Julie White We had great attendance at the Creative Arts Center’s open house in January, with many residents stopping by our studio to admire the art on display and ask many questions. Over a dozen visitors signed up for further information, and most have since participated in an orientation class. Under the guidance of Sandi…
Doris Betuel Ready to create a unique addition to your landscaping? It is time to start thinking about spring! Garden stakes of all types help to give your garden a little pop of color or whimsical flair. Check out the stakes, totems, and other additions to a garden created by our members last year. How…
Doris Betuel The Robson Ranch community has an amazing array of crafting opportunities from pottery, fine arts, wood crafting, sewing, and glass clubs, but did you know there is also a gourd club? Yes, a club devoted to furthering the unique art of gourd art. In late January, the Robson Ranch Gourd Club conducted a…
Doris Betuel If you have been following the articles on fused glass, it is a never ending delight to view the wonderful and creative projects that are created with melted glass. Some of our members have expanded their glass universes to include other mediums, such as ceramics, wood, or metal with fused glass. Check out…
Carol Simmons On Sept. 27, 2025, Phil Olquin hosted a pizza party in the Hermosa ballroom for the step aerobics class. Judi Lewinski and Phil Olquin have been volunteering as leaders of this step aerobics class since 2007. With the help of Kim Gibbs, Scott Fauber, Michael Crowley, and Heather Heslin also leading aerobics routines,…
Betsy Lydle Smith Have you ever paused to consider what your favorite virtue might be? At this time of year, you may find yourself drawn to Compassion, or perhaps Generosity, Joyfulness, Faith, or Purposefulness. In fact, more than 360 virtues appear across the sacred texts of the world’s religions—something Dr. Dan Popov, co-founder of The…
Gary Potter The holidays are now over. Funny how your body has taken the shape of your recliner. Interesting though, how that works, but it comes with some disadvantages: usually pain in the neck, upper and lower back, hips, knees, calves, and shoulders. Pretty much everywhere. It was certainly enjoyable meeting up with family and…
Julie White As the “holidaze” approach, members of the Stained Glass Club are preparing for a festive season of crafting, and are extending an irresistible offer to encourage new members to join their creative community. The club is offering a generous membership special that effectively grants new participants 13 months of benefits for the price…
Jaine Toth One of our newest members, Linda Nield, joined the Paper Crafting Club just a couple of months ago. Her Aunt Lana gifted her a blank, leather-bound journal several years ago. She wasn’t sure how she wanted to use that little treasure until she saw information about the Robson Ranch Paper Crafting Club in…
Colleen Angle ’Twas the month before Christmas and all through Robson Ranch, residents were bustling, each taking a chance— To ready their homes with holiday cheer, and welcome the magic of Christmas near. But in the studio, with glass and with flame. The fused glass members were deep in their game. They cut and layered, they sprinkled…