marsha Oliver Your Robson Ranch Singers have wrapped up a gift of joy just for you! Our director, Lisa Hunt, has selected a wonderful group of songs—many you’ll recognize and others you’ll want to remember. We’ve been rehearsing since September and are excited to share the Joy of the Holiday Season with you at our December…

Dance! Dance! Dance! December 9

Cherie Bates Did you know that you can burn 200 to 400 calories per 30 minutes of continuous dancing?! Here’s an opportunity to test that theory. The Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) is hosting a fun evening of social dancing and socializing with friends on Thursday night, Dec. 9, in the Hermosa Ballroom. Doors open…

Essential Oils for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

JoAnne Guadioso The holiday season is meant to be full of joy, merriment, and happy socializing, but can sometimes stray far away from this. Your days may be filled with gift shopping, family reunions, party planning, overeating, and not enough sleep. Prepping for the holidays can be harsh on anyone! Luckily, essential oils can be…

Stained Glass Club Dazzles

Cynthia Melito, President The stained glass elves have been busy in the studio creating Christmas glass art. Members participated in classes teaching techniques to create a bevel holiday garden stake as well as tabletop Christmas trees. If you would like to join in the fun, send an email to [email protected], and Cynthia will send you…

The Fitness Center: Boost Your Brain Power!

Lois Moncel, Director of Fitness & Wellness Do you find yourself playing brain games or doing crossword puzzles to help increase your cognitive abilities? Finding the right kind of exercise can help protect against neurodegeneration, which is the decline of brain function that naturally happens with age. Multiple studies show that a single function, like playing…

A Tribute to My Wife, Karen Skier

(Photo submitted by Jaine Toth)

Bob Skier Karen was a devoted wife and mother to her family. In addition to the eulogy that I spoke at her funeral service, I felt a need to create a more lasting remembrance of her for our family. Karen always demonstrated a genuine simplicity in her lifestyle. She always placed the needs of our…