Dave Parker On the third Friday in February the Baby Boomers definitely didn’t see their shadows and came out to the Grill in large numbers. Margaret O’Neill, Commander-In-Chief of the Boomers, introduced several new couples joining in the fun. Carrie and Dean Summers, Karen and Dave Lyons and Diane and Tom Reeve were introduced…
Category: March 2018
Religion, March 2018
Never too old
Sherry Zeise When admonished to “Show the Love,” that’s what you find with New Life Church Lunch Bunch at the home of Norm and Peggy Zilinsky! Peggy’s loving heart showed her love throughout the house with the help of her awesome quilting and stitching skills. We felt it, too, as we were warmly welcomed…
Religion, March 2018
Fellowship At The Ranch
Pastor Ed Jones “After Jesus said this, He looked toward heaven and prayed…” John 17:1 We had just heard a stirring, passionate speech about the evils that had befallen American society since prayer was banned from schools. At the end of that morning’s Christian men’s breakfast, men from different churches huddled in groups talking…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Road Runners wowed by Trans Siberian Orchestra
Vicki Baker Music has the power to transport and transform, and Trans Siberian Orchestra does that like no one else can. Road Runners learned this front-and-center at TSO’s December 22 completely updated and unforgettable presentation, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve”. TSO is a critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum, musical powerhouse – a rock band that pushes the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Eagles beat Patriots
Nancy Toppan Minneapolis, with its state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium, hosted NFL Championship 52. Here at the Ranch, Kathy and Ed Heberlein hosted a winning NFL Championship Party. Dressed in their favorite team shirts, fans chose their football pool squares and rooted for their favorite team, while munching on Game-Day party food and drink. Players…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Dance Club’s Rockin’ Romance Dance Party
Vicki Baker We associate the most romantic day of the year with flowers, cards, and chocolates. But not this time around. It was the Dance Club’s “Rockin’ Romance Dance Party”. And this wasn’t your grandma’s garden-variety Valentine’s Day dance! The sold-out crowd kept the room a-rockin’ and the dance floor hot. Live music from…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Rock and Roll Martini group becomes “Skynard Nation”
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the February meeting of the Rock and Roll Martini Group was David and Susan Parker. Tradition dictates that the house band gets to pick the Rock and Roll band for the evening. Lynard Skynard was picked and Robson Ranch became “Skynard Nation” for the evening. The band…
Generals, March 2018
Recommitment ceremony at the Ranch
Nancy Tastle Robson Ranch had a special celebration on Valentine’s Day, February 12, introducing the first “Recommitment Ceremony”. The Recommitment Ceremony was created and introduced by Dave and Susan Parker. The ceremony was attended by 12 couples. The ceremony was held in The Lounge, as the dining tables were set elegantly with red table…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Voices United Women’s Group
Phyllis Ayers The Voices United Women’s Group consists of Robson Ranch residents who meet monthly to discuss progressive values. We meet on the first Saturday of every month to discuss local, state and national issues over lunch. Several times during the year we will have a guest speaker on a variety of topics. Our…
Features, March 2018
The Last Forty Days: A novel by CL Smothers
CL Smothers Dr. Jeremiah BarJobe, a theoretical physicist who worked for the CIA, spent years torn between his scientific and religious beliefs. After the death of his wife, while on assignment near the Arctic Circle, he loses faith in God. He becomes a drunkard and quits his job at the CIA. After much difficulty…