Crestview neighborhood backyard barbeque

Front row: Pete Toppan; second row: Susan Parker, Nancy Toppan, Barbara Cooper, Robin Sims, Vickie Bone, Betty Dennenberg and Sheri Twiggs; third row: Billie Maxwell, Clarice Turner, Paula Monroe, Wendy Cessna, Kathy Zumann, Michael Sims, Linda Strader, Chuck Strader, John Twiggs, Klaus Dennenberg and Rebecca Fridley; fourth row: John Maxwell, Charles Turner, Fred Monroe, Susan Knopick, Sam Cessna, Carol Fortner, Paul Knopick, Tom Zumann, Dave Cooper, David Parker and Dale Fridley

Nancy Toppan Neighborhood parties increase that sense of belonging to a community. On the afternoon of May 16, East Crestveiw neighbors gathered under partly sunny skies in the backyards of Susan and David Parker and Nancy and Pete Toppan, bringing a delectable array of appetizers, side dishes, fruits, desserts and beverages to accompany finger-licking barbecue.…

Pastor’s Corner

Pastor Jim Mann Jesus was once asked by a disciple how to pray. The answer, as you know, was the Lord’s Prayer (“Our Father, who art in heaven…”). But then he told several parables about prayer. One was the story of a man who had surprise visitors at midnight but had no food for them.…

The Game Gang plays Mexican Train

Nancy Toppan Game nights are so much fun! Planning a game night is a great way to meet new neighbors or have a good time with old friends. In May the Game Gang met at the home of Nancy and Pete Toppan. They delighted in zesty Oriental cuisine before an entertaining game of Mexican Train.…

Fellowship at the Ranch

It’s difficult for us. We have such a childlike limited view of time and space; we don’t understand and can’t comprehend the vastness of our universe. The sheer distances involved in interstellar space are seen more through science fiction than science. The entertainment industry has offered us “Beam me up, Scotty,” and “wormholes” for space…

Dream Lover: A salute to Bobby Darin

The HOA presents “Dream Lover,” a salute to the music of Bobby Darin on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse auditorium; the cost is $26 per person. Moving effortlessly between genres with his smooth vocals, electrifying stage presence and trademark charm, no entertainer in history has defied categorization quite like Bobby…

Memorial Day at Robson Ranch

Rodney Hess (left) with his family, mother, and relatives by the brick honoring his father, A1C Patrick Hess.

Charles Runner The unrelenting rain finally stopped and permitted the Support Our Troops flag team to install 185 median flags from the main gate to the Veterans Park. At 10:00 a.m. over 140 residents and guests gathered at the Robson Ranch Veterans Park to honor our veterans, including the 1,344,000 that made the ultimate sacrifice,…