Vicki Baker Imagine a copy of yourself; an interactive digital clone with a life of its own—your avatar. Imagine a place where you’re not just watching a movie, you’re a part of the action. Imagine an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience where you step into a full sensory story unfolding around you. Well, drop your…
Road Runners held their annual meeting in the clubhouse on Feb. 20 with the theme of “Hat’s Off to Travel.” All attending enjoyed delicious appetizers prepared by the Wild Horse Grill before the business meeting, where the 2022 board members were sworn in. Brandt Travel and Premiere Drives Global were on hand to answer travel…
Scott Baker Rockport is a well-kept secret in the larger world of fishing, but the Robson Ranch Fishing Club knows this area well for its incredible fishing year round. It’s especially nice, because it lacks the large crowds found in more popular launches, and it sits right in the middle of the best redfish (drum)…
Sleet, ice, and snow can make for a lonely evening. Fortunately, the Robson Ranch Potluck Club provides the perfect antidote to fight the gloom of a winter night. What better way to weather the elements than enjoying a warm meal with fellow residents? Picture this scene: wind, mud, and slush outside while, inside, neighbors feast…
Italy is called the “Land of Wines.” The name comes from the fact that there are more native Italian grapes in Italy than France, Greece, and Spain put together. Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine and is ahead of France and Spain in global production. Their native grapes comprise roughly 25% of the…
Claudia J. Caporale Welcome March—the month of shamrocks, green beer, daylight saving time on the 13th, and spring begins on the 20th with blooms of new life on trees, bushes, and flowers. A welcoming time! This month, the Living Well Committee has an informative presentation on Parkinson’s disease by Laura Austin, P.T., M.S. DPT, NCS,…
Lynne Kelsey There’s lots going on in the pottery studio! The Happy Potters welcomed another orientation class to learn the basics of working with clay, building their first pieces, and discovering the collegiality of the studio. Meanwhile, members of the previous orientation class moved on from slab building to getting their feet wet—along with their hands…
Francesca Romano, President, Paint & Palette Club First, let me remind all our residents to get ready for a new exhibition that will be featured in the clubhouse hallways. This exhibition is titled “The Ism Exhibition.” The dates are March 27 through April 1. The Grand Opening Reception is March 29 from 5:30 to 7:30…
Karen Lyons The Road Runners Club is planning a “bucket list” trip in October 2022 to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. You will visit a world-renowned attraction that has existed for more than four decades. With over 600 balloons, it is the largest and most photographed ballooning event on earth. In addition to viewing the event,…
Dave Parker The House Band (host) for the February meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was Susan and David Parker. Susan and David picked Eric Clapton as the artist for the evening. Eric Clapton, an English rock and roll blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, is widely regarded as one of the most important…