Category: November 2016

“Heard it through the Grapevine” with a Mexican twist

Pete and Nancy Toppan, Al and Viv Wright, Roy Bryant, Terry and Mike Gilberti and Catherine and Ken Bass

Nancy Toppan Dressed in chic Latin attire, “Heard it through the Grapevine” guests arrived at Terry and Mike Gilberti’s festively decorated la casa. Cool drinks were offered while conversing and enjoying traditional Tex-Mex appetizers of chips dipped in spicy guacamole, queso, salsa and taco sauce. Wine linked with Spanish/Mexican Heritage was judged, and zesty Tex-Mex…

Pastors Corner

Pastor Jim Mann “Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.” (Psalm 100:3, NIV) In school they taught us the importance of the three R’s: reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmatic (maybe they should spend more time on the one…

Prayer makes a difference

Speaker Peggy Zilinsky

Jois Ross and Sherry Zeise The aroma of various warm casseroles, special salads, scrumptious cobblers and other desserts permeated the kitchen and spread throughout several cleverly decorated areas in the home of Ruth Klein. The talented hostess warmly welcomed 32 enthusiastic ladies of the New Life Church Ladies Lunch Bunch. Fall colors and decorations, many…

Fellowship At The Ranch

Ed Jones, Pastor During one of my mission trips to Russia I visited the small village of Ustyuzhna, one of the many unremarkable towns in North-Central Russia. One afternoon the Russian pastor I was assisting asked if I would like to go into the countryside. After I reluctantly agreed, he drove me to within a…

Dollars and Sense

Navigating your first year in retirement Derrick Kinney Like most Americans you’ve probably spent years working to achieve the retirement of your dreams. Then there comes a point when this career milestone changes from a distant goal to an imminent reality. You can make your first year away from work more rewarding and less stressful…

Designing With Carol

A Thanksgiving themed tablescape

Holiday Tablescapes Carol Collins, Carol’s Custom Draperies There is nothing more elegant than a white and silver tablescape that will complement any color scheme. For Thanksgiving add real pinecones and chestnuts to a white pumpkin centerpiece. Adding a few fall colored leaves won’t spoil your theme. They just add that speck of color and spark.…

Welcome New Neighbors

Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: Neil and Debra Altenbaumer, Steven and Kathleen Bailey, Eleanor Blum, James and Lynda Garrett, Frank and D’Ella Goley, James and Debra Gorney, Leon and Judith Kremers, Garry Kyle, Felton and Cecilia McAfee, Bruce Monroe, Delores Moore, Kevin Murphy, Patricia Oliver, Kathryn Sapp, Patricia Simonson, Arlene…