Ross Dunfee When you hear your service-song played and you were in that branch of military service, please stand and be recognized. And so, the song goes, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and now Space Force. In turn, veterans of each branch of military service stand, the audience appropriately applauds the veterans, and…
Category: December 2022
Sports, December 2022
Relishing Pickleball: The Pickleball Market Continues to Grow
David Zapatka Last month we announced Major League Pickleball had arrived. High-profile individuals Drew Brees, James Blake, Lebron James, Draymond Green, Kevin Love, and a host of others invested in teams. The new Vibe Pickleball League was recently announced. The first high-profile team owner is Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team.…
Front Page, December 2022
‘Tis the Season for Dancing
Mary Jo Albrecht There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a little dancing. The Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) will celebrate with a dance on Dec. 8 in the Hermosa Ballroom. Join the Robson Ranch dance club for an evening of dancing featuring DJ Christa Quackenbush. There will be an assortment of…
Front Page, December 2022
Reading Between the Wines
Reading Between the Wines meets the first Monday of each month. At the Oct. 3 discussion, which was hosted by Barb Sewell, we were so lucky to have a talented author join us via Zoom. Barb has known author Caroline Woods since she was a child! What a special connection we were able to have…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Ladies Social Club October Luncheon
Nora Shelton The Robson Ranch Arizona Ladies Social Club luncheon was held on Oct. 10. The group welcomed Mike Taylor, General Manager of Robson Ranch, as the guest speaker. He updated everyone on the current work being done in the Robson community, and exciting plans for future improvements. Afterwards, there was time for questions. It’s…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Mural Displayed at Kindness Kickoff
Local kids made a mural at the Eloy Fiestas Patrias, sponsored by the Democratic Club of Robson Ranch, the Democrats of Casa Grande, and the Pinal County Democratic Party. Each of the approximately 70 kids took home a box of markers. The mural was displayed at the Ely Intermediate School gym on Oct. 27 for…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Be Creative with the Stained Glass Club
Cynthia Melito Light up your nights with this Southwest Night Light you will create in the Stained Glass Beginner’s Class! If you have ever wanted to learn how to make stained glass art, now is the time to join this fantastic club. This three-part class will cover all the basics of stained glass and prepare…
Generals, December 2022
Dog Bed Project Success Will Continue
Joy Wegner One hundred new dog beds! That’s the ambitious goal for volunteers committed to helping the Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) shelter provide healthy kennel environments for dogs at the county’s shelter. In 2018, more than 30 donors funded materials to build custom dog beds for the shelter’s kennels. Bud Wegner, a resident…
Features, December 2022
Resident Author: The Red Wagon Heroes—Updated Version
Jaine Toth The Red Wagon Heroes Find the Truth, out just in time for the holidays, introduces us to a diverse group of barefooted children and their pets who take their little red wagons and set out on new adventures, finding and sharing kindness and friendship along the way. Robson Ranch resident artist and author…
Generals, December 2022
Roving Ranchers Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Upcoming Events
Pat Sand On Oct. 31, Robson Ranch turned eerie and spooky. The annual Halloween Golf Cart parade brought out ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and many more scary creatures. Spiders, cobwebs, skulls, skeletons, and lights adorned the golf carts. Before the start of the parade, Lisa Hunt collected donations for the Valley Humane Society shelter in Casa…