Mike Consentino Desiree Conwell came to the Ranch in June 2020 from Illinois and joined the Desert Woodcrafters in September with no experience working with wood. Desiree took our basic handle class, where members learned about the lathe and basic cutting tools, as well as our basic lathe and bowl turning class, which is a…
Cherie Bates The Robson Ranch Dance Club (RRDC) is swinging back into action to celebrate fall, and we have a fabulous lineup of dance music! Join The Girls Next Door and the RRDC dancers on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Harvest Moon Dance in the Hermosa Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dancing is…
Four RVs left the Ranch on Oct. 3 and headed north to the cooler temperatures of Prescott, Ariz. In December 2019, Wagonmasters Cathy and Corky Rodine, along with assistants Alice and John Corbett, made a scouting trip to find a campground, restaurants, and activities for a future rally planned in 2020. Having to postpone the trip…
January 1 through 31, 2022, Madaras Gallery will feature Diana Madaras Paints the Saguaro. Madaras is known for her colorful depictions of the Sonoran Desert landscape. In this collection of saguaro “portraits,” Diana captures the animated spirit of Tucson’s favorite native cactus. Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N. Swan Road and is open seven days…
The Gourd Club is fortunate to have members from all over the United States. This makes for many diverse conversations. It was recently that Sharon Guthmiller told her story. We sat quietly listening to Sharon recall her childhood living on the prairie in northern South Dakota. Her grandfather built the homestead in 1898. Since trees…
Jaine Toth Support Our Troops–Arizona has been raising funds to continue to be able to place more American flags around the Ranch as we grow. The Paper Crafting Club challenged the Stained Glass Club to donate funds to purchase three flags each. Both clubs met their goals. Old Glory will stand in six new spots on…