How to Weather Wintertime

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 vs. California—Game On!

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…

From the Living Well Committee

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,…

The Power of the Tongue

Ed Jones The tongue is used both literally and metaphorically in the Bible. James 3:5 reminds us that it is a “small part of the body,” yet Proverbs 18:21 warns that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” The death mentioned is trifold, being spiritual, physical, and emotional. First, spiritual, for it…

Busy Potters Are Happy Potters

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…

The Paint &Palette Club News

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…