Joni Matthiessen On Nov. 29 we gathered to celebrate another awesome year at the Woodshop! In the past, the Woodshop has always had great get-togethers at members’ homes, either to celebrate holidays or just to get together as a group. Since this year’s record-breaking explosion of new members, no one living here at the Ranch…
Debbie Calevich On Dec. 16 over 100 men and women came to hear real stories from neighbors who have had near death experiences. The Jan. 20 topic will be “Shhh, We Are Going to Share the Secret of How to Guarantee You Have Joy, Peace, and Hope in 2023.” You will hear actual stories from…
Rebecca Elsen, Event Chairperson A Cocktail Party, complete with a cheese and cracker tower, bar, and photo booth, kicked off the Singles Holiday Party in the Robson ballroom lobby on Dec. 9. White Elephant gift bags were dropped off by the check-in table, so hands were free to enjoy food, drink, good friends, and merriment.…
JoAnne Gaudioso Each year on Dec. 31, many of us sit down, pen and paper in hand, to write down our New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, they include something related to living a healthy lifestyle, maybe it is a weight loss goal, or a goal to be more active, or a goal to…
Karen Lyons What comes to mind when you think of fancy hats, mint juleps, and horses in May? The Kentucky Derby, of course! Join fellow Road Runners on a trip to the Kentucky Derby and then an optional extension to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The trip begins at Churchill Downs, the world’s most legendary racetrack.…
Linda Buishas Grace is a word that inspires me with thoughts of elegance and purity. It reminds me that beauty, goodness, and selflessness surround me. We experience grace often and, at times, in surprising ways. It gives of itself without expecting anything in return. Grace is the victim who forgives the accused and wishes them…
Sue Raynor of 12509 Lockhart Drive “The people are so friendly,” they said. “Everyone is welcoming and caring,” they said. “Robson Ranch is great,” they said. We have lived in many great subdivisions, so we may have been a little skeptical. This fall I was facing a surgery with a pretty tough recovery—four weeks zero…
David Zapatka Reader Greg West writes, “Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year for 2022. Over the past year, this word has increased in the number of lookups it has received at a rate of 1,740% in 2022 compared to its lookup rate in 2021. Oddly enough though, unlike the typical word of the…
Claudia J. Caporale Deborah A. Terrell is better known to our fur pets as the woman standing by the small table and white SUV, always there with a special treat! But there’s so much more to know about this vibrant intellect that I’d like to share. Deb and her husband George have a 14-acre farm/ranch…
Irene Manning Jesus’ message of peace and brotherhood found dramatic expression when, on Christmas Eve 1914 in the midst of the First World War, British and German troops on the front lines in Flanders called a truce and sang “Silent Night,” as well as “The First Noel,” “Adeste Fideles,” Angels We Have Heard On High,”…