Tiffany Ramzy On Sunday evening April 25, several dozen Voices United members and friends gathered at 9 p.m. for a vigil that was advertised as, “Shine Your Light for George Floyd, Justice and Hope.” The vigil was held just days after the guilty verdict for the officer involved in the incident. Jackie Ford, who suggested…
Category: June 2021
Generals, June 2021
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Focus on Membership
Alan Albarran/Dianna Lucas With pandemic-imposed closures and self-isolation ending, it is time to enjoy each other’s company! Mark your calendars: Wednesday, July 14 is the FOL annual meeting. We will gather in the clubhouse at 2:30 p.m. for a brief social and a cash bar before the official meeting at 3 p.m. There will be…
Generals, June 2021
New Books to Check Out in the Library
Linda Bono Thanks to a special donation from Robson resident Janelle Roth, the Robson Library now offers eleven titles in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder crime fiction series authored by Linda Castillo. The books are hardcover copies, and each is signed by the author. Currently on display in the library, the books…
Generals, June 2021
Colt and the Old 45s—Returning to Robson Ranch!
Shelbi Berg, Activities Director Come see Colt and the Old 45s on Saturday, July 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Tickets are $26 per person. Initially, this group was a three-member band in 2007, Colt and the Old 45s quickly grew to an 11-member band in less than 12 months. Impressing…
Generals, June 2021
Make Your Plans for the Home and Garden Show
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Baby Boomers Fill the Grill
Dave Parker The first ever Monday night Baby Boomer event was held at the Wildhorse Grill on Monday, May 24. With the growing number of Baby Boomers, the monthly get togethers needed additional space to accommodate all of those attending. Over 140 Boomers filled the bar, middle room, and spilled over into the main dining…
Generals, June 2021
Who’s on Wednesdays: Introducing Library Volunteers
Joan Muyskens Pursley This third article on our library volunteers introduces you to Wednesday’s workers. They are: Rosemary Simecek and Nancy Tarpley (there from 9 to 11 a.m.); Carol Foley and Diane van Naerssen (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.); Barb Alvey and Frannie Howard (1 to 3 p.m.); and Doris Koenig (3 to 5 p.m.)…
Features, June 2021
Word of the Month: Enough
David Zapatka Have you had enough? How much is enough? Enough of what? Enough stuff? Enough politics? Enough religion? Enough of some person? Enough of some activity? What does enough really mean? Reader and sister, Judy Haberstroh, says, “I came across this excerpt and thought the word “enough” may be a good one for your…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
The Rock and Roll Martini Group Rocks the Stewart Brothers!
Dave Parker The House Band (host) for the April meeting of the Rock and Roll Martini Group was Connie and Greg Metzler. All in attendance were vaccinated against COVID-19. Connie and Greg provided a live patio concert by the Stewart Brothers, yes, the Stewart Brothers! The Stewart Brothers rocked the patio with hit after hit. (Sorry…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
Come Rain or Shine … The Show Goes On
Dorothy Edlund The rainy days of May could not keep the Rockin’ Red Ranchers from moving forward with the planned Scavenger Hunt. Our hosts, Carol Ciselik, Jan Utzman, Peggy Crandell, Jan Thomas and Judy Ondina, went above and beyond to quickly switch to Plan “B” and moved the scavenger hunt indoors, rather than embarking on…