Trish Raczynski and Lin Michaud The Robson Ranch Material Girls and Guy (RRMG) want to thank everyone for supporting our recent Raffle Quilt. The support you provide through the purchase of tickets for the Raffle Quilt enables us to purchase supplies to make Comfort Quilts for our community and the Pinal County Family Advocacy Center…
Category: December 2025
December 2025, Clubs & Classes
A Spooky Dance Class
On the Thursday before Halloween, the Beginning Dance class, led by Loralee, dressed up in costume for the class. Everyone looked amazing and had a fun time at the class. The next dance party is Thursday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. Each of the dance levels will be dancing to the favorite dances.…
December 2025, Religion
Thoughts on Advent
Pastor Ash Dotson I love this intro to John’s Gospel … “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word was with God in the beginning. Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word nothing came into being.” We know that the…
December 2025, Religion
Musings from a Monastery
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft While in chaplain training, I was introduced to Sister Marietta Miller, a Benedictine nun from South Dakota. She introduced me to Benedictine spirituality founded on The Rule of Benedict, written by a monk who lived in sixth-century Italy. After undergoing a major deep religious experience, Benedict established 12 monasteries. The Rule…
Religion, December 2025
Light in the Darkness
Pastor Larry Sundin Darkness is such a strange phenomenon. Darkness is basically the absence of light. Sometimes darkness is a good thing. When there are fewer streetlights, the absence of light allows us to get a better glimpse of the stars. Having a dark bedroom allows for a great night’s sleep or for watching a…
December 2025, Features
Savor Retirement: Savoring Peace in Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…
December 2025, Features
Meet the Restaurant Management Team
Johonna Hoggatt, Assistant Food and Beverage Director Better known as Jody, she’s been a friendly face at Robson Ranch for the past 16 years, beginning as a server and steadily advancing her career to become the Assistant Food and Beverage Director. Jody said she “loves working at Robson for the atmosphere and people! Never a…
Features, December 2025
News from the Sky: Holiday Travel Season Tips
Holiday travel seems to start earlier and earlier each year, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is here for it. We expect the airport to be busy in the weeks leading up to the December holidays. To help de-stress your planning and avoid potential travel pitfalls, here are some PHX travel tips to keep in…
December 2025, Features
Your Smartest New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Get Scammed
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the year wraps up, many of us make resolutions to eat better, save more, or spend wisely. But here’s one that should top everyone’s list: staying scam-free in the new year. The weeks between December and January are prime time for fraud. Scammers know people are donating to…
December 2025, Features
Spirits, Spooks, and Spectacle: The Roving Ranchers’ Halloween Parade Lights Up the Night!
Pat Sand What a frightfully fun night it was at Robson Ranch! The Roving Ranchers’ annual Halloween parade took off from the softball field on Oct. 31 under a glowing autumn sky and a toasty 87 degrees. By 3:30 p.m., the staging area buzzed with excitement as carts lined up—spiders spun their webs, skeletons danced…