Category: December 2023

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Word of the Month: Bildungsroman

David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “This is a really favorite word; bildungsroman. My friend Judy taught me this word several years ago … and now it comes up all the time! All those YA (Young Adult) fiction writers, turning books into films … and, of course, it is the word describing…

News from the Sky: PHX’s Success = Arizona’s Success

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona. But what does that mean? The airport provides significant opportunities for those in the state. To put it simply, a successful and thriving Phoenix Sky Harbor drives a booming Arizona. Did you know the…

’Tis the Season for Essential Oil Use

JoAnne Gaudioso Have you begun your preparations for the upcoming holiday season? Are you trying to keep anxiety and stress to a minimum? Are you trying to find that perfect gift for each person on your list? Maybe I can help you with some natural product ideas that will not only be a fun gift,…

My Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Susanne Perry Another icon of my youth, Jimmy Buffett, passed away on Sept. 1. I’ve never been a Parrot Head, as his fervent fans are known, but I love his music, and I once saw Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band in concert. I don’t remember the year, probably early ’80s. He had a broken leg,…

Fitness Is Your Responsibility

Gary Potter If you’re sitting around with nothing to do You might consider a fitness class with you know who The pride of the ranch, a fireball pray tell Our Director of Fitness, Lois Moncel Yep, it’s Lois our fitness guru at large A couple of bucks is all that she’ll charge Pick a class,…

Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and giving, but unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for scammers to prey on unsuspecting individuals. As the holidays approach, it’s essential to be vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams that can ruin your festive spirit. Here are some…

A Heroes Invitation

Kathy Sinnott The Arizona Heroes Memorial is currently under construction in Oro Valley. Briefly, this living memorial will honor Arizona residents who served (and serve) within the military, as well as those of the first responder and healthcare professions. Our heroes answered ‘the call of duty’ to secure our nation’s freedoms. Recently, our world has…

Local Elementary School Volunteer Opportunities

Conrad Tolson Local school representatives were guest speakers at the October Robson Ranch Republican Club meeting. This was a very informative meeting that gave us a better understanding of public instruction in Pinal County, schools in our community, and of opportunities for service. Our speakers were Jeff Lavender, superintendent of Casa Grande Union HS District,…

Merry, Merry Dancing

Mary Jo Albrecht The holiday season is here! Celebrate the season with the Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) on Dec. 6 in the Hermosa Ballroom. Put on your Christmas colors and enjoy a fun, social evening of music and dance, featuring DJ Christa Quackenbush. All residents of Robson Ranch and guests are invited. The doors and cash…

 Halloween Spooktacular Dance Highlights

Patricia Weston, Activities Coordinator at Robson Ranch Robson Ranch hosted its 1st Annual Halloween Spooktacular Dance on Saturday, Oct. 28, and it was a spectacular success! DJ Rick Hall was the master of ceremonies for the evening, and he played an impressive variety of music for the residents to dance to—from Halloween-themed music to popular line…