Category: July 2024

Sigma Chi Brothers June Recap

Dave Parker The Sigma Chi Brothers at Robson Ranch gathered around the usual round table at the Wildhorse Grill for their June meeting. Brother Mick Fox, Chapter Chaplin, began the meeting with a prayer. Brother Justin Lemish was able to attend the meeting and proudly announced the upcoming birth of a future Sigma Chi. The…

Sassy Stampers

Cherlyn Conway Just as the temperature outside has been changing due to summer’s arrival, there have been some changes around the Ranch that have affected many clubs. On June 15 the business meeting and card making day was packed with information on the upcoming changes and how they affected Sassy Stampers. This month’s project lead…

Happy Tails Dog Club Members Learn About Stormphobia

Lorraine Wilson Dr. Amanda Florsheim, our guest speaker at the June 8 meeting, explained some of the reasons animals develop fear of storms, called Stormphobia, along with some of the solutions. This condition can develop suddenly due to a traumatic event or a particularly loud storm. Dr. Florsheim outlined several solutions, such as creating a…

Rock & Roll Martini Group Rocks Summer

Dave Parker The house band (host) for the June meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was Marti and John Harnly. Marti and John served up a summer picnic, including grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. All the Rockers (members) and guests filled in with appetizers and desserts. Rocker Trish Moore brought her world-famous deviled…

Girls on Wheels Get Off on the Right Foot

Vicki Baker When Imelda Marcos fled the Philippines, she left behind an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 pairs of shoes. Joan Crawford, Carmen Miranda, Mariah Carey, and Christine Aguilera are among many personalities photographed in personal shoe closets the size of bedrooms. Footwear has always been of particular interest to women, selected for style, social status,…

Happy Potters Make Bowls for Local Charity

Patricia Bender, the education chair of the Happy Potters, hosts and facilitates many pottery workshops and demonstrations throughout the year. Although she is always excited to share “all things pottery” with the group, she is never more excited than when she gets to combine two of her passions: pottery and her favorite local charity, Empty…

Kiln Krafters: The People Behind the Ceramics

Lorraine Wilson The Kiln Krafters club, dedicated to the art of ceramics, is thriving, with over 50 members. The club’s activities range from mold pouring and firing to glazing and painting of various items. Behind the scenes, the Kiln Krafters Board members ensure everything runs smoothly. President Cindy Parker, the backbone of the organization, manages…